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60682
1950s

each of conical form in a deep cerulean blue opaline glass; with brass caps and bases; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; 18.25" (top of glass)  29.25" (top of shade); some pitting to well-patinated brass; professionally rewired

Height: 
18.25" (top of glass) 29.25" (top of shade)
Width: 
5" (brass base)
Depth: 
5" (brass base)
Diameter: 
3.4" (glass)
$5,750
Available
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
Sold
5483
1950s

in the Neoclassical taste, each well-constructed, custom made cabinet with satinwood and mahogany veneers and exotic wood inlay; centering a single curved door opening to an interior shelf; the tops adorned overall with radiating fan decoration within a scalloped inlaid border; the sides with intricate urn-form marquetry panels and crossbanding; all raised on square tapering supports; good condition with professionally restored finish; minor veneer replacements

Height: 
33"
Width: 
39"
Depth: 
19.25"
$11,800
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; new taupe leather upholstery with saddle-stitch detailing. 

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"
$4,500
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
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
60566
1950s

a quality lamp made by Chapman Manufacturing Company,  USA, the swivel shade fitted with a standard socket and frosted glass panel raised on adjustable brass arms all over a rectangular base mounted with a toggle switch; professionally disassembled, cleaned and rewired; brass in good condition; ebonized elements re-painted.

Height: 
20" (adjustable)
Width: 
14"
Depth: 
6"
$2,200
Available
5456
1950s

Each white enameled wall sconce emanating several rose-colored bell flowers above a cluster of white enameled leaves; each fitted with a single chandelier socket; professionally rewired; some chipping and discoloration to enameled surface

Height: 
13.25"
Width: 
8.75"
Depth: 
7.25"
$4,200
Available
5459
1950s

each elegant lamp of ovoid form with domed lid all over a splayed base; adorned overall with applied gilt decoration of meandering foliate vines and scrollwork; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some wear to giltwood base; professionally required

Height: 
18.5" (top of porcelain) 29.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.5"
$4,850
Available
5449
Commissioned in 1954

this rare pair of bisque porcelain whippet figurines from Boehm Studios was commissioned by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954; each unique statue, one male and one female in an alert standing position with heads turned and ears pricked; with maker's mark to underside; good vintage condition with one tail professionally repaired; minor discoloration to surface.

Height: 
5.5"
Width: 
7.5"
Depth: 
3.25"
$2,200
Available

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