Vintage
Italian Modernist Ice Bucket in Brass and Dyed Goatskin by Aldo Tura
Aldo Tura brass and goatskin insulated ice bucket in a dyed brown/red hue lacquered with an acrylic finish (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Retains the styrofoam on the lid’s interior to help insulate the ice.
Brass has been polished but shows scratches/spotting consistent with age/use. Interior is clean, and goatskin shows very minimal wear.
Brogini Rome retailer tag present to the reverse.
H: 12″ x Diameter: 6.88″
Vintage Verdigris Bronze Columnar Table Lamp by Stewart Ross James for Hansen
$1,600.00Stewart Ross James for Hansen verdigris patinated bronze table lamp with brass neck and finial (ca. 1960s, USA).
Sculptural square columnar form supported by square stained mahogany stepped base.
Very good, vintage condition with attractive, natural patina consistent with age/use.
Mahogany, tiered base has been newly refinished, and wiring/socket are new.
Silk shade (new and not original to the lamp) is not included .
H: 34.13″ x L: 7.25″ x D: 7.25″ (base)
Height to top of bronze base: 19.5″
Height below socket: 21.5″
Socket Height: 24″
Shade Diameter: 17.25″ (not included – for reference only).
Vintage Italian Modernist “Stilkronen” Chrome Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco
$14,000.00Space age/futurist table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of an angled cube with chromed-steel cruciform/x-form surfaces each housing five optical cut beveled-glass lenses, all supported by a tripod base with orb-form feet. Corner sections each comprising three white enameled steel squares with sculptural chrome fasteners, which can individually be removed to access the interior sockets to replace bulbs.
Scarcely seen model in good, original condition retaining all components – chrome has been polished, white enamel is original and shows losses, dual power switch with two illumination settings is original (plug can be changed for US use upon request).
Truly exceptional work of art doubling as a highly functional lighting source.
Reference: Wright Design Auction December 12, 2013, lot 217.
H: 17″ x L: 16″ x D: 16″
Base – L: 6.5″ x D: 6″
Bauhaus Desk in Beech, Black Laminate, and Bakelite with Tubular Steel Base
$2,200.00Bauhaus-style diminutive student desk/writing table with tubular chromed-steel base and beech frame with bakelite pulls supporting a black laminate surface (ca. 1930s, USA).
Substantial piece that remains both stylish and practical offering sufficient storage options while occupying a small footprint.
There are five drawers in total, all retaining the original sculptural amber bakelite pulls.
There are laminate scuffs throughout, and wear to the metal frame (patina, scuffs, general wear). The beech has been refinished, though on the back of the desk there are veneer losses and two old repairs along with one split to the wood (see last two images). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age/use.
H: 30″ x L: 40.13″ x D: 20.25″
Vacant space for chair: H: 24.25″ x L: 20.63″ x D: 18″
Interior drawer dimensions –
Pencil drawer H: 2.5″ x L: 18.88″ x D: 15.5″
Top right H: 2.5″ x L: 13.88″ x D: 12″
Three lower drawers H: 6″ x L: 13.88″ x D: 12″
Vintage Leather Pig Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch
$3,200.00Charming hand-stitched leather pig sculpture/ottoman by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch (ca. 1960s, England).
Supple leather has been oiled and conditioned to eradicate dry patches and discoloration; only light scuffs remain, as shown.
H: 17″ x L: 28.5″ x D: 9.5″
Set of Three Japanese Modern Nesting Canisters With Red and Black Floral Decoration
$125.00Set of three metal nesting canisters with red craclequer-style litho exterior and black floral snowflake motif (ca. 1960s, Japan).
A few scratches/scuffs present, as shown along with interior wear from use. Overall, in good, vintage condition .
Nested (reflecting the largest canister): H: 6″ x Diameter: 5″
Medium: H: 5.25″ x Diameter: 4.25″
Small: H: 4.75″ x Diameter: 3.75″
Set of Eight Vintage Frosted Glasses With Animal Carousel Motif by Libbey With Carrier
$350.00Charming set of eight Mid-Century Modern frosted highball glasses/tumblers with animal carousel/carnival motif by Libbey paired with a vintage black and white carrier (ca. 1960s, USA).
Whimsical representation of animals (Zebra, Lion, Doe, Cheetah, Tiger, Elephant, Giraffe, and Pony) in attractive, vibrant colors.
Carrier is composed of a black and white wire frame with octagonal glass carriages supported by rubber orb feet.
The ‘zebra stripe’ handles of the carrier complement both the animal patterns and masks lining the bottom of the tumblers.
Very good, vintage condition with only light traces of use (minimal fading, as shown).
Assembled – H: 8″ x L: 16.25″ x D: 8″
Glasses – H: 7″ x Diameter: 2.5″
Holder alone – H: 3.25″ x L: 16.25″ x D: 8″
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″
Vintage Porcelain Square “Lhasa Apso” Plate by Al Hirschfeld for Paden City Pottery
$95.00Vintage collector’s plate with original art by caricaturist, Al Hirschfeld, printed on Paden City Pottery porcelain (ca. 1950s, West Virginia, USA).
Though most recognized for his celebrity caricatures, Hirschfeld also sketched dogs (in this example, a Lhasa Apso).
Charming piece in very good, vintage condition.
Artist and manufacturer signed to the front and reverse, as shown.
H: 0.5″ x L: 6.25″ x D: 6.25″
Easel not included.
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse From Färnäs Sweden
$75.00Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse designed by Nils Olsson and handmade in a workshop in Färnäs Sweden, an even smaller Mora village than Nusnäs, where most of the Dala horses were produced – hence a slightly less common production (ca. 1960s).
Features hand-painted details in an attractive combination of colors including maroon, green, pink, blue, and yellow.
Very good, vintage condition with only minor wear.
Retains the manufacturer’s label affixed to the underside.
H: 6″ x L: 5.63″ x D: 1.5″
Diminutive Scandinavian Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse from Färnäs Sweden
$65.00Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse designed by Nils Olsson and handmade in a workshop in Färnäs Sweden, an even smaller Mora village than Nusnäs, where most of the Dala horses were produced – hence a slightly less common production (ca. 1960s).
Features hand-painted details in an attractive combination of colors including white, green, blue, and yellow.
Very good, vintage condition with only minor wear.
Retains the manufacturer’s label affixed to the underside.
Relatively small size –
H: 3.88″ x L: 3.75″ x D: 1″