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5489
1950s

A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors flanking the kneehole; one door opens to reveal an open shelf while the other provides three sliding drawers. It also has a center drawer with dividers for desk accessories and such. This piece can also be used as a console table. Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California; good vintage condition with professionally refinished surface

Height: 
28.5" (kneehole: 23.25")
Width: 
63.25" (kneehole: 26.5")
Depth: 
18.5"
$6,800
Available
5298
1950s

the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist gilwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; needing upholstered seat.

Seat furniture carved in this manner is generally associated with the Parisian upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier, who supplied at least one carved rope stool to the Musée National du Château de Compiègne.

Height: 
16" (seat unfinished)
Diameter: 
25"
$3,700
Available
5472
1950s

each of solid birch construction with rectangular tops and demi-bullnose edge above a conforming body fitted with 3 uniquely sculpted drawers of raised panels acting as drawer pulls; the whole raised on splayed legs; the lack of hardware and three-dimensional shape give the Sculptura line its distinctive sculptural quality; with incised maker's mark to drawer lining; professionally refinished; good vintage condition with warm patina

$8,800
Available
5469
1910

the octagonal top above a conforming openwork body with pierced trefoil ornamentation; the whole raised on six supporting columns all joined at the base by a lower shelf; professionally refinished; good vintage condition 

Height: 
25.5"
Width: 
23.5"
Depth: 
20.5"
$1,850
Sold
5298
1970s

with a nod to the Napoleon III carved ropetwist stools by Fournier, this similarly carved chair in a ropetwist style with knotted feet; the framed cartouche-shaped upholstered back above a tight seat all raised on splayed supports; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; later upholstery in good condition, some movement to frame

 

19"w x 20"d x 39"H  sh: 18"

Height: 
39"
Seat height: 
18"
Width: 
19"
Depth: 
20"
$1,100
Available
5470
1960s

each richly-glazed lamp in a mottled chartreuse glaze with lobed collar above a short flaring neck over a lobed body resting on a splayed base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired

Height: 
16" (top of ceramic) 28" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
9"
$3,750
Available
4960
1950s

the framed incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by graceful sling-form arms; all raised on tapering turned supports ending in ebonized feet; good vintage condition; nice warm patina to professionally refinished surface; newly upholstered

Height: 
34"
Seat height: 
18" arm height: 25"
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
26"
$2,750
Available
5226
1940s

in a deep brown lacquer finish; the openwork lattice back and sides flanking a tight seat; with sloping arms joining a channeled apron all raised on gently splaying supports; good vintage condition; professionally refinished a reupholstered

Height: 
26"
Seat height: 
18.5" arm height: 25.75"
Width: 
23.5"
Depth: 
25.5"
$5,850
Available
60568
1960s

of sturdy construction consisting of a solid oval walnut top in a chevron pattern resting on a chrome quadruped base; a versatile piece that can be used as a desk, conference table or dining table; the wooden top has been professionally refinished and has a rich honey-colored patina; Florence Knoll (1917-2019) was an internationally renowned American architect, designer and entrepreneur who has been credited with bringing modernist design to office and residential interiors. Knoll Associates was a leader in the field of furniture and interior design.

Height: 
28.5"
Width: 
72.25"
Depth: 
36.75"
$8,800
Available
4983
1960s

of solid construction, the round top with random swirl burnished finish over a plain frieze apron all raised on elegant splayed supports joined by a lower shelf with similar swirl finish; abrasions to top and overall even wear and patina

Height: 
24"
Diameter: 
28"
$3,675
Available

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