the large mahogany oval tray centering am impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand; excellent restored condition
the square top centering a parquetry inlaid star above an apron fitted with 2 drawers; raised on square tapering supports with waisted neck; good restored condition with professional repairs and refinishing
the rectangular top centering bookmatched Kingwood veneer within a walnut border; over a conforming apron fitted with a single drawer with similar veneer all raised on graceful splayed legs joined by a lower shelf; excellent antique condition; professionally restored
each with rectangular top above a swag-carved apron with giltwood tassel decoration all fitted with a single drawer; raised on square tapering supports over a splayed base; excellent condition
surmounted by an exuberant crest centering a boldly-scaled butterfly flanked by cascading floral vines; all over a circular mirror plate within a conforming beveled mirrored frame with reverse-etched floral and foliate vines; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; antiquing to silver; some glass rosette screw covers missing; Established in 1911, Mirror Fair (now known as Stephen Cavallo, a 3rd generation owner) is still in operation today in New York's Upper East Side and offers custom-made mirrors, bespoke cast-glass moldings and mirrored paneling still using the same centuries-old t
one of the prettiest pairs of chinese lamps that we have had in our inventory; each of slender baluster form adorned with gilt meandering floral vines; raised on a turned giltwood base; excellent condition with minor even wear; rewired
the square top with incurved sides and exaggerated corners; the apron fitted with a single drawer all raised on bold faux bamboo supports; excellent vintage condition
the hand-tooled leather top with incurved front above an apron fitted with five drawers; raised on reeded support ending in brass casters; good antique condition; new antiqued leather top with gilt hand-tooling
each with goose neck pediment above a glazed cabinet resting on a base fitted with a single drawer over two doors; nicely decorated overall with various scenes; areas of refreshed gilding and paint; good antique condition
West German Art Pottery vases with rectilinear body decorated in a rich royal-blue glaze with mottled drip-glazing to the shoulders; labeled with markings to underside; excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
the shaped faux marble top above a bombe-form case fitted with 2 drawers over 2 doors all raised on cabriole legs; the whole painted with foliate vines and floral garlands on a muted butter-yellow ground; refreshed surface with overall even wear
the open back with carved Greek Key rail above reeded downscrolled arms with foliate carving; all raised on curule form legs joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition with deep patina and overall even wear; minor wear to upholstery
The inset oval-form leather seat above a plain frieze apron; all raised on beautifully carved cabriole legs ending in hoof feet; excellent antique condition; professionally polished; new leather upholstery
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 with well-figured richly-patinated flared uprights joined by the original rails; raised on well-carved giltwood paw feet; excellent restored condition; with new custom mattresses; Empire furniture was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman aesthetics and described as spare, noble and massive consistent with Napoleonic majesty and grandeur; these beds are fine examples of the grandeur and style of the Empire period.
centering a triple-baluster column emanating scrolled solid-brass arms with original drip pans; terminating in a large sphere with ring finial; originally candle-lit but now electrified; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patina; with original 1951 invoice from C.J.
the later nine-section mirror plate secured by rosette clips with a bolection moulded frame; the heavily patinated gilt frame retaining traces of original silver gilding; originally purchased from Therien, San Francisco
each boldly-carved rectangular frame of lively scrolling acanthus leaves; age to later plates; even rubbing to gilded surface; some chipping and surface cracks
with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base; excellent restored condition with areas of refreshed gilding.
the well-figured mahogany top with inlaid stringing above a frieze apron fitted with a single drawer and adorned with lively openwork brass perimeter band; raised on tapering square-form legs ending in brass capped feet; excellent antique condition with overall even wear
executed in a well-figured tiger-mahogany with mahogany secondary wood, having a shaped top, above the four drawer case with chromed pulls all flanked by two doors; raised on splayed supports with chrome sabots; excellent vintage condition
having an embossed leather writing surface, above the five drawer case, flanked with slide-out surfaces and raised on tapered and fluted legs ending in casters; good antique condition with overall even wear; wear and good patina to leather top
the large desk with hand-tooled embossed leather writing surface above a paneled case finished with five drawers on front and back; the sides fitted with slide out writing areas with conforming leather tops; raised on shapely cabriole legs; excellent antique condition with professional repairs to include refreshed leather and refinished surface; areas of wear and patina to leather
the inset black leather top with gilt hand-tooled border all within a bowed square top above a paneled apron with brass banding fitted with one long drawer; raised on tapering fluted supports ending in brass sleeves and casters; good condition commensurate with age; patina and overall even wear to leather and wooden surface; age and wear to brass
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.”
