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A rare and exceptional pair of mid-century modern single-curved arm occasional chairs from Baker Furniture's landmark 1954 Continental Collection, co-designed by master designers Win...

A rare and impressive pair of Mid-Century Modern tazza-form ceramic candle holders by influential California artist Sasha Brastoff (1918–1993), dating to 1950 from his celebrated "Or...

A vibrant 1950s Italian studio ceramic round catchall dish by renowned Florentine ceramicist Marcello Fantoni (1915–2011), created for Raymor, the premier American importer of mid-century European design led by Irving Richards. Featuring a straight-walled cylindrical rim with three integrated rest notches, the piece showcases Fantoni's mastery of raw, volcanic surface textures and warm, earth-toned glazes. The exterior and interior basin transition through banded gradient layers of mustard yellow, terracotta orange, ochre, and deep slate brown with a pitted, lava-like texture. Dimensions: Diameter: 7 5/16" D (7.32 inches / ~18.6 cm) Height: 1 5/8" H (1.63 inches / ~4.1 cm) Condition Report :Excellent vintage condition. The heavy, tactile lava glaze remains intact with vibrant original color. Free of major chips, hairline cracks, or structural repairs. Normal age-appropriate wear and rough texture along the unglazed base edge, consistent with authentic 1950s Fantoni production. Creator: Marcello Fantoni Distributor: Raymor (Irving Richards) Origin: Florence, Italy Period: 1950–1959 Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Italian Modernism, Studio Craft Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware, Polychrome Sgraffito / Lava Glazes Markings: Incised on base "Fantoni / Italy / for / Raymor" Item Type: Ashtrays / Catchalls / Decorative Bowls Marcello Fantoni pottery, Fantoni for Raymor, Italian mid century ceramic ashtray, Fantoni catchall dish, 1950s Italian studio pottery, Raymor Italy ceramics...

An impressive ovoid studio art pottery vessel by Japanese-American ceramicist Masuo Ojima (b. 1949). Born in Japan to a family of traditional craftsmen (his grandfather was a roof t...

A striking 1970s vintage modern architectural, brass and glass hurricane candle lantern made in Spain, designed in the bold architectural style of Chapman Manufacturing and Guild Master. Featuring a substantial cylindrical profile, the lantern consists of a thick, mouth-blown clear glass shade set within a heavy solid brass 3" h basin base and finished with a matching polished brass top rim trim 0.57" h. The mouth-blown glass displays desirable period characteristics, including light seed bubbles throughout the structure. Its clean geometric lines and warm metallic patina make it a versatile statement accent for mid-century modern, modern luxury, or Hollywood Regency interiors. See my other listings for similar signed Chapman hurricane...

A spectacular pair of vintage French natural ostrich egg, bronze, and faux tortoise shell table lamps, originating from the private estate of former White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin (1947–2024). Exuding classic 20th-century French Neoclassical and Hollywood Regency elegance, each lamp features a genuine natural ostrich egg cradled within sculpted, cast-bronze acanthus palm leaves. The organic, ivory-toned central egg column rests on a heavy, multi-tiered faux tortoise shell plinth...

An authentic, hand-signed limited edition embossed serigraph titled "Florida (Pearl Dress)" by master Art Deco designer Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892–1990), published in 1989 by Chalk & Vermilion / Seven Arts. Hard to photo, please excuse reflections. Part of Erté’s celebrated American Millionairesses Revisited series, this work is based on an original 1917 costume design created for the American Millionairess Revue at the Théâtre Fémina in Paris. The print features intricate blind embossing, shimmering gold foil stamping, and subtle pearlized texturing. Housed in its original custom Wentworth Gallery Art Deco frame featuring textured gold-leaf corner accents and multi-tiered matting that echoes the work's geometric backdrop. The artwork is safely preserved beneath plexiglass glazing that does not touch the paper, keeping the foil and blind embossing in pristine, untouched condition (minor internal friction rubs present on the brown matting from the glazing edge). Retains its original Wentworth Gallery inventory label on the reverse with matching pencil-numbered edition stock details." Edition & Markings: Edition Number: #298 / 300 (Arabic Edition) Signature: Hand-signed in pencil lower right by Erté Publisher: Seven Arts Ltd. / Chalk & Vermilion (1989) Provenance: Wentworth Gallery (retains original verso inventory label) Dimensions: Frame Size: 48 11/16" H × 41 1/8" W (123.7 cm × 104.5 cm) Visible Sight / Mat Opening: 36 5/16" H × 27 7/8" W (92.2 cm × 70.8 cm) Excellent vintage condition overall. The serigraph itself is crisp, clean, and untouched—the plexiglass glazing is set away from the paper surface with proper clearance, preserving the gold foil stamping, blind embossing, and pearl texturing in original, pristine shape. The brown matting shows minor internal rub marks along the edge from contact with the plexiglass interior, which is common for larger gallery frames of this age and does not affect the artwork itself. The custom Wentworth frame shows minor, normal age-appropriate surface wear along the outer edges, remaining sturdy, structurally sound, and display-ready. Erte Florida serigraph, Erte signed print, Erte pearl...

A rare, monumental signed desk or oversized console table by master American designer Karl Springer (1931–1991), executed and incised/signed in his final year of production, 1991. This piece showcases Springer's celebrated mastery of high-end surface textures and structural minimalism. A thick, inset "floating" top wrapped in rich, leather embossed with a fine shagreen skin pattern rests above a custom architectural base crafted in lacquered steel. The base features an open-frame perimeter with offset inner supports, creating a weightless visual effect. Functioning seamlessly as a executive desk, library table, or grand entryway console, this late-period work represents the culmination of Springer's career. Signed and dated Karl Springer 1991. Dimensions: Width: 72 1/4" (183.5 cm) Depth: 30" (76.2 cm) Height: 32 1/4" (81.9 cm) Karl Springer (1931–1991) was an influential German-born American furniture designer who helped define the aesthetic of late 20th-century luxury design. After emigrating from Berlin to New York City in 1957, Springer initially worked as a window dresser at Lord & Taylor, using his off-hours to craft leather-bound accessories that were picked up by Bergdorf Goodman. His career skyrocketed in the 1960s after gaining the patronage of the Duchess of Windsor, which established his standing among elite interior designers and high-society clients. Springer became celebrated for reintroducing rare, exotic materials into modern furniture forms—most notably shagreen (stingray skin), lacquered parchment, python, goatskin, Lucite, and heavy polished metalwork. Drawing aesthetic cues from Art Deco, classical Chinese furniture, and the Bauhaus movement, he distilled intricate historical shapes into bold, modern silhouettes. His studio produced handcrafted, made-to-order pieces until his death in 1991, leaving behind a legacy as one of the defining voices of American modernism and luxury craft. Designer / Studio: Karl Springer Ltd. Period: 1991 (Dated) Style: Postmodern / Maximalist Minimalism / Modernist Luxe Materials: Lacquered Steel, Leather Embossed Faux Shagreen, Wood Frame Markings: Incised / Stamped "Karl Springer 1991" Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition overall. The lacquered steel base retains its original luster with light, age-appropriate surface wear. The leather embossed faux shagreen top displays rich tone and texture with minimal minor scuffs consistent with careful light use. Structurally sound and solid. Creator: Karl Springer Period: 1990–1999 Styles: Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern Revival, Contemporary Luxe Materials: Steel, Leather, Lacquer Item Type: Desks / Console Tables / Library Tables Keywords: Karl Springer desk, signed Karl Springer 1991, Karl Springer console table, embossed leather shagreen desk, floating top console table...

A striking, monumental 8-foot original acrylic painting on board by regional Alton, Illinois fine artist Monica Mason, executed in 2016. Rendered on an impressive scale (96 inches t...

Designed by architect Richard Hannum for McGuire Furniture, this iconic "Huxley Series" martini table exemplifies high-end California organic modernism. The design features a floati...

A rare and matching pair of mid-century modern solid maple bookcases designed by Paul McCobb for his seminal Planner Group series (Model #1516), manufactured by Winchendon Furniture ...

An authentic vintage 1970s gold anodized aluminum sculpture after the famous LOVE image by American Pop Art master Robert Indiana. Robert Indiana's original LOVE artwork, created in the 1960s, instantly became an international Pop Art touchstone and solidified his place in modern art history. Authorized miniature versions such as this piece were produced during the 1970s and sold in leading museum design shops, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Cast in solid aluminum with a gleaming gold anodized finish, this rare gold edition functions as a bold desktop sculpture or paperweight. Dimensions: Height: 3.0" (7.6 cm) Width: 3.0" (7.6 cm) Depth: 1.5" (3.8 cm) Details: Artist / Style: After Robert Indiana (American, 1928–2018) Period: Circa 1970s Style: Pop Art / Modernist Desk Accessory Materials: Cast Aluminum, Gold Anodized Finish Provenance / Context: Vintage Museum Shop Authorized Production (MoMA Design Store) Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Displays light surface wear and minor loss to the gold finish consistent with age and desktop use, revealing the polished aluminum underneath in small areas as shown in the photographs. The structure remains solid and heavy. Keywords: Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture...