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Early Florence Knoll Credenza / Cabinet in Mahogany, Birch, and Grasscloth
Uncommon and early Florence Knoll Credenza (1947) featuring a birch cabinet, stained mahogany base, and grasscloth-wrapped doors, which slide open to reveal three wooden shelves to the left and two plate glass shelves to the right. Dramatic lines enhanced by sculpted, splayed legs, which add nice contrast to an otherwise organic form.
Interior components and leather pulls are all original and show wear (fissures / fleabites present to glass shelves, which can be arranged to mask these flaws, so that the wear is contained to the underside and back). Lovely patina to the leather and paint losses to the interior (white paint is original and is presented, accordingly). Birch has been newly refinished and grasscloth doors have been fully restored to ensure longevity. The stained mahogany base is completely original with only light wear, as shown.
Measures: H 32.5″ x D 14.875″ x L 72″
There are four sections in total – one with two wooden shelves, one with a single wooden shelf, one with two glass shelves, and an open storage section. The orientation of all sections with shelves can be changed, as the shelves are all removable and the same dimensions. The interior sections all measure: H 16″ x D 11.5″ x L 16.75″
References: Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg. 130
Modern furnishings for the Home, Hennessey, pg. 139 illustrates variation of this form.
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee / Tea Set
Denmark ‘Flamestone’ coffee or tea pot, creamer, and sugar by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964.
Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-earthenware with striated pattern and white with a tinge of green porcelain interior. Elegant, attractive set with sculpted handles and spout.
Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964).
The pitcher has a small stress line to the interior (likely occurring post-kiln during the drying process). It does not effect the integrity of the piece and is only visible from the interior.
There is also a tiny fleck to the rim of the teapot lid. Very minor and barely visible.
Measures: Pitcher H 13.5″ x L 7.5″ x D 5″
Sugar H 3.25″ x L 6.25″ x D 5″
Creamer H 4.5″ x L 3.75″ x D 2.25″.
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
$225.00Danish ‘Flamestone’ earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern (glaze can appear brown, lighting depending).
Elegant, design with only one tiny fleck to one of the bottom edges, as shown (very minor and easy to miss, particularly given its location).
Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964).
Height: 4.5 in.
Diameter: 2 in.
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Cutting Board With Knife
$75.00Circa 1960s Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark cheese cutting board with integrated knife in staved teak. An ingeniously designed piece, epitomizing form and function: the slot within the board itself houses the knife to both present a modernist paddle-shape and prevent loss. A useful, compact innovation that takes up very little space:
(L: 11.5″ x D: 6.75″ x H: 1″).
Good, vintage condition, showing knife impressions to both sides of the board, along with scuffs to the knife blade. Expected wear, given its use / age.
We have a later example listed separately.
Early Jens Risom Walnut and Mohair Lounge Chair
This early lounge chair mounted on sculptural walnut legs was designed by Jens Risom for his eponymous furniture manufacturing firm, Jens Risom Design Inc. The piece is newly upholstered in a luxurious gray mohair. The foam has additionally been replaced.
H: 34.5″ x W: 31″ x D: 28″ x Seat Height: 18.75″
Early Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel ‘Ring’ Chair in Suede and Teak
Original Danish ‘Ring Chair’ often referred to as the ‘Pølse Stol’ (Sausage Chair) designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel for Kold Savvaerk in 1958. An early example (model 114) in stained teak recovered in an off-white suede (the foam has additionally been replaced).
Vivid grain and rich, dark stained-teak color contrast beautifully with the off-white suede.
Retains the Danish control tag, indicating manufacturer and designer: Kold Savvaerk Kerteminde Møbelfabriken A/S Design: Nanna Ditzel.
H 25.25″ x W 31.75″ x D 26.25″ x Seat Height: 15.75″
Condition Notes: Legs have been refinished (finish blended to identically match that of the original). Suede and foam are new.
Early Opal Glass ‘Satellite’ Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen
$800.00
Early Piero Fornasetti “Tureen and Ladle” Stoviglie Lithograph Porcelain Dish
Early Piero Fornasetti lithographic transfer and gilt porcelain decorative dish from the “Stoviglie” line depicting a tureen and ladle (design #12 – Milan, Italy, 1956).
Uncommon square shape measuring H: 0.75″ x D: 7″ x L: 7″
Surface shows light scratches, scuffing and small losses to the printed decoration consistent with age/use (not visually distracting).
Stamped in verso: STOVIGLIE/FORNASETTI/MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, dated 1956 and numbered 12.
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Iconic, early example (circa 1950/51) ‘Womb’ chair by Saarinen for Knoll. Newly recovered in blue mohair. Bent-wrought iron frame retains its original black paint and press-on glides (indicative of an early production). There is paint loss to the bases (we wanted to demonstrate the nice age and opted to leave them original). However, bases can be restored upon request.
Mohair swatches available upon request.
Ottoman measures:
H: 15.5″
D: 19.5″
L: 25″
Chair:
H: 36.5″
D: 34″
L: 39″
Seat Height: 17″
Arm Height (lowest): 20.75″
Arm Height (highest): 22″
Early Set of Four ‘Les Arcs’ Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
Set of first edition black leather and metal ‘Les Arcs’ chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s. Rare examples whose frames are raw metal (as opposed to the later Cassina editions in painted or chromed metal) with a variation of the sling design. The leather seats are more minimal than the later examples with less snaps / attachments sewn into the seat to connect the leather to the frame. All original condition.
Condition Notes: Distressed. Original condition. Raw metal shows rust. Beautiful patina to leather. Intact with no losses.
H: 33.5″ x W: 21″ x D: 23″ x Seat Height: 19.25″ x Seat length: 18.75″ x Seat depth: 14.5″
Earth Tone Stoneware Charger Signed Polk, 1970
Striking stoneware charger / decorative plate in attractive earth tones of ochre and brown with swaths of red and a strip of brown leather attached to the handle. Central pattern featuring sgraffito technique, adds a nice textural element, while the beige handle with its pop of light blue adds yet another dimension of color to the piece.
Excellent, vintage condition; leather strap is dried out from age. Signed ‘Polk ’70.’
L: 12.25 x D: 11.5″ x H: 1.25″