each tall, slender ovoid-form glass lamp decorated with applied green vertical strands; raised on a gold and ebonized painted metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
the three tiered oval etagere of solid mahogany with pierced gallery; raised on brass cylindrical supports ending in casters; excellent antique condition; ideal for bathroom towels or a drinks cart
with everted neck above an ovoid body over a lobed foot resting on a gilt-metal base; all in a smoky glass with controlled bubbles; excellent condition; rewired; lampshade as is.
an exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored glass; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
the white bottle-form Murano lamp with gold inclusions fitted with brass mounts; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina; re-wired
a rare pair of Barovier & Toso 1960s lamps composed of 2 clear bullicante (controlled bubble) conical form glass elements forming a pinched mid-section with gilt-metal ring; professionally rewired; excellent vintage condition
each with cylindrical neck above a bulbous body all in a clear golden glass infused with translucent white swirls; refurbished with new brass caps and bases; rewired; excellent vintage condition.
each with long neck above a bulbous body; adorned overall with a gold and white mottled surface with applied colorful flecks in red, yellow and green; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; nice patina to brass bases
of impressive bulbous size, decorated overall with a watery green and blue thumb print drip pattern; resting on a gilt-metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; cleaned and rewired
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
of ribbed baluster form with splayed scalloped foot resting on a giltwood base; excellent condition; rewired
each large lamp of a soft amethyst art glass with controlled bubbles and silver aventurine; raised on a clear glass scalloped base; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
supporting 5 candle cups; adorned overall with crystal pendants; excellent condition; rewired
the gilt-metal frame emanating 6 scrolling arms; adorned overall with 3 crystal obelisks and multiple pendants; excellent condition
the central supports of graduated stack glass orbs all emanating 6 deeply scrolled candle arms with glass drips pans and chrome candle sleeves; excellent vintage condition; rewired
the thick elongated bowl in colors from blue to aubergine all flanked by clear glass handles; no chips or cracks; some wear to underside.
a nice set of three Venetian glass paperweights infused with controlled bubbles; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
each bulbous form lamp of pale-green glass infused with frosted flecks; raised on a giltwood base; no chips or cracks; rewired with new shades; shades as is
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
of shapely cage-form emanating 8 scrolling candle arms adorned overall with gilt-tole foliate and crystal pendants; excellent vintage condition; rewired
the collapsible nickel-plated frame fitted with 2 removable black glass trays with reticulated gallery; excellent condition with minor overall wear
the rectangular top with glass insert flanked by open handles; over a thick apron raised on elegant splayed supports
the solid cabinet with rectangular top above an apron with applied bosses and star motifs over a body fitted with 2 doors adorned with bodly-scaled raised stars; raised on elegant splayed supports
It’s fun to share my favorites at epoca! New to the gallery is this very cool and shimmering 8-light chandelier by Swedish glass designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. This circular chandelier has eight pie-shaped curved and textured crystal segments supported by a brass fixture. Carl Fagerlund was internationally recognized for his unique and cutting edge lighting designs at Orrefors Glassworks during the 1960’s through 70’s and I’m proud that we have a great example to share with you.
Come and see this chandelier at 1700 16th Street, San Francisco at Kansas. That’s epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques. See you soon!
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.”
