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Fontana Arte Attributed Gilt Bronze and Glass Center Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning gilt bronze and glass center or dining table attributed to/style of Fontana Arte that dates to circa 1980s. The minimal linear design of the gilt bronze base allows the table to integrate perfectly into a period design concept, as well as contemporary design. The "Starphire" optic beveled glass top is an indication of the superb quality and attention to detail given to the design of the table. This super chic table is the perfect all occasion table...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
English Ironstone Imari Platter
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally large English mid-19th century Victorian Ironstone Platter decorated in a beautifully detailed Japanese Imari pattern. The enameling is sharp with deep coloration and the overlaid gold is in very good original condition. The platter is marked "Stone China" on the reverse. The platter is in very good overall condition with normal patination and very minimal losses to the painted decoration. There is a bit of wear to the underside of the rim which does not detract from the value of the platter. Platers of this size are very uncommon and desirable. This piece could be installed as a work of art or even fitted with a custom table base...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone, Paint
Large Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Charger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive 18" diameter Enamel-on-Copper charger that was designed and created by the well-known Mesick Studios. The stunning intense turquoi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Fossil Ammonite Tony Duquette Inspired Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This uniquely created table could easily have been inspired by the the aesthetics of Tony Duquette. The neoclassical heavy cast plaster plinth is eight-...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Enamel-on-Copper Vide-Poche
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good mid-century example of an enamel-on-copper vide-poche or catchall. The earth tones are reflective of the late 1960-1970s aesthetic. The dish is highlighted by frolicki...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Enamel-on-copper Vide-Poche
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming mid-century vide-poche in enamel-on-copper. The catchall features an abstraction of multi-colored pebbles on a stunning lustrous gold enamel background. The dish c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Enamel
R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--bi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Faience Soup Dishes
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is superb set of 12 faience "Vietri" Italy Hand Painted Soup plates. The plates were painted and signed by Romolo Apicella. We believe that the plates date to the 1960's, but it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Regency Dining or Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good set of 6 English Regency solid mahogany side or dining chairs of a modified klismos form. The chairs feature a well-carved rope top rail that, together with the f...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Stools
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Large Glazed Tang-Style Terracotta Ewer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning large Chinese glazed terracotta dragon-form ewer. The Double Dragons are cast in fine detail. The ewer derives its inspiration fro...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Delft and Faience
Materials
Terracotta
Murano Scavo Corroso Lamp, II
By Seguso & Cenadese
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a remarkable example of a late 20th century Scavo Corroso* Vase, attributed to Seguso/Karl Springer, that has been beautifully detailed with a br...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Art Deco Console or Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual and attractive early 20th century Chinese altar table. The form is heavily influenced by Art Deco which is revealed in the greek key and meander elements. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Japanese Lacquer-on-Porcelain Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of Meiji period lacquer-on-porcelain large statement vases. The maki-e lacquer decoration features birds to one of the sides and ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Pearlware Chestnut Basket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a very early 19th century Pearlware Chestnut Basket in the "Blue Willow" transfer pattern. Creamware was invented during the second half of the 18th century and reached its height of popularity c.1810. Chestnut baskets were common serving pieces in 18th and 19th century households. Period antique Chestnut basket...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century French Wrought Iron Patio Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a striking suite of 4 chairs with a cocktail table en-suite that date to c. 1950s-1960s. The suite features clam shell shaped chairs decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large c. 1850 cast iron andirons. The andiron shaft is composed of a mythological dolphin on a classical plinth surmoun...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Andirons
Materials
Iron
Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large example of an early 20th century Southeast Asia ceremonial Rain Drum. The cast bronze drum has acquired a deep desirable patina. The bronze is detailed with abstract designs with a central star. The body of the drum contains tiny sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century English Cast Iron Garden Benches
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Victorian cast iron benches in a fern pattern. The iron casting is of the highest level of artistry and craf...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
British Soldier's Woolwork or Woolie, 19h Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a 19th century British soldier's "Woolie" or woolwork that is signed "G.W. Whitby/India. The woolwork depicts the ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Political and Patrio...
Materials
Wool, Glass, Wood
Silver Plated Notepad Caddy-Desk Accessory
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very chic Moderne hallmarked silver plated desk accessory--this is a gift for the executive who has everything. Overall very good condition with some rubbing to edge of back.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japan Scroll Painting, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a Meiji Period screen painting of Japanese Tanuki or racoon dogs in a landscape. The Tanuki is considered to be a mythical creature Japanese culture. T...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Portuguese Rococo Writing Table or Side Table, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful 18th century Portuguese Rococo two-drawer writing or side table with a finely carved shaped skirt and cabriole legs. The unusual form of the top makes this table a true eye...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
Pair Large Carved Gitwood Brackets
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large Italian carved gold leafed acanthus leaf-form brackets. The generous size of the these brackets allows them to be used as small consoles. The bra...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Brackets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Sancai Terra Cotta Pedestals or Stands
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding near pair of Chinese Sancai terra cotta pedestals or stands. This pair dates to the early 20th c. and has acquired a rich ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Carved Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of 17th Century (or earlier) Flemish (?) carved lions that once formed part of a large cabinet or, perhaps, the feet of an elaborat...
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mexican Day of the Dead Ceramic Collection
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful Folk Art collection of Mexican traditional Day-of-the-Dead ceramic figures. Although unsigned these figures are in the style of the Aguilar Family of Oaxacan pott...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface. The seat caning has an ol...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Round Carved & Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a nice example of a 20th century carved and gilt wall mirror. The mirror organically carved 38" round beveled mirror. The carved frame is in overall good condition with rubbi...
Category
20th Century Mexican Brutalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Regency Mahogany Dining or Breakfast Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large English Regency tilt-top breakfast table. The two board solid mahogany top is well-grained and in overall very good condition, retaining an old, but not original, sur...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Materials
Brass
Horn Veneered Chest or Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an eye-catching late 20th century small trunk or chest that has been meticulously veneer in horn in a chevron parquetry style. The chest is in overall good condition with min...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Horn, Wood
Pair of Italian Baroque Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good pair of early 18th century Italian Baroque hall chairs. The chairs are in overall good condition considering their three hundred years of use. The appropriate upholste...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of early 18th century Italian solid bronze pricket candlesticks. The tripartite base is supported by ball feet and i...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Murano Shell Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mid-century Murano Shell sculpture or dish. This shell is beautifully designed with scrolls of toffee, honey and ivory cased in red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Reliquary or Table Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a late 18th/early 19th century Spanish Colonial Reliquary or table box. The emerald green combined with th...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Faux Bois Occasional Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming round occasional or drinks table with a cast metal faux bois frame top with black granite.
The sculptural branch outline adds a bit of emphasis and that important ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Tall Murano Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of mid-century Murano lamps that have been accented with gold leaf bases. The white swirled and gold powder-infused glass is in excellent condition and unusua...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Regency Foot Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of period Regency foot stools that features beautifully carved hairy paw feet and finely cast lion head side handles. The stoo...
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Footstools
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture of Putti on Tortoise
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming figural sculpture of a Putti with trident riding on a tortoise. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the tortoise was a symbol of love and fertility; the tortoise was...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Steuben Duck Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming Steuben mid-20th century representation of a duck or duckling. The duck is in overall condition and no faults were noted. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for the Lion Dances of the Gion Matsuri Festival. The mask is i...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were used in the traditional Gion Matsuri festival lion dances...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
English 18th Century George III Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great example of an 18th century English mahogany Chippendale or George III stool. The stool is upholstered in a caramel-toned vintage leather that shows just the right amo...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not drilled for finger grips, perhaps because of the split s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and bocce balls. The ball is detailed with the inlaid engraved bone initials "SA" at one side and a bone circle a the other. The stand can be exchanged for a shorter stand.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games
Materials
Iron
Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games
Materials
Iron
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of aesthetic movement vases that date to circa 1880-1900. Both vases, although very similar, are not identical, they are decorated in raised applied florals a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Pottery
Brass Coach or Foot Warmer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative Dutch Repouse foot warmer that most probably dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. The warmer is in overall good conditio...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Pair of Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of blue and yellow porcelain chinoiserie table lamps that date to the second half of the 20th century. The 8-sided ceramic bases are fitted with octagonal lacquered wood plinths and double cluster lighting...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fine example of a mid-18th century Louis XV provincial serpentine walnut chest of drawers. The chest is in overall very good condition. The chest features a serpentine fron...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 18th century or early 19th century Spanish Colonial, most probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Wood
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These w...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mother of Pearl Handled Fish Slice and Fork
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful set of mother of pearl handled fish slice and fork. The stainless steel blade is engraved with a small floral design. Both the slice and...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a solid mahogany carved and inlaid Danish or Baltic side chair of Klismos form. The chair has been refinished at some point. The quality of the carving, i...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Italian Iron Chairs Attributed to Tomaso Bruzzi
By G. None
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of circa 1960s Italian painted forged iron and tole arm chairs in a quasi-neoclassical style. The down scrolling arms and modified klismos form echo early 19th century French iron pieces, but then you come to the funky iron rope detailing and tassels. The chairs are attributed to/in the style of Tomaso Bruzzi and would add great interest to any space from period antique to modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
18th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late 18th-early 19th century Gustavian stool or tabouret. The stool retains its original chalk-white painted surface with gilt details with a beautiful natural and desirable patina. The stool is newly upholstered in a Clarence House velvet...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century French Armoire Doors
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of French Regence/Louis XV pine armoire doors. The doors appear to retain their original waxed surface and steel hardware. The minimally carved doors can be easily adapted or incorporated into custom interior doors.
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Doors and Gates
Materials
Pine
Large Italian Baltic Style Beaded Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is superb example of Italian creativity and craftsmanship. The chandelier derives its form from Classic Baltic Chandeliers of the 19th century, but it has been given a 20th cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Tin
