Vintage
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
$2,800.00Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with four rectangular shelves in faux wood grain laminated pressboard and a rattan basket. Shelves are mounted by screws and can be removed, if a different shelving material is preferred.
Practical, aesthetically pleasing storage/display solution occupying a small footprint.
Good, vintage condition with losses to the shelves, as shown. Remains a visually stunning, structurally sound, rare design by Umanoff. All original condition including all parts (note that the vacant space at the top was designed without a shelf, evidenced by the absence of ‘ledge’ on which the other shelves rest).
H: 70″ x L: 17″ x D: 17.25″
Starting at the top, the shelves/basket measure:
1: L: 10.25″ x D: 8.75″
2: L: 12.63″ x D: 11.25″
3: L: 15″ x D: 13.5″
Basket: L: 17″ x D: 17.25″
4: L: 16.88″ x D: 16.75″
The height between tiers beginning at the top –
17.88″ (pointed top to first shelf)
10.78″ (1st shelf to 2nd)
11.75″ (2nd to 3rd)
14″ (3rd to basket)
8.5″ (basket to bottom shelf)
Shelves/basket orientation is fixed, not adjustable, though all shelves are removable.
Arthur Umanoff Iron Wine Rack with Butcher Block Top
Arthur Umanoff 12-bottle wine rack. Solid wrought iron construction with butcher block top.
H: 18″ x W: 13″ x D: 8″
Arthur Umanoff Maple and Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Uncommon Arthur Umanoff three-tier rolling bar cart with rush trim, wrought iron frame, and slatted-maple construction. White and light blue masonite sliding doors with leather pulls open to reveal a small storage compartment. Features a white laminate surface and woven rush middle tier with white masonite base. Original caster wheels.
Fully restored condition (including the masonite panels and painted laminate surface). Minimal wear and discoloration remain (namely, the darkening to the wood from metal nail oxidation over time).
H: 30.5″ x W: 36.5″ x D: 19.25″
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Occasional Table with Magazine Rack
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff solid walnut end table with spindle-constructed magazine rack. Graceful piece with exceptional lines in beautiful, refinished condition.
H: 20.5″ x W: 22″ x D: 17.5″
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Seven-Bottle Wine Holder
1950s Umanoff wine rack composed of painted wrought iron construction. Tabletop version, accommodating 7 bottles.
H 17.5″ x W 8.75″ x D 7.75″
Arts and Crafts Stick and Ball Form Ebonized Umbrella Stand
$650.00Umbrella stand composed of an ebonized-oak stick and ball constructed frame with painted black cast iron base and brass hardware (ca. late 19th Century/early 20th Century USA).
Some of the spindles are slightly bowed on one side, and there is light paint-loss throughout to the original black paint. Remains in good, vintage condition with age expected wear/patina.
H: 24.75″ x L: 12.25″ x D: 7″
Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table
$5,600.00Unique cocktail/coffee table composed of a wrought iron frame with an inset green ceramic tile asymmetrical/trapezoidal top above two swiveling surfaces, all supported by splayed iron legs and adjustable brass feet.
The tiles were likely designed by Atelier La Roue (Vallauris), given a similar signed example, but these tiles are signed only “V &B Made in France” on the undersides, suggesting that perhaps Villeroy and Boch produced the tiles, though their cyphers differ from the ones present.
Retains the original paint to the iron frame, whose crackled/crazed pattern is by design.
Impressive piece with all original components. Conservatively refinished, but wear remains (some paint loss and oxidation present to the iron, as shown, along with age-appropriate general wear).
Remains an impressive, visually stunning piece that is compact, yet highly functional with multiple configuration options and ample storage/surface space.
H: 16.5″ x L: 41″ x D: 18.13″ / D (with both lower tiers fully extended): 43.25″
At 16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
The AT 16 was originally designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1961. This example is from the 2012 limited re-edition, purchased directly from the Tecno showroom in Milan. The central structure is comprised of an external leather-wrapped aluminum tube, and two sliding concentric tubes in black anodized aluminum. Polished aluminum rings act as the locking mechanisms for the tubes, and can be loosened to adjust the height. The adjustable brushed stainless steel bars cross through the central tube and hold the spheres. The spheres themselves are beech, stained in different colors and range in size from 1.25″ to 3.5″. The rack is installed via a floor mounted anti-skid disc in polished aluminum and a brass plug set in the ceiling (see photos for top and bottom installation components). Embossed ‘Tecno’ manufacturer mark in the leather. Height adjustability: 106.25″ to maximum 126″ L / D: 27.25″ maximum.
H: 126″ x W: 27.25″ x D: 27.25″
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″
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″
Bauhaus-Style 1940s Adjustable Table Lamp Attributed to Philips
Table lamp composed of an adjustable enameled-metal shade and base with a dual chromed-metal stem, circa late 1940s-early 1950s. Retains the original green enamel paint. Brass medallion engraved ‘P 116’ affixed to one of the stems.
Light scuffs / scratches to the shade and base and paint loss to the shade’s interior. There is also a small dent to the base. However, the piece remains in nice, original condition with wear consistent with age / use.
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 13.75″ – 20″
Base diameter 8.5″
Shade diameter 11.75″
Belgian Art Deco Brass and Bakelite Fluted Teapot / Coffee Pot by Demeyere
Sculptural Art Deco tea/coffee pot by Demeyere (ca. late 1930s/early 1940s, Belgium).
Scarcely seen brass example with black bakelite accents (the chrome-plated version is more common).
Newly polished condition, though light wear/tarnish remains, as shown.
Additionally, there is tarnish/oxidation to the interior, so pitcher should be used solely for decorative purposes.
Branded to the underside.
H: 9.75″ / 7.75″ (discounting lid) x L: 10.5″ x D: 5.25″