a true statement piece of impressive scale with long flaring neck above a bulbous body covered in a deeply-colored olive green glaze; excellent vintage condition with minor wear
the thickly-modeled large vessel with exaggerated mouth above a long flaring neck over a bulbous body all in a richly-colored teal mottled drip glaze; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; original Jaru Pottery label
the thickly-modeled and tall vases in a richly-colored orange glass with clear base infused with black and white swirls; no chips or cracks
the two-wheeled drinks trolley with turned handle joining a rectangular top within an openwork gallery all raised on wicker-wrapped supports joining a lower shelf; The Heywood Furniture Co. began in 1826 making wicker and rattan furniture. In 1897, the company merged with a competitor, Wakefield Rattan Co., to form the Heywood-Wakefield Co. Heywood-Wakefield’s iconic Streamline Modern furniture line was introduced at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The soft-curved, light-colored look ushered in an age of furniture called midcentury modern.
each with domed lid above a tapering ribbed body over a splayed foot; all resting on a custom giltwood base; adorned overall in an underglaze blue with foliate perimeter band, floral stems and birds; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; fine craquelure to glaze; now drilled; rewired
the well-crafted lamp of quilted glass with gold inclusions; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each clear glass cylinder adorned with applied bamboo branch work; excellent condition; rewired
each of muted celadon glaze decorated with gilt designs; raised on stepped brass bases; excellent condition; rewired
this beautiful jar in an unusual ecru-colored glass having a finely chased gilt-bronze band with raised foliate decoration; the very smooth glass surface is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks
the bulbous oil spot vase of translucent apricot color; minor wear to underside.
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 of cylindrical form covered in a pale green leather fitted with brass spheres all over a canted base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to surface; rewired
the 3-sided top above a paneled conforming body centering double-doors fitted with a solid brass latch; John Van Koert was a prominent New York designer who helped promote the fascination with Danish modern furnishings in the 1950's. In 1954, he was exhibition director of ''Design in Scandinavia,'' at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, introducing modern Scandinavian design to Americans. Mr. Van Koert's furniture designs for Drexel, were represented by prominent department stores such as Macy's and Bloomingdale's; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina; patina to brass
each well-made lamp with flared neck above a bulbous tapering body all raised on a giltwood base; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
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 large-scaled urn with sweeping flared neck tapering to a flared foot; now drilled with later wooden mounts
each heavy hand-thrown stoneware lamp with incised abstract decoration; each signed "RT74"; possibly by artist Ron Taylor who studied under Ken Ferguson at the Kansas City Art Institute; good overall vintage condition; rewired
each of neoclassical campagna form adorned with draped swags all raised on anthemion feet; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to brass; rewired
each with cylindrical neck above a tapering body adorned overall with lappet and scrollwork perimeter bands and chevron decoration; raised on wooden bases; good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; property of an East Hampton collector
a good example of mid-century abstract expressionism, also known as the New York School, with its expressive and colorful palette creating a contemplative mood; signed 'R. Gumpert' ; good condition and professionally cleaned; with original gray cerused wooden frame
the hand-blown lamp with long sweeping neck above a bulbous body all in a soft translucent pale yellow glass; with water-gilded wooden base; rewired; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks
each stylized elongated bird in a soft coral-to-clear glass; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; minor scuffing to underside
each meticulously detailed engraving depicting various pineapple species; minor discoloration; with later acid-free mattes and giltwood frames.
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.”
