Iron
1950s Industrial Black Iron Railroad Tie Bookends
Nice pair of vintage black forged iron railroad tie bookends. These have more character than traditional i-beams, with splayed ‘leg’ supports, almost appearing cartoonish in form.
Wear / loss is original to the fabrication; these are in good, distressed, vintage condition.
Slight variation in size due to the handmade nature of these pieces, but approximate dimensions are: L : 4.9″ x D: 3.75″ x H: 4.25″
Listed separately is a brown pair.
1950s Industrial Brown Iron Railroad Tie Bookends
Nice pair of vintage brown forged iron railroad tie bookends. These have more character than traditional i-beams, with splayed ‘leg’ supports, almost appearing cartoonish in form.
Wear / loss is original to the fabrication; these are in good, distressed, vintage condition.
Slight variation in size due to the handmade nature of these pieces, but approximate dimensions are: L : 4.5″ x D: 4″ x H: 4.1″
Listed separately is a black pair.
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron and Birch-Slat Bar with Stools
Arthur Umanoff bar with two corresponding stools. The stools feature fixed slatted-birchwood seats atop wrought iron bases. Sculptural, unique-form foot rests add striking contrast to an otherwise modest form. (The simple slatted stools are uncommonly seen with this base.)
The bar shares the same sculpted foot rest and birch slat composition and features a newly restored aluminum-framed laminate top. One side is open storage divided by one fixed-shelf. Nice patina / light wear consistent with age (light scuffs to the birch and painted iron). Overall, very nice condition for its age.
Bar measures: H 40.5″ x D 20″ x L 42″ x surface depth 18″
Stools measure: H 42.25″ x D 17″ x L 17.5″ x seat height 28″
Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack
Mid-Century American modern wine rack by Arthur Umanoff composed of twelve leather strap holders and wrought iron frame. Holds six bottles.
H: 13.75″ x W: 9.5″ x D: 10.25″
Arthur Umanoff Iron Wine Rack with Butcher Block Top
Arthur Umanoff 12-bottle wine rack. Solid wrought iron construction with butcher block top.
H: 18″ x W: 13″ x D: 8″
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Seven-Bottle Wine Holder
1950s Umanoff wine rack composed of painted wrought iron construction. Tabletop version, accommodating 7 bottles.
H 17.5″ x W 8.75″ x D 7.75″
David Palombo Iron and Stone Menorah
Hammed wrought iron Chanukiyyah from Israeli sculptor, David Palombo. This Brutalist composition features heavy texture in the welded iron contrasted by the lightness of the natural stone. Fantastic, complete example with the original stones.
H: 23″ x Diameter: 9″
Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
This tall, architectural wine rack was designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard in the 1960s. It is composed of a wrought iron frame off-set by a woven cane basket and laminate shelf, which can house additional barware / accessories. Holds 39 bottles of wine.
H: 72″ x W: 17.25″ x D: 12.5″
Italian Modernist Iron Bar Cart / Trolley with Plywood and Wicker Inserts
$2,800.00Unique drinks cart / trolley composed of a wrought iron frame with mixed metal inset panels accessorized with plywood trays and wicker baskets, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Inserts can be configured in different ways, as shown, and serving accessories are thoughtfully included to allow for a simple transition from trolley to tabletop when entertaining.
Very good, vintage condition with heavy patina to the steel push bar, wear / crazing to the mixed metal decorative inserts, and some wicker loss to one of the baskets.
H: 27.5″ x D: 16.63″ / 19.38″ (including basket) x L: 33.25″
Italian Modernist Walnut and Iron Hexagonal Coffee Table by Gio Point for Isa
$7,200.00Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo coffee/cocktail table featuring a honeycomb/hexagonal-form Italian walnut top supported by a bent iron base (ca. 1955, Italy).
Scarcely seen full-size example (more common examples are the hexagonal form side tables).
Very good, conservatively refinished condition; light patina/wear remains.
Retains the ISA metal medallion to the reverse.
H: 16″ x L: 39.13″ (point to point) x D: 33.88″
Large Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Collapsable Metal Magazine Rack
$1,800.00Large, free-standing three-tier magazine rack in black enameled metal with perforated cross and circle motif, all supported by gold, orb feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Each tier is 2.75″ deep, allowing for multiple books/magazines to be housed within each section.
Fully collapsable for transporting, storing, or wall-mounting.
Very good, vintage condition with few scuffs/light loss to the black enamel, as shown.
Magazines/books not included.
Measures: H: 44″ L: 22″ x D: 15.5″/5.25″ (collapsed).
Mid Century Woven Wicker and Metal Tabletop Tray
This tray, in the style of Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, is an elongated sculptural basket composed of resin-coated wicker. (The wicker alone would make this piece less practical for intended use; the resin coat is easier to clean and is smooth, so nothing catches / snags.) The simple base is painted metal. A great looking, purposeful decorative piece that would look great atop any style dining table.
Minor paint loss / scuffs to the base, no issues with the wicker tray itself .
D: 11.0ʺ × W: 29.75ʺ × H: 4.25ʺ
Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff
$750.00Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent / occasional table (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a round slatted birch top supported by three slightly splayed wrought iron legs retaining their original feet.
Birch has been conservatively refinished, and the black lacquer is original and in good, vintage condition.
Diameter: 17.75″ x H: 22.5″.
Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Low Mid-Century Modern accent/side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA).
Design reminiscent of the ‘cigarette’ table by Paul Mccobb, though designer is unknown.
Measures: height: 15″ x diameter: 24″
Walnut surface thickness at 0.75″
Refinished condition; only light wear remains.
Mid-Century Iron and Bouclé Circle Chair by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff
$995.00Mid-Century Modern “Circle Chair” by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff (patented in 1952, released in 1953, USA).
Iconic design featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s 1953 Good Design.
Modernist ‘hoop’ form with sculptural seat and floating back rest.
Iron is in original condition, showing only light wear/patina consistent with age/use. Newly upholstered in gray bouclé (Kravet 36120-21).
Ad seen in the last image is from The March 1953 “Interiors” Issue, page 194.
H: 29.75″ x L: 29.13″ x D: 24″ x Seat Height: 15.75″
Seat length (longest): 20.5″
Seat length (shortest): 9″
Seat depth: 18.5″
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Iron Fire Tools
This nice set of American modern iron fire tools features a brass wrapped caddy (holder and stem) and handles. There is minor discoloration to one of the three handles, as well as general loss to the brass throughout, but overall, this set is in good, vintage condition with partial restoration to the iron (new paint). Diameter of base: 8.75, diameter of holder: 5.5″.
H: 30.25 x Diameter: 8.75″
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Maple Bar Cart / Tea Trolley
$1,200.00Minimal, modernist bar cart / tea trolley featuring two perforated iron surfaces with four larger glass holders on one side, and six on the other (given the age of production, these holders were likely intended for tapered high balls and champagne flutes, as they are relatively narrow). Includes a small mesh basket / caddy for smaller items.
Carved, sculptural handles in maple add a nice contrast to the black iron.
The top tier is removable and includes two handles for easy transportability of drinks.
Unsigned, but retains the vintage Schenley Liquor label (Schenley was a liquor company based in New York City; not the manufacturer of the cart itself). Possibly used as a promotional item, given the label.
Excellent, vintage condition; only light wear remains.
Dimensions
Height: 30.13 in.
Width: 24 in.
Depth: 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Donald Deskey
$2,000.00Vintage four-piece wrought iron fireplace tool set with asymmetrical brass ‘fin’ handles designed by Donald Deskey for the Bennett Company (ca. 1950s, USA).
Different versions of this design were executed – this example is one of the floor models including a cradle/holder with sleek tripod base supported by brass orb feet housing the shovel, brush, and poker/log turner.
Modernist design, visually striking and functional.
Very good, vintage condition with only minimal wear, as shown (light wear to iron elements and small, minor edge wear/light patina to brass fins). Brass has been newly polished.
Branded on the underside.
H: 33.75″ x L: 12.5″ x D: 8″
Height of holder – 28.5″
Mid-Century Modern Triangular Guitar Pick Form Fire Tool Set in Walnut and Iron
$1,200.00Hand forged iron fire tool set including holder, shovel, brush, and poker (ca. 1960s, USA).
Geometric design elements present – bent iron rod frame connecting a guitar pick-form base and corresponding cradle with tools boasting dense, triangular, walnut handles.
Modernist design, visually striking and functional.
Light wear present, as shown. Walnut has been refinished.
H: 29.5″ x L: 10″ x D: 9.38″
Holder alone – H: 24.75″
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fire Tools
Beautiful, minimal set of Mid-Century Modern fire tools and carrier with walnut handles and brass accents. Includes the carrier, poker, brush, and shovel.
The set has been partially restored, and is in good vintage condition sans light wear to the paint from use and patina to the brass.
Dimensions with tools in holder – H: 31.88″ x Diameter: 8.88″
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
$1,500.00Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset brass handles. Nice condition for its age with minor wear to the brass holder.
H: 30″ x W: 8″ x D: 8.5″
Condition Notes: Good. Minor wear (scuffs / scratches) to parts of the brass ‘column’ holder. One small spot of loss.
Modernist Brass ‘Ball’ Andirons
Pair of brass and iron andirons featuring a ‘ball’ or ‘orb’ decoration, each supported by a brass upright, all attached to an iron billet bar. Brass has been polished but light wear remains (unevenness to finish in place, light scuffs, few indentations). Overall, the set is in nice, vintage condition.
H 6.25″ x W 4.5″ x D 18″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron “Shovel” Chairs by Paul Mccobb
$3,600.00Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by Winchendon.
Composed of solid maple seats with sculpted edges and deeply carved backrest supports housing turned, ladder-back spindles, all supported by wrought iron framework.
Conservatively refinished condition with scuffs and a naturally occurring split to the maple, as shown. Structurally sound.
H: 33.75″ x L: 18.38″ x D: 19″ x Seat Height: 17.5″
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Leather Swivel Bar Stools
Pair of 1950s American modern bar stools composed of round, swivelling leather seats atop wrought iron bases with circular footrests. Distressed, gray leather and foam are new.
Measures: H 31.5″
Diameter 18.75″
Seat diameter 14″.