the vintage 5-piece aluminum set consisting of a circular glass-top table with openwork splayed supports along with four barrel-back chairs; excellent sturdy condition with new gray powder coating and pale blue cushions
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
each of robust scale all in a raku glaze of muted tones of green and blue; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a variety and depth of colors and surface effects; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired
The central mirror plate within an outer frame of geometric reverse-etched mirrored elements secured with glass floral-form posts; good antique condition with no cracks to original mirrored panels; three outer ropetwist glass rods with minor cracks
each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina
each with circular wall mount emanating 3 scrolling iron candle arms ending in pierced candle-cups adorned with crystal flowers, all below upright tendrils; adorned overall with crystal pendants and beads; excellent restored condition; rewired; patination to gilding (3 pairs available)
depicting a frolicking young man jumping over an upright pommel with body leaning forward and legs outstretched; good patination; some abrasions; some chips to marble base.
each large opposing panel depicting mythological characters of Europa and Zeus; Zeus is enamored by Europa and transforms himself into a bull then mixes in with her father's herd, as Europa is out gathering flowers she sees the bull, caresses his flanks and eventually climbs onto his back, Zeus soars off taking Europa to Crete making her queen; each reinforced with iron framing to back; repairs wear to surface.
each with shapely wrap-around arms above a 'floating' seat; excellent restored condition with new leather upholstery
each with central shaft depicting bunched cattails with flat spikey leaves emanating two candle arms
the exuberantly carved mirror with openwork asymmetrical crest above a cartouche-shaped body all adorned with foliate and rocaille carving; good antique condition with overall even wear
the delicately beaded frame emanating 6 scrolled arms; adorned overall with crystal pendants and swags; excellent condition; cleaned and rewired
of shapely cage-form emanating 8 scrolling candle arms adorned overall with gilt-tole foliate and crystal pendants; excellent vintage condition; rewired
a hard to find antique Venetian mirror; the rectangular mirror plate within a beveled mirrored frame with carved convex circles; fitted with mirrored florets at the corners; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; some antiquing and loss to silvering; from the Joan Rivers estate
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 openwork sconce with flaring top, waisted mid-section and graceful upturned arms with turned wooden candlecups; minor overall wear
the upright glass stand raised on cylindrical rods; with protruding knobs suspending 2 tools; excellent vintage condition with overall minor wear
each elegant lamp of ovoid form with domed lid all over a splayed base; adorned overall with applied gilt decoration of meandering foliate vines and scrollwork; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some wear to giltwood base; professionally required
with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base; excellent restored condition with areas of refreshed gilding.
each square pillow with tapestry insert with silk borders and back; with tassels to edges; good condition with minor professional repairs
each elongated form centering a vibrant anthemion motif flanked by lively scrollwork; patination to painted surface.
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.”
epoca's "Seventies Style Fun" pairs a cleverly-designed French 1970's minimal, mod and metamorphic bar table with a sweet holiday take on the mad 1970's favorite: Holiday Grasshoppers. Guaranteed to transform any ho-hum-holiday get-together into Mad Mod Fun-Silly-String Style!
