Chrome
1950s Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Settee
Settee designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll composed of a matte chrome-plated steel and enameled steel frame. Foam and upholstery were updated in roughly the 1980s. Light plum upholstery has been professionally cleaned, but could use an update as minor wear remains. Scarce arm version (more commonly seen without arm rests).
Measures: H: 29″ x W: 61.75″ x D: 32″ x Arm height 23.5″ x Seat height 17″
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″
1970s Lucite and Chrome Desk Lamp by Peter Hamburger for Kovacs
Striking table lamp designed in the 1970s by Peter Hamburger for George Kovacs as part of his “Crylicord” collection. Features a curved tubular Lucite stem with chrome shade and hardware with a chromed-steel counterweight base. Retains the original porcelain double socket with the Kovacs label; wiring will be presented as new.
There are some scratches / unevenness to the chrome on the back of the shade. The front has a rough bottom left corner and light wear (scuffs / spots of light pitting). Overall, in good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age / use.
H 13.5″ x W 14″ x D 12″
1970s Three Fixture Chrome Floor Lamp with Lucite Prisms
$2,600.00Unusual circa 1970s, USA floor lamp featuring three chrome rods supporting cylindrical chrome fixtures with lucite prism inserts. Each prism has a blue disc affixed to the base, which reflects a blue light at certain angles. The fixtures have 360 degree adjustability / swivel to redirect light, accordingly.
The fixtures themselves have been re-chromed; the circular base shows light pitting / scuffing.
Fixtures each measures 1.75″ diameter x 15.5″ height
Overall dimension:
Height 69.25″ x diameter 10.75″.
Art Deco Milk Glass Conical Pendant Ceiling Fixture with Concentric Circle Motif
$700.00Art Deco conical-form pendant with concentric circle motif retaining original chrome and aluminum drop/canopy (ca. 1930s, USA).
Elegant piece diffusing an attractive, soft light through the cream milk glass.
Very good, vintage condition with only light wear to the chrome and aluminum components but no imperfections to the glass.
H: (Including drop and canopy) 20.5″
H: (Socket to canopy, discounting shade) 12.5″
H: (Shade alone) 10″
Diameter: 19″
Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Vintage Paul Mayen for Habitat reading/floor lamp composed of a cylindrical brushed-aluminum shade mounted to a chrome shaft on a round painted steel base. Fixture features three options for adjustment including the fixture itself from left to right while the lamp arm also moves left to right as well as a near 360 degree swivel allowing overall adjustability. The push button on/off switch is nicely concealed on the top of the fixture. The beige textured paint on the circular base shows minor loss. There is also minor wear to the aluminum shade (two small impressions in the aluminum). In otherwise excellent, vintage condition.
H: 54.25″ x W: 9″ x D: 11.25″
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa
Vintage compact sofa designed in 1954 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. An adaptable piece whose dramatic, clean lines and slim profile suit small and large spaces, alike (in small rooms, it provides a non-bulky option that won’t dominate the space; in larger rooms, it still provides both a pleasing modernist aesthetic and comfort while allowing the space to remain open and breathable). Newly reupholstered in blue mohair with fresh foam (webbing is original and sound). Chromed base and steel frame have been cleaned and is in very good, vintage condition. Retains all four stainless steel glides.
Dimensions: L 72″ x H 35″ x D 30″
Seat height (edge): 17″
Inner seat height (lowest): 13″
When collapsed the height becomes 21″.
Cordovan Leather and Chrome-Steel Sofa by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll
$10,500.00Three-seater sofa designed as part of the “710 Series” by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll (Germany, 1972). Featuring loose cushions retaining their original down feather filling and cordovan leather upholstery supported by a solid brushed chrome plated-steel frame.
Signed with perforated “Knoll” branding to the bolster cushions.
Extremely well-maintained in very fine, all-original vintage condition with rich patina and light scuffs commensurate with age / use.
Two available along with the corresponding lounge chairs – listing is for a single sofa.
H: 29″ x D: 31″ x L: 79.5″ x Arm Height: 22″ x Seat Height: 15.5″.
Danish Chrome and Metal Adjustable Table Lamp
$1,400.00Beautifully designed, yet practical Danish table / task lamp composed of a chromed-metal stem / partial shade and a circular, black painted metal base and shade. Features a black metal clasp at the bottom to hold the cord in place along with a black metal and chrome sliding branch on the central stem that has been fitted with a ball joint to adjust the shade (an uncommon feature most associated with Maria Pergay’s design for Uginox; however, this lamp is unattributed).
Height is adjustable from 27.75″ (stem height) to 33.5″ (with the shade moved to the top of the stem and fully rotated upward).
Shade measurements: length: 11.1″ x diameter: 5.5″ Base diameter: 8″.
Overall dimensions — H: 33.5″ x W: 14″ x D: 12.5″
Condition: Excellent. Restored condition; only a slight indentation to the base, as pictured. Otherwise, flawless.
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Selectform “Magic Cube” Mobile Bar by Poul Nørreklit
Rosewood dry bar supported by chrome base with caster wheels designed by Poul Nørreklit for Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Ingenious design featuring a spring-loaded mechanism which raises the cube roughly 10″. Then, the laminate surfaces are unfolded one by one and bracketed into place allowing the interior carriage to be manually lifted to the surface.
Overall, in very good, refinished condition, though a few scuffs remain, as shown.
Scarcely seen model retaining three “Made and finished in Denmark – Imported by Selig” medallions to the underside.
Height (lowest): 24.63″
Height (highest): 34.38″ / 34.75″ (surfaces unfolded) / 39.25″ (open with inner carriage raised).
Length and depth (closed): 20.63″
Dimensions with laminate surfaces extended: L: 38.25″ x D: 29.5″
Height of cube alone: 19.63″
Dimensions provided reflect the cube raised but closed (H: 34.38″ x L: 20.63″ x D: 20.63″).
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″.