Allen Ditson and wife Lee Porzio were Arizona craftsman from the late 1950’s through the mid 1970’s. Allen was a master wood worker and metal smith and Lee was a visual artist who created textiles and wonderful oil paintings.
These tables were created for the artists’ personal residence. They feature removable walnut triangular tops and beautifully formed solid walnut legs. Excellent restored condition. Red has several custom pieces by Ditson and Porzio.
Category: Sold
Pair of Early Architectural Iron Planters
Pair of solid iron planters, circa 1920s. These all original examples have fabulous inset solid iron legs solid iron boxes and great patina. Price listed is for the pair.
Pair of Arne Vodder Armchairs
Pair of Arne Vodder armchairs from Denmark, circa late 1950s. Both of these examples are upholstered in their original black leather upholstery. One is solid teak the other beautifully grained solid rosewood. These can be sold individually or as a pair. Rosewood example is $2800 and the teak $2400.
Stunning Rope Chair by Maruni
Stunning rope chair by Maruni from Japan, circa late 1950s. This all original example has a rope seat and back with a sculptural ebonized wood frame. Retains original label.
Pair of Free-Form Polished Brass Table Lamps
Pair of free-form polished brass lamps, circa mid-1970s. These examples have curvaceous forms and look great with white or black shades. Price listed is for the pair without shades. Height to top of current shades is 27.5″.
Pair of Large Scale Glazed Planters by Gainey
Pair of large scale glazed planters by Gainey circa late 1960’s. These unusual examples have textured blue black glazing and are priced for the pair.
Glenn of California Expandable Walnut Bar Cart
Glenn of California expandable bar cart, circa late 1960s. This all original example was designed by John Kapel and has more than ample interior storage and adjustable sliding top with inset black Formica. Please see our other listings for the accompanying dining room set. Fully expanded the cart measures 62.75″.
Gibbings for Widdicomb Calacatta Marble and Walnut Cocktail Table
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Calacatta marble and walnut cocktail table, circa late 1950s. This all original example has a stunning marble top with beautiful veining and color variation and solid tapered walnut base.
Early Joe Chair by De Pas D’Urbino & Lomazzi
Early ‘Joe’ baseball glove chair by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Lomazzi circa 1970.
This example has the embossed star and signatures and inset casters. The leather is very broken in on the seat are and a few of the fingers. This could be ameliorated by some leather dye work and conditioning and we are happy to help in that process or it can be enjoyed in its original state.
Sculptural Iron Coat Rack or Display Stand
Sculptural iron coat rack or display stand, circa early 1970s. This functional and beautiful example incorporates subtly curved iron rods into a woven form.