Set of Three Red and Gold Acrylic “T” Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell

$1,200.00

Set of three contemporary ‘T’ side tables designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell (ca. 2006, Italy).
Composed of batch dyed PMMM (acrylic) in red and amber (one taller table model 8501 in red, two shorter tables model 8500 in red and amber).
From Kartell’s original tear sheet:
“The surface of the T-table top alternates fullness and space to create an elegant and precious effect which is reminiscent of embroidery. This object expresses very poetic, feminine and extremely elegant born from technological research and experimentation.”
Very good, gently used condition with only minimal, light scuffs present.
Shorter tables model 8500 x 2 – H: 11″ x Diameter: 19.5″
Taller table model 8501 x 1 – H: 14″ x Diameter: 19.5″

Diminutive Danish Modern Silver Plated Trinket Dish / Vide Poche by Hans Jensen

$350.00

Danish Modern sliver-plated vide poche/trinket bowl/jewelry dish by Hans Jensen, ca. 1950s.
Elegant, sculptural form with undulating curved vessel supported by tripod base.
Very nice, polished condition with only minor scuffs commensurate with age and use present (mostly to the underside of the dish).
Signed “Denmark” with Hans Jensen fish logo present to the underside.
Very small size (the smallest of the three sizes made) – H: 1.75″ x L: 3.5″ x D: 3.5″

Art Deco Hammered Cast Brass Snake Form Serpentine Sculpture

$450.00

Art Deco cast-brass snake sculpture (ca. 1930s, USA).
Hammered details are faithfully representative of scales.
Elegant objet d’art that sits flat on a surface and enhances any decor, pairing well with a variety of decorating styles.
Very good, vintage condition with attractive, natural patina present.
H: 0.5″ x L: 12.75″ x D: 2.5″

American Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Solid Pine Stationary Standing Lion

$2,600.00

Folk art hand-carved and painted standing lion in solid pine (ca. Mid-20th Century, Texas, USA).
Given its stature and style, likely inspired from a lion carousel figure, though slightly smaller in scale.
Tail and head are removable, as shown.
Distressed condition – naturally aged with moderate losses to the original paint and splits/cracks to the wood.
A one of a kind find as well as a wonderful example of Texas folk art and human ingenuity with charming and desirable lion subject.
H: 28″ x L: 32.75″ x D: 7″

Vintage Mint Green Jute Wrapped Wooden Coffee / Cocktail Table

$1,800.00

Charming jute wrapped wooden coffee/cocktail table (ca. 1970s, USA).
Retains its original mint green paint.
Unique form with dense legs angled out slightly — though subtle, a slight deviation that adds character and enhances an otherwise simple form.
Very good, vintage condition with only minimal consistent with age/use.
H: 13″ x L: 36″ x D: 18.13″

Vintage Crimson and Slate Studio Ceramic Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols

$950.00

Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and plate/saucer by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Attractive matte deep crimson glaze with ochre and slate rim in both matte and contrasting metallic glazes.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
Stacked – H: 8.63″ x Diameter: 9.38″
Planter – H: 8.13″ x Diameter: 9.38″
Plate – H: 0.75″ x Diameter: 8.75″

Vintage Green, Blue, and Beige Sgraffito Ceramic Planter by Deanna Nichols

$750.00

Studio pottery planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio piece with lightly speckled matte beige glaze with a sgraffito squiggle line motif in green and blue. Attractive color combination and pattern.
Incised “Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
H: 6″ x Diameter: 8″

Vintage Lilac and Pale Gray Studio Ceramic Planter with Plate by Deanna Nichols

$950.00

Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and plate/saucer by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Attractive pale gray color with lilac/periwinkle rim.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
Stacked – H: 8.25″ x Diameter: 9.63″
Plate – H: 1.25″ x Diameter: 7.63″
Vase – H: 7.88″ x Diameter: 9.63″

Vintage Brown and Pale Gray Studio Pottery Square Planter by Deanna Nichols

$750.00

Studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
1970s studio piece (works made between 1971-79 were stamped “Nichols Ferenbach”) featuring a round vessel with curved, wavy borders on all four sides in organic, earthen hues of pale gray, brown, olive, and tan.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 7.75″ x L: 9.13″ x D: 9.13″

Vintage Green and Beige Speckled Ceramic Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols

$950.00

Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and saucer/plate by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio piece featuring a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain plants. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Additionally, the matte green gives the piece a botanical quality.
Incised “Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
Dimensions (stacked) – H: 8.63″ x Diameter: 9.5″
Planter – H: 8.25″ x Diameter: 9.5″
Plate – H: 1″ x Diameter: 7.75″

Vintage Green and Blue Incised Ceramic Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols

$1,100.00

Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and saucer/plate by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells or plants. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Attractive matte green and blue glaze further the botanical and oceanic themes.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
Stacked – H: 7″ x Diameter: 8.5″
Plate – H: 1″ x Diameter: 6.88″
Vase – H: 6.5″ x Diameter: 8.5″

Vintage Green Matte Glaze Botanical Ceramic Planter with Plate by Deanna Nichols

$1,050.00

Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and plate/saucer by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features an attractive variegated green and blue/gray glaze with incised plant decoration. Unusual shape — both planter and drainage plate where hand-shaped/pinched to create four-sided cruciforms.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
Stacked – H: 7.5″ x L: 9.75″ x D: 9.38″
Plate – H: 1.25″ x L: 8″ x D: 8″
Vase – H: 7.25″ x L: 9.75″ x D: 9.38″