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Arthur Umanoff Walnut Occasional Table with Magazine Rack
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff solid walnut end table with spindle-constructed magazine rack. Graceful piece with exceptional lines in beautiful, refinished condition.
H: 20.5″ x W: 22″ x D: 17.5″
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″
Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table
$5,600.00Unique cocktail/coffee table composed of a wrought iron frame with an inset green ceramic tile asymmetrical/trapezoidal top above two swiveling surfaces, all supported by splayed iron legs and adjustable brass feet.
The tiles were likely designed by Atelier La Roue (Vallauris), given a similar signed example, but these tiles are signed only “V &B Made in France” on the undersides, suggesting that perhaps Villeroy and Boch produced the tiles, though their cyphers differ from the ones present.
Retains the original paint to the iron frame, whose crackled/crazed pattern is by design.
Impressive piece with all original components. Conservatively refinished, but wear remains (some paint loss and oxidation present to the iron, as shown, along with age-appropriate general wear).
Remains an impressive, visually stunning piece that is compact, yet highly functional with multiple configuration options and ample storage/surface space.
H: 16.5″ x L: 41″ x D: 18.13″ / D (with both lower tiers fully extended): 43.25″
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″
Austrian Modernist Fire Tool Set in Maple and Iron
Hand forged fire tool set in iron with maple handles, circa 1960s, Austria.
Modernist design, visually striking and functional.
Light wear to the brush, as shown. Otherwise, in excellent, refinished condition.
Retains the “Made in Austria” foil label.
W: 10″ x D: 7.75″ x H: 27.75″
Bauhaus-Style 1940s Adjustable Table Lamp Attributed to Philips
Table lamp composed of an adjustable enameled-metal shade and base with a dual chromed-metal stem, circa late 1940s-early 1950s. Retains the original green enamel paint. Brass medallion engraved ‘P 116’ affixed to one of the stems.
Light scuffs / scratches to the shade and base and paint loss to the shade’s interior. There is also a small dent to the base. However, the piece remains in nice, original condition with wear consistent with age / use.
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 13.75″ – 20″
Base diameter 8.5″
Shade diameter 11.75″
Belgian Art Deco Brass and Bakelite Fluted Teapot / Coffee Pot by Demeyere
Sculptural Art Deco tea/coffee pot by Demeyere (ca. late 1930s/early 1940s, Belgium).
Scarcely seen brass example with black bakelite accents (the chrome-plated version is more common).
Newly polished condition, though light wear/tarnish remains, as shown.
Additionally, there is tarnish/oxidation to the interior, so pitcher should be used solely for decorative purposes.
Branded to the underside.
H: 9.75″ / 7.75″ (discounting lid) x L: 10.5″ x D: 5.25″
Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Bookends in Brass and Walnut “Diamond”
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bookends with an inlaid walnut diamond motif. Wear throughout, as shown (patina, tarnish, scuffs). Newly polished condition. Original green felt present to the undersides.
Measures: H: 5.5″ x L: 5″ x D: 3″
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware “Ladder” Brass Finish Bookends
“Ladder” bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and distributed by Raymor. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (unevenness in finish due to inconsistent wear in places, spotting, etc.).
Height: 5 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware “Orb” Brass Finish Bookends
“Orb” bookends retaining a tear drop shape designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (unevenness in finish due to inconsistent wear in places, spotting, etc.).
Retains the Raymor / Jenfred Ware manufacturer’s label to the reverse (Jenfred Ware was the manufacturer, Raymor the exporter).
Height: 5.75 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 4 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish “Stirrup” Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. Sculptural “stirrup” form with a nicely aged, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / heavy patina.
Height: 6.75 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 4 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. This exquisite example is nicely aged with a rich, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / rich patina.
H 5.75″ x W 5.25″ x D 4″