Brass
Vintage Italian Asymmetrical Lucite and Brass Sculptural Prism Candleholders
$1,200.00Sculptural totem lucite and brass candlesticks whose facets reflect differently from each angle, given its asymmetrical design (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Candlestick versions similar to lucite sculptures designed by Alessio Tasca. Unsigned.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear to the lucite and patina to the unpolished brass.
H: 12:25″ / 12″ (discounting brass tops) x L: 1.88″ x D: 1.88″
Vintage Italian Brass Scalloped Decorative Tray
$325.00Attractive scalloped-form decorative tray in brass resembling both a leaf and shell (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Large size and versatile use (can be used for serving hors d’oeuvres/snacks, as a catchall for small items, or as a stand alone objet d’art).
Glamorous piece in newly polished condition. Light tarnish spots/patina remain.
H: 2″ x L: 17.13″ x D: 13.25″
Vintage Italian Mahogany and Brass Collapsible Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
$1,400.00Handsome collapsible/foldable magazine rack attributed to Cesare Lacca (ca. 1950s, Italy).
(This piece has also been attributed to Ico Parisi by Capitolium Art in Italy (auction 257, lot 475), however it is more commonly recognized as a design by Cesare Lacca.)
Composed of a mahogany frame with brass and green leather details.
Original condition with patina to the brass and wear to the mahogany, as shown.
Remains in very good, vintage, fully-functional condition.
H: 18.88″ x L: 21.5″ x D: (fully extended) 26.5″ / D: (closed – reflecting the base depth): 12″
Vintage Italian Malachite Green Goatskin and Brass Bottle Opener by Aldo Tura
$650.00Aldo Tura bottle opener/cap lifter composed of a dyed malachite green goatskin wrapped handle with rectangular brass opener (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Unusual example with the rectangular top (most commonly, the cap lifters are round).
Rich patina to the unpolished brass and only light wear to the handle. Very good, original condition.
Branded “PM Italy.”
Upright: H: 8.13″ x L: 2.25″ x D: 1.38″
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
$4,800.00Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s).
Chic, modernist design, presenting well from all angles with its soft, gentle curves.
In need of re-upholstery – as in this case, muslin upholstery is often used as a blank canvas to best exhibit the frame. This muslin was heavily used, even though it was only intended to serve as the base, and therefore shows ample wear (holes/soiling). Seat height/style can be adjusted based on preference, as there are presently no seat cushions (loose cushions can be made, or a uniformly even foam seat can be added and upholstered over).
Cast brass legs show heavy patina/tarnish consistent with age. Much of the wear can be eradicated with polishing.
Possesses design attributes of Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Veronesi, and Federico Munari, but confirmed designer is unknown.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 32.35″ x L: 76″ x D: 33″
Seat Height: 10.5″ (no cushions)
Arm Height: 21″
Interior seat length: 59.55″
Interior seat depth: 19.5″
Vintage Italian Modernist Sculptural Sofa in Blue Tweed with Brass Tapered Legs
$4,200.00Italian Modern sofa in original blue tweed upholstery supported by cast solid brass tapered legs (ca. 1960s).
Attractive form characterized by deeply sculpted, winged arm rests and sharp, clean lines.
Sofa has been cleaned, but tweed shows wear (spotting and light fading along with one small spot of discoloration on the seat where a small hole was previously repaired). Cast brass shows patina/spots to the polished brass, as shown. Overall, good, vintage condition, usable as is with aforementioned wear. Foam and internal structure are sound.
H: 28.5″ x L: 87.88″ D: 34″
Arm Height: 20.25″
Seat Height: 15.5″
Vintage Italian Ochre Cotton Velvet and Brass Lounge Chairs
$3,600.00Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist lounge/arm chairs in original ochre cotton velvet upholstery (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Low slung form with wide, sculptural arms, all supported by four splayed, two-tone brass legs.
Original upholstery shows wear commensurate with age/use (some snags to the fabric/impressions/general wear). Can be used as is, but upholstery is recommended. Unpolished brass shows natural patina/wear.
We have four chairs available in total – listing is for the pair.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 36″ x L: 30″ x D: 34.75″
Seat Height: 15″
Seat Depth: 18.5″
Seat Length: 20″ (front) / 18.25″ (back)
Arm Height: 21.25″
Vintage Jarvie-Style Brass Candlesticks
$650.00Mid-century brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular, disk base. Beautifully aged, showing natural patina, a few scuffs/tarnish spots (unpolished).
Measures: Height 6.25″ x Diameter 4.5″.
Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
$2,500.00Sculptural blade-form andirons designed by Donald Deskey (ca. 1959, USA).
Inspired by Samuel Gottscho’s 1939 “Trylon and Perisphere” exhibited at the 1939 World’s Fair, the bulbous, orb-form iron bases are contrasted by the sharp, streamlined blades/uprights.
Rich, natural patina to the unpolished brass along with light scuffing, as shown. Polishing will eradicate most of the wear.
H: 19.25″ x L: 8.5″ x D: 7.88″
Vintage Polished Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp with Swiveling Shade by Chapman
$1,200.00Vintage swing arm lamp in brass by Chapman (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of a round wall bracket supporting both arm/shade and brass drop down stem comprising two tubular brass ‘poles’ attached via a coupler. One stem or both can be used, adding either 15″ or 30″, respectively to the height of the fixture.
Features the Chapman signature dimmer ‘ball’ knob along with a unique geometric-form swiveling shade offering full 360 degree mobility.
Elegant piece in newly polished condition; light scuffs/patina remain.
Newly rewired.
Dimensions when arm is fully extended –
H: 34.88″ x L: 25.5″ x D: 4.75″
Height of fixture discounting stem: 5″
Length extends from 13.25″ to 25.5″
Height of stem with both poles connected by coupler: 30″
Height of one stem: 15″
Vintage Stained Satinwood Nine-Drawer Dresser with Brass Pulls by Henredon
$6,800.00Luxurious Hendredon nine-drawer chest of drawers/dresser (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of a richly stained satinwood chest featuring seven long and two short drawers with interlocking brass oval “figure-eight” or “infinity” drawer pulls, all supported by an ebonized bracket-style base.
A couple of the longer drawers include removable wooden dividers, as pictured.
Conservatively refinished, retaining its exquisite original dark stain. Chest is in very good, vintage condition with only light wear to the surface and one impression to one of the drawers, as shown. Pulls have been polished but retain light patina.
H: 33″ x L: 72″ x D: 19″ (length and depth dimensions reflect the base)
Surface dimensions: L: 69.88″ x D: 18″
Long drawers interior dimensions: H: 4″ x L: 32.25″ x D: 15.5″
Short drawers interior dimensions: H: 4″ x L: 15.25″ x D: 15.5″