Sales Archives 2006
Guido Gambone Donkey marked Donkey - (Item #640)
Classic Guido Gambone for Raymor blue Donkey. Signed with the Donkey mark and retains original Raymor (importers) label.
Dimensions: 7.25-ins tall by 5.5-ins long
Condition: Minor tiny bites to sharp corners on ruffled mane and tip of one ear - normal crazing to glaze (see close ups)
SOLD!
Teak Globe Lamps - (Item #652)
Nice Danish Modern styled pair of teak based white globe bedside or table lamps. The round bases are formed from staved teak blocks and hold ceramic bulb holders (60-W max). The white globes are satin frosted on the outside.
Dimensions: 9.5-ins overall height (bases are 6-ins diameter, globes are 7-ins diameter)
Condition: Excellent and fully functional
SOLD!
Frederick Weinberg Brass Horse - (Item #673)
Signed 1950's Frederick Weinberg (© F.W.) cast brass horse sculpture.
Dimensions: 7.75-ins tall by 6-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Vintage 1965 Desimone Round Bottle - (Item #80)
Vintage signed and dated 1965 Desimone Bottle. Round Bottle with girl and flowers.
Dimensions: 6-ins tall
Condition: Tiny nick in glaze down to the pottery (1/8 x 1/8-in) on top of bottle's rim visible as gray area in center of red circle (2nd photo)
SOLD!
Evelyn Ackerman Wall Carving - (Item #261)
1954 Evelyn Ackerman primitive figures wood bas-relief carved panel (appears to be solid walnut). Carries her "EA" monogram front and back with "Designed Evelyn Ackerman 1954 (C) ERA Industries 1954" stamped on the rear. Highly collectible CA based Mid-Century modern artist.
Dimensions: 9.5-ins high by 39-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Teak "Little Mermaid" Sculpture - Arne Basse - (Item #333)
Nicely sculpted from a single piece of solid teak mermaid on a rock sculpture. (Modeled on the "little mermaid" in Copenhagen harbor). Very nicely finished with strong grain. The base is marked Arne Basse who's signed pieces of work seem to all date from the mid 1960s to early 1970s
Dimensions: 6.75-ins high
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Cast Bronze Arts and Crafts Candlestick - (Item #553)
Hand numbered "193787 4337"solid cast bronze candlestick. Arts and crafts style possibly European based on the way the sevens are written. Appears old with good patina.
Dimensions: 5.25-ins tall by 5.5-ins wide
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Large Italian Blue Fan Vase - (Item #581)
Large hand thrown fan shaped turquoise blue vase. Thick blue glaze almost lava glaze on upper half with thinner application on lower half. One of two top heavy pieces that we think are Italian based on the scripted base marking and label type.
Dimensions: 9-in2 high by 11.5-ins wide
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Austin Productions Owl Sculpture - (Item #628)
Austin Productions abstract Owl sculpture. One piece heavy resin casting that includes the base. Dated 1979 and appears to be signed Morris
Dimensions: 11.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Italian Orange Bottle and Plate - (Item #632)
Italian bright orange glazed with incised geometric patterns bottle-vase and matching plate. Both pieces marked Italy.
Dimensions: 9.25-in tall bottle - 10-ins wide plate
Condition: Bottle is perfect - plate has two marks on rim that look to have been made by a plate rack.
SOLD!
Rosenthall Owl Vase - (Item #670)
Largest by far of any of the Rosenthal Netter Owl vase forms made in Italy that we have ever seen.
Dimensions: 8-ins wide by 13.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Lineasette Elephant - (Item #691)
Modern porcelain with metal oxide glazing Elephant figure by the Lineasette Ceramiche company (Italy). The Lineasette range is available directly from Italy - this piece discontinued 2004 or earlier. (Original box)
Dimensions: 6.5-ins tall by 6.6-ins long
Condition: Mint with original box
SOLD!
Michael Lax - COPCO yellow Fryer - (Item #570)
Michael Lax designed enameled steel fryer with removable frying basket in yellow by COPCO (Switzerland)
Dimensions: 7.5-ins tall by 8.5-ins diameter (w/o handles)
Condition: Good little used condition
SOLD!
Victoria Ceramics Mr & Mrs Pig Trivet Tiles - (Item #698)
Decorative enamel glazed stoneware pig trivets/wall hangings by Victoria Ceramics (faint stamp on back). Cork backed with leather thong for wall hanging. (Victoria Littlejohn is a California native, BA from Scripps, MFA from USC. Was an independent artist from 1960 in California, continuing in 1979 in Oregon after relocating there. She is presently a long-haul truck driver. Ref: Carol Hannibal her daughter)
Dimensions: Both 9-ins high
Condition: Both in excellent condition
SOLD!
Dansk Kobenstyle Paella Dish - (Item #188)
Red Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk International Kobenstyle large Paella Pan
Dimensions: 13.5-ins diameter
Condition: Used but in good condition
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ Teak Salad Bowl - (Item #460)
Vintage large vintage staved teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fully marked base "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ". This one older with the ducks logo.
Dimensions: 11-ins wide by 5-ins high
Condition: Nicely darkened teak. Very well cared for with no obvious signs of use on inside or on bowl walls (some scratches on underside not normally visible).
SOLD!
Stainless Steel Sugar and Creamer - (Item #543)
Vintage stainless steel sugar bowl and creamer jug. Both marked Denmark.
Dimensions: 2-ins tall
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Italian Cat Pitcher Decanter - (Item #340)
Hand blown blue glass Cat pitcher/decanter. The cat's head is a loose fitting stopper with applied ears, eyes nose and whiskers. The base has poring spout and applied legs (with paws) and tail that also forms the handle. The base has a pontil scar (partially ground). Probably Italian in origin despite similarities to West Virginian glass.
Dimensions: 13.5-ins tall (5-lbs 2-oz)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #362)
Late production model of a popular Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak combination salt shaker pepper mill. Plastic grinder. (Marked Dansk Designs Limited Denmark)
Dimensions: 7.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ Teak Salad Bowl Set - (Item #520)
Vintage large vintage staved teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fully marked base "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ". This one older with the ducks logo. Includes six matching small serving bowls - four in good condition, two with edge chips.
Dimensions: Large: 11-ins wide by 5-ins high; Smalls: 5.25-ins wide by 2-ins high
Condition: Large bowl and four of the small bowls in good used condition. Two of the six small bowls have chips to their rims (see photo #1)
SOLD!
Jim Lewk Dentist Sculpture 1979 - (Item #654)
Early Jim Lewk (Florida based artist) metal sculpture signed and dated 1979. Welded copper on a marble base. This is a fairly large piece of incredible detail that appears to be a one-off or commissioned piece rather than part of a limited edition. The dentist has fine wire in his mustache and sideburns. There is a total of 22 dental instruments on trays and in his pocket. The basin has pluming for inlet and drainage. Even the drill's foot pedal contains a tiny concertinaed bellow. Amazing piece!
Dimensions: 22.5-ins high by 16-ins wide
Condition: Excellent original condition
SOLD!
Orrefors Cranbury Lamp - Carl Fagerlund - (Item #548)
Vintage 1950s Orrefors glass lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund (at Orrefors from 1946 to 1980). Super thick cranberry color cased in clear. Etch signed base "Orrefors R81321" with remains of paper label. Appears to have been re-wired with a long electrical cord but retains original brass fittings.
Dimensions: 15-ins tall
Condition: Excellent (some dust inside lamp)
SOLD!
MR40 Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Mies van der Rohe - (Item #328)
MR40 leather lounge chair with arms and matching Ottoman. Part of the MR Series of chairs designed in 1931 by Mies van der Rohe. This one fairly recent in "like new" condition. High quality chromed steel frame with dark red leather upholstery supported on the thickest leather straps we have ever seen. (The Ottoman was actually designed to go with the non-adjustable chaise)
Dimensions: Chair: 31-ins high by 25-ins wide by 33-ins deep Ottoman: 24 by 23.5 by 17.5-ins high
Condition: Almost mint - like new
SOLD!
MR40 Lounge Chair - Mies van der Rohe - (Item #327)
MR40 leather lounge chair with arms. Part of the MR Series of chairs designed in 1931 by Mies van der Rohe. This one fairly recent in "like new" condition. High quality chromed steel frame with dark red leather upholstery supported on the thickest leather straps we have ever seen.
Dimensions: 31-ins high by 25-ins wide by 33-ins deep
Condition: Almost mint - like new
SOLD!
Orrefors Somerso Vase - (Item #626)
Orrefors red somerso vase. Retains original Orrefors Sweden label. Base is etch signed Orrefors 73632-112
Dimensions: 5.25-ins tall
Condition: Very good 9.5/10
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ Carving Board Teak - Rare - (Item #515)
Huge full sized staved teak carving board designed by Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk. Fully marked base featuring the early "Ducks logo" and made in Denmark. The board is slightly inclined so that the liquids will run into the deeper dished side of the piece without running off on to your counter. To date this is the first example of this item we have seen.
Dimensions: 23-ins by 16-ins by
Condition: Some signs of use but excellent for it's age.
SOLD!
Blenko Rialto 5-TO Pitcher - (Item #378)
This is the largest of the three pitchers in the rare (only made for one year) 1960 Rialto series designed for Blenko by Wayne Husted. This pitcher (model 5-TO) is 17-ins tall (the 6-TO and 7-TO were 14-ins and 9.5-ins tall respectively). The base has a very faint sandblasted Blenko etching (performed in 1959 and 1960). The body of the pitcher is clear with an area of white opalescence and a ruby red handle.
Dimensions: 17-ins tall
Condition: Excellent and Clean
SOLD!
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby Ribbon Vase - (Item #354)
Ingrid Atterberg (chop marks) for Upsala Ekeby (Sweden) "Ribbon Vase". Her production pieces date from between 1953-1963 although she started in the company in 1944.
Dimensions: 10.75-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby Ribbon Bowl - (Item #355)
Ingrid Atterberg (chop marks) for Upsala Ekeby (Sweden) "Ribbon" lidded bowl. Her production pieces date from between 1953-1963 although she started in the company in 1944.
Dimensions: 4-ins by 4-ins by
Condition: Very good (tiny spot of missing glaze on rim shown in photos)
SOLD!
MOD Lucite Candlesticks - (Item #525)
Set of three matched Lucite/acrylic candlesticks. Each has eight clear layers with seven colored film layers embedded within them (2-yellow, 2-orange, 2-red and one blue layer). They look different from very angle varying from almost clear to solid orange. They are all 2-ins square in section and take 0.5-in wide candles.
Dimensions: Approximately 9-ins, 7-ins and 5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Vintage Paul Mayen Tripod Lamp - (Item #665)
Super tripod lamp almost certainly a Paul Mayen design with a "Lumacryl" shade mounted at three points. The body is of chrome plated brass tubes with a chrome plated steel central hub. The top is closed out by an enameled steel plate (purple on top and white on reflector side). The lamp takes three bulbs in ceramic holders.
Dimensions: 20-ins tall by 13-ins wide
Condition: Very good and fully functional
SOLD!
Blenko #5717 Jonquil Floor Vase - (Item #677)
Husted for Blenko 1957 designed floor vase in Jonquil yellow (1959-1964) but produced prior to 1962.
Dimensions: 23.75-ins tall
Condition: Excellent and clean (base ware)
SOLD!
Jasper Jackson Oil (#2) - (Item #263)
Large oil or acrylic on canvas by Jasper Jackson (listed artist) in super teak frame "hand crafted by Harris G. Strong, Bronx 55 NY". (Unsigned and unlabeled - provenance from signed piece)
Dimensions: 30.5-ins wide by 54.5-ins high.
Condition:
SOLD!
Harris Strong Tiled Plaques - (Item #297)
Two tiled plaques by Harris Strong. This pair featuring Japanese women musicians in nice colors on walnut boards.
Dimensions: 41-ins by 9-ins by
Condition: There is a crack across the harp like instrument and a small compression in the top left corner of the same piece's board - otherwise excellent.
SOLD!
Blenko #6533 Decanter - (Item #678)
Joel Myers for Blenko 1965 designed bulbous 6533 decanter (only produced for two years) in Blenko blue "Teal"
Dimensions: 17.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Blenko #6528s Tangerine Footed Decanter - (Item #636)
Elegant 6528s flame stoppered footed decanter designed in 1965 for Blenko by Joel Myers in. Only produced for four years this one in Tangerine.
Dimensions: 23-ins tall
Condition: Very clean, no stains
SOLD!
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table - (Item #671)
Pedestal coffee table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. Polished aluminum base, white laminate top and maple veneer around the table's edge. This is the coffee table version. This one with original Herman Miller label.
Dimensions: 28.5-ins wide by 16.5-ins tall
Condition: Small area with nicks to laminate edge (see photos) otherwise very good.
SOLD!
George Nelson for Herman Miller Occasional Table - (Item #672)
Pedestal occasional table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. Polished aluminum base, white laminate top and maple veneer around the table's edge. This is the tall occasional table version. No label and appears to older than the coffee table (rusty feet and less well finished underside to table).
Dimensions: 17-ins wide by 22-ins tall
Condition: Dings to maple veneer edge (see photos) and some light scratches to laminate top but presentable.
SOLD!
Italian Stainless Steel Espresso Cup set - (Item #552)
Very cool highly polished 18/10 stainless steel espresso cups. Each with its own pressed steel square saucer tray and spoon. Made in Italy by GB (one cup retaining its original paper label showing little to no use)
Dimensions: Trays are 4.75-ins by 4.75-ins, cups are 2-ins tall.
Condition: Used very little to not at all but with some signs of age to the tray surface (blooming?)
SOLD!
Largest sized Viking Mushroom - (Item #643)
Green mushroom in it's largest size by Viking (WV). This one in green with unusual controlled? Bubble in the stalk.
Dimensions: 5.25-ins wide by 3.75-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Blenko #7118 Decanter #1 of 2 - (Item #667)
Blenko 7118 decanter in wheat designed 1971 by John Nikerson. This one with the foil hand label.
Dimensions: 21.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good - clean
SOLD!
Cmielow Porcelain Fish - (Item #669)
Super MOD hand painted porcelain fish designed in 1957 by Henryk Jedrasiak for Cmielow (Poland). Stamped, signed and numbered difficult to find piece.
Dimensions: 4.75-ins tall by 6.75-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Stendig Leather Chairs - Finland - (Item #492)
Pair of sharp leather and chrome chairs made for Stendig in Finland. Rosewood colored wooden armrests. Soft black leather upholstery. (Both bases with original labels)
Dimensions: 23-ins by 20-ins by 30
Condition: Very good, chrome, leather and wood.
SOLD!
Italian Arrben Leather and Chrome Chairs - (Item #648)
Nice chrome and thick leather side or occasional arm chairs. Manufactured by Arrben of Italy - similar to some designs they still make today. Sharp looking designer chair with three tapered tube legs, sturdy and very comfortable.
Dimensions: 32.5-ins high by 23.5-ins wide (18.5-ins seat height)
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Modern School of fish Sculpture - (Item #659)
Nice MOD styled table top sculpture from Australia. This piece is all metal and enameled in black and orange. The school of fish contains four orange and two black fish.
Dimensions: 8.5-ins tall by 10.25-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Welded Steel Vase - (Item #633)
Small bronze colored braze welding and applications over steel bud vase signed "GC" (for Greg Curnoe). Rather like a mini Paul Evans piece.
Dimensions: 4.24-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Flygsfors Coquille Butterfly Vase 1958 - (Item #658)
Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Glasbruket (Sweden) butterfly vase. Tall three color vase (crystal cased over white and purple) from the Coquille series - base is fully inscribed "Flygsfors Coquille" and dated 1958
Dimensions: 8.5-ins tall by 8.5-ins wide
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Chrome Salt and Pepper - (Item #181)
Chrome Salt shaker and Pepper Grinder/Mill. Made in the UK with stainless steel grinder. Very MOD
Dimensions: 3-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ Cheese Board & Knife - (Item #202)
Small teak block cheese boards with integrated knives/handles. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ". Largest board is unused condition (bought from new old stock with original bag), smaller boards (big enough for a single round of Camembert) also appear to be unused.
Dimensions: Large 11-ins by 7-ins diameter; Small 8.5-ins long by 5-ins diameter
Condition:
SOLD!
Large Digsmed Teak Serving Tray - (Item #372)
Large staved teak serving tray by Digsmed of Denmark. All staved joints are keyed for extra strength.
Dimensions: 25-ins by 10-ins by
Condition: Very good - no sign of any splitting.
SOLD!
Vintage Nelson Style Daybed - (Item #322)
Somebody's interpretation of George Nelson's long low daybed. Featuring 1950's style black hairpin legs supporting a heavily constructed un-sprung blond wood (beech?) base with veneered surround and backrest. Additional rope laced backrest cushion support.
Dimensions: 81-ins long by 32-ins deep by 31-ins high
Condition: Very solid with decent upholstery and soft foam, both ends of backrest missing some veneer. Newly replaced rope and turnbuckles between backrest an base. Age unknown.
SOLD!
Mid Century Coat Stand - (Item #521)
Unusual very modern looking but vintage coat stand with bent wood hangers. The pole is in two pieces with a brass banded threaded section connecting the two. If it wasn't for the orange color we would have guessed it to be a Heywood and Wakefield piece.
Dimensions: 66-ins tall
Condition: Very good and appears to be all original.
SOLD!
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chair - (Item #542)
Chocolate brown leather soft pad chair (leather cushion upholstered version of the aluminum group chair) designed in 1969 by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller (full tags). Super sturdy sculptural polished die-cast aluminum base, frame, and arms. Seat-height adjustment on tilt-swivel mechanism. This one with early "four-star" base as it was originally designed (5 star base introduced later to meet safety regulations).
Dimensions: Height 34-ins, Width 23-ins, Depth 17.5-ins (seat height adjustable 18.5-ins to 21-ins)
Condition: Very good condition for its age (dated January 1984). Scuffs to frame leather on corners and some oxidation to aluminum frame.
SOLD!
Timo Sarpaneva Bird Bottle - (Item #604)
Purple Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala glass (Finland). I-series Bird Bottle originally designed in 1956. Base is etch signed Timo Sarpaneva - 2501 and also retains majority of Iittala label.
Dimensions: 6-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Small Cendese Geode Bowl - (Item #565)
Small Cendese geode bowl. Red interior contrasting with very light blue exterior and ground flat top.
Dimensions: 3.75-ins wide by 1.75-ins high
Condition: Very good (small open bubble below rim not visible from the top)
SOLD!
Danish Rosewood Bar - (Item #3)
Rosewood Bar made in Denmark. Attributed to Poul Heltborg who designed two very similar bars in 1968 for Heltborg Mobler. Rosewood veneers over what looks to be solid wood. Black laminate used for doors on serving side, working surfaces and servee side.
Dimensions: 49-ins by 44-ins by 18
Condition: Excellent vintage condition - some scuffs on foot bar.
SOLD!
Victor Vasarley Vase by Rosenthal Germany - (Item #92)
Huge Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Op Art Rosenthal (Germany) Vase. This is probably the largest piece in the Rosenthal's Art Collection No 4. White porcelain with glossy glaze. Vasarely is generally considered to have been the father or original pioneer of "Op Art". The actual pattern on the vase is taken from part of an oil painting called "Supernovae" done between 1959 and 1961 at the very beginning of the Op Art period.
Dimensions: 13-ins by 11-ins by 5
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Italian Chrome Coffee Table - (Item #452)
Super Italian designer chrome table featuring a metal mesh magazine shelf and large rubber ball feet. Frame is chromed solid bar stock. Very clean light and airy MOD look - bought in Bloomingdales NY over 20 years ago.
Dimensions: 31-ins by 31-ins by 13
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Giant stoppered decanter #1 - (Item #458)
Giant vintage hand blown ball stoppered decanter. Most likely Italian in origin. This one in a light violet color.
Dimensions: 26.75-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Danish Teak Cubular End Tables - (Item #589)
Cubular teak framed glass topped end tables. Open and airy design - stamped made in Denmark on bases. Glass is held within the framed structure. (Unable to insure or guarantee glass if shipped)
Dimensions: 18-ins by 18-ins by 13
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
1963 Arabia Porcelain Zebra (#2) - (Item #59)
Original 1963 Mod Zebras from Arabia (Finland) designed by Taisto Kaasinen. Matt Black stripes over white porcelain.
Dimensions: 5.75-ins high by 6-ins long
Condition: Fine
SOLD!
Vintage Arabia Giraffe - (Item #61)
Mod Giraffe from Arabia (Finland) designed by Taisto Kaasinen in the early 1960s.
Dimensions: 10-ins tall by ~5-ins long
Condition: Some surface crazing to glaze but no chips.
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #296)
One of the rarest forms of collectible Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak pepper mills. This one with an integral salt shaker & Peugeot Brothers Lion grinder with nice free movement.
Dimensions: 6-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #438)
Late production model of a popular Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak combination salt shaker pepper mill. Plastic grinder. (Marked Dansk Designs Limited Denmark)
Dimensions: 6.75-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #462)
Popular Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak combination salt shaker pepper mill. Metal Peugeot grinder (Marked Dansk Designs Limited Denmark IHQ)
Dimensions: 6.75-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Hardoy (BFK - Butterfly) Chair - (Item #298)
Solid bar stock Ferrari Hardoy Butterfly chair (designed 1938). This one with a black enameled solid steel bar frame - possibly by Knoll (1947-1952) before the more practical folding versions. (Two similar frames available - local pick-up or delivery only)
Dimensions: 33-ins by 27-ins by 28
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Huge Somerso Faceted Bowl - (Item #308)
Very heavy (9-lbs 2.5-oz.) Kosta faceted bowl of clear crystal containing three somerso layers of red yellow and light blue. Base is crudely etch signed "Kosta L-677-V" likely fake and more likely to be an Italian Murano piece. Believed to be from the 70s.
Dimensions: 5-ins by 7-ins by 7
Condition: Professionally repaired nick to one of the corners - but retains some other signs of ware see photos.
SOLD!
German tea or coffee pot warmer - (Item #424)
Heavy West German made glass tea or coffee pot warmer. Partial label. (Includes set of 24 tea warming candles).
Dimensions: 6.25-ins diameter by 2.5-ins high
Condition: Mint
SOLD!
Mosaic of Ancient Pelican - (Item #602)
Titled "Ancient Pelican" - this mosaic on wood hanging wall tile is probably based on ancient Hebrew art. (An old label on the back of the piece states it was either by or for Sam Davidson and it may at one time have been sold for $250)
Dimensions: 14-ins by 10-ins by
Condition: Excellent (no missing tiles)
SOLD!
Ben Seibel Book Ends - (Item #614)
Pair of Ben Seibel (American designer) for Raymor (no labels) vintage sculptural biomorphic styled copper/bronze finished bookends.
Dimensions: 5.5-ins high
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Vintage 1950s occasional tables/plant stands - (Item #620)
Cheery colored vintage small triangular tables or plant stands from the 1950's. Black enameled iron rod bases hinged with a brass collar. The tops of the legs are a press fit into metal clips on the underside of the table tops (painted "Masonite" board) and quite sturdy when assembled. Four total offered by the pair.
Dimensions: Each table is 16-ins wide by 21-ins tall
Condition: All very good
SOLD!
Owl Plaque - (Item #427)
MOD styled thick white ceramic owl. Each feather is individual lifted. Has a hole for wall mounting.
Dimensions: 6.25-ins by 4.75-ins
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Enameled Copper Tile Wall Plaque - (Item #344)
Super enameled copper wall plaque featuring three 7.25-ins by 5.5-in copper tiles on a dark solid teak colored walnut planche. Scene depicts a sheep in the woods.
Dimensions: 28-ins by 8-ins by
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Seccose Italian Umbrella Stand - (Item #567)
Mod metal and plastic Italian umbrella stand. Still made and available in Italy by the swanky Seccose Company's Mod Dep. Base is a very hard black plastic injection molding - the rest is red painted solid metal bar stock.
Dimensions: 16.5-ins tall by 11.5-ins diameter
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Italian Warrior Sculpture - Gubellini - (Item #568)
Vintage welded sheet copper metal figural sculpture of a spear carrying warrior with an oversized head dress. Painted and heavily patinaed. The wooden base is signed L. Gubellini - hence the Italy attribution.
Dimensions: 12-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Cat sculpture/trivet - (Item #621)
Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor wooden cat sculpture/trivet - No 1023 of the taverneau (a rare Haitian wood) collection. We think it's art but the original label says it is suitable for use with hot foods. (A real ModCat!)
Dimensions: 15.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good with original raymor label.
SOLD!
Jere Owl Sculpture - 1967 - (Item #649)
Signed Jere 1967 table top Owl Sculpture (previously had one dated 1969). Brass metalwork set in rough hewn stone base.
Dimensions: 11.75-ins high by 12-ins wide
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Unknown Owl #1 - (Item #650)
Small ceramic owl marked "Dane" on base with illegible signature.
Dimensions: 2.5-ins tall
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Unkown Owl #2 - (Item #651)
Unsigned ceramic very round owl with glazed face and unglazed rough textured body.
Dimensions: 3-ins high
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Michael Andersen Horse Vase - (Item #444)
Michael Andersen (Denmark) ceramic horse vase circa 1960.
Dimensions: 9-ins by 7-ins by
Condition: Perfect
SOLD!
Large Ceramic Blue Horse - (Item #610)
Large Bitossi style blue glazed ceramic horse (unsigned)
Dimensions: 10-ins tall by 10-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Blenko #5929s Chess Piece Decanter - (Item #588)
Wayne Husted for Blenko 1959 design 5929 s "Chess Piece" decanter in Aqua. From the first year of production with Blenko etched base (1958 & 1959) in gorgeous Aqua that was only produced for a single year (1959). Beautifully made with well centered stopper. Super clean example with no stains or water marks.
Dimensions: 21.25-ins tall
Condition: Excellent and very clean (sand blasted etched signing not visible in photos but present)
SOLD!
Wooden Horse Sculpture #1/3 - (Item #644)
Number one of three similar vintage Danish Modern styled wooden horse sculptures. This one in a dark (probably walnut) wood. The horse is comprised of fifteen (15) separate nicely carved and well finished pieces of wood. The wood is up to 3/4-in thick. Each is screw mounted through a plywood backing covered in a dark brown velvet fabric. The whole thing comes in a matching very well crafted solid wood frame.
Dimensions: 30.5-ins wide by 24.5-ins high
Condition: Very good original condition - minor scuffs to chest and main body pieces
SOLD!
Wooden Horse Sculpture #2/3 - (Item #645)
Number two of three similar vintage Danish Modern styled wooden horse sculptures. This one in a dark (probably walnut) wood. The horse is comprised of fifteen (15) separate nicely carved and well finished pieces of wood. The wood is up to 3/4-in thick. Each is screw mounted through a plywood backing covered in a dark brown velvet fabric. The whole thing comes in a matching very well crafted solid wood frame.
Dimensions: 30.5-ins wide by 24.5-ins high
Condition: Very good original condition - minor scuffs to left side of frame, rump and main body pieces (unsigned).
SOLD!
Blenko #5828 Spout Decanter - (Item #136)
Rare Blenko #5828 designed 1958 by Wayne Husted in Charcoal with crystal stopper and pulled spout. Sandblasted signature.
Dimensions: 11-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Ceramic Bird Sculpture - Monny Nitchie - (Item #441)
Abstract ceramic bird sculpture on solid wooden base. Labeled Monny Nitchie - Baltimore. Barbara (Monny) Nitchie, a grand daughter of Gustav Stickley lived in Baltimore (Towson, Ruxton and Guilford) with her family between 1956 and 1966 making pots and sculpture at the Baltimore Potters Guild. She was quite active in this period selling at the Potters Guild, craft fairs and Baltimore area museum shops. (Ref: Barbara - daughter)
Dimensions: 7-ins by 5-ins by
Condition: Some glaze crazing
SOLD!
Turner Owl by Layton - (Item #603)
A 1970s Owl hand colored print or painting signed by Layton (Margaret Layton), Marketed as a Turner Wall Accessory by the Turner Manufacturing Company. The exposed part of picture is 9.5-ins by 12.5-ins substantially matted into a 16-in by 20-ins metal frame.
Dimensions: 20-ins by 16-ins by
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Bird - (Item #613)
Large Lucite flying bird figurine by Abraham Palatnik of Brazil (signed PAL). Unusual in that it is relatively large and has a distinct base.
Dimensions: 9-ins tall by 10.5-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Turned Danish Modern Style Candlesticks - (Item #496)
Nice pair of turned Danish Modern styled wooded candlesticks with brass holder inserts to take candles of around 7/8-ins diameter.
Dimensions: 5.4-ins tall
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Blenko #5922s Jonquil Decanter - (Item #611)
Curvy Wayne Husted 1959 5922s designed decanter for Blenko. This one in Jonquil yellow with the larger hollow version of the stopper and sandblasted Blenko signature indicating it is from the first year of production 1959.
Dimensions: 15.5-ins tall
Condition: No damage and very clean
SOLD!
Danish Modern Style Table Lamp #1 - (Item #615)
Vintage Danish modern styled table lamp. Wood frame (walnut?) with two shades, one fiberglass and one Hessian
Dimensions: 37.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Lucite Nude Sculpture - (Item #417)
Sculpture in black Lucite or acrylic mounted on swiveling wooden base finished with brushed aluminum cladding (late 60s or 70s?). Large piece weighing just over 22-lbs.
Dimensions: 15-ins tall on a 12-ins by 12-ins square base
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Danish Rosewood and Oak Chess Set - (Item #466)
Beautiful vintage hand made chess set in solid rosewood (black) and Oak (white). Hand made in Denmark by Dahl's Kunsthanvaerk in Frederiksborgvej Denmark (The writing on the box "Skak Kubus" means "Chess Cube"). Super set for the collector.
Dimensions: Box is 4.75-ins cube. Tallest pieces are 3.5-ins tall - pawns are 1-in cubes.
Condition: Excellent (look unused) in original box
SOLD!
Orange Italian Ceramic for Woodward & Lothrop - (Item #47)
Bright Orange vintage Bird Pencil Holder or vase? Made in Italy for Woodward & Lothrop.
Dimensions: 5.5-ins high by 4.25-ins wide
Condition: Fine
SOLD!
Brother Cletus acrylic on canvas - (Item #258)
Older Brother Cletus acrylic on canvas abstract sun painting. Bro. Cletus Behlmann, a Marianist Brother has been artist-in-residence at St. Mary's University for the past 25 years and operates the St. Mary's University Art Center.
Dimensions: Dimensions: On 28-ins by 28-is stretchers (plus thin frame)
Condition:
SOLD!
Svend Jensen Heart Vases - (Item #318)
Svend Jensen (Denmark) white metal 1970s heart shaped vases - highly polished aluminum or silver plated?
Dimensions: 4.25-ins by 4.75-ins and 3.5-ins by 3.75-ins
Condition: Excellent, both with original labels
SOLD!
Vintage Abstract Oil on Canvas - (Item #561)
Very nice unsigned vintage abstract potted plant oil on canvas painting. Based on the dark colored rear canvas we would guess 50s or 60s. This was a long time display piece in a framing shop - and it wasn't there to show off it's frame which is a simple wood affair. Various textures from palette knife and brushes.
Dimensions: 40.5-ins by 18.5-ins wide
Condition: One tiny missing flake of paint in a highly textured area - otherwise excellent original condition.
SOLD!
Vintage American Lamp Pair - (Item #618)
Unusual pair of heavy vintage wood and brass lamps. Each lamp takes three bulbs in a phenolic holder that angles each bulb away from the central mast harp that supports the shade. One, two or all three bulbs can be turned on at the same time by turning the switch. Wood is probably walnut and brass appears to be solid brass or very thick plating.
Dimensions: 40.5-ins tall
Condition: Fully functional, some minor nicks to walnut. Priced without shades.
SOLD!
Welded Metal Wall Art Fish Sculpture - (Item #608)
Large vintage welded metal abstract wall art depicting a fish over seaweed scene. Piece is signed with a metal wire "H"
Dimensions: 17-ins wide by 42-ins high
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Brutal Bronze Floor sculpture - (Item #512)
Large and very "brutal" welded bronze floor sculpture. A leaning tower of welded patinated thick bronze ribbons on a triangular base. (Unsigned - vintage. Attributed to Flemmington Iron Works, Flemmington, NJ Ref: Paul).
Dimensions: 50.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Danish Modern Style - Mini Refrigerator - (Item #591)
Vintage fully functional walnut mini refrigerator cabinet. Ideal for wet bar, den or even bedroom. Fully finished back side. Very heavy for its size. Has all four of it's original aluminum ice cube making trays. (Refrigerator manufactured by Springer Penguin of MT Vermont, NY)
Dimensions: 30-ins by 18-ins by 20
Condition: Excellent (no keys for locks)
SOLD!
Italian Donkey - (Item #379)
Vintage MOD abstract styled Italian ceramic donkey figurine/bowl. Different!
Dimensions: 6-ins tall by 5.5-ins long
Condition: Seems to be a small chip or manufacturing error in the spiral mane that has been enameled over (see red circle).
SOLD!
Nambe Nova Candlesticks - (Item #584)
Recently discontinued Nambe Studio complete "Nova" candlestick set designed 1994 by Karim Rashid. All three sizes 6045, 6046 & 6047. In highly polished solid aluminum.
Dimensions: 5.5-ins, 8-ins and 11.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent condition.
SOLD!
Neodbeck Burn etched Wood Engraving - (Item #374)
Original signed very detailed piece of art work by Don Nedobeck (Children's author and illustrator). Stylized sleepy owl very like some of the cat characters that he is most famous for.
Dimensions: 7-ins by 10-ins by
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Per Lutken for Holmegaard Vase - (Item #142)
Small Per Lutken for Holmegaard (Denmark) heat shaped vase. Etched base, company name PL initials and dated 1957.
Dimensions: 3.25-ins tall by 4.0-ins wide
Condition:
SOLD!
Kastrup Holmegaard White Cased Gulvase - (Item #531)
Michael Bang for Kastrup Holmegaard bottle vase (almost identical to the clear glass Otto Brauer design). This one in perfect cased white.
Dimensions: 10.25-ins tall
Condition: Perfect
SOLD!
MOD Cmielo Porcelain Penguin - Large - (Item #505)
MOD styled Cmielo porcelain black and white penguin from Poland. Largest of three in a series designed in 1958 by H. Orthwein. The penguins are still in production today - but this piece has earlier base markings.
Dimensions: 7.5-ins tall
Condition: Tiniest glaze skip on tip of beak.
SOLD!
Ushida Japanese Folding Z Chair - (Item #392)
One of the coolest old folding chairs we have ever seen. Looks good, has wooden arm rests, interesting cast parts on chrome frame and is very comfortable but doesn't fold all that small. Canvas needs some attention or replacement. Made by Ushida in Japan and called a Z chair.
Dimensions: 34-ins high by 23.5-ins wide
Condition: Has pitting to the chrome. Missing original pillow. Canvas is faded and worn in some places - could be re-dyed or replaced if you can sew or know a sewer.
SOLD!
Italian Owl Vase - (Item #428)
Classic blue owl vase with Bitossi style incising. Probably imported from Italy by Rosenthal Netter.
Dimensions: 7.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Italian lidded jar by PeeDee - (Item #467)
Fully labeled hand made mold blown blue Italian lidded vase/jar by Peedee (PD).
Dimensions: 14-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Chrome LUXO Anglepoise Floor Lamp - (Item #560)
Classic "The world's original architect luminaire designed in 1937 by Jac Jacobsen." LUXO anglepoise lamp. This one a floor model in super chrome (no longer available?) probably from the 1970s. The very heavy circular base has a spun aluminum cover, all other parts are chrome plated and in excellent condition.
Dimensions: Approx. 55-ins to 80-ins tall with a 40-inch reach.
Condition: A few scuffs on the aluminum base cover - outstanding chrome condition.
SOLD!
Blenko #971L Large Ruby Fish - (Item #586)
Large Blenko #971L fish in desirable Ruby red (either pre-1958 or 1984/1985).
Dimensions: 23-ins long
Condition: Excellent. No damage, scratches or staining.
SOLD!
Blenko #971L Large Fish - (Item #407)
Large Blenko fish in deep "Honey" dating it to between 1966 and 1968.
Dimensions: 21-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Set of four vintage Eames DSR chairs - (Item #359)
Set of four totally original cream colored fiberglass shelled DSR (Dining Side chair Rod base) shell chairs on black Eiffel tower bases. Designed by Charles Eames in 1948. These purchased through Herman Miller out of Zeeland Michigan in 1956 by owner's mother. Original "rubber boot" and steel glides (pre-dating the later nylon glides).
Dimensions: 31-ins by 18-ins by 21
Condition: Very good original condition
SOLD!
Klara Sever Sculpture #2 - (Item #546)
Klara Sever black abstract Fish sculpture on solid wood base (1970 for Austin Productions)
Dimensions: 12.5-ins high by 13-ins long (heavy)
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Desk - (Item #385)
Super vintage rosewood and chrome desk. Clean Milo Baughman type styling desk but made in Denmark (stamped on underside). The top, front, sides and back of the desk is completely covered in super matched grain rosewood veneer. The three drawer top sits on a chromed steel base.
Dimensions: 52-ins long by 26-ins deep by 29.5-ins high
Condition: Excellent for its age (wood and chrome).
SOLD!
Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Serving Tray - (Item #497)
Spun aluminum serving tray designed by Russel Wright 1930s/1940s (stamped in base) with bamboo wrapped handles.
Dimensions: 14.7-ins wide
Condition: Good for age - signs of use - all original bamboo present - see photos
SOLD!
Lucite Whale Sculpture Lighter - (Item #583)
Clear Lucite whale sculpture lighter. Vintage piece with a generic Japanese made lighter insert (non -functioning).
Dimensions: 8-ins by 4-ins by 3
Condition: Very good lucite condition (non-functioning lighter insert) - four rubber feet.
SOLD!
Mies Van der Rohe MR20 Chair - (Item #2)
Designed in 1927 probably manufactured by Stendig (1960's).
Dimensions: 33-ins by 31-ins by 22
Condition: One broken cane and loosened binding on front of chair - shown in close-up photo
SOLD!
Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Owl Family - (Item #70)
Signed Edvard Lindahl (EL) for Gustavsberg owls with the Gustavsberg's "hand" mark. One large and two babies.
Dimensions: 2.25-ins and 1.75-ins high
Condition:
SOLD!
Rosewood Candlesticks - (Item #352)
Set of four beautifully turned vintage rosewood double tapered candlesticks. Rude Osolnik / Danish modern style.
Dimensions: 10-ins, 8-ins, 6ins and 4.5-ins high
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Victoria Ceramics Bird Trivet Tile - (Item #50)
Decorative enamel glazed stoneware bird trivet/wall hanging by Victoria Ceramics. Cork backed with leather thong for wall hanging. (Victoria Littlejohn is a California native, BA from Scripps, MFA from USC. Was an independent artist from 1960 in California, continuing in 1979 in Oregon after relocating there. She is presently a long-haul truck driver. Ref: Carol Hannibal her daughter)
Dimensions: 8-ins long by 6-ins high
Condition: Fine
SOLD!
Victoria Ceramics Butterfly Trivet Tile - (Item #370)
Decorative enamel glazed stoneware butterfly trivet/wall hanging by Victoria Ceramics. Cork backed with leather thong for wall hanging. (Victoria Littlejohn is a California native, BA from Scripps, MFA from USC. Was an independent artist from 1960 in California, continuing in 1979 in Oregon after relocating there. She is presently a long-haul truck driver. Ref: Carol Hannibal her daughter)
Dimensions: 7-ins long by 7-ins high
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Porsgrund Fish Trivet - (Item #547)
Porcelain fish trivet by Porsgrund Norway (Dated 1972)
Dimensions: 8-ins by 5-ins by
Condition: Good
SOLD!
Kodawood "Clam Shells" Rocking Chair - (Item #312)
Vintage Kodawood "clam shells" molded ply chair in rare rocking chair form with acid green vinyl upholstery. American Modern 1960s design made in Miami. A real cutie!
Dimensions: 28.5-ins high by 22.5-ins wide by 32-ins deep
Condition: Very good (9/10) original condition, excellent vinyl with only some minor scuffs to rockers
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #493)
Possibly the most successful of Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak combination salt shaker pepper mill. Metal Peugeot grinder (Marked Dansk Designs Limited Denmark IHQ)
Dimensions: 7-ins tall
Condition: Good used condition. Looks like base was placed momentarily on an electric hot plate
SOLD!
Blenko #5717 floor vase Tangerine - (Item #540)
Large Wayne Husted designed for Blenko (1957) 5717 floor vase in tangerine.
Dimensions: 24-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Giant stoppered decanter #1 - (Item #457)
Giant vintage hand blown ball stoppered decanter. Most likely Italian in origin. This one in a dark turquoise color.
Dimensions: 27.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Blenko #627L Blue Decanter - (Item #463)
Blenko #627L decanter with flame stopper. Designed for the 1962 catalog - this one in Turquoise (Blenko Blue).
Dimensions: 17.25-ins tall
Condition: Small scratch on stopper - see photos
SOLD!
Blenko #561 Amethyst Decanter - (Item #498)
Large Wayne Husted design for the Blenko 1956 catalog. This one in Amethyst
Dimensions: 22.5-ins tall
Condition: Excellent - clean and damage free. Base has original owner's felt protection.
SOLD!
Pedestal based decanter - (Item #524)
Large bulbous blue bodied decanter on crystal pedestal base with crystal stopper. American or Italian?
Dimensions: 16.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Pilgrim #21 "Orleans" Decanter - (Item #143)
Large 50's/60's Bright Orange Crackle decanter Model stock #21 called "Orleans" by Pilgrim of Ceredo West Virginia (Thanks Eric!).
Dimensions: 19-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Jorgen Baekmark FDB Chairs - (Item #8)
Made in Denmark by FDB beech wood chairs. Molded ply seats and backrests. Designed by Jorgen Baekmark - manufactured 1977. Legs come off for economical FEDEX shipping.
Dimensions: 28-ins by 22-ins by 18
Condition: Good solid condition
SOLD!
Kobenstyle Casserole - (Item #336)
Brown Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk International Kobenstyle Casserole (used)
Dimensions: 4-ins deep by 8.5-ins diameter (excludes handles)
Condition: Good clean interior - some small chips to enamel around pot's rim
SOLD!
Blenko #55 - Face Vase - (Item #599)
With only about a dozen known original 1955 examples in existence, this large sculptural floor vase is an ultra rare Blenko piece. Designed in 1955 by Wayne Husted for Blenko - known as the face or portrait vase. This particular example is in in classic Blenko Blue known as both Teal and Turquoise. Please Note: This is not a small 1995 re-issue but an original 55 version
Dimensions: 21.25-ins tall
Condition: Super Super - Excellent
SOLD!
Abstract Horse sculptures - (Item #504)
Pair of large metal abstract horse sculptures weighing 7.5-lbs each. They appear to be made in bronze, they are hand made abroad and not cast - they are not identical. Great sculpture display pieces for the modern home.
Dimensions: 11.5-ins tall by 14-ins long
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
1960's Paul Evans style Vintage Metal Chandelier - (Item #294)
Stylish 1960s "brutal" metal art chandelier fixture (could be used as a Swag lamp) in the manner of Paul Evans or Jere. Takes four bulbs. This one still has its original matching ceiling plate that shows it was manufactured in Los Angeles, California by "The Feldman Co".
Dimensions: 18-ins by 18-ins with nominal 18-ins drop-height
Condition: Excellent (but will fit a new ground wire)
SOLD!
Greenwich Flint-Craft Orange Vase #1210 - (Item #533)
Super vibrant orange/red Greenwich Flint-Craft vase by Tom Connally (1960's) model number #1210. The glass at the base is about 1-inch thick for stability.
Dimensions: 13-ins tall
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Lisa Larson Large Lion - (Item #77)
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Lion, recently imported from Sweden.
Dimensions: 6-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Blenko #7054 Giant Ruby Decanter - (Item #539)
Giant ruby 7054 Blenko decanter with optic body and stopper. Really impressive piece of glass.
Dimensions: 33-ins tall
Condition: Excellent. Original owner had glued stopper into base maintaining interior in particularly clean condition.
SOLD!
Dansk IHQ Teak Salad Serving Bowls - (Item #495)
Full set of six Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Serving bowls. Later production of an early design in thick staved teak marked "Dansk International Designs Ltd Malaysia IHQ". Nice dark teak color with excellent grain patterns.
Dimensions: 6-ins wide by 2.5-ins high
Condition: Excellent - probably never used.
SOLD!
Blenko #920M Ruby decanter - (Item #541)
Classic Blenko 920M decanter designed for Blenko by Winslow Anderson in circa 1950. This one in desirable ruby.
Dimensions: 16.5-ins tall
Condition: Very good - with only very light water marks on interior.
SOLD!
Blenko Green Vase - (Item #125)
Blenko, 1980s textured green vase.
Dimensions: 10.5-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Rosenthal Netter Italian Set - (Item #429)
Bright lime greens and yellow Italian vase and cigarette box. Imported by Rosenthal Netter.
Dimensions: Vase is 8.25-ins tall. Box is 3.75-ins wide by 8-ins long
Condition: Cigarette box has two tiny corner fleabites - Vase is perfect
SOLD!
Lisa Larson Smallish Lion - (Item #78)
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Lion, recently imported from Sweden.
Dimensions: 2-ins tall
Condition:
SOLD!
Luigi Colani for Sulo Wine Caddy - (Item #398)
Italian plastic wine caddy designed circa 1972 by Luigi Colani for the Sulo company. Holds up to five bottles of wine. Orange body with a black carrying handle.
Dimensions: 16-ins tall by 11-ins wide.
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Welded Metal Wall Art - Cafe Scene - (Item #440)
Jere or Jere style welded metal wall art with great vintage patina depicting street cafe scene. (Unsigned)
Dimensions: 32-ins by 14-ins by
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Sulking Man Sculpture - (Item #474)
Abstract 1980 Austin Production cast sculpture (we call it sulking man).
Dimensions: Perfect
Condition: Perfect
SOLD!
Large vintage Jere Bridge Metal Art Sculpture - (Item #483)
Huge five foot long Jere wall sculpture of a suspension bridge. Signed "C Jere" but not dated (early piece?).
Dimensions: 59-ins by 32-ins by 3
Condition: Excellent no broken welds - one of the small boats may be missing (three sails and only two hulls).
SOLD!
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew Casserole - (Item #526)
Enameled cast iron casserole designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew (Finland) in the early 1960s. This one in a bright red with white interior.
Dimensions: 11-ins by 8-ins by 7
Condition: Excellent clean white interior, some enamel chips to rim of casserole and lid and slightly rusty base. Retains paper labels.
SOLD!
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal floating bowl - (Item #154)
Large acid etch signed Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal floating amethyst and crystal bowl circa 1960. An inverted design where the shallow Amethyst bowl depression is supported on clear side walls. A rare and unusually delicate piece for Wirkkala in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 3.5-ins tall by 10.0-ins diameter
Condition:
SOLD!
Enameled copper tile wall plaque - (Item #253)
Very large Danish Modern enameled copper tile wall plaque signed "JN". Features four large 11 x 11-in enamel over beaten copper tiles (they have some 3-D relief of the image beaten into them) board mounted in a floating manner over a white cloth backing set in a teak frame. Subject appears to be Viking War Ships at sunset - pretty Danish!
Dimensions: Framed size 35-ins high by 30.5-ins wide
Condition:
SOLD!
Marushka Quilted Farbic Art - (Item #371)
Marushka signed fabric panel on stretchers. Unusual because the sand piper bird subject is quilted giving it a 3-dimensional affect.
Dimensions: 16-ins by 14-ins by
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Lisa Larson Elephant Plaque - (Item #445)
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg tile wall plaque depicting the three wise men on an elephant?
Dimensions: 9-ins by 9-ins by
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Tom Tru Framed Ceramic Sun-face - (Item #447)
Vintage (60s) high relief ceramic sun-face signed Bellardo (Paul Bellardo - Boston based Sculptor/ceramicist) mounted in solid wood frame on a fabric covered board. Copyrighted Tom Tru corporation of Lambertville NJ on verso.
Dimensions: 16-ins by 16-ins by
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Desimone Lion Bowl - (Item #537)
Desimone for Vietri Lion Bowl. Super vibrant colored glazes over red clay on an unusual formed lion figurine bowl that really reflects his affiliation with Picasso.
Dimensions: 7.25 inches tall by 7-ins long by 5.5-ins wide
Condition: Excellent - with only a tiny glaze nick on tail (see photo number 4)
SOLD!
POP Art - Wooden Wall plaques - (Item #255)
1960's POP Art - wooden Wall plaques. Abstract white, blue and orange enameled wood cutouts mounted to walnut? veneered panels (unsigned)
Dimensions: 30-ins high by 9-ins wide & 15-ins high by 15-ins wide
Condition:
SOLD!
Welded fish floor sculpture - (Item #513)
Welded metal art sculpture featuring five brass fish on a nail-art base. Small signed plaque on base "degroots". Could be by several artists with the surname deGroots (e.g. Theodore) or by an atelier similar to that of Jeer.
Dimensions: 35-ins tall
Condition: Good but "odd-ball" fish swimming in the opposite direction to the others may be missing a tail.
SOLD!
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen Bowl - (Item #431)
Large Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen (Denmark) bowl. Circa 1960 in perfect condition.
Dimensions: 12.5-ins long by 8-ins wide
Condition: Excellent
SOLD!
Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Large Tabby Cat - (Item #433)
Very large Lisa Larson Tabby Cat figurine. Designed in 1957 for the Gustavsberg (Sweden) Stora Zoo series. Early version judging by its 2 paper labels.
Dimensions: 13-ins long by 4.75-ins high
Condition: Excellent condition
SOLD!
Marco Zanini for Bitossi - Holywood Teapot - (Item #86)
Marco Zanini for Bitossi "Hollywood Series" Teapot. Memphis style in its purest form from one of the four founding members of the design movement. Contrasting colors and fully stamped.
Dimensions: 9-ins by 4-ins by 6
Condition: some crazing to clear over glaze
SOLD!
Arabia GA Teapot Ulla Procope - (Item #54)
Arabia Finland Teapot - 1953 design by Ulla Procope with bamboo handle. Gloss white glazed porcelain (this one made in 1964)
Dimensions: 6-ins high (not including handle)
Condition: Fine
SOLD!
Paul Evans Style Laurel Lamp - (Item #518)
Large sculptural table lamp attributed to Laurel and very much in the style of Paul Evans. The lamp is a two piece solid casting with a bronze patinated finish - weighing just over 19-lbs.
Dimensions: 38-ins high to top of bulb holder 46-ins high to top of finial
Condition: Excellent (just missing felt on base)
SOLD!
Italian triple cased vase - (Item #472)
Bright orange bubble shaped triple cased Italian vase. Clear over orange over white interior. Very heavy base and sheared top.
Dimensions: 8-ins by 7-ins by
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Laurel Sculptural Table Lamp - (Item #487)
Sculptural vintage table lamp. Cast brass abstract (almost figural) lamp base on a wood veneered base. The metal sculpture has both smooth polished and textured surface areas. (The smooth areas have been polished, the textured areas have not and retain their age patina). Fully functional, no labels but believed to be by Laurel.
Dimensions: 34.5-ins to top of harp, 28.75-ins to top of bulb holder (base is 8-ins by 7-ins)
Condition: Very good (being sold without shade)
SOLD!
Italian Cased glass decanter - (Item #450)
Extreme Italian orange cased glass decanter. Orange over white cased body with crystal over white cased stopper. Very rare shape, large size and great condition an amazing piece of vintage MOD glass.
Dimensions: 27-ins tall
Condition: Excellent - base and stopper both have original paper labels.
SOLD!
Blenko #5815M "Genie" Decanter - (Item #399)
A classic Wayne Husted design first appearing in the 1958 Blenko catalog. This one in Olive Green.
Dimensions: 24-ins tall
Condition: No damage - clean with only very light water marks
SOLD!
Italian 60s cased glass Genie Decanter - (Item #390)
Tall 1960s cased amber over white Italian Gurgle bodied genie decanter.
Dimensions: 22.5-ins tall (including stopper)
Condition: Excellent - no damage
SOLD!
Pietro Lazzari Stucco Art - (Item #262)
Pietro Lazzari (Well listed Italian-American painter, sculptor and muralist born in Rome 1898-1979) large mixed media stucco wall freeze. Shows 5 abstract horses. Found locally in the Washington DC area so likely to be post 1942 after he arrived in this area. Signed "Pietro Lazzari" on front.
Dimensions: 60-ins long by 18-ins unframed (62-ins by 20-ins framed). Weighs approximately 30-lbs
Condition: Still in one piece, with very minor hair-line edge cracks and one small hole (11th picture down) where one of the artist' support staples has pushed through. Original frame (rough).
SOLD!
Dansk JHQ Teak Salad Spoons - (Item #461)
Dansk JHQ Jens Quistgaard Teak Salad serving spoons. Nice dark teak both marked "Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ"
Dimensions: 13.5-ins long
Condition: Very good
SOLD!
Lion Vase - (Item #478)
Mod lion vase - unmarked. We have seen this piece on the Web before (Hi and Lo Modern?) but can't identify it. Looks to be Scandinavian in style if not origin.
Dimensions: 7-ins by 6-ins by
Condition: Perfect
SOLD!
Bjorn Wiinblad Studio bowl - (Item #490)
Small Bjorn Wiinblad studio (Denmark) piece with one of his classic stylized faces. Base is fully signed and shows made in "Danmark".
Dimensions: 4.25-ins tall
Condition: Small glaze chips to tip of nose and ear buds - see photos
SOLD!
Danish Rosewood Serving/Bar cart - (Item #393)
Solid rosewood framed serving cart by Jason Mobler (1968 or earlier). Very clean lines, solid rosewood with black laminate shelves. The middle shelf pulls out just enough to form a stable bottle carrying area in front of the handle.
Dimensions: 35-ins long 18.5-ins wide and 28-ins tall
Condition: Very good with unusually shiny casters.
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Reggiani style lamp pair - (Item #489)
Good quality clones of a Reggiani (Italy) design originating in the late 50s. These probably made in the 70s - base is marked "Clover" with ceramic bulb holders. Small floor or large table lamps. Four way switch, top and bottom ON, two middles On, all ON and all OFF. Each shade can be rotated and tilted for almost limitless combinations.
Dimensions: 39-ins tall
Condition: Fully functional. Brass surface finish not perfect with some surface patina and onset of pitting.
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Rosenthal Netter Italian Vase and Candle sticks - (Item #53)
Italian Rosenthal Netter Vase and Candlestick set. All with paper labels.
Dimensions: Vase 9.5-ins tall; Candlesticks 6.75-ins tall
Condition: Possible repaired chip (see photos)
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Ferrari Toucan Lamp - (Item #233)
Original version of the much copied 1970s "Toucan lamp" made in Italy. Takes a small 4-W night-light type bulb.
Dimensions: 8-ins high (closed)
Condition: Very minimal beak yellowing compared to many examples. Company markings on base almost totally obliterated by cleaning solvent removal of sticky label (not by us)
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Kay Bojesen Teak Salad Bowl - (Item #191)
Large old stamped Kay Bojesen salad bowl. Same work shop (1932-1958) that made the Finn Juhl bowls. Used condition has an un-repaired age crack perpendicular to wood grain. (Shown in photos)
Dimensions: 6-ins high by 9.5-ins diameter
Condition: Used condition has an un-repaired age crack perpendicular to wood grain. (Shown in photos)
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Holmegaard Carnaby Decanter Vase with Stopper - (Item #485)
Holmegard cased blue over contrasting white vase with original ball stopper. Part of the "Carnaby" series designed by Per Lutken launched in 1967 and named after a street place name in London, England which was a focal point for the young fashion conscious target market of the swinging sixties.
Dimensions: 8.6-ins high with stopper (5.8-ins without) by 4.6-ins wide.
Condition: Excellent
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Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Owl - (Item #514)
Owl (model #170 in black and white) from the 1970s Abraham Palatnik (Brazil) acrylic/acrylic animal series. The eyes can appear either open or closed depending on the viewing angle (see photos)
Dimensions: 5-ins tall
Condition: Small included bubble in shoulder (below surface) - not damage.
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Sunol Alvar Silver Vase - (Item #250)
Sunol Alvar "Four Seasons" silver vase. Cast in 1984 #89/150.
Dimensions: 14-ins high by 8.5-ins diameter (19-lbs)
Condition:
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George Nelson Pretzel Chairs - (Item #14)
Original George Nelson Pretzel armchairs for Herman Miller (fabricated by Plycraft) designed in 1957 and only manufactured for one year (two of the allegedly only 550 made). Beech ply legs and backrest with walnut faced ply seats.
Dimensions: 29.5-ins high by 26.5-ins wide
Condition: Original finish showing some ware and scuffs through varnish on arms and backrest (all from original owners). Still have all their eight original feet and probably seat pads. One missing screw and the tip of one foot has some missing ply slivers that should be filled (see photos).
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Mario Bellini for Floss "Chiara" Lamp - (Item #230)
Extremely rare "Chiara" floor lamp designed by architect designer Mario Bellini in 1964 for Flos (Italy). Formed from a large single sheet of stainless steel - polished on the outside and white painted on the inside. Well documented at www.architonic.com (page 4).
Dimensions: 57-ins tall
Condition: Edge trimming recently replaced - otherwise all original good condition with only minor surface scuffs.
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Vintage Eames DSR chair - (Item #360)
Original cream colored fiberglass shelled DSR (Dining Side chair Rod base) shell chair on black Eiffel tower base. Designed by Charles Eames in 1948. This one purchased through Herman Miller out of Zeeland Michigan in 1956 by owner's mother. Original "rubber boot" and steel glides (pre-dating the later nylon glides).
Dimensions: 31-ins by 18-ins by 21
Condition: Excellent original condition (one missing screw replaced).
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MOD Layered Sculpture - (Item #494)
Vintage female torso layered puzzle sculpture (we think Italian). Featuring 55 individual layers that look to be chrome plated that can be rotated on a central metal post that fixes them to a solid marble base. Signed on top of the bottom layer and marked EVA on the top of the top layer.
Dimensions: 10-ins tall
Condition: Very good
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Abstract by Luzon - Oil on Canvas - (Item #448)
Luzon mid century oil on canvas with abstract figures and horses. Very decorative with rich colors in high relief. Artist signed. LUZON was born in San Francisco and studied art in Los Angeles under Ernest Cohen. These paintings of his from the 1960s were inspired by his fascination for archeology.
Dimensions: 37-ins by 25-ins by
Condition: Excellent
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Large Sunburst Welded Metal Art - (Item #503)
Beautifully made welded rod art sculpture. Sunburst pattern with circles built into the radial rods. Basically formed on two planes with large amounts of brass brazing near the center.
Dimensions: 35-ins diameter
Condition: Very good
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Paul Mayen Floor Lamp - (Item #508)
Paul Mayen floor lamp with cylindrical white (not at all yellowed) translucent "Lumacryl" plastic shade similar to his designs for Habitat.
Dimensions: 54-ins tall
Condition: Shade is perfect. White with no cracks or damage. All brass has age patina.
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Hand Knotted Wool - Wall Hanging Rug - (Item #481)
Hand knotted wall hanging rug with an abstract Rya styled pattern in orange, black, brown, gray and cream. (1960s/1970s). Backing is rolled at ends to accept a thin hanging rod (didn't have one thin enough for the photos so it looks a bit bunched at one end but all the corners are in fact square)
Dimensions: 56-ins by 27-ins by
Condition: Excellent, well cared for and clean
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Teak Biomorphic Bowl - (Item #319)
Pretty vintage teak bowl formed from solid teak. Biomorphic shape, unsigned with great very strong wood grain pattern.
Dimensions: 9-ins long by 7-ins wide
Condition: Very good with dark patina
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Swedish Molded Teak Ply Tray - (Item #199)
Large circular molded ply teak tray - stamped "made in Sweden" in very good un-stained condition original condition.
Dimensions: 17.75-ins diameter
Condition:
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Gense Stainless Tray - (Item #375)
Stainless steel (18-8) tray by Gense of Sweden. Clean and simple tapered Swedish design.
Dimensions: 13-ins by 5-ins by
Condition: Some light signs of usage
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Danish Teak Salad Serving Spoons - (Item #476)
Very unusual pair of Danish teak serving spoons, one with a hole. The two spoons can be held together with a black wooden collar when not in use.
Dimensions: 14-ins long
Condition: Good
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Dansk IHQ combination PepperMill / Salt Shaker - (Item #502)
Early Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk teak combination salt shaker pepper mill. Metal Peugeot Freres Lion grinder. Salt and pepper refilled through holes revealed by removing the tapered peg plugs. "Dansk Designs Ltd - Denmark" impressed directly into wood on base.
Dimensions: 8.25-ins tall
Condition: Very good
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Louis Poulsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp - (Item #231)
Louis Poulsen (Denmark) PH 4/3 Table Lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1967 as part of a range he started in 1924.
Dimensions: 21.5-ins tall Shade 17.5-ins wide
Condition: See close up photos of shade.
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Kobenstyle Casserole - (Item #422)
White Jens Quistgaard (IHQ) for Dansk International Kobenstyle Casserole (used). Very good condition without chips to either rim. Nice!
Dimensions: 4-ins deep by 8.5-ins diameter (excludes handles)
Condition: Very good
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Robert Indiana mini Love Sculpture - (Item #491)
Robert Indiana small cast or extruded aluminum chrome plated or highly polished "Love" sculpture.
Dimensions: 3-ins tall by 1.5-ins deep
Condition: Good - with minor marks on top of "O"
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Glud & Marstrand covered enamel pan - (Item #396)
Attractive vintage blue enamelware covered pan from Dan Kok Denmark by Glad & Marstrand
Dimensions: 9-ins diameter nearly 13-ins handle to handle
Condition: Some chips to enamel on rims - 2 inside pan (see photos)
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Arabia Butterfly Pitcher - (Item #411)
Collectible Arabia Pitcher. This one with a butterfly on each side.
Dimensions: 5-ins tall
Condition: Mint
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Greenwich Flint-Craft Green Vase - (Item #145)
Greenwich Flint-Craft vase by Tom Connally (1960's). Super thick base in Green with original label. (Given with the greatest of pleasure to the lovely Sandi Conally, wife of the late Tom Conally, who still resides in Indiana)
Dimensions: 16-ins tall
Condition:
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70s All-Steel Chairs - (Item #1)
1972 chrome and orange fabric MOD chairs by All-Steel (Aurora - Illinois). Solid, heavy chairs originally intended for office use.
Dimensions: 31-ins by 31-ins by 23
Condition: Good chrome, slight fading to fabric - some wear to fabric on backs where they have been against a wall (see photos)
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