Leather
1940s Leather Equestrian ‘Feed Bag’ by Enid Collins
Early and rare Collins of Texas ‘feed bag’ composed of saddle leather trimmed in brass casting. The leather bag houses an enamel ‘feed bucket,’ conceived as a stylish, yet practical vessel for horse feed. Alternatively, this bucket-bag combination can be used as a wastebasket.
Nice age / patina to the leather with one spot of separation where one of the two brass loops rests. Spots of loss to the enamel bucket. Interior leather is branded with the ‘Collins of Texas’ mustang logo.
H 16″ x Dm 11″
1940s MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball
Leather medicine ball weighing 9lbs by MacGregor & Goldsmith, circa 1944-1949. Beautiful patina / signs of natural age and striking caramel-tan leather. Retains the leather lacing.
H: 12″ x Diameter: 12.5″
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″
At 16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
The AT 16 was originally designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1961. This example is from the 2012 limited re-edition, purchased directly from the Tecno showroom in Milan. The central structure is comprised of an external leather-wrapped aluminum tube, and two sliding concentric tubes in black anodized aluminum. Polished aluminum rings act as the locking mechanisms for the tubes, and can be loosened to adjust the height. The adjustable brushed stainless steel bars cross through the central tube and hold the spheres. The spheres themselves are beech, stained in different colors and range in size from 1.25″ to 3.5″. The rack is installed via a floor mounted anti-skid disc in polished aluminum and a brass plug set in the ceiling (see photos for top and bottom installation components). Embossed ‘Tecno’ manufacturer mark in the leather. Height adjustability: 106.25″ to maximum 126″ L / D: 27.25″ maximum.
H: 126″ x W: 27.25″ x D: 27.25″
Brazilian Modern Jacaranda and Leather Swiveling Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
Rare Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian modern armchair composed of bent jacaranda arms and back with black leather seat, back and hand rests. Supported by a stainless steel swivel base. Features a wide seat for added comfort. A true statement piece with a remarkable sculptural form and exceptional jacaranda grain and color. Completely restored (wood has been refinished and leather, which was redone roughly five years ago, has been conditioned with new firm foam).
Measures: Arm height 22.5″ Depth dimension provided reflects the base’s measurement; the depth of the chair itself (front of seat to back of frame) is 21″.
Overall: H: 30.5″ x W: 38″ x D: 34″
Circa 1940s Wooden Workman Stool with Leather Top
Charming single wooden workman stool in a brutalist / rustic style with a wrought iron foot rest and a leather top applied with decorative tacks / thumbnails. There is a sculpted opening in the middle of the seat designed for easy transport by hand. Suitable height for bar use.
Seat diameter 10.5″
Base diameter 13.75″
Height 30.25″.
Collection of Five Vintage European Leather Medicine Balls
$1,400.00Collection of five European leather medicine ball, three (the orange, and two tan balls) are from Germany, all were sourced in Italy (circa 1940s/1950s).
Perfectly aged patina with natural wear/soiling present, as shown. Significant deflation to the small brown ball and slight deflation to largest tan ball.
Large tan: H: 13″ x Diameter: 12.75″
Erhard tan: H: 10″ x Diameter: 12.13″
Gray: H: 9.25″ x Diameter: 10.75″
Brown: H: 8″ x Diameter: 8.38″
Orange: H: 6.5″ x Diameter: 8.25″
Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes
$400.00Collection of four small unlined brown leather boxes with gold inlay/embossed decoration by Scuola del Cuoio (ca. 1970s, Florence, Italy).
Includes a cylindrical snuff box, a matchbox, a square playing card box, and two hollow ‘book’ shaped boxes that fit into a leather binder (also for playing cards or other smaller objects).
Natural patina present along with soiling and scuffs, as shown. Overall, a charming collection of typical Florentine leather goods of the Mid-20th Century in beautifully aged, original condition.
Bound books – H: 5″ x L: 2.75″ x D: 2″
Matchbox – H: 2.25″ x L: 1.5″ x D: 1.5″
Card Box – H: 1.25″ x L: 4″ x D: 4″
Cylindrical Snuff Box – H: 3.88″ x Diameter: 3.13
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 Modern Cranberry Leather Settee by Hans Olsen
$6,400.00Sleek, diminutive Danish settee (model CS 800) designed by Hans Olsen for CS Mobelfabrik in 1958. Frame is supported by tapered teak legs. Dramatic lines provide a sharp, striking profile, but the settee additionally shows well from all angles. Retains the original cranberry leather in very nice, vintage condition, showing a light patina / wear consistent with age (scuffs, as indicated in the photos, and light, general wear). Compact size suitable for boudoir or entryway use.
Measures: H 28.5″
Seat height 15.5″
D 30″
L 48.5″.
Danish Modern Loveseat in Coral Leather
Nicely worn leather loveseat in dark coral (Denmark, circa 1970s) composed of two stained mahogany ‘block’ feet in the front and two caster wheels in the back (‘wheelbarrow’ design allows for easy mobility). Leather is nicely distressed with spots of wear throughout and heavy patina to the arms. Foam and springs are completely sound and, combined with the perfectly aged leather, provide tremendous comfort and support. Height to top of frame: 26″ Height to top of back cushion: 28.5″.
H: 28.5″ x W: 61″ x D: 36″ x Seat Height: 15.5″
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet and Four Leather Stools by Johannes Andersen
Stylish, functional Danish teak dry bar cabinet designed in the 1960s by Johannes Andersen with four corresponding stools in black leather and teak.
One side of the bar features an inlaid circular motif and tubular brass footrest, while the other side boasts ample storage options.
The storage side is composed of a hinged top and drop down door (both with black laminated interiors) which open to a mirrored-back cabinet with bottle / glass storage for nine and a black glass rectangular panel / surface (removable and can be used atop the bar for serving). Originally, there would have been two small clear glass shelves above the integrated bottle storage, but these are not included.
The middle section is composed of one sliding door concealing a central cubby with shallow shelf / drawer flanked by two slightly longer cubbies with open storage.
The bottom cabinet drops down to reveal another 9 bottle storage rack (18 bottles in total).
The stools retain their original leather, which shows light corner wear from use and two small tears, as shown. Usable, as is.
Teak has been fully refinished and shows only minor wear. The mirror in the top cabinet shows a few scuffs, and the unpolished brass foot rest shows light tarnish / patina. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Bar stools retain both the Danish Control tags and the BRDR Andersen Vejen manufacturer labels.
Stools measure: 30″ H x 16″ D x 14.5″ L x 29.5″ Seat Height
The seat itself is 14.5″ L x 12.5″ D
The bar measures: 45.25″ L x 15.75″ D (21.25″ when the top cabinet’s surface is down) x 44″ H.