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Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line” (Austria, ca. 1950).
Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish, which is then polished off in places to reveal only the brass details of edges and nose.
Can be used as a candleholder for a small, round votive, ashtray, or a stand-alone decorative object.
Very small size: H: 1″ x D: 1.5″ x L: 2.63″ (orange ping-pong ball measuring 1.5″ in diameter is used to illustrate both the scale of the bear and size of candle the ‘cradle’ can accommodate).
Very good, vintage with light wear/patina consistent with age/use.
Retains the “Made in Austria” tag to the reverse.
Pair of Arts and Crafts Hammered Cast-Metal Andirons
Circa 1940s Arts & Crafts-Style andirons composed of hammered ball and ring cast-brass uprights attached to an iron billet bar.
Very fine, vintage condition with patina/light wear present to the cast-brass; black paint has been touched up.
H: 18.13″ x L: 9.75″ x D: 21.75″.
American Modernist Oak and Iron Fire Tools
Mid-Century American fireplace tool set in iron with elongated oak inserts often attributed to Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall. Specifically, these fire tools possess similar attributes to those of the “Fireset” series that Paul designed in the 1950s.
Complete set including the shovel, brush, and holder, all in excellent, vintage condition (black paint has been touched up, and oak has been refinished; only light patina remains).
H: 31.25″ L: 9.13″/10.5″ (with tools in place) x D: 5.63″
Midcentury Fire Tools in Papercord, Ash, and Iron
1950s American modern fire tool set composed of an iron broom, dustpan and poker, all with stained ash stems and original cane-wrapped handles with ebony leather loops. Includes the original painted wrought iron holder.
Paint has been touched up, wood has been refinished, leather is intact, and the paper cord remains in excellent, original condition.
Dimensions with tools in holder – H: 32.25″ x L: 10″ x D: 10.5″
Mid-Century Large Yellow “Kobenstyle” Paella Pan by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Late 1960s / early 1970s French version of the iconic Jens Quistgaard for Dansk paella pan. Large version (17.13″ L). Attractive mustard color featuring small spots of enamel loss to the exterior and interior, as shown. Overall, good, vintage condition with relatively minor wear consistent with use and age.
H: 3.13″ x D: 13.38″ x L: 17.13″ (note that this listing is only for the larger pan; the smaller one pictured is available separately).
Branded “Dansk Designs France – IHQ.”
Mid-Twentieth Century Op Art Serigraph by Shalom Gabay
Op Art serigraph by acclaimed graphic artist, Shalom Gabay (ca. 1970s, California, USA). Intriguing geometric art work with concentric circle and square motif in attractive rust red and beige palette. Ogee edge frame is brushed steel, which shows scuffs from age; serigraph itself is in excellent, vintage condition.
H: 20.25″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 1.5″
The Van Amstel bio on the back reads:
Mr. Gabay was born in French Morroco 1942. At a young age his family moved to Israel where he first became interest in graphic design. He later moved to France to complete his studies at the university “Art Decoratif De Nice”
He worked in the “Atelier De Lithographie” under the auspices of Pierre Chave, one of the leading lithographers in Europe. He has the opportunity of studying with Chagall, Miro, Max Ernest and others.
The artist has received much acclaim for his original graphic design.
Mr. Gabay now makes his home in Los Angeles, California, working on hardedge, geometrical and modern designs.
Victor Vasarely “Boglar” Op Art Lithograph
Victor Vasarely Op Art Lithograph from the “Boglar” Series (1970s, Hungary). Appealing combinations of reds and blues present in a geometric circle and square motif designed to form a central diamond form. Two small creases present along with a few small nicks, as shown. Frame shows scratches to the edges. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Signed “Vasarely.”
H: 20.5″ x L: 20.5″ x D: 1″
Mid-Century Modern Orange and Blue Modular Desk Organizer
Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer plastic stacking cabinet in gray with five blue drawers and five orange. The modular quality of these drawers allows for dividing the cabinet up into smaller sections, though only one ‘lid’ is included.
Perfect tabletop storage suitable for a variety of rooms (bathroom, vanity, bedroom, office) for organizing small accessories or paperwork.
The lid is slightly uneven when mounted to the top, as shown. Light wear/scuffs present. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Fully stacked dimensions: H: 18.13″ x L: 9.88″ x D: 12″
Each unit: H: 2″ x L: 9.88″ x D: 12″
Each interior: H: 1.5″ x L: 9.13″ x D: 11.13″
Hollywood Regency-Style “Rosette” Cabinet by Lane
Striking and glamorous cabinet manufactured ca. 1963 by Lane Altavista, though bearing a similarity to cabinets designed by Dorothy Draper for Heritage-Henredon.
Composed of a cream frame with gold border and ornate, oversized “rosette” pulls. Though, the rosette knobs are purely decorative and the handles don’t actually open the cabinet. There are built-in hinges that open by pressing on the right door and then manually releasing the left.
The doors open to reveal open storage flanked by a single, fixed-shelf.
Functions perfectly and is conservatively restored with a professional touch up to the gold border. Only a couple of light impressions are present to one side, as shown. Excellent, vintage condition.
H: 29.13″ x D: 17″ x L: 36″
Interior dimensions: L: 34″ x D: 17″ x Height from top to surface of shelf: 9.25″/ Height from bottom of shelf to base: 13.75″
Italian Alberto Meda Adjustable Office Chair for Vitra in Aluminum and Black Leather
Early 2000s edition of the Alberto Meda “Meda” Office Chair for Vitra featuring a black leather seat supported by aluminum base with caster wheels. Marrying form and function, this desk chair is as luxuriously comfortable as it is aesthetically chic. Offering full height adjustability (including arm height adjustments) along with full 360 swivel function, the chair can be tailored to any preferred specifications within a wide range of dimensions.
The seat height easily adjusts via a lever under the seat on the right side.
It functions perfectly and is in very good, used condition with only light scuffs to the leather and base from use.
Branded to the underside and retains the 2004 factory order tag.
Height adjusts from 38.13″ to 43.13″
Length (arm to arm): 27
Depth (base): 27″
Seat height adjusts from 16.25″ to 21.75″
Arm height adjusts from 29″ to 32.35″
Seat Length: 20″
Seat Depth: 19″
Swedish Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse Designed by Nils Olsson
Swedish Dala Horse designed by Nils Olsson in the 1960s, featuring hand-painted detail in an attractive palette of colors including red, green and yellow.
Very good, vintage condition with light patina, but no chips or losses present.
H: 6.75″ x L: 6.5″ x D: 2.25″
Vintage Swedish Natural Wood Grain Hand-Painted Dala Horse by Nils Olsson
Small Dala Horse designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Nils Olsson. Uncommon example revealing natural wood grain and hand-painted detail in an attractive palette of colors (maroon, navy, turquoise and off-white).
Excellent, vintage condition retaining the manufacturer’s label affixed to the underside.
Petite size – H: 4″ x L: 3.5″ x D: 1″