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Period: Mid-20th Century
"Dancing in the Heat" African Figurine Sculpture Posing With Her Large Leaf Fan
Located in Pasadena, CA
This African figure sculpture, posing with her large leaf fan, could be titled "Dancing in the Heat" by viewers feeling the joyful life this delicate statue conveys.
Her fluid short...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
A Set of 5 Walnut Folding Chairs by Coronet Norquist
Located in Pasadena, CA
These highly comfortable folding chairs are made of solid walnut, and they deserve the slogan written on the label under their seat: You'd have to be told.... they fold".
They featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Illegible Signed Black and White Lithograph
Located in Pasadena, CA
Transforming the simple into the sublime, the abstract into the apparent, and the banal into the mystical. This is the "tour de force" delivered by this artist, whose signature is un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Prints
Materials
Paper
Acacia Organic Raw Edge Slab Sculpture on a Black Rectangular Steel Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This acacia organic raw edge slab is mounted on a sleek black rectangular metal sheet. It looks to me like a wave.
This sculpture showcases the acacia wood's grain and its beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bamboo Lounge Chair with Ottoman and Wingbacks
Located in Pasadena, CA
The bamboo lounge chair with ottoman and wingbacks is meticulously crafted from bamboo and cane, combining timeless sophistication with a modern twist.
The chair's frame is made fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Little Slipper Chairs att. to Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Pasadena, CA
This creation attributed to Paul László for Brown Saltman, crafted in the 1950s, showcases the pinnacle of mid-century American design. Revered as one of California's most influentia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Acacia Little Gueridon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This little Gueridon is made of a beautiful flamed acacia and dated by the maker with pencil 4/28/60 underneath.
It is very sturdy and can be a side table or a pedestal for a heavy s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Patchwork Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of patchwork table lamps conveys the essence of mid-century design. The patinated brass base enhances the playfulness of the patchwork pattern. The colorful patches combin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare 4 seater "Bastiano" Sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa was manufactured in solid ash by Gavina . It retains its original Label. Newly Reupholstered in an off-white cotton...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Mid-Century Little Blonde Oak Credenza with Black Sliding Doors by Woodland
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Crafted from blond wood, this midcentury natural credenza blends form and function. The manufacturer's label on the back provides a subtle nod to its origin and quality. Manufactured...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Grey Velvet Italian Armchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mid-century Grey Italian Armchairs showcases classic Italian modern design with a contemporary twist.
They boast retro angular lines, creating a striking silhouette. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Blonde Oak Nightstands by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mid-century nightstands features one drawer and a space to store books or magazines. They show the manufacturer's stamp and, what is very rare the past owner kept the ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Harvey Probber Round Black And oak Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, CA
Crafted by Harvey Probber, this round black and walnut coffee table is not just a functional piece but a statement of classic Mid-Century...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carnelian, Brass
Pair of Dark Stained Solid Birch Nightstands/Side Tables- 1950s
Located in Pasadena, CA
These nightstands/side tables boast clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted from solid birch, each piece is thoughtfully designed wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Pair of Occasional Folding Tables with their Black Iron Support
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of brass and iron folding tables, combines style and functionality. Each table features a tempered glass top framed by a sleek brass border, showcasing a clean three-line...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
"African Coastal Scene" Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
Knife painting involves using a palette knife instead of a brush to apply the paint, as in the case of this oil painting. In the context of a seascape at sunset, this technique adds ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Senegalese Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century American Brutalist Oak Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This American Brutalist Credenza epitomizes the meticulous craftsmanship and understated elegance that defined the 1970s.
The Oak parquet top and subtle square cork inserts infuse s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Cork
"The Meeting" Modern Oil Painting by Ron Childers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ron Childer's "The Meeting" is an oil painting on thick paper . The painting offers a highly graphic work, borrowing some influences from cubism and semi-...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Midcentury American of Martinsville Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
An elegant blonde walnut dresser by American of Martinsville catches the eye with its twin blocks of drawers resting on a slightly darker base. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950’s Studio Craft Magazine Tree in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a The 1950s Studio Craft Magazine Tree embodies the DIY Dunbar style, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Edward Wormley. This rustic piece stands proud in its original dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Walking Nude At the Window Oil Painting on Canvas by John Kaucher
Located in Pasadena, CA
This artwork, as simple yet sophisticated, showcases the feminine form with dark, rounded lines to highlight the body with delicacy and a background enhanced by more angular lines. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Ocean and the Beach" Abstract Oil Painting Oil on Canvas by Pat Badt
Located in Pasadena, CA
"The Ocean and the Beach" by Pat Badt is a fascinating painting especially for Ocean lovers! It encapsulates the serene yet dynamic relationship between the ocean and its timeless pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
1950s Black Lacquer Steel Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pendant light features a starry cone made of black lacquered steel.
The light pierces from the stars and gives a festive atmosphere.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Enigmatic Monochrome Black and White Ink Drawing
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original monochrome drawing from 1963 to be approached as a walk into a mental landscape. The painter's signature does not allow us to identify him. There is in this work a non-figur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Portrait of a Dressed Up English Bulldog - Painting By Rosas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oil painting on canvas from the 1960s captures the spirit of an English bulldog in all its glory. The signature is eligible.
The artist, whose signature is illegible, has captur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Tram in the Streets of San Francisco Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
Captured on canvas with delicate impressionist strokes, this oil painting transports us to the bustling streets of San Francisco. On the left, a vintage blue-green tram glides toward...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Yellow Ceramic Lamp 6 Branches
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century yellow ceramic lamp with 6 Branches stands on a black wood base. The six ceramic yellow branches gracefully curve upwards, capturing the essence of mid-century desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Glossy Red Floor Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pasadena, CA
The elegant glossy red up-lighter is made of glossy red painted aluminum and rests on a cast iron base.
It projects a strong light on the ceiling and radiates with its timeless outer...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
The Woman and the Peacock Lithograph by Mr. Blackwell 114/250
Located in Pasadena, CA
Utilizing the peacock as an emblematic Art Nouveau animal, a favorite of early 20th-century illustrators and designers, Mr. Blackwell, who was born in 1925, delivers a powerfully aesthetic scene between a woman and a peacock in this lithograph, paying homage to both Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
He was among others an American fashion critic, television/radio personality, and fashion designer. We can imagine that this drawing was a study for a dress paying homage to the myth and quintessence of the beauty found within peacock feathers. Like any artist, there is a story, structure, composition, and arrangement of the woman and the peacock, creating an iridescent visual of blue, green, and yellow, a dialogue between forms, curves, and lines.
It is said that the Eye on the bird’s feathers reminds us that God is always watching. The off-white background is sober, crossed by two simple circular colored shapes, in the lower part. The two subjects initially appear as one entity, but as we move into the scene, we see that the woman is holding the peacock under her arm as one might hold an accessory. Then very quickly, it appears as the main figure, taking over the entire narrative rather than an accessory or a secondary figure. The peacock's regal posture, with its unfurled feathers, contrasts with the woman's near imbalance, almost as if she was fainting. It could also be interpreted as an intimate and seductive dance, where the two subjects come together as one to pay homage to a poetic and metaphorical world where aesthetics, fashion, and onirism converge. Did you know that peacocks use...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Prints
Materials
Paper
Black Small Star Table Lamp with Broken Glass Reflection
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mini table lamp has a sleek black base with three gracefully curved legs in the same flat black finish as the lamp's body and shade.
The shade features a unique pattern, with ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rough Low Square Chestnut Pedestal
Located in Pasadena, CA
For wood lovers this piece is a master natural piece!
It is made of a big chunk of an old chestnut tree, at least 60 years as testified by the great numbers of rings. Each pair of l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pedestals
Materials
Chestnut
Mid-Century Landscape of Mountains and Village
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century oil painting depicts, mountains, voluminous clouds and a small village. The mountains and clouds have a foreboding energy about them and the Italian feeling village ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Abstract Black and White Lithograph by Albert Wein
Located in Pasadena, CA
Albert Wein was born in 1915. He was very known for his excellent sculptures but was also a prolific easel painter who painted in a purely Abstract Expressionist style. He approached...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Decorative Blonde and Black Color Cane Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This decorative bicolor blonde and black color cane accent table lamp emits a special warmth and comfort adding value to the aesthetics of any environment - even when unlit.
Its un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Volcanic Textured Red and White Modern Accent Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This ceramic table lamp emits a special warmth and comfort - added value to the aesthetics of any environment - even when unlit. The lamp stands out due to its unique size, whether m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Ceramic
Submarine Dystopia #2 Futuristic Underwater Landscape Gouache
Located in Pasadena, CA
During the 1960s, artists and illustrators were involved in various science fiction projects that enabled them to freely express themselves and be a part of this literary, cinematic,...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Futurist Paintings
Materials
Paper
Submarine Dystopia #1 Futuristic Underwater Landscape Gouache
Located in Pasadena, CA
During the 1960s, artists and illustrators were involved in various science fiction projects that enabled them to freely express themselves and be a part of this literary, cinematic,...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Futurist Paintings
Materials
Paper
Geometric Abstraction Acrylic Painting by Ron Childers #2
Located in Pasadena, CA
Abstract geometry proposes shapes, lines, angles and a space in which the artist will position the figures, assembling them to obtain a visual effect. In this work, which we can consider as belonging to Optical art, Childers explores optical sensations via a central figure, a diamond-shaped square that absorbs all the other elements distributed around it, exerting a centripetal force. Our gaze is immediately drawn to the center of the work through the combination of bright colors and lines, then loses itself in the rest of the composition, plunging into a sensation of vertigo, but eyes are always brought back to the center which acts as a magnet. Our observance then become the engine of the work, Witnessing of an impression of movement, brightness of light and vibrations.
The piece is signed and dated 68.
Ron Childers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Geometric Abstraction Acrylic Painting by Ron Childers #1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Geometric abstraction and optical art have been present in many cultures throughout history, both as decorative motifs and as art pieces themselves. In this work Childers, faithful to these currents of modern art, proposes a piece in which the means of expression are lines and colors that interdependently create an optical illusion of a labyrinth, with depth effects. The painting does not express any feeling. It proclaims itself independent of an emotional value system. Childers advances lines and rectangular shapes that intertwine, giving the illusion of curves and virtual movement. This occurs starting from a flat plane punctuated by bright pink, red and blue colors that cause momentary unsteadiness as if the painting was alive.
The piece is signed Childers and dated 68.
Ron Childers is an American artist who was born in the 20th Century. His work has been offered at auction multiple times. He was the partner of Richard Proctor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Coffee Table with Pull Out Shelf by Van Keppel-Green
Located in Pasadena, CA
This white formica and dark stained mahogany coffee table features two tiers. The bottom shelf can be pulled out and adjusted at the required length as visible in our 2nd photo. The ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
Red Barn Oil on Canvas Landscape Signed C.G Moody
Located in Pasadena, CA
Oil painting on canvas proudly signed C. G. Moody untraceable painter!
It sits in a very nice and matching frame chosen by the artist.
In this impressionist painting from the 196...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Modern Abstract Patchwork Gouache by Jae Carmicael
Located in Pasadena, CA
This piece by Jae Carmichael (1925-2005) features a patchwork gouache painting full of emotion and color, with broad strokes of yellow, red, green, and blue filling the artwork in ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Black & White Lithograph Portrait of a Young Woman in a Circle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Enigmatic lithograph depicting the face of a woman.
This artwork evokes emotion and mystery, inviting viewers to take an intimate journey into their
...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Romantic Giclee Print of a Young Couple Lovers by Michael Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This romantic feeling oil painting of two young lovers is finished in thin washes of earth tones. Signed "Michael Martin '58".
The painting sits in a large silvered frame...
Category
Vintage 1950s Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Watercolor Abstract Expressionist Still Lifes, A Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of still life paintings rendered in saturated, fluid watercolor punctuated and outlined by black ink strokes. The pair, which portr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
1952 Pastel Drawing Accessories Project for the Lincoln-Mercury Car
Located in Pasadena, CA
1952 pastel drawing accessories project perfectly executed for the Lincoln-Mercury car.
Perfect gift for an old car collector!
It sits in a chrome frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Chrome
Black and White Charcoal Drawing
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mysterious subject for this charcoal painting in a cerused frame.
Beautiful work but unfortunately signature eligible.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pacific Palisades Watercolor signed Stanton
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delicate watercolor of a view of pacific palisades pier.
Signed Stanton and titled "Pier and Palisades or Santa Monica".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Large Iron and Stone Spider
Located in Pasadena, CA
A unique sculpture of a large spider made of 2 stones for the body and the head, and iron for the legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Iron
1960s Black Stained Walnut Four-Drawers Nightstand by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century nightstand of black stained walnut features steel drawer pulls and drawers in graduating sizes. The largest drawer, at the bottom, measures 7.50 inches high and the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Huge Grapevine Table Lamp by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gilded grapevine and silvered leaves ornate the shaft of this lamp which stands on two bases, one silvered, the other one gilded. The unusually high height of the table lamp shows of...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Pair of Frosted Glass and Chrome Lightolier Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Pair of Lightolier sconces made of frosted glass is a clear glass edge and chrome hardware to hold it.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Wall Sculpture of Little Boy Signed William Westenhaver
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Pasadena, CA
An endearing, wood-carved wall sculpture by William Westenhaver depicting a young boy reading a book.
It is made of very grainy wood enhanced on some parts with black, pastel red, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa.
One o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-century Glass Japanese Style Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mid-century glass table lamp features silver, Asian-influenced leaves, and grids motifs. The lamp rests on wood bases. The light shades bring out a beautiful contrast with the blac...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Paper
Leather and Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, CA
Leather and wrought iron wine bottle holder can hold four bottles horizontally. Tan colored leather and features a wood slab on top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Portrait of a Blonde Girl in a Red Dress Wearing a White Beanie, Oil on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This portrait features a blonde lady in a red dress wearing a white beanie. The artwork is an oil painting by an unknown artist. The subject's expression ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Watercolor of a French Castle by Unknown Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dreamy landscape picturing a view of a castle in France.
Large original frame made of walnut.
I love the soft and delightful pastel colors that are used. The colors add emotion to...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Walnut, Paper
Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
