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.
with giltwood neck above a turned columnar body of nicely figured Carrara marble all over a giltwood base; good vintage condition with minor chipping to edges; re-wired; neck and base re-gilded
with arching openwork top above a square-form body tapering to a foliate pendant knob; good antique condition; rewired with 4 standard sockets; later solid brass bobeches
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
of riveted hand-hammered construction the large oval body with rolled lip all flanked by lion ring handles; raised on four robust paw feet; good solid construction; wear consistent with age and use
the octagonal forest-green marble top with painted inlaid scrollwork surrounded by floral and foliate decoration; all raised on a neoclassical style Michael Taylor faux stone cross tripod lyre base; overall good condition with some minor chips to base; minor even wear to top
the sturdy aluminum frame with adjustable back rest; raised on graceful splayed supports
always fun to see a new take on a classical design, this brass mirror inspired by Thomas Chippendale with its goose neck or broken arch pediment crest, reeded frame and floret details; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina
each with everted lip above a columnar support over a lobed mid-section; raised on a tripartite base with 3 scrolled feet; wear to paint; small replacements.
fitted with a telescoping adjustable neck above a wooden support resting on a tripartite brass base with stylized shell feet; good vintage condition with only minor wear; rewired
the framed cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled padded arms; the scalloped apron with rocaille and foliate carving all raised on cabriole supports with incurved feet; restored with new upholstery.
Fitted with 8 deeply scrolling arms supporting faceted crystal disks above crystal spheroid pendants; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina to metal surface; rewired
the square faux grained top resting on a corinthian capital base with egg-and-dart molding above a ring of protruding acanthus leaves; patination to surface; restored condition.
the domed chased lid with embossed husk band and pinecone finial; the ovoid body flanked by bale handles raised on 3 anthemion-topped paw feet; wear and indentations.
imported from France and in three pieces, the thick rectangular top with ogee edge raised on concave supports; great for outdoor patio or interior use; some weathering and patina to surface
of generous proportion with flared back and arched crest above a seat with a small hinged compartment; the seat back with carved paneled reserves; raised on a wooden base with later supports; the whole fitted with iron hardware; new channeled leather loose cushion; overall wear and patina; sound construction
the oval mahogany tray centering an inlaid fan shell with outer perimeter stringing; with a gallery edge fitted with brass carrying handles; excellent antique condition with warm patina
the large mahogany oval tray centering am impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand; excellent restored condition
a serenely rendered still life depicting a lush table-scape with an exotic pineapple, symbolizing hospitality, resting on a metal tray all amid a large urn and wine glasses; good condition; illegibly signed and dated lower right; all within the original ebonized wooden frame with gold slip
with lively interlacing foliate crest above a rectangular-form frame adorned with rocaille carving at the shoulder above meandering foliate vines; good antique condition with overall even rubbing to gilding; age to original mirror plate
the large urn with banded oak leaf lip above egg-and-dart ring; the waisted body with swirled fluted decoration flanked by whimsical masked handles; all raised on a separate iron splayed socle; overall even wear
the round top with inlaid perimeter band depicting hunters and various animals amid a meandering foliate vine; raised on a splayed support over a square plinth with similar inlay; resting on four paw feet; professionally restored with small areas of replaced inlay
with domed lid centering an inlaid shell medallion; all resting on a rectangular body raised on brass ball and claw feet; later velvet-lined interior; good antique condition with some shrinkage
the well-figured round top with an inlaid laurel-leaf and interlaced ribbon perimeter border; above a plain frieze apron with inlaid beading; raised on graceful splayed legs joining a lower shelf; excellent antique condition; professionally refinished
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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