each with exceptional copper repoussé plates depicting a finely-detailed bouquet of flowers, foliage and wheat sheaths (repeated on the back) all within a heavy bronze frame over a stepped plinth; professionally rewired; typical oxidation and wear.
each with arching crest above an openwork shield-form splat; above a serpentine tight seat all raised on tapering quadrangular supports with brass collar and foot; with splayed legs at the rear; restored with new upholstery.
each striking lamp of deep purple bullicante and gold aventurine glass with an iridescent surface; raised on a brass octagonal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each of voluptuous, elegant form in vibrant fuschia cased glass; raised on splayed gilt-wood bases; excellent condition; rewired
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; this lovely klismos-inspired side chair with incurved back and overall neoclassical decoraiton but with a modern flare; excellent restored condition; new leather upholstery
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
each well-executed plaque of impressive scale depicting a moody forest scene and a tranquil lake setting; all within custom ebonized moulded frames with giltwood slips; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks to ceramic; minor professional repair to one frame
the openwork backrest consisting of three pointed arches above a caned seat flanked by down-scrolled arms; raised on bamboo cluster supports joined by cross stretchers; caning intact; frame structurally sound with some movement; overall patina and wear commensurate with age
the upholstered rectangular seat above a well-carved painted and silver-gilt scalloped apron with foliate and shell motif; all raised on graceful cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet; excellent restored condition; new upholstery with nail head trim; patination to refreshed gilding
the rectangular giltwood outer frame surrounding mirrored panels with reverse-etched decoration of floral and foliate vines; all bordering a giltwood slip surrounding the original beveled plate; rubbing and patina to re-gilded surface; overall abrasions and antiquing to original mercury mirror plates; no cracks or chips
the oval openwork bowl adorned with floral swags; raised on a splayed openwork base; beautiful overall wear and patina to paint and gilding
each good quality and solidly built mahogany cabinet fitted with sliding doors with perimeter band inlay opening to reveal multiple oak drawers and retractable tie rack; each labeled 'Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan'; excellent vintage condition and professionally refinished
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 hand-blown vase with vertical striping in soft tones of white, cream and teal; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks
this classic design of aluminum construction with burgundy leather; original design from 1958, Eames Aluminum Group; 1980's; see '1000 chairs' by Charlotte and Peter Fiell pgs. 338-339; overall creasing and patina to leather with minor rubbing to metal
each with openwork back and x-form splat above a generous strapwork seat; all raised on graceful splayed legs; wear to paint.
the incurved backrest above a pierced vasi-form splat; above a serpentine seat all raised on turned legs joined by a turned stretcher; warm patina with overall age and wear
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
a truly spectacular pair of mid-century urn-form lamps of clear glass infused with pink and white latticework design; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; metal caps and wooden bases regilded; rewired
with radiating crystal arms surrounding the central support emanating 6 arms above a similar body with three additional lights for a total of nine bulbs; excellent condition with no missing crystals
the long double-seated bench with scrolled arms above a scalloped apron; raised on elegant cabriole supports; excellent restored condition with new tan leather upholstery.
this large ever-so chic fixture composed of 12-arms with 2 lights per arm often attributed to Tommi Parzinger and manufactured by Lightolier; uses chandelier bulbs with a 60 watt maximum; canopy with Lightolier label; excellent vintage condition
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass, 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
We will set out to demystify the sometimes esoteric world of buying and decorating with antiques.
ASID Members: Everyone who buys or uses furniture, who makes, designs, or sells it, collectors, architects, decorators and students (ASID Members only, please)
Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. Epoca 1700 16th Street San Francisco
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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.