the realistically and finely turned and carved life-size hat of well-figured burl and maple wood, with telescope (flat) crown above an incised trim band all over a wide undulating brim; signed and dated 'Johan Michelsen '91 #85' (an early example of his hat carvings, 85th hat to be produced); small repair to crown.
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
At epoca we are in a "Holiday Frame of Mind" and we have some memorable gifts ideas for your family and friends this season!
A gift is an expression of how much we appreciate one other. The holidays offer us an opportunity to treat that important someone to an exquisite something that shimmers and shines—something they'd never pick up for themselves. A gift that stands out. Something really rather personal.
This year, we'd like to offer our valued clients and friends 30% off on all of our accessories through the month of December. Stop into our gallery in San Francisco's Design neighborhood, browse online at https://www.epocasf.com/categories/accessories or give us a call at 415 864-6895 whatsin@epocasf.com
Season's Best from all of us at epoca
The San Francisco Fall Show is the leading international art, antiques, and design fair on the West Coast. Founded in 1982, the Show features over 40 of the top dealers from around the world, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts representing all styles and periods, including paintings, furniture, precious metals, ceramics, jewelry, rugs, photography, works on paper, books, ethnographic art, and objets d’art. This year, The San Francisco Fall Show celebrates "La Dolce Vita" – the quintessentially Italian approach to the “good life”.
DATES Opening Night Gala on October 11, Show Dates October 12 – 15
SHOW HOURS Thursday October 12 through Saturday October 14: 10:30am – 7:00pm Sunday, October 15: 11:00am – 5:00pm
LOCATION Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture 2 Marina Blvd San Francisco CA 94109
William Stanisich Watercolors and other works presented by epoca Artist Statement: Why A Signature Style? by William Stanisich. I am drawn to specific light and idiosyncratic forms whenever I encounter them. A few years ago I had a recognition scene. I had been working to capture the light and inner forms of a number of places around the world. But what could be more idiosyncratic and inexhaustible than Land's End? [..] Two distinct series of Milos paintings are included in this website. I have been to Greece six times, never trying to recover antiquity but always seeking clarity and radiance. [..] I love to paint the Night. The first two series of watercolors in this website play with ambiguous spaces and veiled or insolent color, all at Night, which is itself ecstatic and sinister.
epoca, is excited to be an exhibitor at The 2015 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show. Join us again this year as the show, arriving like clockwork, Thursday, October 22, running through Sunday, October 25 will be a terrific event. Opening night preview gala, Wednesday, October 21. This years show theme: Time After Time: Bringing the Past Present. Additional information: SFFAS.org.
As Seen on Martha Stewart Christophe Pourny is coming to epoca to sign his first book ‘The Furniture Bible'
Thursday, October 8th 4:00 - 7:00pm
The Italian menswear brand Isaia, now occupies Frank Lloyd Wright's only San Francisco address, 140 Maiden Lane which was an early model for The Guggenheim, -Quoted within is Epoca's owner, Eric Petsinger
