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elegant set of 4 grosfeld house 1940's ivory painted and parcel-gilt side game chairs  epoca san francisco
4548
1940's

each with incurved padded back above a serpentine seat over a beaded apron; raised on graceful splayed supports with tassel capitals; excellent vintage condition with some wear and rubbing to surface; with new upholstery

Grosfeld House Furniture Co. produced some of the most iconic, edgy and unique furniture designs of the 20th century. Known for their superb quality, the designs were modern but had classical inspiration. Vladimir Kagan, Eugene Schoen and Lorin Jackson were some of their notable designers

Height: 
33"
Seat height: 
20"
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
23"
$14,500
Available
 fanciful pair of american 1970's aluminum antler arm chairs designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015)
4470
1970's

As one person described Arthur Court's San Francisco shop, "it's a world of wonders - elegant and exotic". A new and innovative aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a new era. His unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler chandeliers, chairs, tables and bookcases. 
Department stores across the United States brought his aluminum creations to loyal followers and collectors; reupholstered in brown cowhide. 
 

Height: 
42"
Width: 
30"
Depth: 
34"
$9,800
 sumptuous and curvaceous pair of 'Kimono' chairs designed by Eggarat Wongcharit, Bangkok
4514
1990's

After studying design in New York and Milan, Eggarat Wongcharit returned to his native Thailand and embarked on creating furniture designs of his own.  Taking his inspiration from the fluidity of nature, Wongcharit combines Southeast Asian craftsmanship with modern design and technology, creating uniquely styled pieces for the global market. His designs have been awarded the 2006 TIFF (Thailand International Furniture Fair) and the Silpathorn Award for Design from Thailand's Ministry of Culture.

Height: 
30"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
34"
$11,000
Sold
a shapely pair of italian 1950's baluster-form carrara marble lamps with giltwood mounts
4502
mid-century

each tall lamp with long neck above a ribbed bulbous body resting on a flared giltwood base; excellent vintage condition; rewired

Height: 
21 1/2" (top of marble) 33 1/2" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6"
$5,500
Sold
elegant pair of german white porcelain lamps with gilt decoration
4550
1950's

each bulbous urn with gilt perimeter bands with raised decoration all on a luminous white ground; excellent vintage condition with minor rubbing to brass mounts; rewired

Height: 
17" (top of brass mount) 28" (top of shade)
Width: 
5 1/2"
Depth: 
5 1/2"
$2,850
Available
a mod american 1960's mustard crater-glazed bottle-form lamp
60389
1960's

the large bottle-form lamp with long neck and tapering body all in a crater glaze 

Height: 
21" (top of ceramic) 32" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7 1/2"
$1,900
Available
a good quality pair of frederick cooper 1960's chartreuse glazed ceramic lamps
4539
1960's

each striking lamp of baluster form in a pale chartreuse glaze resting on a reticulated brass base; excellent condition; professionally rewired 

Height: 
19" (top of ceramic) 33" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7"
$5,500
Sold
a shimmering and large-scaled pair of french mid-century stacked faceted crystal lamps
4525
mid-century

each tall lamp consisting of stacked faceted crystal orbs and cubes resting on a stepped base; excellent vintage condition; cleaned and rewired

Height: 
20" (top of crystal) 31" (top of shade)
Width: 
5 1/2" (base)
Depth: 
5 1/2" (base)
$4,850
Sold
chic american mid-century ceramic 'Lotus' lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
4527
mid-century

the tall lamp fitted with graduated lotus style ceramic cups joined by brass dividers; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired

Height: 
18" (top of lamp) 29" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7 1/2"
$2,200
Sold
 large-scaled and shapely french 1970's steel square-form coffee table with glass top and black glass lower shelf
4292
1970's

the square top with exaggerated rounded corners inset with a clear glass top; raised on incurved steel supports all joined by a lower black glass shelf; excellent vintage condition

Height: 
18 1/2"
Width: 
40 3/4"
Depth: 
40 3/4"
$5,800
Available

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