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Mies van der Rohe Settee in Velvet and Teak
(One sold, one available): Rare Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International settee (circa 1960) composed of dual teak plinth bases which support a newly reupholstered olive green velvet frame with corresponding bolsters. Hand-sewed details / tufting executed to the exact specifications of the original leather. (Tufting / buttons present on both sides of the cushions.)
Bases have been refinished, and upholstery / foam is new. Excellent condition free of flaws.
Measures: Height to top of frame: 25.5″
Height to top of back cushion: 30.5″
Velvet swatches available upon request.
Height to top of frame: 25.5″ Height to top of back cushion: 30.5″ x W 62.25″ x D 32″ x Seat Height: 16″
Milo Baughman Attributed Mixed Wood Expandable Dining Table for Directional
This Milo Baughman attributed dining table for Directional (early 1960s) composed of teak, walnut, and rosewood banding (scarcely seen wood combination for these tables). Additionally, the legs are rosewood — another rare attribute.
The table includes a single bookmatched leaf that blends seamlessly with the table when in place. This example, as evidenced by the space allotted for the leaf, was designed to accommodate only one leaf, not two, equipped with posts that ‘snap’ into place on the rail.
Very nice, refinished condition; only minor wear remains (namely, a scratch to one of the edges, as shown).
The leaf measures: 23.5″ long
Without the leaf, the table measures: 65″ long
With the leaf, the table measures: 88.5″ long
The apron is 2.5″ high
H: 28.5″
Height to the bottom of the apron: 26″
D: 39″.
Milo Baughman for Murray Eight-Drawer Chest in Maple and Iron
Scarcely seen 1950s chest of drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture of Winchendon, MA. (USA, 1950s). Unique wrought iron leg / drawer pull detail nicely contrasted with the light, maple wood frame. Additionally, nice dowel-joint detail to top and bottom edge on both sides. Two removable dividers to top drawer; all others are open storage. Sans a single blemish to the back of the cabinet, the piece is in excellent, refinished condition.
Retains the ‘Milo Baughman Collection: Murray Furniture Manufacturing Group Winchendon, MA’ label.
H 33.5″ x W 66″ x D 18.5″
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Sofa in Blue Mohair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa newly reupholstered in luxurious blue mohair with brand new foam. Tufting / scale of cushion executed to mirror that of the original. Frame is supported by conical dowel legs (three in the front, three in the back – note that the middle leg in the back differs slightly from the rest by design, as it is solely a support foot). Solid, exceptionally crafted piece of furniture built to last.
H 27.5″ x W 91″ x D 27.5″ x Seat Height: 18.5″
Miniature Cloisonne Turtle Trinket Box With Gold Leaf Details
Tiny turtle trinket box with removable lid (circa 1940s, Asia). Beautiful indigo blue with a green, red, and yellow “bullseye” decoration on the shell and applied gold-leaf detail. Includes a typed note the original owner included with a personalized message ending with “A turtle for long life and happiness.”
Very good, vintage condition with only minor wear.
H: 1.25″ x D: 1.75″ x L: 2.25″
Minimalist Torchère Floor Lamp by Nessen Studio
Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist for Nessen floor lamp (circa early 1970s) composed of a thin, enameled-metal cylindrical stem flanked by circular base and conical shade. Enamel to shade and column are original and show only slight traces of wear and loss as indicated in the photos.
Very nice, vintage condition with original, ceramic socket includes standard bulb adaptor.
Measures: Height 63.9″ x shade diameter 12″ x base diameter 9.75″.
Mint Green Tripod Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
Czech table lamp designed in 1958 by Josef Hurka for Napako. Rare and early light mint green enameled tripod base with off-white perforated metal shade, which is fully adjustable. Remarkable, original condition with only faint wear. Single E14 fitting, max wattage 60
Measures: Lowest height (shade pointed down) 13″ Highest (shade pointed up) 17″ Shade diameter 4″, shade length 8″.
Overall: H: 17″ x W: 8.5″ x D: 8″
Miroslav Navratil ‘Lotus’ Lounge Chair
Uncommon wide lounge chair designed in the 1960s by Czech designer, Miroslav Navratil for Developmental Furniture Industry- Brno. Composed of fiberglass frame and stained beechwood legs with enameled white metal fittings. Reupholstered in the last five years in a light sage chenille.
Condition Notes: Excellent. base has been restored; fabric is relatively new (last five years) and is in nice shape.
H: 32.5″ x W: 33.25″ x D: 27″
Mixed Media on Paper by Giuseppe Napoli
$1,200.00Giuseppe Napoli (1929 – 1967) mixed media on paper (collage / watercolor). An integral part of the 1950s – ’60s Greenwich Village artist community and New York School, Napoli was an experimental water colorist, sculptor, and painter, adopting both Modernist-Representational and Abstract Expressionist styles.
This work (circa early 1960s) invokes a postmodernist style with a pop art sensibility in relation to form and palette.
Minor ‘waves’ to the paper from the collage work and slight color bleeding. Additionally, the frame shows wear consistent with age. Overall, fine, vintage condition.
H 11.5″ x W 15.5″ x D 1″
Mixed Metal Torch-Cut Curtis Jere Two-Piece Geometric Wall Sculpture
Contemporary Curtis Jere Artisan House two-piece wall sculpture (2006, USA). Composed of a geometric configuration of shapes in “flame” colored brass and copper welded to steel rods.
Very fine, used condition. Patina and imperfections within the metal components are purposeful; though some wear (bent edges / scratches) are from use.
Artist signed and dated.
Each piece measures –
Left: 33″ L x 37.5″ H x 4″ D
Right: 43.25″ L x 41″ H x 4″ D
Mounted close together as shown, specs are roughly:
76″ L x 41″ H x 4″ D.
Mixed-Woods “Gallery One” Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
$6,500.00Mixed-woods dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional’s “Gallery One” line (ca. 1961, USA). Composed of alternating banding of walnut, rosewood and butternut (original black lacquer on legs and apron is intact and is a matte finish, not polished or glossy). The table includes the two bookmatched leaves each measuring 20″ long .
Conservatively refinished condition with only a couple of light scuffs, as shown. Overall, excellent, vintage condition.
Overall dimensions (no leaves) H: 30.25″ x L: 72″ x D: 39″
Without the leaves: 72″ long
With one leaf: 91.88″ long
With both leaves: 112″ long
Without leaves, the length between the legs (horizontally) is: 40.25″
When fully extended, the length between the legs (horizontally) is: 80.25″
The length between the legs (vertically) is: 26″
The height from the floor to the apron is: 27.25″
The height from the floor to the black base is: 25.63″
The distance from the apron to the black base: 4.25″ (depth)
Vertically, the distance between the table edge and leg is: 4.25″ (each side)
Horizontally, the distance between the table edge and leg is: 13.88″ (each side)
Mod Glow Portable Illuminated Vanity Mirror and Case by Brytone Beauty Aide
Brytone Beauty Aide “Mod Glow” vanity mirror and original carrying case. Composed of a brushed aluminum lining with painted orange metal surfaces and brass support stand. Functional condition with the original four bulbs all intact, sound wiring, and a clear mirror-glass surface, free of flaws.
Mirror appears to be in unused condition; the back (closeup) mirror surface is cloudy and, therefore, unusable. Although, since the stand is on the same side, the suggestion is that this side of the mirror was unintended for use.
Dimensions (carrying case): 11.75ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 7.5ʺH