each urn with egg-and-dart rim above a waisted neck over a lobed body raised on a splayed base; the urn resting on a separate graduated square plinth; good condition with nice weathered patina
each upholstered slipper/lounge chair having a channeled back over a generous seat all raised on splayed walnut supports; Billy Haines (1903-1973) was a Hollywood actor turned designer became the esteemed tastemaker and is credited with having established the glamorous Hollywood Regency style; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
known for their exceptional quality reproductions each Burton-Ching chest fitted with a hand-tooled leather brushing slide above two short and three long drawers; Provenance: Property from the Collection of Craig Wright, Los Angeles, CA; professionally restored and refinished
each with chrome back plate fitted with three glass "ice block" shaped elements of radiating form; the two outer elements are removable; professionally rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; some patina to chrome
of quite large scale, the square Moorish tables with intricate mosaic inlay overall above a stick-and-ball carved openwork apron over arabesque spandrels; all raised on turned feet; minor surface wear throughout; some repair and fill-in to inlay; excellent overall condition with minor repairs
each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with minor marks and wear; The G Plan Story: G Plan can trace its roots back to 1898, when Ebenezer Gomme began handcrafting furniture in his workshop. In 1953, his grandson Donald launched the G Plan brand and with it a post-war furniture revolution. Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century.
each with tall incurved cartouche-shaped upholstered back with arbalète crest tapering to downswept padded arms flanking a loose cushion seat; all above a bowed scalloped apron raised on cabriole supports adorned with foliate carving; minor wear and soiling to fabric; one cushion with water stain; overall good vintage condition
Each white enameled wall sconce emanating several rose-colored bell flowers above a cluster of white enameled leaves; each fitted with a single chandelier socket; professionally rewired; some chipping and discoloration to enameled surface
each with tall upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by padded arms; all raised on turned supports with splayed legs at the rear; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
each well-constructed bobbin turned spindle armchair of good proportions with padded armrests, upholstered decking and loose back and seat cushions; raised on turned front legs ending in brass casters; some discoloration to fabric but otherwise in good condition; minor wear and patina to wood; good quality reproductions
each with tall flared back above a tight seat flanked by scrolled arms with wood accents; raised on tapering square-form legs; excellent vintage condition; professionally restored and reupholstered
each with upholstered saddle seat above a plain frieze over a curule-form base adorned with lappet carving on the legs ending in in-scrolled feet all joined a turned stretcher; good antique condition with some old indentations to surface; refinished and reupholstered
The curule form is inspired by furniture from Roman Antiquity relating to the authority of the senior magistrates who were entitled to sit in the sella curulis, an x-form chair that most often could be folded.
each constructed of mixed woods with rectangular tops centering an inlaid floral medallion within inlaid spandrels; above a conforming body fitted with two hinged doors centering inlaid floral reserves; above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole legs; one cabinet of later date with slightly darker inlay; good restored condition with overall patina and areas of replaced veneer; refinished surface
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 of impressive size with short everted laurel leaf mouth flanked by scrolled handles with bold acanthus leaf decoration; the compressed bulbous body with overlapping foliate ring all raised on a splayed base with square plinth; good antique condition with overall even wear; minor chipping along the base
each of graceful art deco design with gently incurved upholstered back flanked by padded arms joining conical terminals; all above a tight seat raised on tuned supports; good condition professionally refinished and reupholstered
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass by artist Joel Myers, each with long neck above a bulbous body fitted with a water-drop solid glass stopper all in a cerulean blue clear glass; with pontil marks to underside; crafted using the Venetian free-blown glass technique so slight variations may occur; good condition with no chips or cracks
each of organic form composed of half-round and ribbed glass shades with waisted mid-section and scalloped top and bottom; the interior rolled in a golden crushed glass (graniglia glass) allowing the shade to emit a warm glow; the later gold painted backplates fitted with 2 chandelier bulb sockets; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; minor rubbing to backplates; newly wired
each with cartouche-shaped back above a generous upholstered seat flanked by outscrolled arms; all above a scalloped apron over cabriole supports; frame re-glued and strengthened; painted surface refreshed; re-gilded with white gold; overall wear and patina
each with four panels detailing various ways to prevent accidents and lessons learned, including 'Feu, Eau, Contagion, Empoisonnements, and Maison'; based on 19th century original lithographs by Emile Deyrolle; Les Fils d’Emile Deyrolle, Rue du Bac, Paris; restored ebonized wooden frames; some darkening, wrinkling, and foxing; PRICED PER PAIR
As one person described Arthur Court's San Francisco shop, "it's a world of wonders - elegant and exotic". A new and innovative aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a new era. His unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler chandeliers, chairs, tables and bookcases. Department stores across the United States brought his aluminum creations to loyal followers and collectors; reupholstered in brown cowhide.
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
After studying design in New York and Milan, Eggarat Wongcharit returned to his native Thailand and embarked on creating furniture designs of his own. Taking his inspiration from the fluidity of nature, Wongcharit combines Southeast Asian craftsmanship with modern design and technology, creating uniquely styled pieces for the global market. His designs have been awarded the 2006 TIFF (Thailand International Furniture Fair) and the Silpathorn Award for Design from Thailand's Ministry of Culture.
classic chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb with bleached walnut frames raised on elegant splayed supports; see article by James Buresh, “Timeless Mid-century Modern Design,” Archives of American Art Journal, no. 48, 2009, pp. 30, 33; excellent vintage condition; recently reupholstered with some minor staining
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 water scapes; good antique condition with refreshed surface; professionally restored with overall craquelure and patina; japanning possibly later