the semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with mother-of-pearl inlay over a similar openwork apron with mother-of pearl inlay and turned elements creating an intricate latticework; with beautifully carved spandrels above turned feet; the benches display the skill of the Damascus craftsmen of this time; excellent condition with only minor repairs; new leather upholstery
the solid oak circular top above a carved apron adorned with Jacobean motifs all raised on four turned supports ending in block feet all joined by perimeter stretchers; structurally sturdy with pegged construction; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; overall wear and patina
an impressively designed game table featuring a pivoting handkerchief top opening to reveal an intricately inlaid surface centering a removable center panel with game board and hand-tooled green leather surface on the flip side; resting on a body with openwork arabesque spandrels ending in splayed supports all joined by a lower shelf; the whole intricately inlaid with geometric designs and motifs; professionally restored with replacements to inlay; refinished
originally used as traveling tea tables for the British in India; the octagonal top with central eight-pointed star medallion within a perimeter band depicting a meandering foliate vine ; raised on a hinged base with arabesque spandrels; good antique condition with overall warm patina; small areas of replaced inlay; one spandrel with repairs and replacements
with serene gaze turned to the right and looking downward above a voluptuous rough-hewed seated body; excellent condition.
each colorful bottle-form lamp adorned with painted circles in soft colors of blue, green, peach and yellow with a gold swirl overlay all on an ivory glazed ground; supported on brown painted metal bases; height: 23" (top of ceramic) 33.25" (top of shade); good vintage condition with minor rubbing to surface; professionally rewired
each slender bottle-form ceramic lamp with graduated glazed surface of ivory, aqua and cobalt blue; all resting on a round brass base; professionally rewired; good vintage condition with only minor wear
a collection of four 1950's educational posters from the Research and Information Department at the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; each depicting the origin of measurements: a yard, foot, inch and fathom; excellent vintage condition with good clear colors; each with new custom ebonized frame
the die in solid laminated mahogany for the manufacture of a child's toy pedal car (metal would be wrapped around this die and steering wheel attached later)
the impressionist painting with thickly applied paint depicting sailboats at dock with dramatic cloud-filled sky; signed on front lower right; good clean painting with bright colors; in a carved giltwood frame; even wear to gilding; panel: 13" X 19.5", overall: 20" x 26"
each painted in a teal and cranberry plaid adorned overall with a lacy foliate vine; raised on square wooden plinths; labeled 'Frederick Cooper, Chicago'; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; minor rubbing and wear to surface
of solid construction with triangular solid maple top above a plain frieze apron all raised on tapering supports; minor wear and patina; professionally refinished
the frosted and ribbed bullicante (controlled bubble) ovoid shade emanating alternating clear glass foliate fronds; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; fitted with three lights
originally used as traveling tea tables for the British in India; the octagonal top with central eight-pointed star medallion surrounded by floral and foliate motifs within a foliate vine perimeter band; raised on a hinged base with arabesque spandrels; good antique condition with overall warm patina; small areas of replaced inlay; top now affixed to base
a pair of flame mahogany side tables by Pierre Chareau (b. Bordeaux, France 1883 d. New York 1950); each hexagonal top of bookmatch veneer flame mahogany raised on a tulip-form slatted support; all over a conforming stepped base; good antique condition; professionally refinished
the half-round glass top with ogee edge resting on a conforming brass plated openwork frame raised on four columnar supports ending in foliate scrolled feet all joined by a lower stretcher; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks to top; antiqued brass finish with nice patina
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing to gilded surface; no chips or cracks; foliate bands of different hues
each hand-blown white and clear glass cattail shade set into a brass back plate; no chips or cracks; some wear and patina to back plates; professionally rewired; priced individually $3,800 each
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
a well-thought out composition as the table plain draws the viewer into the room of a seated woman with distant gaze dressed in a blue jacket; the table set with a bowl of fruit, a goblet and plant; all within a silver-leafed carved wooden frame with linen slip; excellent condition professionally cleaned and restored; unsigned; later frame
the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished paneled back allows the desk to be floated; all raised on reeded bulbous supports ending in wooden casters; good restored condition with refinished surface; leather with nice rich patina
the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with one bird upright and the other downward; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in Asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; later plate
California Homes Magazine visits San Francisco's South of Market Antiques Dealers in the Fall 2016 Issue
"Eric Petsinger of Epoca mingles 20th century furniture and accessories with more traditional pieces. The Pittsburgh native advises clients, “Mix it up! Go ahead, put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa, and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”
