the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
each with flaring neck above a tapering body all in a vibrant chartreuse-yellow crackle glaze; resting on a custom giltwood base; no chips or cracks, rewired
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.
each with flared neck above a bulbous lobed body over a flared base resting on a gilt-metal splayed base with lappet decoration; minor wear; rewired; new lampshades as is.
the collapsible nickel-plated frame fitted with 2 removable black glass trays with reticulated gallery; excellent condition with minor overall wear
one of the largest and best quality Canterbury's made, fitted with three adjustable serpentine dividers on a rectangular base with applied moldings and lion ring handles; the columnar rounded corners continuing to tapering legs on brass casters; excellent antique condition; attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London (1730-1840)
each with elegant flared neck flanked by clear aventurine glass handles all above a tapering body resting on a lobed aventurine splayed base; all over a conforming gilt-metal plinth; excellent condition; rewired; new lampshades as is.
each with new tan leather upholstery above an openwork apron centering a foliate motif; raised on cabriole supports; excellent condition with overall even wear to finish
Each of baluster form in the Chinese taste adorned with raised floral vines; resting on a pierced gilt metal base; made by the prominent Frederick Cooper Lamp Company, Chicago; excellent condition with no chips or cracks, rewired.
each with circular wall mount emanating 3 scrolling iron candle arms ending in pierced candle-cups adorned with crystal flowers, all below upright tendrils; adorned overall with crystal pendants and beads; excellent restored condition; rewired; patination to gilding (3 pairs available)
of neoclassical style, the oval inset beveled glass top within a nickel-plated frame; all raised on cylindrical supports ending in toupie feet all joined by a shaped stretcher; good vintage condition with some abrasions to glass and metal; minor pitting on feet; small interior chip to glass along edge
each modeled as stacked half-spheres on a brass circular base; minor overall wear to alabaster; some discoloration and patina to brass; rewired
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
each of muted celadon glaze decorated with gilt designs; raised on stepped brass bases; excellent condition; rewired
Tommi Parzinger at his best with its clean lines and tailored look, all in a rich ribbon mahogany and raised on elegantly splayed legs; professionally restored and in excellent condition
With glass baluster support all above a gilt metal bowl fitted with a 5-light cluster; all adorned with graceful meandering crystal floral and foliage vines; excellent vintage condition with minor wear commensurate with age; rewired
each of decanter form with long flaring neck above a compressed spheroid body; all in a graduated yellow-to-green clear glass infused with large bubbles; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each large ribbed jar of cylindrical form decorated in a soft yellow glaze over white clay; excellent condition; with impressed 1940's model number 724
each with incurved padded back above a serpentine seat over a beaded apron; raised on graceful splayed supports with tassel capitals; excellent vintage condition with some wear and rubbing to surface; with new upholstery
Grosfeld House Furniture Co. produced some of the most iconic, edgy and unique furniture designs of the 20th century. Known for their superb quality, the designs were modern but had classical inspiration. Vladimir Kagan, Eugene Schoen and Lorin Jackson were some of their notable designers
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.
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 elegant lamp of ovoid form with domed lid all over a splayed base; adorned overall with applied gilt decoration of meandering foliate vines and scrollwork; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some wear to giltwood base; professionally required
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.”
epoca, is excited to be an exhibitor at The 2015 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show. Join us again this year as the show, arriving like clockwork, Thursday, October 22, running through Sunday, October 25 will be a terrific event. Opening night preview gala, Wednesday, October 21. This years show theme: Time After Time: Bringing the Past Present. Additional information: SFFAS.org.