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5422
stamped 1964

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

Height: 
29"
Width: 
42"
Depth: 
11"
$7,450
Available
5383
1960s

centering a convex mirror within a gilt metal frame consisting of radiating spokes of varying lengths; good vintage condition with overall even wear to gilding

Depth: 
1.75"
Diameter: 
39"
$4,400
Available
5181
1960s

with deep brown lacquered finish, the tall graduated caned back above a loose cushion flanked by down-swept arms all over splayed legs; The Grand Ledge Chair Company was founded in 1837 in Grand Ledge, Michigan,  as a small furniture shop by Thomas Garrett, Harry Jordan, and Edward Crawford. It remained a family run business until 1973, when the business was sold and eventually closed in 1981; professionally refinished with newly upholstered seat

Height: 
43"
Seat height: 
18.5" arm: 25"
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
26"
$6,450
Sold
5359
1950s

fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, New York, Grand Rapids'; professionally refinished; some wear to casters

Height: 
26"
Width: 
23.5"
Depth: 
16"
$5,250
Available
Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons 1950s Walnut Nesting TablesBertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons 1950s Walnut Nesting Tables
5179
1950s

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.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
17.5"
$5,800
Available
6300
1960's

of large scale, with long everted neck above a spheroid body all resting on a custom giltwood base; good vintage condition with some wear to surface; rewired

Height: 
27.5" (top of ceramic) 40.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
10.5"
$2,750
Sold
Pair of Mastercraft 1960's Burl Maple & Brass 2-Door Cabinets
5252
1960's

 of contrasting woods with geometric designs on all sides; fitted with brass hardware; the interior fitted with a single drawer and burlwood shelf; each with 'Mastercraft' label; excellent vintage condition; professionally refinished

Height: 
30.25
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
17.75"
$17,500
Available
5205
1960's

the inset square glass top within a gilt-iron frame adorned overall with a meandering floral and foliate vine; good vintage condition with overall wear and patina; some missing petals

Height: 
16.5"
Width: 
21"
Depth: 
21"
$2,850
Sold
Large Bavarian Porcelain Hand-painted Fish-mouth Vase by Porzellanfabrik Thomas
5273
1959-1960

the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
9"
$2,850
Available
Set of 5 Royal Haeger Pottery Vases with Brown and Russet Drip Glaze on an Ivory Ground
5262
1960's

nice collection of vintage Royal Haeger pottery vessels; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside; good vintage condition with overall minor wear, minor chipping to lower edge; some craquelure to glaze

Height: 
6.25"-14"
Width: 
6.5"-7"
$2,350
Available

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