Walnut
Italian Modernist Sculptural Walnut, Brass and Glass Magazine Rack / Stand
$1,800.00Architectural two-tiered magazine/book/periodical stand/rack/table (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of a deeply sculpted Italian Walnut frame supporting tubular brass rails with exposed brass hardware for draping or supporting magazines/newspapers and four panes of tempered glass, each set of two coming together to form right angles for surface and back support of displayed items .
The top glass surface is only 13.5″ L x 3″ D and the bottom is 13.5″ L x 4″ D, so the glass surfaces themselves are somewhat limited to supporting smaller items without spillover (note the gap between the glass and brass rails).
Handsome, sophisticated piece in very good, refinished condition, though light wear remains to the newly polished brass (patina/tarnish).
H: 25.25″ x L: 16.5″ x D: 17″
The top tier from back glass edge to brass bar is 4.38″ D
The bottom tier from back glass edge to brass bar is 8.5″ D
Italian Modernist Two-Tier Walnut Bar Cart/Trolley on Casters
$2,900.00Sculptural Modernist walnut bar cart/trolley with two laminate surfaces, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1960s, Italy). Sharp, crisp lines and superior craftsmanship utilizing complex wood joinery techniques, though designer is unknown.
Top tray is removable for easy cart to tabletop transition when entertaining.
Excellent, vintage condition. White, laminate surfaces are clean and walnut has been oiled.
H: 30.5″ x L: 29.38″ x D: 22.38″
Laminate surfaces both measure L: 28.13″ x D: 20″
The height between the lower surface and the underside of the top surface is 20″.
Italian Valet by Fratelli Reguitti in the Style of Ico Parisi
This walnut valet on four caster wheels was designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s, in the style of Ico Parisi. The hanger is branded with the FR initials.
The piece itself is composed of a walnut frame/hanger and change or cufflink holder. There is a double rack on the bottom for shoes and four caster wheels for easy mobility. The top bar (intended for hanging scarves, ties, or pants) can be extended 1.5″ in either direction by pulling out the brass rod.
There is tarnish to the brass, as pictured. The walnut has been refinished and is in excellent shape.
H 41.75″ x W 18.5″ x D 13.75″
Italian Walnut and Brass Valet by Fratelli Reguitti in the Style of Ico Parisi
This Italian valet was designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s. Unique example with two-segment construction composed of a frame/hanger and change or cufflink holder with a separate front section with bar intended for hanging scarves, ties, or pants. All supported by a double rack on the bottom for shoes and four caster wheels for easy mobility.
There is slight adjustability to the bar (less than 0.5″ in either direction).
Walnut is in nice, newly refinished condition with light wear to the bar and paint loss to the orb caps. Brass shows only minor wear.
Branded “FR Made in Italy Brevettato (patented).”
H: 40.25″ x L: 18.25″ x D: 12.5″
Bar extends from 15″ – 16″ (subtle adjustability).
Italian Walnut Valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
This Italian valet was designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s. Composed of a frame/hanger and change or cufflink holder with a double rack on the bottom for shoes and four caster wheels for easy mobility. The top bar (intended for hanging scarves, ties, or pants) can be extended by pulling out the brass rod.
Walnut is in excellent, vintage condition. Brass shows patina / general wear / heavy tarnish and loss to the bars of the bottom shoe rack, as shown.
Branded with the FR initials.
H 41.5″ x W 18″ x D 13.5″
Jens Risom Floating Sofa in Walnut with Original Tweed Upholstery
Handsome three-seat sofa designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Clean, sharp lines with a decorative button-tufted back detail. Sofa is supported by a sculptural walnut base. The plaid tweed upholstery in an attractive weave of navy, light blue, beige, moss green, bronze, light blue is original; cushions have been re-foamed, and the frame has been refinished. Excellent, vintage condition.
Measures: H 29.5″ x L 77″ x D 28.75″ x arm height 21.5″ x seat height 18″.
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Sofa in Walnut and Mohair
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s.
Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Pink mohair and foam are new; frame has been refinished.
H 33″ x W 77.5″ x D 30.5″ x Seat Height: 16.25″
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
$6,800.00Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modernist lines presenting well from all angles.
Charcoal wool is original and presents well, despite a few snags, as shown. Foam is in need of replacement.
Walnut has been refinished; light wear remains.
Measures: H: 33″ x L: 77″ x D: 29.5″ x Seat Height: 16″.
Jens Risom Walnut Credenza / Cabinet on Ebonized Plinth Base with Key
American Modern credenza / cabinet by Jens Risom in walnut with an ebonized plinth base and sculpted, metal pulls, circa 1950s. Features a total of twelve drawers of various heights and one hinged-door cabinet with an adjustable shelf.
This useful storage solution, suitable for home or office, balances form and function by offering abundant drawer and cabinet space without compromising aesthetic. The ebonized base and pulls offer a sleek complement to the dark grain of the walnut, and the bookmatching along with sculptural elements add a refined elegance to a sturdy, practical piece.
Very nice, refinished condition but wear remains (most notably, few surface spots of wear to the right side and a slight tonal variation between some of the drawers, due to the nature of the veneer).
H 27.5″ x W 78″ x D 20″
John Stuart Bookmatched Walnut Credenza
Regal credenza from John Stuart featuring bookmatched walnut doors and patinated brass pulls. Three sets of doors open to reveal a single, stationary shelf on either side and three drawers in the middle. There are four removable inserts in the top drawer. Retains the John Stuart medallion.
Beautiful lines and detail.
The depth with the doors open is 29.5″.
H: 30.9″ x W: 72″ x D: 19″
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut and Ceramic Table Lamp with Finial
$1,400.00This large Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp features a pale grey body with banded sgraffito decoration, exposing the unglazed surface beneath. This example showcases the rich walnut, present in base, stem / surface, and finial.
Excellent, vintage condition (what appears to be dark streaks on two sides of the base are actually original to the glaze).
The piece is unsigned (these walnut base lamps were never signed) but retains the Marshall Studios label on the underside.
The height to the top of the finial is: 36.25″
The height to the top of the socket is: 28″
The height to the stop of the stem is: 25.25″
The height of the base alone is: 19″
Diameter 7.5″
Does not include shade.
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut and Ceramic Table Lamp with Finial
$1,400.00This large Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp features a pale grey body with banded sgraffito decoration, exposing the unglazed surface beneath. This example showcases the rich walnut, present in base, stem / surface, and finial.
Excellent, vintage condition (what appears to be dark streaks on two sides of the base are actually original to the glaze).
The piece is unsigned (these walnut base lamps were never signed) but retains the Marshall Studios label on the underside.
The height to the top of the finial is: 36.25″
The height to the top of the socket is: 28″
The height to the stop of the stem is: 25.25″
The height of the base alone is: 19″
Diameter 7.5″
Does not include shade.