the well-figured round top with an inlaid laurel-leaf and interlaced ribbon perimeter border; above a plain frieze apron with inlaid beading; raised on graceful splayed legs joining a lower shelf; excellent antique condition; professionally refinished
the abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; excellent vintage condition with only minor discoloration to paper; new acid-free matte; later cerused oak frame; with illegible signature
the round mirror plate withing a well-carved giltwood frame depicting overlapping laurel leaves with berries; all in a silver-gilt finish with gold highlights; excellent vintage condition; professionally gilded finish; overall even wear and patina
this classically styled table hand-crafted in France with thick circular top with bullnose edge; raised on a robust and shapely baluster-form base; overall even wear and patina to surface
each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
each with circular wall mount emanating 3 scrolling iron candle arms ending in pierced candle-cups adorned with crystal flowers, all below upright tendrils; adorned overall with crystal pendants and beads; excellent restored condition; rewired; patination to gilding (3 pairs available)
the antique mirrored inset top raised on 4 tapering fluted square supports all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a winged sphinx
a good quality cabinet in the neoclassical style with inset square top of ribbon mahogany above a single drawer apron raised on turned supports all joined by a lower shelf over a single drawer; raised on brass casters; good vintage condition with minor overall wear and good patina; professionally refinished
each large-scaled urn with sweeping flared neck tapering to a flared foot; now drilled with later wooden mounts
each tall bird with gracefully curved neck and spread wings raised on a slender leg; excellent vintage condition
each bulbous lamp of white cased glass fitted with a walnut neck and base; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired
each of graceful pose with long curved necks and legs; all resting on circular black marble bases; wear and patina to brass; minor wear to marble
each bottle-form lamp with long flaring neck above a bulbous body all resting on a giltwood base; even wear and rubbing to gilded surface; glass in good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired
each with long octagonal neck above an ovoid body ending in a splayed foot; fitted with brass collars; professionally rewired; some wear to alabaster; patina and antiquing to brass
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base; overall wear and patina; one side on each urn of darker patina; some chipping to surface; one with replaced Greek key rim
each of neoclassical campagna form adorned with draped swags all raised on anthemion feet; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to brass; rewired
each in a rich egg yolk-yellow glaze with everted neck above an ovoid body with stylized laurel leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support resting on an ebonized wooden base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; wooden base refinished; rewired
each with shapely wrap-around arms above a 'floating' seat; excellent restored condition with new leather upholstery
each with cartouche back above a serpentine seat flanked by apdded arms; raised on cabriole supports
each with central shaft depicting bunched cattails with flat spikey leaves emanating two candle arms
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
of shapely cage-form emanating 8 scrolling candle arms adorned overall with gilt-tole foliate and crystal pendants; excellent vintage condition; rewired
each openwork sconce with flaring top, waisted mid-section and graceful upturned arms with turned wooden candlecups; minor overall wear
epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories.
Eric Petsinger:
Two things in Eric Petsinger’s life are truly memorable. The first is a day in 1968 when his mother left the house a brunette and came home a blonde. The second was opening epoca, the beautifully edited San Francisco gallery, a fixture in the San Francisco Design Center neighborhood since 2003. In epoca, Eric has created a layered inventory with a ‘something for everyone’ approach, blending American and European antiques with 20th century furnishings. Whether assisting an interior designer or an antiques enthusiast, Eric says, “Mix it up! Go ahead and put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”