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5077
1960s

each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow velvet with foam wrapped down cushion and seat; minor wear to chrome; Milo Baughman (American, 1923–2003) was a furniture designer who was born in Goodland, KS. After studying at the Art Center School of Los Angeles and the Chouinard Art Institute, he joined Frank Brothers as a custom furniture designer. In 1947, Baughman established Milo Baughman Design, Inc.

Height: 
27"
Seat height: 
18"
Width: 
28"
Depth: 
26"
$15,800
Sold
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
Sold
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
4837
1960s

each with padded crest rail above an openwork back over a tight seat with a channeled apron; flanked by upright arm rests; professionally refinished and reupholstered

Height: 
31.75"
Seat height: 
16.5" (arm: 19.5")
Width: 
24.5"
Depth: 
25"
$8,600
Sold
A Solid Crystal Obelisk-form Table Lamp
4994
1980s

a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; all resting on a brushed chrome base; the obelisk was originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and later used by the Greeks who described them as obeliskos; excellent condition with no chips or cracks

 

Height: 
13" (top of glass) 24" (top of shade)
Width: 
4.75"
Depth: 
4.75"
$1,200
Available
60548
modern

Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; the thick rectangular top with bullnose edge raised on 4 detached rectilinear supports; due to the custom nature of each table, stone variations will occur

Height: 
17.5"
Width: 
48"
Depth: 
29.75"
$11,875
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
Set of Four Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Tubular Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs
5288
1970's

each of unique fluid form with cantilevered seat flanked by padded arms; each with 'made in Italy' labels; with newly upholstered leather upholstery; minor pitting and scuffing to chrome commensurate with age

Height: 
31"
Seat height: 
19" arm: 25"
Width: 
24.5"
Depth: 
23"
$17,500
Available

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