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1960s Italian Modern Terracotta Ceramic ‘Crackle’ Owl
This is an unusual Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta ceramic owl with ‘crackle’ detail. There is a tropical motif throughout: the green background is layered with foliage and two toucans on a branch. The reverse features a woman in traditional garb. A striking piece with extraordinary detail and bold colors. It is in excellent vintage condition.
3.25ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 8ʺH
1960s Jens Quistgaard Dansk Teak Serving Tray with Glass Inserts New in Box
Danish 1960s Jens Quistgaard teak lattice serving tray with green, tempered glass inserts. Each glass dish has feet, which fit perfectly into the grid.
The set is in excellent, vintage condition with only minor wear to the tray. Glass inserts are new in the boxes and have never been used. There is one small bubble to the edge of one of the inserts (factory, not a flaw).
Early example stamped JHQ Danmark on the tray.
Measures: Teak tray H 17.5″ x D 13.5″ x H 1.75
(with glass inserts added) H 2.25″
Inserts alone each measure: H 1.25″ x L 4.25″ D 4.25″.
H 2.25″ x W 17.5″ x D 13.5″
1960s PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
The iconic PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1958. This example is likely an early 1970s production in white with and blue and orange accents. Excellent, original condition, with no dents or scratches.
Diameter: 19″ x H: 12″
1960s Replogle Glass Illuminated Library Globe
This 12″ library globe was manufactured in the 1960s by Replogle (Chicago, IL) and edited by cartographer, Gustav Brueckmann. Composed of paper gores over glass with a cast brass half-meridian and black metal and brass round base. Primary color is a mint green. Minor wear commensurate with age and use (spots of tarnish / patina to the brass), but remains in very good, vintage condition. Rewired condition.
H: 16.25″ x Diameter: 13″
1960s Scandinavian Rya Rug
Long, vibrant Rya in orange, yellow, red, and brown. Wonderful texture and abstract lines artfully woven into the high pile. Expertly cleaned and in very good, vintage condition (there is some light strand loss around the yellow swath, as shown) .
Measures: L 8′ 9″ x D 6′.
1960s Teak Chest by Børge Mogensen
This teak chest was designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler in the 1960s. It has four drawers with sculptural, block pulls and a sled base. We have a total of two available that can be sold together as a pair, if desired. The lighter tone of the teak with this example suggests a later production (the second chest available is a darker teak and an earlier example). The chest is branded with the Soborg Mobler stamp to the back.
H: 34″ x W: 39.5″ x D: 18″
1960s Three-Seat Directional Sofa in Sage Velvet
Lush three-seat sofa by Directional with tubular chrome feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious striped sage velvet.
W: 80″ x D: 34″ x Height (excluding cushions): 25.5″ Height to top of back cushions: 31″ x Seat Height: 18.25″
1960s Transparent Astro Globe
Rare astro globe inspired by a Torica design and manufactured in Japan for the Lafayette Radio Corp. of New York in the late 1960s. This is the largest example made measuring 24″ height x 16″ diameter. The globe displays the conditions of motion of fixed stars, planets, and the sun and the moon (relative to the earth). Within the transparent celestial sphere is a terrestrial globe with red and yellow orbs suspended from wires (representing the sun and the moon). The objective in the globe’s design, besides the basic education of astronomy, was to create an interesting room accessory. This unique piece is both a high-design decorative item and a useful, instructional tool. Spots of peeling chrome to the top, minor scuffs to plastic. Overall, good, vintage condition.
Condition Notes: Spots of peeling chrome to the top, minor scuffs to plastic, and old repairs to the blue meridian band (see photos). Overall, in good, vintage condition
Dimensions: H: 24″ x Diameter: 16″
1960s West German Huger “Sputnik” Barometer Weather Station
Huger of West Germany mounted sputnik globe multi-purpose weather station featuring temperature, barometer and relative hygrometer gauge. Plexiglass globe rotates and is removable from the base. Can be used as a tabletop decoration or mounted to a wall.
Brass accents are original / have not been polished and show minor wear / tarnish. The plexi globe is in nice, vintage condition with only minor scuffs. Overall, very nice, vintage condition.
H: 8.25″ x Diameter: 6″
1960s West German Red Ceramic Vase With Clover Motif
Striking circa 1960s West German red ceramic vase with incised clover decoration throughout.
Incised signature and model number present to the underside.
Excellent, vintage condition free of flaws.
4.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 7.25ʺH
1964 Madeline Jossem “City at Dusk” Framed Enamel on Copper Panel
1964 Madeline S. Jossem enamel on copper entitled “City at Dusk.” The work is an abstraction of a city scene at dusk with an attractive, bold color palette. Retains the original frame with black velvet trim.
Measures: H 11.5″ x D .75″ x L 14″
Jossem (born in Sarre-Union, France) was a holocaust survivor turned acclaimed painter, writer, sculptor and professor. There remains a scholarship in her name at the Art Institute of Chicago where she previously taught.
The French government awarded her ‘Le Chevalier dans lorde des Arts et Lettres’ in 1996 for her contribution to the arts.
Pencil signed, dated, and titled in verso: 1964 Madeline S. Jossem “City at Dusk” Enamel.
Measures: H 11.5″ x D .75″ x L 14″