April showers brings May, actually, June––flowers; flowers bursting of vibrant beautiful color, just like this large pair of crackle-glaze ceramic lamps in a richly-colored turquoise by Frederick Cooper here at epoca. These lamps are a perfect example of the extraordinary quality associated with the Frederick Cooper Lamp Company established in Chicago in 1923. Frederick was a Chicago artist and was fascinated with the new invention of lamps and tried to incorporate the elements and flavors of American architecture of that time which has been carried on through the generations. Visit our gallery at 1700 16th street @ Kansas to see these and other fabulous lamps at epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques.  See you soon!

Epoca Booth #B1: The 37th Annual San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show theme is The Sun, The Moon & The Stars: Celestial Imagery in Art, Antiques & Design. Depicted by nearly every culture throughout time, celestial elements hold mystery, splendor, and symbolism. The sun is regarded as a symbol of life, power, and rebirth; the phases of the moon symbolize immortality, eternity, and purity; stars may represent the knowledge of good and truth, inspiration, imagination, dreams, and divine guidance. The sky humbles us and the celestial bodies we see from earth have long been inspiration to artists and artisans.
 Be Our Guest: Complimentary Event Ticket courtesy of epoca!

2018 Show Dates: October 11- October 14
Opening Night Preview Gala: October 1

Paul T. Frankl, October 14, 1886 – March 21,1958 / Johnson Furniture Co. 1908 - 1983, Grand Rapids, Michigan

An émigré from Austria, Frankl settled in New York in 1914 and quickly saw a country awash in reproductions of uncomfortable European styles. From the start, Frankl took a different approach, designing sleek, unadorned pieces that reflected advances in American technology and changes in culture. In the early 1950s Johnson Furniture Company produced several lines by Paul Frankl, among them the “Contemporary” line, incorporating an early use of biomorphic designs.

Modern, inside-out Paul T. Frankl's sleek simplicity gave rise to a California look.

L.A. Times Article August 16, 2007 by Bettijane Levine 

"Paul T. Frankl and Modern American Design.", Christopher Long, Yale University Press, 2007

"FLOWER POWER: Floral Imagery in Art, Antiques & Design" 

epoca is excited to be participating in The 2017 San Franicsco Fall Antiques Show,  "FLOWER POWER: Floral Imagery in Art, Antiques & Design". With a hometown nod to the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s historic Summer of Love, we are delighted to announce the 2017 Show theme, FLOWER POWER: Floral Imagery in Art, Antiques & Design. Our inspiration springs from the beauty and romance of blooms and blossoms, and their iconography throughout the ages

Opening Night Preview Gala Wednesday, October 25. 
Show Days Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29.

Be Our Guest: Complimentary Event Ticket courtesy of epoca!

It’s fun to share my favorites at epoca!
New to the gallery is this very cool and shimmering 8-light chandelier by Swedish glass designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. This circular chandelier has eight pie-shaped curved and textured crystal segments supported by a brass fixture. Carl Fagerlund was internationally recognized for his unique and cutting edge lighting designs at Orrefors Glassworks during the 1960’s through 70’s and I’m proud that we have a great example to share with you.

Come and see this chandelier at 1700 16th Street, San Francisco at Kansas. That’s epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques. See you soon!

When you’re in the mood for something dark with a touch of mystery this holiday, may we suggest,  Black Manhattans served on MidCentury Nickel-Plated And Black Glass Drinks Cart. So classic, so chic!