Brass
1950s Austrian Brass ‘Lily’ Table Lamp Attributed to J.T. Kalmar
$2,200.00Mid-20th century table lamp composed of a pale-yellow, oversized shade (resembling a lily petal) with an interior black metal socket and tubular brass base / brass hardware. Simple, yet stunning piece attributed to J.T. Kalmar of Austria.
Painted metal components (both interior socket and exterior shade) are in original condition; brass has been polished. Nice, vintage shape with minor paint loss to the shade (mostly in the back) and small spots of paint loss to the socket.
On / off switch has been added, and the lamp has been fully rewired.
Shade dimensions: Depth 12″ x length 10″
Base dimensions: Depth: 9″ x length 7.3″.
H: 15.75″ x W: 10″ x D: 12″
1960s Replogle Illuminated Glass Globe on Mahogany Stand
$2,200.00
Art Deco Red Painted Metal, Glass and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp
$700.00Machine Age/Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp, ca. 1930s, USA.
Composed of a slender red painted metal stem supported by a round rose-hued brass base embellished with dual elm wood conical mounts divided by a glass orb. A second glass orb at the top serves as the collar for the patinated brass shade.
Good, vintage condition with spots of red paint loss to the stem and more considerable wear to the base (pitting/dents, etc.). Newly rewired.
Remains an elegant example from the Art Deco period whose designs employs a unique combination of materials and colors.
Linen shade is for demonstration, as it is neither original nor of the period.
Height to finial (includes pictured finial which clips onto a lightbulb; does not include a shade) – 65.13″
Height to top of brass shade – 59.38″
Base diameter – 11″
Arts and Crafts Stick and Ball Form Ebonized Umbrella Stand
$650.00Umbrella stand composed of an ebonized-oak stick and ball constructed frame with painted black cast iron base and brass hardware (ca. late 19th Century/early 20th Century USA).
Some of the spindles are slightly bowed on one side, and there is light paint-loss throughout to the original black paint. Remains in good, vintage condition with age expected wear/patina.
H: 24.75″ x L: 12.25″ x D: 7″
Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
$200.00Mid-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.
Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass ‘Cats’ Wall Sculpture
$225.00Mid-Century Modern ‘trio of cats’ sculpture in torch-cut sheet brass with soldered whiskers. Very nice patina and age.
10.5ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 16.5ʺH
Circa 1930s Petite Patinated Brass Basket
$65.00Diminutive solid cast brass basket with a rose gold / copper patina and floral motif decoration throughout. Petite size, ideal for a small plant, keys, accessories.
3ʺW × 3ʺD × 5.25ʺH
Danish Modern Seven-Arm Brass Candelabrum by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
$850.00Sculptural seven-arm candelabrum designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Composed of black lacquered metal ‘branches’ and brass circular base and candle cups. Tarnish to the unpolished candle holders and a few spots of tarnish to the base. Overall, very fine, vintage condition.
Branded “Holm Sørensen Danmark.”
H: 18″ x L: 13.5″ x D: 4.75″
Freeform Walnut and Brass Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
$9,500.00Iconic sculpted walnut and brass biomorphic cocktail/coffee table (model 1759) designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (1950, USA). Free-form, organic design reminiscent of a cloud.
Walnut has been refinished and brass legs have been newly polished. Only minor wear remains (namely, a couple of very insignificant surface scuffs along with light wear to the brass).
Retains the “Widdicomb” manufacturer’s label, medallion and stencil brand “5/52,” indicating an early production.
Measures: H 16.5″ x W 54″ x D 25.25″ (depth measured on a diagonal in the same orientation is 46.5″).
Shortest Depth 19″
Longest Depth 30″
German Art Deco Beige Wall Clock with Black Numerals by Welby
$350.00Welby wall clock with beige enameled metal frame, silver clock face, and black numerals (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, Germany).
Blending Art Deco with early atomic/Mid-Century design, this piece works well with several decorating styles.
Green and black hands are new; movement has been changed and is in working order.
Very good, vintage condition with light scuffing to the beige frame and a thin crack to the back plastic plate (not visible from the front and bears no impact on the stability of the piece).
H: 9.25″ x L: 9.25″ x D: 3″
Italian Lucite Octagonal Form “Gem” Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi
$1,600.00Luxurious lucite ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi having an octagonal form (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Top swivels open via an inset brass mechanism.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age (namely, patina/tarnish to the brass). Retains all plastic ‘feet’ to the underside for stability.
H: 8.5″ x L: 10.13″ x D: 10.13″
Italian Modern Brass and Green Metal Petite Table Lamp by Gilardi and Barzaghi
$900.00Charming, petite table/bedside lamp by Gilardi and Barzaghi (ca. 1953/54, Italy).
Composed of a perforated, conical shade in green lacquered metal supported by a tubular brass base.
Original condition with age/wear present to the shade (two small dents along with light scuffing, as shown). The unpolished brass retains its warm patina along with tarnish throughout. Shows very well in person and will be presented in rewired condition for US use with an/off switch added to the cord itself.
Reference: Domus #298 September 1954 ad.
Dimensions with shade positioned parallel to the base as in image 1 – H: 11.75″ x L: 7″ x D: 5.5″
Shade alone measures: H: 3.75″ x L: 7″ x D: 3.75″