Walnut
Set of Four Mid-Century American Modern Walnut Dining Chairs After Jens Risom
Set of Four Mid-Century walnut dining chairs – two captains and two sides – in the style of Jens Risom (ca. 1950s, USA). The set retains the attractive plaid tweed upholstery, though the foam is a little uneven in places from use and age (particularly prominent in the back of the headrests where the foam is slightly protrusive). Walnut has been refinished and the upholstery with foam are usable, as is.
Side chairs: H: 31.5″ x D: 18″ x L: 20″ x Seat Height: 17.5″
Arm chairs: H: 31.5″ x D: 20″ x L: 24″ x Seat Height: 17.5″
Set of Six Vintage Italian Walnut and Rush Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Sculptural set of six ladder-back dining chairs composed of a carved walnut frame with five-slat constructed backrest and woven rush seat (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Organic form, minimalist in design but boasting crisp lines, which present well from all angles.
Structurally sound and in very good, refinished condition with only light wear to the walnut, as shown.
Retains the care instructions label marked “Printed in Italy” on the underside.
Measures: height 33″ x length: 16.75″ x D: 16.25″ x Seat height: 17.5″
Seat length: 16.25″ x Seat depth: 16.25″
Set of Six W.H. Gunlocke Sculptural Walnut Armchairs
Set of six American modern walnut armchairs manufactured by the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company of Wayland, New York in the late 1960s. Composed of solid sculpted walnut frames with spindle construction to the underside serving as additional storage or as a book / magazine rack. The seats have been reupholstered in a luxe golden velvet fabric with all new foam. Can be used as conference, desk, accent, or dining chairs.
H: 29.2″ x W: 24.25″ x D: 20″ x Seat Height: 16.75″
Set of Six Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman
Set of six walnut dining chairs (Model no. 6260) designed in 1952 by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California. Iconic chairs which earned the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art (New York).
Newly refinished and reupholstered in leather, though some imperfections to the leather remain (scuffs, a few spots and scratches, as shown) along with light wear to the walnut.
Height: 31.5 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 21.5 in.
Seat height: 18.5″
References: -Wright Modern Design Auction 3/29/2012- Lot #103 -Greta Magnusson Grossman: Designer, Kane, pg. 24.
Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs by Jens Risom
This set of early Jens Risom dining chairs, designed for his eponymous manufacturing firm, includes four side chairs and two captain’s chairs. The sculptural walnut frames boast elegant lines and a rich walnut tone. The tweed upholstery is new, as is the foam, and the frames have been restored.
Captain’s chairs: Seat height: 20″ D: 19.5″ H: 31.25″ W: 22.5
Side chairs: Seat height: 18.75″ D: 19.5″ H: 31″ W: 19″.
Set of Three Italian Framed Figural Warrior Terracotta/Porcelain Enamel Panels
$450.00Circa 1950s terracotta and porcelain enamel decorative tiles depicting soldiers in traditional uniform. Hand made and decorated with vibrant pops of color, framed in walnut with brackets for wall-mounting.
“Hand Made – Made in Italy” along with the model number stamped on verso.
Crazing present (intentional from kiln firing) and light wear consistent with age present. Overall, fine, vintage condition.
Easel is not included.
6.75ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 10.75ʺH
Set of Twelve Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi
Set of twelve Vittorio Dassi dining chairs (ca. 1950s, Italy). Composed of deeply sculpted Italian walnut frames with tapered legs, the back two angled slightly.
Though Dassi designed a few versions of this dining chair, the signature characteristic is the backrest, which is supported by four wooden shims/connectors creating a floating-like appearance and enhancing the elegant airiness of the design.
Luxurious chairs, uncommon as a set of twelve, newly reupholstered in an oatmeal Kravet bouclé (36114-106). The foam has additionally been replaced, and the walnut frames been newly refinished and show only minor wear.
Fabric samples available upon request.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 38″ x L: 17.38″ x D: 16.75″
Seat Height: 18.63″
Seat Length: 17.38″
Seat Depth: 15.75″
Set of Two Signed Scandinavian Modern Walnut Decorative Lidded Jars / Canisters
Exquisite handmade canisters/lidded jars in solid walnut (Scandinavia, ca. 1960s).
Beautiful grain, modernist form, and rich teak color.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear present, as shown.
Designer unknown, but signed with a wooden inlay “B” on the undersides.
Petite sizes –
Cylindrical: H: 4.75″ x Diameter: 3.63″
Round: H: 3.25″ x Diameter: 4.75″
Seymour J. Wiener Walnut Lounge Chair for Kodawood
Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood of Miami, Florida sculptural walnut lounge chair with original black vinyl, circa 1960s.
Organic form with a deeply sculpted walnut-veneered back rest with a floating, elevated seat. Sleek lines and modernist form with luxe details like solid brass brackets, which mount the back legs to the headrest.
Walnut has been refinished; only minor edge wear remains; vinyl is in very nice, original condition.
Measures: H 29.25″
W 23″
D 24″
Seat height (edge) 15″
Arm height 24.25″.
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings ‘Ming’ Walnut Cabinet
Exquisite and uncommon walnut three door-cabinet with oversized surface and sculptural, tapered legs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in the 1950s. The left and right cabinet doors open to reveal adjustable shelves (one / side), and the middle section contains four drawers with dividers in the top two. Beautifully restored to its original walnut finish, this piece is in excellent condition with one notable veneer fill to the back left side corner (photographed). Includes original key, which locks and unlocks all three doors. Manufacturer’s decal present in one of the drawers.
Condition Notes: Excellent, restored condition. Minor repair (veneer fill) to back edge of left side).
H: 34.25″ x W: 72.25″ x D: 20.25″
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut “Bowtie” Coffee Table
Mid-Century American Modern coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of two solid walnut plinth bases supporting a ‘bowtie’ surface. Aesthetically pleasing with its organic form and lustrous walnut grain, while remaining durable and sturdy. Opposing, vertical grain employed in the border adds a nice visual and textural contrast to the surface.
Conservatively refinished condition; only light, minimal edge and surface wear remain.
H: 15.25″ x D: 23.75″ (ends) / 19.13″ (middle section) x L: 59.75″
the length between the two bases is 34.88″.