modernist
1960s Brutalist Cast-Aluminum Candelabra by Donald Drumm
Early example of Donald Drumm’s candelabras composed of an arrangement of five holders in a sculpted, cast-aluminum form. Magnificent objet d’art / table-top conversational piece.
Incised signature present.
H 9.5″ x W 14″ x D 4″
Austrian Modernist Fire Tool Set in Maple and Iron
Hand forged fire tool set in iron with maple handles, circa 1960s, Austria.
Modernist design, visually striking and functional.
Light wear to the brush, as shown. Otherwise, in excellent, refinished condition.
Retains the “Made in Austria” foil label.
W: 10″ x D: 7.75″ x H: 27.75″
Frank Lee Enamel on Copper Square Dish
$225.00Striking enamel on copper dish made by notable enamelist, Frank Lee. Modern square shape (6.9″ square) and vibrant lime green color against a white (almost white with a blue tinge, given its copper base color, which is more prominently exposed on the trim). The lime green circles have a jewel-like appearance with rich luster / sheen. Exquisite texture / color combination.
No damage to note; what appears to be edge wear is actually fire marks from the kiln, original to the piece.
6.9ʺD × 1ʺH
German Art Deco Beige Wall Clock with Black Numerals by Welby
$350.00Welby wall clock with beige enameled metal frame, silver clock face, and black numerals (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, Germany).
Blending Art Deco with early atomic/Mid-Century design, this piece works well with several decorating styles.
Green and black hands are new; movement has been changed and is in working order.
Very good, vintage condition with light scuffing to the beige frame and a thin crack to the back plastic plate (not visible from the front and bears no impact on the stability of the piece).
H: 9.25″ x L: 9.25″ x D: 3″
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Donald Deskey
$2,000.00Vintage four-piece wrought iron fireplace tool set with asymmetrical brass ‘fin’ handles designed by Donald Deskey for the Bennett Company (ca. 1950s, USA).
Different versions of this design were executed – this example is one of the floor models including a cradle/holder with sleek tripod base supported by brass orb feet housing the shovel, brush, and poker/log turner.
Modernist design, visually striking and functional.
Very good, vintage condition with only minimal wear, as shown (light wear to iron elements and small, minor edge wear/light patina to brass fins). Brass has been newly polished.
Branded on the underside.
H: 33.75″ x L: 12.5″ x D: 8″
Height of holder – 28.5″
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″
Modernist Walnut and Brass Square Wall Clock
Mid-Century Modern square wall clock in walnut with pine hour and minute hands (ca. 1970s, USA).
Simple, modernist form enhanced by round, brass, decorative embellishments representing hour markers.
Excellent, vintage condition and in working order.
H: 8″ x L: 7.38″ x D: 2″
Pair of Bertil Vallien for Dansk Silver-Plated Spiral Candlesticks
$150.00Striking silver-plated candlesticks designed in the 1960s by Swedish artist, Bertil Vallien, for Dansk. One is a 1960s France production; the second is a later production (China, circa 1980s). However the quality and materials are uncompromised in the later version, and the pair is identical. Twelve holes / stick to accommodate tapered candles. Spectacular modernist design.
These have been polished and are in excellent condition.
Branded to the underside.
H: 5″ x Diameter: 5″
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Salad Servers/Tongs
Vintage Carved Teak Modernist Salad Tong Set (ca. 1960s, Scandinavia).
Warm patina and attractive wood grain.
Very good, vintage condition with only minor, age-appropriate wear
H: 0.5″ x L: 11.75″ x D: 3.25″
Vintage American Modernist Staved Walnut Square Wall Clock with Date Window
$600.00Mid-Century Modern square wall clock in staved walnut with modernist white plastic and brass hour and minute hands (ca. 1970s, USA).
Simple, modernist form lacking numeral markers but including a window displaying the date.
Excellent, vintage condition and in working order.
H: 6″ x L: 5.5″ x D: 2″
Vintage Hand Carved Teak Modernist Salad Tong Set
$75.00Sculpted teakwood round salad tongs with appealing modernist design (ca. 1960s).
This set is hand-carved and has minor irregularities due to the handmade nature (the spoon is somewhat bent, which has no impact on its usability – it simply rests at a slight angle).
Warm patina and vibrant teakwood grain.
Very good, vintage condition with only minor, age-appropriate wear (one scuff to the wood).
H: 0.5″ x L: 11.88″ x D: 3.38″