good quality reproduction with framed cartouche-form back above a loose cushion seat flanked by scrolled padded arms; above a shapely apron all raised on cabriole supports; good vintage condition with strengthened frame and new upholstery
each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage; good antique condition with overall minor wear
the serpentine top above a bome body fitted with two drawers raised on cabriole supports; adorned overall with a well-executed chinoiserie decoration on an unusual teal ground; refreshed surface; good antique condition
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe-form body with similar stringing and crossbanding; fitted with two long drawers having openwork solid brass pulls; the whole raised on graceful cabriole supports; overall even wear and nice warm patina; good vintage condition; professionally refinished
this incredibly stylish and practical dressing cabinet having a hinged top with interior mirror and divided compartments; above a shaped front with two bi-fold doors with interior drawers; the upper section with two small drawers; excellent restored condition; stamped 'John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids'
This Impressive, 18th Century, French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood veneered Commode retains it’s original hand chiseled serpentine front rouge marble-top. This Régence Commode has five drawers with herringbone, and crossbanded inlaid rosewood and kingwood parquetry retaining its original Gilt-Ormolu and Gilt Hardware. Mimicking the bottom two rows of drawers is the top row consisting of two drawers flanking the faux center with escutcheon fabricating the look of a three drawer commode.
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and gilt decorated chinoiserie motifs including bird, floral and vine, architectural follies and waterscapes; good antique condition with refreshed surface; professionally restored with overall craquelure and patina; japanning possibly later
the handsome chest constructed during the Golden Age of Danish furniture (1800-1850) and composed of well-figured mahogany veneer fitted with three drawers inlaid with neoclassical decoration all over a scalloped apron and raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good antique condition with minor veneer repairs and overall even wear and patina
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
the warmly patinated cherrywood chest in bookmatched veneers with rectangular top conforming body fitted with 2 drawers with applied ebonized escutcheons all flanked by ebonized pilasters; the whole raised on short gently-splayed supports; top professionally refinished; good antique condition with some shrinkage to veneers
the center support of simulated drapery and bow; emanating 6 double-scrolled candlearms; the whole tapering to a grape cluster pendant surrounded by openwork foliate motifs; rewired.
perfect for the foot of a bed; the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful cabriole supports; adorned overall with rocaille and shell carving; overall even wear; excellent restored condition; newly upholstered
each of solid birch construction with rectangular tops and demi-bullnose edge above a conforming body fitted with 3 uniquely sculpted drawers of raised panels acting as drawer pulls; the whole raised on splayed legs; the lack of hardware and three-dimensional shape give the Sculptura line its distinctive sculptural quality; with incised maker's mark to drawer lining; professionally refinished; good vintage condition with warm patina
the large sturdy hand-carved table of pegged construction with shaped rectangular top of matchbook European walnut veneer above a scalloped apron with rocaille carving; all raised on bold cabriole supports ending in hoof feet; structurally sound; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; minor overall wear and rubbing; professionally polished and waxed
with a large foliate spray crest above an openwork frame consisting of floral and foliate vines, C-scrolls and acanthus leaves; shipping import label on reverse for Antonio's Antiques, San Francisco; good antique condition with overall even rubbing; later mirror plate
each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on tapering supports; drawer interiors of solid oak; John Stuart furniture labels inside drawers; professionally refinished
each with cartouche-shaped back above a shaped tight seat all raised on cabriole legs; the whole adorned with rocaille and foliate carving; professionally refinished, strengthened and reupholstered.
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
a beautiful example of Gustavian furniture having a well-figured top with canted corners with similalry veneered side panels; the front fitted with 3 graduated drawers with tumbling block and geometric parquetry veneer; raised on tapering quadrangular supports with gilt-bronze mounts; good antique condition; professionally refinished; small areas of replaced veneer
the handsome credenza by John Stuart with its simple, straightforward design constructed of richly-patinated and well-figured tiger mahogany; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with three doors faced with beautiful bookmatch veneer; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good vintage condition with small areas of replaced veneer; professionally refinished.
the rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short tapering slanted legs; verso pencil inscription and dated twice "1951"; excellent vintage condition; professionally polished
each having silver-embossed leather double doors with Lucite handles and decorative round Lucite handles on the sides all raised on Greek key form legs; excellent vintage condition with patina to leather; professionally polished.
designed in 1959 by Bodil Kjær to accompany her iconic ‘James Bond’ desk in a well-figured and deeply patinated rosewood; manufacrtured by E. Pedersen & Søn for Jason Møbler; fitted with one filing drawer and one smaller drawer all supported on steel supports; good vintage condition with professionally restored finish; key plate removed and filled
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.”
