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
with high and enclosed hollowed-out back above a loose cushion seat; resting on wooden legs joined by an H-stretcher; excellent vintage condition; newly upholstered; the Porter's chair was placed at the front door to be used by a household servant who awaited a visitor's knock. The design enveloped the servant for warmth and protection from the cold breezes as the door was opened and closed.
a modern interpretation of the neoclassical folding campaign chair; with brushed steel frame fitted with solid bronze finials and paw feet; excellent condition with overall even wear
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
each with an embossed leather box seat above an ash frame with plain frieze apron raised on faux bamboo splayed legs all joined by a perimeter stretcher; excellent vintage condition; professionally polished and reupholstered
consisting of one ovoid pot and a fish-mouth vase, each in a glossy light-chartreuse glaze contrasting with a matt brown background; Schlossberg Keramik was established in 1946 by Ilse and Theodore Stefan in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. The name was derived from its proximity to the foot of the 'schloßberg' or castle hill; excellent vintage condition with no cracks; minor overall rubbing to surface; some small fritting to rims
the hand-blown lamp with long sweeping neck above a bulbous body all in a soft translucent pale yellow glass; with water-gilded wooden base; rewired; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks
the turned column-form lamp of nicely figured Carrara marble raised on a stepped base with brass detailing; minor overall wear; rewired
of stylized form standing erect with direct gaze above a large down-turned bill; minor wear; no chips or cracks.
the oval-form bowl with acid etched 'scavo' surface in hues of purple and blue
a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; all resting on a brushed chrome base; the obelisk was originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and later used by the Greeks who described them as obeliskos; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
the large ovoid vessel tapering to the base; adorned overall with geometric gilt decoration all on a black matte ground; good condition with minor overall wear and rubbing; no chips or cracks
the antique mirrored inset top raised on 4 tapering fluted square supports all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a winged sphinx
centering a convex mirror within a gilt metal frame consisting of radiating spokes of varying lengths; good vintage condition with overall even wear to gilding
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
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
each with curvaceous opening with pinched lip above a cup-shaped body attached to a loop handle; raised on a circular base; professional repair to handle and lip; some wear and fine crackling to glaze.
excellent condition with overall even wear
each with central shaft depicting bunched cattails with flat spikey leaves emanating two candle arms
the round occasional/end table featuring a book-matched top above a similar lower shelf; metal label to underside "Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co., Est. 1881, A Division of John Widdicomb; good vintage condition; professionally refinished
the oval metal frame with beaded slip surmounted by an exuberant plumed urn above lively floral and foliate swags; excellent condition with overall even rubbing to gilding; age to mirrored plate
the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.
the graduated obelisk-form body raised on 4 brass paw feet; resting on a splayed base over a brass plinth; excellent condition; rewired; shade as is
the shaped lamp with slumped glass mirrored panels; the front panel with a Chinoiserie reverse-painted scene; all resting on a wooden base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; wear and patina to wooden surface; antiquing to silvering
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.”
