About Pierson
We are a vintage mid-century furniture and decorative arts gallery located in San Mateo, California. We serve the San Francisco bay area and beyond. We offer an inventory of mid-century modern, Danish modern, Scandinavian design, machine age, art deco and more. Our focus is on quality design that will stand the test of time.
Featured Pieces
Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Oak and Teak Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Mateo, CA
Lounge chair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. This chair was made by France and Daverkosen of Denmark and retailed by John Stuart in the United States. This is the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Two Early Vessel Designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two early designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland. These consist of a vase model number 3287 and a bowl model number 5023. They first appeared in the Iittala catalog in 1948...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Two Ceramic Vases by Tomas Anagrius Sweden 1960's
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two incised ceramic vases by Swedish artist Tomas Anagrius. These were made at his studio in Alingsas, Sweden in the 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Acid Etched Glass Vase by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta
By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cased glass bird vase designed by Ove Sandeberg for Kosta. There are acid etched birds around the vase both on the inside and outside. The inside birds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bob Bennett
By Bob Bennett
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large bronze sculpture by California artist Bob Bennett (1939-2003). The bronze has a vibrant turquoise patination with polished bronze edges.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellar and Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Sterling silver salt cellar and spoon model 110 by Georg Jensen. This is hand hammered. The handle folds around to the bottom and ends with two ball feet. The end of the spoon has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon by Sanborns Mexico
By Sanborns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling silver servers by Sanborns of Mexico. These have an art nouveau Scandinavian style design. These have a lot of weight. They were used and have nicks on the edges and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walnut Dining Table with Four Leaves by Designer and Craftsman Morris Sheppard
By Morris Sheppard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Solid walnut dining table by furniture designer and maker Morris Sheppard. This table expands up to 8 feet with four leaves. We believe this was a custom design for the clients as th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Social Realist Painting of a Grain Warehouse by Robert Lavin
Located in San Mateo, CA
Oil on masonite painting of the interior of a grain warehouse by Robert Lavin.
Robert Lavin (1919-1997) Born in New York City, he attended the National Academy of Art, where he stud...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Omar Rayo Blind Embossed Intaglio Print El Vaso
By Omar Rayo
Located in San Mateo, CA
Intaglio print by Colombian artist Omar Rayo (1928-2010). This is signed in pencil lower left "C/A No. 1/5 Omar Rayo - El Vaso". This was likely made in New York as he had just move...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Omar Rayo Blind Embossed Intaglio Print Vaso Vertical
By Omar Rayo
Located in San Mateo, CA
Intaglio print by Colombian artist Omar Rayo (1928-2010). This is signed in pencil lower left "C/A No. 4/10 Omar Rayo - Vaso Vertical". This was likely made in New York as he had ju...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
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