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ART BLOOMS FROM ARTLESS THINGS In Erik Retzer’s world, art blooms from artless things—humble forms made extraordinary by time’s touch. A refined 18th-century French fauteuil finds comfort in the most casual of rooms, just as a well-worn carpenter’s hammer becomes a sculpture of purpose and grace. Each piece he selects is beautifully crafted, bearing a story that adds depth and meaning to any space. Guided by the belief that quality never gets old, he founded RIGHT PROPER, a collection where the practical and the poetic entwine, proving that elegance belongs wherever it i...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Pair of English Faux Bois Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-20th-century English faux bois planters, made by the Sanford Stone Studio, are richly evocative of the natural world. Crafted from durable stoneware, each is modeled...
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Mid-20th Century English Country Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Vintage Hand-Tooled Leather Backgammon Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
Game night just got a whole lot better. This vintage Mexican backgammon board is hand-tooled from warm, natural leather and full of personality. The playing surface pops with hand-pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Leather
Dessin Fournir Belgrave Tray Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 21st-century Belgrave Tray Table by Dessin Fournir channels English Georgian grandeur with a touch of exotic flair. The base is richly carved, with bold cabriole legs endi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Set of Four Vintage American Jump Saddles on Racks
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four vintage American English , or Jump, saddles brings authentic equestrian character to any interior or stable setting. Crafted from rich brown leather and sourced from...
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20th Century American Country Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Late 18th/Early 19th Century American Tilt-Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 18th/early 19th century American tilt-top table is a graceful survivor of early American furniture, crafted from solid mahogany with a round top made from a single board—an...
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming pair of vintage Italian terracotta garden planters is designed in the form of woven baskets, complete with thickly rolled rims and sculpted feet. Their surface is richl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented. Originally crafted from waxed cardboard, the decoy was ...
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Vintage 1940s American Country Decoys
Materials
Paper
Framed Early 20th Century American Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed American 1940s Canada Goose decoy is a striking piece of functional folk art, beautifully preserved and presented. Originally crafted from waxed cardboard, the decoy was ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Country Decoys
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a striking piece of black-and-white grained hardwood, this late 19th-century Chinese brush pot exemplifies the ideals of the scholar’s studio—where nature, artistry, and ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Pair of Classical Column Pedestals
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking fusion of sculpture and utility, this pair of mid-20th century American pedestals brings the grandeur of antiquity into the present. Crafted in maple and finished with a d...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Maple, Burl
American Industrial Steel Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Massive, bold, and completely unforgettable, this round dining table is a 21st-century masterpiece built from 20th-century American industrial parts. The top is formed from two colos...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
