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Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Table Lamp with Adjustable Cylindrical Shade
$750.00Attractive and highly functional desk / table lamp by Walter Von Nessen for his eponymous Nessen Studio (ca. 1970s, New York City). Features a swing arm and pivoting, perforated, cylindrical shade.
Natural, warm patina present along with light, age-commensurate wear (subtle discoloration to top of shade along with light scuffs, as shown).
The overall length (including the base) can be extended from 16.25″ – 20.25″
The shade and arm component itself can extend from 14.5″ – 19.5″
Base measures: 5.25″ D x 8″ L x 0.75″ H.
Wayne Husted for Blenko Charcoal ‘Sheaf’ Vase Model 5519-M
This graceful blown-glass ‘sheaf’ vase was designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko in 1955 (model 5519-M). Architectural, elegant form and neutral charcoal color that blends well with any decorating style or palette.
Unsigned / labeled, but pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown, and commonly associated with Blenko’s works).
Diameter: 6″ x H: 12″
Wayne Husted for Blenko Green Crackle ‘Sheaf’ Vase Model 5519-M
$125.00This graceful blown-glass ‘sheaf’ vase was designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko in 1955 (model 5519-M). A nice example boasting an architectural, elegant form, striking green color, and textural ‘crackle’ pattern.
Unsigned / labeled, but pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown, and commonly associated with Blenko’s works).
Diameter: 6.5ʺ × H: 11.1ʺ
West German Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen
$2,800.00Scarcely seen twelve-arm oil lamp candelabra designed and handmade by Freddie Andersen (W. Germany, 1970s). Glass oil candles are a lovely, tear-drop shape. Brass has been polished to revitalize its original luster.
H: 21.5″ x Diameter: 14″
West German Ceramic Lava Glaze Vase
Large West German ceramic vase in contrasting charcoal lava and light blue matte glazes. Terrific texture and color as well as uncommon form.
H: 10.75″ x Diameter: 4.25ʺ
West German Lighted Tabletop Vanity Mirror in Brass
1960s seven-fixture illuminated mirror in solid brass. Newly rewired. Signed ‘West Germany’ to the underside. Mirror itself is in excellent shape free of scratches / scuffs. Brass is in beautiful polished condition.
H: 15.75″ x W: 14.5″ x D: 7.75″
Whimsical Folk Art Coconut Owl Sculpture
Circa 1970s folk art owl sculpture composed of a coconut shell ‘body,’ rope eyes, and hand-painted detail throughout. There is a leather strap / handle at the top for hanging / displaying the piece.
Likely, a vintage souvenir from an island (Caribbean, Bahamas) gift shop.
4.5ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 8.75ʺH
Whimsical Stone and Cork ‘Bird’ Sculpture
Vintage American wall sculpture composed of two stone birds with toothpick legs applied to a cork mount. There is a bracket on the back of the cork board for mounting.
Minor loss to the cork in spots, as photographed. Otherwise, in good, vintage condition.
H: 7.25″ x W: 12.25″ x D: 1″
Wide Vintage Italian Metal and Velvet Lounge Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
$7,500.00Sleek Italian lounge chair in chenille velvet and metal by Augusto Bozzi for Fratelli Saporiti (ca. 1950) characterized by its wide, organic-form shell with winged arm rests and aperture seat, creating a light, airy appearance.
Seat is supported by an enameled metal frame with a cross-base adorned with brass orb brackets in the back and four brass feet.
Cohesive design with sharp, fluent lines that correspond well between the shell and base. For example, the back legs splay to mirror the sweeping, deeply extended back of the chair.
Very rare design, potentially a prototype, as there are attributes of the several of Bozzi’s documented designs without all the features together in one design (the round back, winged arm, and gap to the seat together are not present in any other specific chair design).
Very good vintage condition – black enameled metal frame and unpolished brass feet are presented in original condition, showing only light wear to the metal and tarnish/patina to the brass. The gray chenille velvet upholstery and foam have been newly replaced.
Decal manufacturer’s label to underside ‘Fratelli Saporiti Besnate (Italia)’ along with a partial ‘Made in Italia’ label.
H: 28.25″ x L: 35.75″ x D: 33″
Seat Length: 18″
Seat Depth (up to the gap): 19″
Seat Height: 12.5″
William Bowie Kinetic Sculpture
$900.001960s Bowie Brutalist work composed of patinated steel rods and braze welded masonry nails with gilt decoration which fan out to create a free-form / moving sculpture. The cluster of rods is housed in a cast-stone base.
Base measures: 7.75″ L x 7.25″ D.
H: 37″ x Diameter: 10″
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Olive Green ‘Optic’ Pitcher
This olive green blown-glass pitcher (model 991) was designed for Winslow Anderson for Blenko in 1952. Fantastic color, bulbous form, and dramatic pointed spout.
Unsigned / labeled, but pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown, and commonly associated with Blenko’s works).
Excellent, vintage condition.
Diameter: 7.5″ x H: 13.25″
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Pinched ‘Ivy’ Vase in Amber
Lovely petite ivy vase (model #39) by Winslow Anderson for Blenko. Color is a honey / amber with subtle ‘bubble’ texture (see close-up). We have the larger ruby red version listed separately (this vase measures H: 5″ x Diameter: 5″).
Features Blenko’s signature pontil (also indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown).