Epoca in the pages of this Fall's Luxe Interior + Design San Francisco Edition:
"The fabulous 1950's are in at epoca with this midcentury modern pair of English ebonized benches featuring "floating" saddle seats of luxurious leather. Designed by G-Plan, England, these benches satisfy the postwar craving for a modern lifestyle, 17"H x 19.5"W x 16" D... "
in the Neoclassical taste, each well-constructed, custom made cabinet with satinwood and mahogany veneers and exotic wood inlay; centering a single curved door opening to an interior shelf; the tops adorned overall with radiating fan decoration within a scalloped inlaid border; the sides with intricate urn-form marquetry panels and crossbanding; all raised on square tapering supports; good condition with professionally restored finish; minor veneer replacements
of ribbed baluster form with splayed scalloped foot resting on a giltwood base; excellent condition; rewired
the sturdy aluminum frame with adjustable back rest; raised on graceful splayed supports
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
each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass; excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
each with square, richly-figured macassar veneered tops cantilevered on a chrome base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to chrome; tops professionally refinished
Made in France from French limestone, the table is comprised of a thick round top with bullnose edge and graduated circular base. New with only minimal wear expected; table is ideal for exterior or interior design projects. Due to the custom nature of each table, stone variations will occur; available in custom sizes and carved bluestone
with short flared lip above a compressed body over a cylindrical foot; adorned overall in a deep cobalt blue glaze with raised floral vine and bold acanthus leaves; good antique condition with overall wear; no visible repairs or cracks; some chipping, rubbing and craquelure to glaze commensurate with age
each depicting a 3-story building with accompanying floor plans; each titled 'Design for a First Class Tavern'; new mattes and frames; some discoloration.
each of columnar form resting on a square base; originally fitted with a kerosene receptacle; excellent condition; external French wiring
each of urn form having an everted rim above a cylindrical body above a bulbous mid-section all above a splayed foot; raised on fluted giltwood bases; made of a striated teal glass adorned with a gilt painted perimeter band of anthemia and palm leaves with additional banding below; water-gilded caps and bases; professionally rewired; some rubbing to gilded bases and decoration; some bubbling to interior surface of urns
a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above a tight seat flanked by padded arms with over-scaled spheroid terminals; all raised on turned supports ending in wooden casters; finish professionally refreshed; wear to casters; good antique condition; newly upholstered
the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Eduard Eichler in what was then Duchov, Bohemia. The high quality pottery and porcelain figures produced there are now referred to by the abbreviated name, "Royal Dux." Ownership of the business changed frequently over the last 150 years. Bohemia became part of Czechoslovakia which was in turn controlled first by Germany then the Soviet Union.
the beveled rectangular plate surrounded by a giltwood frame with half-turnings and carved rosette corners; wear to later gilding; age to plate.
the lively carved rocaille crest with plump fruit and Hoho bird cascading over the rectangular frame adorned with meandering floral festoons; overall patina and rubbing to gilded surface; later beveled plate
Custom sizes available; made in France from French limestone, the table is comprised of a thick round top with bullnose edge and barrel-form support. New with only minimal wear expected; table is ideal for exterior design projects. Due to the custom nature of each table, stone variations will occur
each tall upholstered back with shaped crest above a tight serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; over a scalloped apron with foliate and rocaille carving all raised on cabriole supports ending in scrolled feet joined by a curved x-form stretcher; later leather upholstery with fine nailhead detailing; structurally sound with general rubbing and wear; nice overall patina; professionally polished
each robust pinecone finial with dramatically textured surface; mounted on later russet-colored painted turned wooden bases; wear and patination to surface (intended for indoor use)
each striking lithograph with classical figures at various pursuits on a black ground; later ebonized frames and slips with hand-wrapped linen mattes.
each half-round moulding with floral and foliate carved reserves surrounding a beaded inner slip; with later antiqued plates; rubbing to gilding.
designed in the Regency taste from Vizagapatam, India, the two sarcphogus-shaped sandalwood boxes with hinged lids adorned with fine penwork detailing; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina
each with rectangular top above a swag-carved apron with giltwood tassel decoration all fitted with a single drawer; raised on square tapering supports over a splayed base; excellent condition
The chandelier is an integral element of interior design. You can say they are the centerpiece of light design. epoca has some of the most beautiful chandeliers, pendants, lanterns and sconces.
Chandeliers infuse drama like these twin mid-century Murano chandeliers which we envision sparkling over a holiday dining table. And chandeliers can be welcoming as we imagine this mid-century Murano Clear Glass Bullicante pendant by Seguso strategically placed in a foyer or hall.
Chandeliers offer a little bit of everything: Rococo ornateness, Neoclassical simplicity, Murano elegance, contemporary intrigue -- invariably the results will be stylish, stimulating, and certain to impress!
View our full listing of chandeliers here.
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!