Rare ceramic vase by Mastrantoni circa early 1960’s. This 16″ vessel was purchased in Italy and features a reclined figure playing the lyre on one side and a seated figure on the other. The three striped spouts on the top of the sculpture give the piece even more dimensionality. Signed and in excellent original condition.
Month: April 2010
4 Iron Chairs by John Risley
Set of four figural chairs by John Risley circa early 1960’s. These examples are done in formed iron each with big eyes crossed hands and smiling faces. They can be used indoors or out and are in excellent original condition.
Wonderful Diodoro Cossa Porcelain Bowl
Wonderful porcelain bowl by Diodoro Cossa circa early 1960’s. The interior of this vessel was covered in black slip and hand carved. It features a wide eyed female face with flowing hair juxtaposed with architectural elements. The exterior is done in a striped glaze. Signed and in excellent original condition.
Niels Moller Teak & Leather Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Niels Moller for A/S Randers Mobelfabrik circa mid 1960’s. Feature sculpted teak frames with beautiful wood graining and supple nutmeg colored leather upholstery.
Pre Production Herman Miller Chair
Pre production ‘Roll Back’ chair designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller circa late 1970’s. This chair was purchased from a former Herman Miller executive and was the prototype for this limited production chair. It features an orange metal frame with orange upholstery and an adjustable tubular back that can be placed in seven different positions.
Rare Pedro Friedeberg Clock
Rare ‘Hand & Foot’ clock by Surrealist master Pedro Friedeberg from Mexico circa mid 1960’s. This example has 12 gilt mahogany hands each conveying a different number. The clock face back and legs are hand painted in a sky blue. The reverse side of the front left leg is signed by the artist. Excellent original condition.
Burlwood & Brass Chest by Mastercraft
Olive burlwood and brass chest by Mastercraft circa early 1970’s. This chest has an expandable top two drawers and two doors that when open reveal adjustable shelves. The hardware has an asian moderne flair and the doors and drawer fronts are clad in brass which has patinated beautifully.
Excellent original condition.
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs
Set of 6 chrome plated steel and leather dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa mid 1970’s. In our estimation these are the finest dining chairs that Baughman ever designed. These examples have v backs, french seamed leather seats and thick leather straps on the seat backs.
These are weighty substantial chairs and are in phenomenal original condition. Price is for the set of 6.
Pair of 1950’s Jewelry Chests by Samson Berman
Pair of dark walnut jewelry chests custom designed by Samson Berman circa late 1950’s. These chests have two drawers each with white porcelain pulls and have been newly lacquered. These came from an estate custom designed by Samson Berman.
Exotic Rosewood Danish Bar
Rosewood brass and melamine bar from Denmark circa mid 1960’s. Features exotically grained Brazilian rosewood black melamine top and two doors that open to reveal ample storage. The top doubles over as well and locks into the two doors.