each bulbous urn with gilt perimeter bands with raised decoration all on a luminous white ground; excellent vintage condition with minor rubbing to brass mounts; rewired
a stylish French 1940s brass rectangular coffee table with inset black glass top; with black glass top inset within a brass frame raised on reeded supports with stylized melon-form caps all joined by a lower x-form stretcher; later glass; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
of stylish mid-century design in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, with ivory-glazed oblelisk-form base emanating two deeply scrolled brass arms supporting candle form socket holders; centering a cylindrical brass rod and finial; all atop a black marble base with white veining; 18.5" (top of ceramic) 35: (top of shade); good vintage condition with light overall wear; minor pitting to brass; professionally rewired.
the long inset glass top within a molded brass border; raised on a black metal base joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent condition with overall minor wear
the tall ovoid-shaped lamp resting on a square plinth all clad in a russet-colored leather with brass fittings; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina to leather; rewired
of contrasting woods with geometric designs on all sides; fitted with brass hardware; the interior fitted with a single drawer and burlwood shelf; each with 'Mastercraft' label; excellent vintage condition; professionally refinished
the rectangular hinged top of well figured burlwood above a conforming body of similar veneer; with elongated hexagonal nickel plated handle.
purchased in Rome in the 1980's, the well-carved chubby winged putti in opposing stances and poised on one foot over a rock-work base; depicting the grape harvest also known as the allegory of autumn (see detail image of Jean-Jacques Lagrenée's 'Putti Harvesting Grapes'); interior image courtesy 'Edward Lobrano Interior Design', NYC; excellent antique condition with overall rubbing to refreshed gilding
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
the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist giltwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; furniture carved in this manner is generally associated with the Parisian upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier, who supplied at least one carved rope stool to the Musée National du Château de Compiègne; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; new taupe leather upholstery with saddle-stitch detailing.
the intricately detailed toucan with its dramatic curved beak above a finely plumed body resting on a foliate branch; all in a colorful hand-painted and glazed finish; marked on underside with an underglaze green windmill indicating production dates 1919 - 1945; Karl Ens (the elder) began Triebner, Ens & Co. in 1860. In 1899, his son, also named Karl, founded his own company, Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, in Volkstedt, Thuringia and quickly became known for producing high-quality porcelain, especially life-like animal figurines; good condition with no chips or cracks; only minimal wear
the framed incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by graceful sling-form arms; all raised on tapering turned supports ending in ebonized feet; good vintage condition; nice warm patina to professionally refinished surface; newly upholstered
each of graceful form with long cylindrical neck above a bulbous body; the whole adorned with applied striated decoration in a graduated color pattern from white to aqua; resting on brass canted bases; height: 17.25" (top of glass) 28.25" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some imperfections in glass inherent in the glass blowing process; some pitting to brass; professionally rewired
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
the large square inset glass top in a polished nickel and patinated brass frame raised on quadrangular supports joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; signed 'Jean Charles"; Jean Charles Furniture produced a wide range of furniture in Paris over the last century closing in the late 1980`s. Jean Charles furniture appears consistently stamped with a logo of `JC` followed by `Jean Charles`.
this stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements; rewired with 6 chandelier bulbs with a maximum of 60 watts each; excellent vintage condition with no chips or missing crystals
this explosive brutalist iron nail sculpture contrasting the cold black steel iron nails and the warm buffed-brass brazing combing artistic design, geometric form and the high quality of the braze; excellent vintage condition with no visible condition issues, signed by the artist
the slender brass faux bamboo support resting on a circular bronze rockwork base with outscrolled leaves; good vintage condition with overall even patina and wear; professionally rewired.
Since its inception in 1860, Maison Bagués has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury interior design and craftsmanship. Founder Noël Baguès emphasized the use of traditional techniques, solidifying the firm's elite standard of elegance and excellence in their craft.
the inset glass top above curule-form supports with swan motifs; excellent condition with overall minor wear
the hand-blown lamp of translucent pale blue glass with long neck above a bulbous body all raised on brass bases; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; no chips or cracks; some pitting to brass; professionally rewired
the French made cased-glass bodies of graduated triple-gourd form resting on brass bases; in a deep teal color accentuated by the cased-glass process of fusing together multiple layers of glass; each with foil label 'BASE MADE IN FRANCE'; height: 17" (top of glass) 28" (top of shade); excellent condition with no chips or cracks; some pitting and patina to brass bases; professionally rewired
the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
each shapely lamp of hand-blown sky blue dappled glass all raised on a brass and lucite circular base; professionally rewired; good vintage condition with minimal wear
a large and handsome hand-crafted antique American half-hull wooden boat builder's model of a sloop with fin keel and spade rudder all constructed of laminated mahogany in a warm honey-toned patina; mounted on the original wooden frame fitted with two eye hooks; the half-hull models were used to commemorate the launching of a vessel
having curved front with five inlaid doors, all raised on turned and flared feet with brass terminals; the center door opens to reveal sycamore-veneered drawers; the right door opens to reveal a mirrored and glass bar compartment; excellent condition