New Arrivals
Petite Vintage Slate Glazed Studio Stoneware Bud Vase by Deanna Nichols
$250.00Glazed stoneware bud vase by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This elegant, diminutive studio piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a bulbous-form vessel in thick charcoal/slate glaze, both metallic and matte, an unusual palette for Nichols who favored earth tones.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 3.25″ x Diameter: 3″
Scandinavian Folke Ohlsson Teak Settee in Jack Lenor Larsen “Caravan” Velvet
$6,900.00Scandinavian Modern settee by Swedish designer, Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen “Caravan” cotton velvet fabric (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Delightful, diminutive piece whose vibrant, geometric-pattern lends itself to a variety of decorating styles.
The original owner, a notable set decorator, draped the piece in linen when it was in use, as to preserve the upholstery. There is minor wear, as shown (light marks/impressions to the back, some spotting, and minor, general wear). Overall, the fabric is in very nice shape for its age and undoubtedly usable as is with minor wear.
Works well in any room, but small enough for boudoir/foyer use.
H: 27.75″ x L: 53″ x D: 29.5″
Arm Height: 20.5″
Seat Height: 17″
Seat Length: 42.5″
Seat Depth: 19″
Scandinavian Geometric and Floral Hand-Painted Fajance Platter by Elle Norway
$350.00Norwegian modern fajance dish/platter by Elle Keramikk, ca. 1960s (the Elle factory operated near Oslo, Norway between 1942–1967).
Unique patterns and textures, incorporating hand-painted geometric and floral details with sgraffito etching of the grid-like pattern bordering the central floral decoration.
Attractive colors of pink, black, green, and white employed.
Excellent, vintage condition.
Signed and numbered on the reverse.
H: 1.25″ x L: 15.38″ x D: 13.38″
Set of Eight Danish Teak and Leather Niels O Møller Dining Chairs Models 75 & 56
$9,500.00Set of eight dining chairs (two captains model #56 and six side model #75) in teak designed in the 1950s by Niels Ole Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik of Denmark.
Early 1960s examples with sculptural teak frames boasting vivid grain and rich color with newly upholstered black leather seats.
The rounded backrests, curvature of the arms, and crisp lines of the legs aesthetically enhance an otherwise minimal, modest form.
Very good, vintage condition – frames have been conservatively refinished and foam and black leather have been replaced. Only light wear remains to teak, as shown (a couple of light scuffs and spots).
Danish Control tags and J.L. Møller tags present to the undersides.
Finn Juhl solid teak extension table available separately.
Arm Chair: H: 30.5″ x L: 22.88″ (arm to arm) x D: 20.5″
Seat Length: 20.25″ x Seat Depth: 18.5″ x Seat Height: 18.13″
Arm Height: 27.25″
Side Chair: H: 29.75″ x L: 19.63″ x D: 19.25″
Seat Length: 19″ x Seat Depth: 16.63″ x Seat Height: 17.75″
Set of Eight Vintage Blown Glass Animal Cocktail Stirrers with Box by Saxon
$450.00Charming set of eight vintage crystal glass cocktail stirrers/swizzle sticks by the elusive Saxon Glass Company Inc. of Brooklyn, New York (ca. 1950, USA).
No information regarding Saxon Glass can be obtained – the assumption can be made, given the high quality of these pieces, that they could not keep up with demand and or production costs and folded before registering as an entity.
Each stirrer features a unique handblown animal topper – delightful in their vibrant colors and elegant, figural forms, expertly handcrafted with intricate details on diminutive structures.
Stirrers appear perfect and unused; original box shows soiling/shelf wear consistent with age.
Each stirrer varies slightly in dimension, but all are roughly 9″ L x 1″ D x 0.5″ H
Box measures H: 1.5″ x L: 9.75″ x D: 9.13″
Set of Four Vintage Chrome Orb Candlesticks with Lucite Stems and Bases
$450.00Set of four Mid-Century candlesticks (ca. 1970s, USA).
Composed of chrome orb-form bulbs supported by cylindrical lucite stems and square bases.
Chrome has been newly polished and shows only minor wear consistent with age (few scuffs); lucite has also been cleaned and polished and is in very good, vintage condition.
One Large: H: 9.38″ x L: 2.5″ x D: 2.5″
Two Medium: H: 7.63″ x L: 2.5″ x D: 2.5″
One Small: H: 5.38″ x L: 2.5″ x D: 2.5″
Each orb is 1.38″ long
Set of Four Vintage Postmodern Swiveling Bar Stools in Oak and Tawny Bouclé
$3,600.00Durable, functional, and stylish set of four bar stools in oak with tawny bouclé seats and back rests (ca. 1980s, USA).
Rectangular, boxy frame with sled base for added stability and foot rests on all four sides in three different height configurations.
Seats offer full 360 degree swiveling capability.
Very well made and reinforced via dowel joinery evidenced by the circular pattern throughout the frame.
The tawny/gold-brown bouclé is new (Kravet 36114-166), and the oak has been refinished; only minor wear remains to the frames.
H: 43.5″ x L: 17.38″ x D: 19″ x Seat Height: 31.5″
Seat Depth: 15.75″
Seat Length: 17.38″
Set of Three Brutalist Brass Decorative Serving Pieces – Ladle, Spoon, and Fork
Brutalist-style brass serving pieces including ladle, spoon, and fork (ca. 1970s, likely Austrian).
Intriguing sinuous form handles with hand-forged and hammered details.
Intended for both decorative/display purposes, evidenced by the corresponding spiral-form wall brackets, and as masterpieces of functional art for the table.
Original, unpolished condition with light scuffs/spots of tarnish, as shown.
Illegible etched signature present to each piece.
Dimensions Wall Mounted: H: 13″ x L: 4″ x D: 3.5″
Ladle: H: 10″ x L: 4″ x D: 3.5″
Fork: H: 10.75″ x L: 2.5″ x D: 1.25″
Spoon: H: 11″ x L: 2.5″ x D: 1.38″
Brackets are between 2″ – 2.5″ High and 1″-1.13″ Long
Set of Three Finnish Modern Ceramic Canisters by Richard Lindh for Arabia
$475.00Set of three vintage ceramic canisters with red melamine/plastic and rubber lids designed by Richard Lindh for Arabia (ca. 1960s, Finland).
Simple, elegant, modernist design which lends itself to a variety of decorating styles.
Excellent, vintage condition with normal crazing present along with light wear to the rubber banding on the lids.
Two tall canisters – H: 8.25″ x L: 3.75″ x D: 3.75″
One short canister – H: 5.25″ x L: 3.75″ x D: 3.75″
Stamped “Arabia Made in Finland 12-67.”
Set of Three Red and Gold Acrylic “T” Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell
$1,200.00Set of three contemporary ‘T’ side tables designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell (ca. 2006, Italy).
Composed of batch dyed PMMM (acrylic) in red and amber (one taller table model 8501 in red, two shorter tables model 8500 in red and amber).
From Kartell’s original tear sheet:
“The surface of the T-table top alternates fullness and space to create an elegant and precious effect which is reminiscent of embroidery. This object expresses very poetic, feminine and extremely elegant born from technological research and experimentation.”
Very good, gently used condition with only minimal, light scuffs present.
Shorter tables model 8500 x 2 – H: 11″ x Diameter: 19.5″
Taller table model 8501 x 1 – H: 14″ x Diameter: 19.5″
Set of Three Vintage Amber Glass Apothecary Bottles by Owens Illinois Glass Co.
$375.00Set of three vintage American amber glass apothecary/medicine bottles known as “Druggist’s Packing Bottles” coined by the Illinois Glass Company, an early producer in the US of these particular bottles.
At least two of these examples were manufactured by Owens-Illinois Glass Co. of Toledo Ohio, evidenced by the brand cypher present to the reverse of two of the three bottles (ca. 1930, USA).
Composed of ‘blown-to-mold’ glass, a method accepted as ‘hand-blowing’, exhibiting a smattering of bubbles within the glass itself (molds were incorporated in manufacturing and hand-finished). Further, amber glass was used to protect light-sensitive materials.
Minimal wear present (light scuffing). One bottle has a rough top edge (not damage or loss — the rough edge is smooth and occurred during manufacturing).
H: 13.5″ x Diameter: 5.5″
Set of Three Vintage Matte Teal Glaze Studio Ceramic Bowls by Deanna Nichols
$650.00Set of three small pottery bowl by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio pieces featuring attractive matte teal and blue glaze vessels with applied notched handles and metallic gold accents to the bases’ interiors.
Incised “Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 2.5” x L: 5.63″ x D: 5.13″