the shaped lacquered antique tray (circa 1890) with Chinoiserie decoration centering a floral bouquet surrounded by birds and butterflies; raised on a faux bamboo gilt metal stand (circa 1940); good condition with crackling to lacquer and overall even wear and patina
decorated with a scenic reserve centering a hunter on horseback beside a pair of dogs all on a black lacquered ground with gilt foliate decoration; impressed mark to underside ' Mark Knowles and Sons'; good antique condition with some wear and patina to surface; later faux bamboo black lacquered stand
of elegant proportions this versatile and stylish table would work well with either antique or contemporary chairs; having an oval lacquer top and pedestal with a single 18" leaf; the top with inset brass perimeter band; all resting on a conforming travertine base; excellent vintage condition; seats 8 comfortably but could accommodate 12
with scrolling handle and openwork body over a tri-pod base; even wear and oxidation to surface; good overall condition
set includes a circular glass-topped dining table, 6 arm chairs and a 2-tiered serving cart with glass shelves; Brown Jordan is the one of the world’s finest makers of high quality, luxury outdoor furniture.
each well-figured lamp of well-figured sienna-colored onyx with gray and black veining with flared neck above a bulbous lobed body over a splayed base and giltwood plinth; excellent vintage condition with some chipping to edges; re-gilded base; rewired
this cleverly designed mid-century set of nesting tables designed by Bertha Schaefer (American 1895-1971) for M. Singer & Sons with rectangular case table fitted on the underside with 4 round drop-leaf slide-in collapsible tables suspended from slots; with label 'M. Singer & Sons, New York Chicago'; In 1924 Schaefer founded Bertha Schaefer Interiors. Her company designed Bauhaus-inspired furniture and interiors for both residences and businesses.
of campaign style, each with semi-attached leather cushion above a wooden frame with faux bamboo perimeter border fitted with brass mounts; excellent vintage condition with new upholstery; nice patina to wood with some pitting to brass mounts
each of graceful art deco design with gently incurved upholstered back flanked by padded arms joining conical terminals; all above a tight seat raised on tuned supports; good condition professionally refinished and reupholstered
the shaped lamp with slumped glass mirrored panels; the front panel with a Chinoiserie reverse-painted scene; all resting on a wooden base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; wear and patina to wooden surface; antiquing to silvering
each bearded face surrounded by thick curly hair; with custom iron stands and lampshades
this extremely comfortable and stylish mid-century sofa with beechwood frame with splayed openwork ends and raised on tapering supports; fabric in good condition with minimal wear and minor fading; excellent vintage condition with wear and patina to wood
the well-crafted lamp of quilted glass with gold inclusions; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
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
the adjustable support with forest green tole shade; the body with 3 well-delineated swans over an incised dish; excellent condition with minor wear; craquelure to paint; rewired
of classic design constructed of well-figured solid walnut with slightly bowed rectangular tops above a conforming body with two-drawers fitted with later brass pulls; raised on a subtle saber supports; professionally refinished with minor wear and warm patina
a well-thought out composition as the table plain draws the viewer into the room of a seated woman with distant gaze dressed in a blue jacket; the table set with a bowl of fruit, a goblet and plant; all within a silver-leafed carved wooden frame with linen slip; excellent condition professionally cleaned and restored; unsigned; later frame
the Calacatta Viola marble top with bowed front and concave sides inset within an ogee molded edge; over a deep apron with rocaille and acanthus carving; raised on cabriole supports with similar rocaille and acanthus decoration with cascading bell flowers all ending in foliate carved feet; joined by an x-form stretcher of alternating C-scrolls culminating in a lively rocaille carved flourish; good antique condition with overall wear and patina with minor chipping; small areas of refreshed gilding; some discoloration to original top with old repair to one corner
fitted with two rectangular glass shelves with perimeter gallery, the bottom with bottle receptacle; flanked by upright openwork sides; raised on casters; good vintage condition with newly painted surface with silver-gilt highlights
each tall well-figured square-form balustrade all over a giltwood base; good antique condition with overall even wear; now mounted as lamps; rewired; one with professional repair
a handsome pair of framed sea charts of the coasts of Great Britain by Captain Greenvile Collins; minor foxing; with later matte and ebonized wooden frame London, 1781
the shaped stool with a slip seat above a deep concave apron; all raised on exuberant acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet; minor veneer replacements; refinished surface; wear consistent with age and use
epoca Holiday 2017 drinks: A polished, proper & posh pairing certain to impress: Queen Elizabeth's Gin & Dubonnet and an English Art Deco Demi Lune Bar
In honor of International Women's Day, epoca highlight's the work of an amazing mid-century female sculptor, Joanna Gichner Kendall. Joanna Gichner Kendall (b. 1899, Baltimore, MD. d. April 20, 1989) A portrait sculptor, she fulfilled numerous commissions for portrait busts of notables, including President John F. Kennedy and Will Rogers .
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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