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Duo of Mid-Century Decorative Ice Buckets by Georges Briard
Set of two Georges Briard ice buckets (1950s, USA) composed of Pyrex glass insulated buckets with decorated metal and brass tops fitted into brass caddies (one has a two handles, the other a single, adjustable handle). Wear consistent with age and use — there is considerable brass plate loss, as shown, along with scuffs / paint loss to the black insulated ‘buckets.’ However, interiors are clean with no wear to note.
Slight length disparity (the two handled bucket is 8″ long, the single handled bucket is 7″).
8ʺW × 7ʺD × 7ʺH
Duo of Sculptural Rosewood Jewelry Boxes by Richard Rothbard
Set of two vintage Richard Rothbard jewelry boxes. Early examples when artist’s studio was in Sugar Loaf, NY (later works were made in New Jersey). Solid Padauk (an African rosewood) with drawers that open to reveal shallow storage compartments. (One drawer / box).
Rich color and exquisite rosewood texture.
Excellent, vintage condition with no flaws.
Small: H 1.25″ x L 5.75″ x D 3.25″
Large: H 1″ x L 8.5″ x D 3.1″
Listed specs are for the two stacked.
Signed.
Early ‘Grasshopper’ Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
Eero Saarinen’s iconic ‘Grasshopper’ chair designed for Knoll Associates. Early example (circa late 1940s), as indicated by the early ‘Knoll Associates’ decal. Composed of bentwood arms / legs in laminated birch plywood which support the upholstered seat / back. Birch is in original condition, and shows only slight wear (minor nicks / light general wear). Seat has been reupholstered in a light grey tweed upholstery and foam has been replaced.
Incredible lines and curvaceous form, this lounge chair is a conversation piece that shows well from all angles.
Measures:
H 35.75″ x W 26.75″ x D 29.5″
Arm height 22.75″
Seat height (lowest) 11.5″
Seat height (edge) 16″.
Early Aluminum Group Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Early high-back lounge chair with swivel / tilt function designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller as part of the Aluminum Group collection. Composed of black channelled vinyl seat with linen cushion headrest on four-point ‘contract’ base with original feet. Arm rests are clear-coated aluminum.
Branded Herman Miller ‘Patent Pending,’ suggesting that this was produced within the first two years of the design’s introduction (1958 or 1959).
Measures: L: 25.25″ x H: 40″ x D: 32″
Seat Height: 14″
Very good, vintage condition with only minor wear, as shown.
Early Jens Risom Walnut and Mohair Lounge Chair
This early lounge chair mounted on sculptural walnut legs was designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous furniture manufacturing firm, Jens Risom Design Inc. The piece is newly upholstered in a luxurious gray mohair. The foam has additionally been replaced.
H: 34.5″ x W: 31″ x D: 28″ x Seat Height: 18.75″
Earth Tone Stoneware Charger Signed Polk, 1970
Striking stoneware charger / decorative plate in attractive earth tones of ochre and brown with swaths of red and a strip of brown leather attached to the handle. Central pattern featuring sgraffito technique, adds a nice textural element, while the beige handle with its pop of light blue adds yet another dimension of color to the piece.
Excellent, vintage condition; leather strap is dried out from age. Signed ‘Polk ’70.’
L: 12.25 x D: 11.5″ x H: 1.25″
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Lounge Chair
High back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. Original stained mahogany base and new upholstery / foam. The seat itself doesn’t fully conceal the base; the base extends slightly beyond the frame to both better support the seat and to accentuate the sculptural feet. The fabric is a heavily textured nubby wool selected in tribute to the original blue nubby wool upholstery. The original Dunbar lining is present under the seat cushion. Measures: Arm Height 21.5″.
H: 37.5″ x W: 29″ x D: 32″ x Seat Height: 19.5″
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Revolving Lounge Chair in Mahogany
Swiveling lounge chair (model #5609) designed in 1956 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Swivel base is lacquered mahogany and retains its original stain. Base shows wear consistent with age and use, as shown.
Frame has been reupholstered in a luxe wool cotton blend upholstery (upholstery is relatively new – approximately one year old – and shows no wear).
H (including round cushion): 33.25″
H to top of frame itself (excluding back cushion): 29.75″
L: 27″
D: 30″
Seat Height: 17.25″
Arm Height: 24.75″
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Revolving Lounge Chairs in Mahogany with Ottoman
Pair of swiveling lounge chairs (model #5609) designed in 1956 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Swivel bases are stained mahogany and have been refinished (light wear remains). The bases differ slightly, as shown — one is an early production (circa 1956) and the other was manufactured circa 1965.
Frames have been reupholstered in a luxe taupe velvet upholstery and the foam has been replaced. Includes a stained mahogany ottoman on casters from the same period, though not produced by Dunbar.
Listing includes all three pieces (two chairs / one ottoman).
Chairs:
H (including round cushion): 33″
H to top of frame itself (excluding back cushion): 29.75″
L 27″
D 29″
Seat height 17.5″
Arm height 23.5″
Ottoman:
Diameter 24″
Height 14.25″.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa with Brass Feet
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa on brass, tapered legs. The section under the backrest is recessed. Recently restored and reupholstered (last two years). However, there are two patches of slight discoloration to the right back and left back seat corners, as shown. They appear to be slight color defects in the fabric itself. Upholstery presents very well as is, but could benefit from reupholstery. Foam is sound while the original interior springs remains intact. Brass is in good, vintage shape and shows light wear consistent with age (particularly to the back left leg).
Measures: H 30″ x D 30.25″ x L 84.25″ x seat height 17.25″.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stained Mahogany Cube Three Tiered Side / End Table
Side/end/occasional table in mahogany with caramel finish (model #4776) designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950, Indiana, USA).
Practical, stylish design composed of a cube-form frame with fixed top shelf, all supported by a plinth base that acts as an additional surface.
Good, original condition with an edge loss to the base and a smattering of dings/scuffs, as shown.
Burnished manufacturers mark and paper label present to the reverse.
H: 23.25″ x L: 22.88″ x D: 22.88″
Distance between surface and top shelf – 4.5″ H
Distance between top shelf and lower surface – 13.88″ H
Ekco ‘Eterna’ 65-Piece Stainless Flatware Set with Original Storage Case
Complete stainless flatware set with storage box and additional serving pieces designed and sold by Ekco Products International (formerly located at 230 Fifth Avenue New York, NY) and produced in Japan, circa 1960s. This set is from the Ekco Eterna “Canoe Muffin” series featuring forged stainless flatware with melamine handles. Classic, modernist design, sleek in its simplicity.
Includes the original resin case with yellow plastic insert (only holds the flatware set; not the additional pieces, which are photographed separately). Light scratches / scuffs consistent with age and use. Overall, in very good, vintage condition.
Entire set includes:
8 soup spoons
8 teaspoons
8 place spoons
8 hors-d’oeuvre forks
8 salad forks
8 dinner forks
8 dinner knives
1 pie / cake server
Set of salad tongs (2 pieces)
1 serving fork
1 ladle
1 small serving spoon (Sugar)
1 butter knife
1 serving spoon
1 serving slotted spoon.
Carrier / storage box measures:
Height: 4″
Width: 16.5″
Depth: 11″
Enamel on Copper “Girls With Balloon” Painting
Enamel on Copper painting depicting a young girl with a ballon and another picking flowers in a forest. Delightful color usage and “confetti” floral representation.
Artist signed.
16ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 14ʺH
Enamel on Copper Plate by Annemarie Davidson
$125.00Intriguing enamel on copper plate by Annemarie Davidson (Sierre Madre, CA), a recognized enamelist of the 1950s, whose professors and collaborators included Doris Hall, Curtis Tann, and Blaine Rath.
Attractive blue and green color combination with a freeform central design. Few small scuffs to the central design and one spot of loss the edge. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
H: 1″ x Diameter: 12″
Retains artist label and signed “AD” on verso.
First Edition Charles Pollack for Knoll 657 ‘Sling Chair’ in Black Leather
Iconic Charles Pollack for Knoll ‘657’ Sling Chair designed in 1960 and manufactured from 1964-1979. Early example, as evidenced by the ‘Knoll Associates Inc. 320 Park Avenue New York, NY’ tag (Knoll relocated to Fifth Avenue in 1970). The chair’s minimal, yet refined frame with exposed hardware is polished chrome steel tubing and cast aluminum arms and stretchers with a black-fused finish. Suspended on the frame is a shaped black hide leather back / seat sling finished with a capeskin seat pad for added comfort (pad stays in place on the sling via four, original velcro tabs) .
Original condition with wear consistent with age / use. The leather is beautifully aged and shows creasing / general wear. There is slight peeling to black finish of one of the arms and a considerable amount of wear / pitting to the chrome steel front and back bar. There is a split in the leather, only visible from the underside. Overall, a nicely aged, iconic piece in all original condition.
H 27.75″ x W 25.1″ x D 26.5″
Seat Height: 16″
Arm height: 22.75″.
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair with Original Wool Upholstery
Knoll arm / lounge chair designed by Florence Knoll in the early 1950’s retaining its original orange fabric supported by cylindrical polished steel feet. This 1960s example, as evidenced by the ‘Knoll Associates Inc. 320 Park Avenue New York, NY’ tag (Knoll moved to 320 Park in the 1960s before relocating to Fifth Avenue in 1970) remains in great structural condition. Fading / two small armrest holes present (in need of reupholstery, though the foam is sound).
H: 31″ x L: 30.25″ x D: 29.5″
Seat Height: 18″
Arm Height: 22″.
Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail
$895.00Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s. Geometric inlay details present to the surface.
Very nice, vintage condition with minor wear / patina from age and slight corner separation, as shown.
H 3.75″ x W 15.75″ x D 11″
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line “Fish” Spool Souvenir
$425.00Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish’s mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible.
Measures: H: 2.5″ x D: 1.13″ x L: 7.25″
Signed “Nantucket Mass.”
Folk Art Skee Ball Game With Original Three Balls
American folk art skee ball/roll-a-ball tabletop game in natural woodgrain (unpainted) including the original three balls (ca. 1930s/40s, USA). Original condition with warm patina/wear to board and balls and old nails of the age.
Can be used as a game, as intended, or as a decorative objet d’art that blends well with both primitive and modernist decorating styles, given its bright, attractive colors.
There is a minor separation to the right side, as shown. Does not impact structural soundness or usability.
H: 1.5″ x L: 9.5″ x D: 8.75″
Balls are 1.13″. l
Framed Dale Leverett Abstract Enamel on Copper
Abstract enamel on copper art by Dale Leverett of North Carolina circa 1960s. The piece is entitled ‘Harmony’ and explores spacial interaction between abstract shapes in lime green, moss green, red, and white. Striking design and nice use of colors and interwoven shapes. Frame is original to the work. Retains artist tag including original price and artist’s contact information.
6.75ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 9.25ʺH
Framed Judith Daner Enamel on Copper “Birds” Plaque
Delightful enamel on copper plaque (circa 1960s Massachusetts, USA) by enamel artist, Judith Daner, a former artist and designer for Bovano of Cheshire.
Birds motif with charming color combinations surrounded by a modest nature representation with trees and flowers all minimal in design.
The enamel on copper plaque is mounted to a black, masonite board and framed in gilt wood to further accentuate the copper and gold tones in the artwork itself.
Frame is original and shows only one indentation and a couple of scuffs, as pictured. Enamel plaque is in excellent, vintage condition with no crazing or losses.
Plaque measures 11.75″ H x 15.5″ L. Frame is 19.25″ H x 23.25″ L.
Frank Edwin Larson Abstract Oil and Gouache on Canvas
Woodstock, NY artist, Frank E. Larson (Frank Edwin Larson, American, 1895-1991) was most noted for his portrait of Mark Twain which is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institute in DC. He was part of the esteemed Woodstock, NY art colony. This 1960s work, composed of watercolor and oil over gouache, is an abstract rich in color with nice texture and depth. Additionally, the browns and whites of the rustic frame, likely made by the artist, corresponds nicely with the colors of the painting itself.
H 22.25″ x W 25.25″ x D .75″
Frank Lee Enamel on Copper Square Dish
$225.00Striking enamel on copper dish made by notable enamelist, Frank Lee. Modern square shape (6.9″ square) and vibrant lime green color against a white (almost white with a blue tinge, given its copper base color, which is more prominently exposed on the trim). The lime green circles have a jewel-like appearance with rich luster / sheen. Exquisite texture / color combination.
No damage to note; what appears to be edge wear is actually fire marks from the kiln, original to the piece.
6.9ʺD × 1ʺH