Brass
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Connoisseur Collection Nightstands by Paul McCobb
$4,200.00Elegant two-tier, single-drawer side tables/nightstands designed by Paul Mccobb for his the “Connoisseur Collection” manufactured by H Sacks and Sons (ca. 1953, Brookline, MA, USA).
Composed of a red mahogany frame with inset “hidden” drawer with brass pull tucked below the surface. Lower, glass tier is framed by brass stretchers which delicately brace the long, tapered legs.
Additionally, the sides are deeply sculpted/partially recessed resembling a half-bowtie, revealing the drawer within and adding a nice detail to an otherwise simple form.
Relatively large size offering ample storage options between the shallow drawer and lower surface.
Sleek, minimal pieces designed with unique and unexpected features indicative of an ingenious design highlighting the marriage of form and function.
Excellent, restored condition (wood has been refinished and brass has been polished). Only minimal wear remains.
Signed with applied brass manufacturer’s label to the drawer of each example: “Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons Brookline Mass.”
H: 22″ x L: 24″ x D: 30″ / 41.5″ (with drawer extended)
Lower glass tier – L: 21″ x D: 25″
Height between tiers: 12.25″
Interior drawer dimensions – H: 1.75″ x L: 12.63″ x D: 14.75″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Candleholders by Lindholm of Finland
$400.00Vintage brass and Thai teak table candelabras/candle holders by Lindholm of Finland (ca. 1970s).
Each is composed two flat brass ‘branches’ adjoined via an inlaid rectangular teak bracket and adorned with four teak candle holders (two per branch).
Patina/scuffs to the unpolished brass, but in overall, very good, vintage condition.
Each candelabra measures: H: 2.5″ x L: 12.75″ x D: 5″
Marked “Lindholm Bangkok -Teak Made in Finland.”
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stained Mahogany and Brass Two-Drawer Nightstands
$3,600.00Stylish, practical nightstands/chests/besides/end tables in stained mahogany on rosewood plinth bases (ca. 1960s, USA).
Each nightstand features four brass pulls which open to reveal two, sizable, dovetailed drawers (two drawer pulls correspond to one drawer – there are two double drawers per chest).
The design, craftsmanship, and quality of materials are akin to woodworkers from the New Hope School, including George Nakashima.
Though the maker is unknown, each chest retains the retailer tag to the top drawer (Solesto Furniture Showrooms 227 Canal Street New York, NY).
Very good, refinished condition, though light wear remains (patina to polished brass, a gouge and scuff to one surface, and light, general wear).
H: 23.75″ x L: 20.13″ x D: 15″
Top drawers’ interior space: H: 6.25″ x L: 15.5″ x D: 12″
Bottom drawers’ interior space: H: 7.25″ x L: 15.5″ x D: 12″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teardrop-Form Aluminum and Brass Candle Wall Sconces
$975.00Pair of flame/teardrop-form candle wall sconces composed of gold anodized aluminum frames with double-cone/diabolo brass candle holders (ca. 1950s, USA).
Candle holder orientation can be changed to accommodate two different candle diameters (screws can be loosened in the back, spun 180 degrees and tightened to display the smaller holder in an upward position).
Very good, vintage condition – unpolished brass candle holders display rich patina/tarnish and aluminum frames only show a couple of spots of wear, as pictured.
H: 19.25″ x L: 4.88″ x D: 4″
Diameter of larger opening: 1.13″
Diameter of smaller opening: 0.88″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Turned Brass Candlesticks after Jarvie
$650.00Midcentury brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular base.
Nice, polished condition with only minor wear consistent with age and history.
Diameter: 5″ x H: 7.75″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bar Stools with New Leather Seats
$2,200.00Pair of vintage walnut bar stools with round tubular brass foot rest/sabots and newly upholstered gray leather seats (ca. 1960s, USA).
Walnut has been refinished, gray leather and foam are new. Overall, good, vintage condition – a couple of scratches present to wood, one scuff to the leather, and the brass ring shows finish/plate loss (appears silver on top, gold near on the bottom).
H: 31″ x Diameter: 19.5″ (footrest)
Seat Diameter: 14.5″
Footrest Height: 6″
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel “Rocket” Table Lamps in Brass
$3,200.00Matched pair of glamorous Mid-Century Modern “Rocket Lamps” by Stiffel in patinated brass (ca. 1960s, USA).
Slightly different lighting capabilities between the lamps (and hence a visual difference that can be concealed by lamp shades) due to a difference in sockets – one lamp features a 3-way triple-socket/switch mechanism, capable of three different illumination settings. The second has a a dual socket/pull string function that only allows each bulb to be turned on individually or both simultaneously. Both retain the Stiffel patented pole switch, which allows one to manually turn on and off the light by pulling down on the stem’s shaft (see video for demonstration).
Unpolished condition with rich patina/tarnish spots. Wiring has been updated.
Shades are for demonstration purposes and are not included. The shades measure H: 12.13″ x Diameter: 14″ (for reference only).
Lamps without shades measure H: 31″ x Diameter: 10″
Pair of Midcentury Candelabra Style Six-Arm Brass Table Lamps
$895.00Pair of circa 1950s USA brass table lamps with a two-tiered arrangement of arms / corresponding candle-like holders (six / lamp). Raised on circular bases, topped with circular finials.
Very good, original condition with patina / light tarnish to the brass.
Measures: H 17.5″ x Diameter 7″ (Diameter base 5″).
Pair of Modernera Cork and Brass Tripod Table Lamps with Fiberglass Shades
$3,200.00Pair of sculptural tables lamps with original fiberglass parchment shades by Modernera (USA, 1950s).
Composed of cantilevered cork orbs supported by tubular brass tripod frames.
Very good, vintage condition with patina/light wear to the unpolished brass and light, subtle peeling to the cork, as shown.
Newly rewired.
Retain the “Moderera” UL labels to the sockets.
Dimensions with shades – H: 31.13″ x Diameter: 11″
Dimensions without shades – H (under socket): 13″ / H (top of socket): 15.75″ / H (top of finial): 22″ x L: 9.25″ x D: 8.75″
Shade alone – H: 18.13″ x Diameter: 11″.
Pair of Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Nightstands for Directional
$3,900.00Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Model 1047 two-tier nightstands/side tables for Directional (ca. 1954, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany frame with extendable lower shelf with nickel pull and brass trim supported by crisp, tapered legs and carved stretchers.
Sleek, modernist design with clean lines offering storage/accessibility conveniences like the two surfaces and sliding lower shelf to elevate the otherwise modest form.
Excellent, restored condition (wood has been refinished and metal has been polished). Only minimal wear remains.
Retains the brass manufacturer’s tag to underside: “Calvin Grand Rapids The Calvin Group Designed by Paul McCobb.”
Reference: Directional Designs: Paul McCobb, manufacturer’s catalog, pg. 73.
H: 23.75″ x L: 21″ x D: 22″ / 39.5″ (with lower surface extended)
Lower tier – L: 16″ x D: 19.25″
Height between tiers: 5.75″
Pair of Petite Brass and Glass Tripod Bedside / Table Lamps by Oscar Torlasco
$3,600.00Petite bedside/table lamps designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumen Milano (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of deeply sculpted brass curved frames forming a tripod base and a ‘cradle’ top supporting the pale green blown glass shades.
Glass is original, not replaced, as seen in other examples.
Brass has been newly polished and shows only light tarnish/one ding to the back.
One of the shades has an flaw in the glass appearing as deep scratch or crack. It’s an imperfection within the glass itself, difficult to detect, depending on the light. See images for details.
Original Italian sockets, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 8″ x L: 6″ x D: 4.5″
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut and Leather Petite Lounge Chairs
$7,500.00Pair of diminutive Scandinavian Modern lounge/armchairs (ca. 1960s).
Composed of sculptural walnut frames supporting compact seats newly reupholstered in green leather, distressed by design, with diamond-pattern button tufted fronts and brass nail bordered backs
Thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted with deeply carved walnut arms above a lower upholstered armrest option, curved banded backrests, and spindle-form legs, enhancing the modernist aesthetic of an otherwise modest form.
Excellent, vintage condition – frames have been refinished, chairs have been reupholstered, and the foam has been changed. Only a few minor scuffs remain to the wood, and the leather shows a line to one of the seats that is a naturally occurring flaw within the leather itself.
H: 29.5″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 25.25″
Seat Height: 12.75″ x Seat Length: 19.5″ x Seat Depth: 18.75″
Arm Height (upholstered, lower armrest): 17.5″
Arm Height (wooden, higher armrest): 21.75″