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Brutalist-Style Hammered and Painted Iron Fire Tools with Wall-Mounted Holder
$650.00Circa 1970s / 1980s fire tool set including poker, log holder, brush, and shovel with wall-mounted holder. Nice texture with hammered detail to the forged iron with gilt finish. Paint loss in places / patina from age use. Remains in good, vintage condition.
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
$800.00Hammond’s International Globe (circa 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal tripod base. Images and font are large in scale and very legible. As durable as a beach ball, this vinyl globe is inflatable / deflatable by way of a locking port mechanism located at the top of the globe (clockwise lock / counter clock unlock). Asymmetrical, 3-legged base in black painted metal is nicely contrasted by painted gold feet / tips. Minor paint loss to the base, as photographed; globe itself is excellent. Listed separately is the table-top version.
H: 39″ x W: 22.5″ x D: 18″
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Tabletop Globe on Metal Stand
Hammond’s International Globe (ca. 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal cradle. Images and font are large in scale and very legible. As durable as a beach ball, this vinyl globe is inflatable / deflatable by means of a locking port mechanism at the top of the globe (clockwise lock / counter clock unlock). 3-footed base in black painted metal is nicely contrasted by painted gold ‘ball’ feet. Paint loss to the base, as photographed; globe itself is excellent. Listed separately is the floor version.
Condition Notes: Good. Paint loss to the base, as photographed. globe itself is excellent.
Dimensions: H: 21″ x W: 19″ x D: 18″
Cat and Kitten Duo by Freeman & McFarlin Gold-Leaf Ceramic Sculptures
Duo of 1950s Freeman & McFarlin Potteries of California gilded ceramic cats designed by Maynard Anthony Freeman. Whimsical subject and beautiful gold leaf detail. Good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age / use and small patches of gilt loss, as pictured. Sold as a pair (cat and kitten).
Signed ‘Anthony’ to underside.
kitten: H: 3.5″ x L: 2.25″ x D: 3.5″
cat: H: 7.5″ x L: 3.75″ x D: 6″
Cathrineholm ‘Viking’ Dutch Oven in Navy Blue Enamel
1960s Norwegian navy and white enamelware dutch oven in lesser seen ‘viking’ pattern designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm.
Extremely clean condition with only minor loss to the interior rim and chromed-stainless steel handles, as pictured. Interior and pattern are free of loss.
H: 5.5″ x D: 8.6″ x L: 11.75″
Ceramic Bird by Howard Pierce
$95.00Lovely bird ceramic figure from revered ceramicist, Howard Pierce’s ‘animal line.’ Piece is matte brown with ‘speckled’ white accents (Pierce’s signature glaze). A fine example of California Pottery from the mid 1960s.
Manufacturer stamp is present on the underside.
3ʺW × 5ʺD × 6ʺH
Chapman Patinated Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
This floor lamp was designed by Chapman in the 1970s combining Industrial and modern design. Comprised entirely of brass this piece also features the signature bronze finish and dimmer ‘ball’ knob. The shade is fully adjustable, offering full 360 degree mobility. Additionally, the height is adjustable. Beautiful patina / age to this piece. Evidenced by the contrasting brass (heavily patinated vs. clean), this piece was most commonly used on one of the lower height adjustments. Measures: Max height 57.5″ Lowest height 39.5″.
H: 57.5″ x W: 11″ x D: 20.25″
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″.
Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite Accent Table with Glass Top
Hollywood Regency-style accent table by Charles Hollis Jones (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of three lucite posts / legs anchored at the top and bottom by tubular brass braces. Retains the original glass top, which is fastened into place by three cylindrical, brass medallions.
Relatively large scale for an accent table:
Measures: Height 24.25″ x Diameter 28″
Chic, modernist design with elegant lines and sculptural form.
Excellent, vintage condition sans a few minor scuffs to the brass.
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Faux-Bamboo and Brass Serving Cart
Two-tiered serving or bar cart designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones for his ‘Regency Bamboo’ line featuring a brass frame that has been hand-polished to a perfect, satin finish with faux-bamboo lucite rails. The beveled glass surfaces (original to the piece) are in excellent, vintage condition.
Condition: Wear to brass fitments over the caster wheels; otherwise, the glass, lucite and brass frame are in excellent, vintage condition.
H: 33.5″ x W: 36.5″ x D: 18.75″
Chilean Modernist Enamel on Copper Dish
$130.00Striking Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish in dark navy blue (almost appears black), yellow, white, and red with bird decoration. This example is small in scale (5.5″ in diameter), but bold in design.
The simple form and small size are contrasted with the vivid colors and nice texture that the central pattern introduces. Appears to read ‘Nehru’ Chile, as pictured.
A beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition.
Does not include stand.
5.5ʺD × 1ʺH
Chinoiserie Style Ebony Rectangular Ceramic Vase With Floral Decoration
$395.00Black ceramic Chinoiserie-Style vase with painted-enamel decoration / floral motif throughout. Hand-painted gold border decoration corresponds nicely with the bulbous gilded feet.
Very nice, vintage condition with only minor gilt loss to the feet / top border.
3.6ʺW × 3.6ʺD × 8.25ʺH