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Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
$1,800.00Impressive, statuesque glass vase by Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, for Rosenthal Studio-Line of Germany. Composed of thick glass sculpted to look like ice.
Largest example manufactured (scarcely seen in this size), measuring: H: 18″ x L: 7.13″ x D: 4.38″
Etched signature present: ‘Rosenthal Studio-Line’
Excellent, vintage condition with only scratches present to the underside, as shown.
Large Mid-Century Modern Glazed Terracotta Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols
$850.00Impressive ceramic planter/vase with corresponding saucer by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
1970s studio piece (works made between 1971-79 were stamped “Nichols Ferenbach”) composed of a terracotta vessel glazed in a gentle palette of tan/ochre/beige. The borders of both saucer and planter appear to adorned with bulbous beads, but those formations are in fact formed by sculpting and removing the bordering clay to reveal the unglazed terracotta within. A quality piece displaying attractive colors and geometric/textural elements.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
Planter and saucer together: H: 10″ x Diameter: 13″
Planter alone: H: 9.5″ x Diameter: 13″
Saucer alone: H: 2.25″ x Diameter: 10.75″
Reference Number: MDN42
Large Mid-Century Verdigris Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti
$1,400.00Large wind chime / bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout from natural age and environmental weathering.
Bell is quite large (as demonstrated in the image with the can for scale), and fin is proportionately long.
Excellent, vintage condition with light wear consistent with age/slight bends to the fins (normal for this design).
Branded with the Arconsanti cypher.
Measures:
H (including hook): 23″
H (excluding hook): 22.13″
D (bell diameter): 4.88″
L (fin length): 6.5″.
Large Modernist Organic-Form Hardwood Vase by Dick Shanley
$1,400.00Dense sculptural wooden vase composed of sculpted plywood by New York sculptor, Dick Shanley, circa 1970s-1980s. Very intriguing organic form and large scale (Measures: H 15.75″ x D 5.5″ x L 17.5″).
One small sliver of ply loss present, as shown (extremely minor detail). Otherwise, in excellent, vintage condition.
Carved signature present “DS.”
Large Peter Pepper Wall-Mounted Magazine Holder in Rosewood
$1,600.00Wall-mounted magazine holder by Peter Pepper Products of Gardens, CA (circa 1970s). Composed of a black laminate divider in three sections framed by rosewood borders.
Very nice, vintage condition with minor wear (one small patch of edge loss and a couple of white spots). Rosewood is in nice, refinished condition.
Retains the ‘Peter Pepper Products’ foil label.
H 22″ x W 40″ x D 3.25″
Large Rectangular Mid-Century Black Resin Coral and Shell Inlaid “Barware” / “Martini” Drinks Tray by Couroc
$225.00Rectangular tray by Couroc of Monterey, California with an inlaid trio of barware pieces including a martini glass, tumbler or shot glass, and coupe (circa 1950s).
Composed of a black lacquer phenolic resin (water, burn, stain, and detergent resistant plastic) with inlaid shell, coral, and aluminum accents.
Each glass boats its unique palette – red, green, and yellow offer nice pops of colors, contrasting well with the black resin and silver aluminum details.
Early piece, unbranded.
Very good, vintage condition with only a couple of light scuffs present, as shown.
We have several Couroc trays and plates listed separately.
H: 0.75″ x D: 12.5″ x L: 17.88″
Large Rectangular Mid-Century Black Resin Inlaid “Mallard” Tray by Couroc
$225.00Large tray by Couroc of Monterey, California featuring two ducks/mallards in flight above cattails (circa 1960s).
Composed of a black lacquer phenolic resin (water, burn, stain, and detergent resistant plastic) with inlaid stone, brass, and silver accents.
Retains the Couroc manufacturer’s foil label.
Light wear consistent with age/use present, as shown (one tiny spot of loss to one of the mallard’s faces along with a few, small scuffs). Overall, very good, vintage condition.
We have several Couroc trays and plates listed separately.
Largest sized tray Couroc produced: H: 0.75″ x D: 12.5″ x L: 18″
Large Round Italian Modernist Rosewood and Chrome Mirror by Mac Arredamenti
$2,200.00Italian Modern rosewood ply round mirror with three round chrome embellishments by Mac Arredamenti (circa 1960s, Meda/Seveso, Italy).
Wood has been conservatively refinished; mirror glass is clean sans one spot of foxing around the lower right chrome bracket.
H: 35.5″ x L: 35.5″ x D: 1.5″
Retains the “MAC” manufacturer’s label in verso along with the original string for wall-mounting.
Large Seymour Shippy Hand Carved Owl Sculpture
$650.00Large hand-carved owl sculpture by artist, Seymour Shippy (circa 1970s, USA). Interesting texture, lovely detail, and large size.
H: 13″ x L: 6″ x D: 5.25″
Nice patina with light wear consistent with age present.
Large Staved Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
$650.00Large Dansk ‘Congo’ ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner.
Surface scratch along with one 7″ crack to the orange plastic lining (crack does not affect the presentation of the bucket, remains solely an interior flaw). Exterior wear is minor and consistent with age/use.
Listing is for the large bucket alone- image with this bucket and the standard size Dansk bucket is only for scale. Three standard size buckets are listed separately.
Measures: Height 19.25″ x diameter 9″
Marked ‘Staved Teak Danmark IHQ 811.’
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.