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1940s Prussian Blue hardwood Ming style drum stool.

A fabulous pair of American mid-century sculptural paint decorated wooden console tables by the iconic luxury designer Phyllis Morris (United States; 1925-1988) Executed in timeless mid-20th century glitz and glam Hollywood Regency Moderne taste, the rare, possibly custom one-of-a-kind design, having a demi-lune red lacquered top, over conforming fluted apron, rising on elegant carved figural swan form legs, terminating in claw and ball feet, finished in parcel gilt antiqued cream paint finish. Bold, large scale, statement pieces, these extraordinary tables are sure to add a touch of sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, opulence, and comfort to any space! circa 1970 Signed, "Phyllis Morris" to the rear support in typical stylized font (under later metal wall mount brackets) Provenance / Acquisition: From an important Guadalajara, Mexico Estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Dimensions: (approx) 31" High, 49" Wide, 24.75" Deep (each) Phyllis Morris was one of the design industry’s first multitaskers. She wore many hats: furniture designer, businesswoman, civic leader, legendary hostess, humanitarian, wife and mother. Phyllis Morris is known for them all, but mostly that last one. The legendary interior designer of the 1950s and ’60s wrote her own rules and lived a life as large and colorful as the designs she favored. Morris began her design career in 1953 in Los Angeles, California by creating the "Poodle Lamp," a sculpture of her own poodle topped with a little flared shade. Dubbed “The Marilyn Monroe of the furniture industry” — she took charge of her destiny with her famous poodle lamp. After sculpting the original, based on her own pink-dyed pup, Morris left it on consignment in a Beverly Hills shop. She had friends place orders for it; the shop asked for a dozen models, and Morris was in business. “I knew I was not a homemaker,” she said. What transformed Morris from lamp designer to “designer to the stars” may have been her instinct for publicity. She reportedly delivered two of the lamps to Liberace, her first big-name customer, in a pink Cadillac convertible, while wearing a mink cape. Morris was a pro at offering provocative quips or outrageous photo-ops, which often made headlines around the globe. “My mom was a marketing genius,” says Morris’ daughter Jamie Adler, who now runs the brand and reintroduced the poodle lamp for Currey & Company last year. “She understood branding and how to get press. She was so brave and fearless as a woman in a male-dominated industry.” At a time when most women stayed home, Morris was a furniture designer, businesswoman, civic leader, legendary hostess, humanitarian, wife and mother. “She was multitasking long before the word was invented,” Adler says. With her colorful and eclectic interiors and over-the-top furnishings, Morris turned the interior design world upside-down, and celebrities came calling. She designed hotel suites frequented by Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Elvis. Her opulent canopied beds became a status symbol for the likes of Cher and Sonny Bono, the Who’s Keith Moon, Gladys Knight and Jerry Vale, according to a 1978 People magazine story. A typical Morris room setting during the mid-1960s would find Pop art accessories...

The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair-velvet upholstery (LG.FB-20) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high-dens...

High-end, fully restored Art Deco Sideboard / Buffet in lacquered Macassar and brass, from Paris, France around 1930. Georges & Gaston Guerin, Paris (signed) - Manufacturer Macassa...

A Very Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Exhibition Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bonheur Du Jours With Lacquer Panels, by Henry Dasson. One cabinet signed 'Henry Dasson / 1880' to the gilt-bron...

A large and very decorative Chinese, late Qing Dynasty gilt-decorated and red lacquer wood box and cover dating for the mid to late 19th century. The front and sides of the box with ...

The four square storage cubes are meticulously crafted with a walnut shell and have the option to be glazed with a crisp layer of lacquer all-over or on j...

A rare and beautiful Chinese Chippendale style cocktail or center table having solid iron base in white lacquer underneath of a brand new octagonal glass top. This table is perfect f...

An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette in glossy black lacquered wood, accented with a distinctive rim in Corno Italiano,...

Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...

This elegant pair of Art Deco bookcases comes from the early 20th century. They are made of walnut wood and have sliding clear glass doors. The bookcases were designed by architect O...

The Cloud Glow Desk by MAGILORE® is a luxury kids desk that blends imagination, elegance, and functionality. Inspired by the softness of a floating cloud, this handcrafted piece feat...

21st Century Lune Table, in HG Lacquered Wood and Bronze Details, by Duistt The Lune table is a perfect example to show how well-mixed materials can work together to create a truly ...

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement piece and pack...

Set of 4 Italian Lacquered Postmodern Armchairs, Animal Print Upholstery Offered for sale is a set of four Italian lacquered post-modern armchairs upholstered with animal-print fabr...

Pair of narrow 'Laque' oxblood lacquer and brass night stands by Design Frères. Soft close drawer slides. Chic and understated.

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved distressed lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Meas...

Red & Gold Chinoiserie Table Lamp by Burton-Ching Ltd

The Veletta tissue box holder blends functionality and sophistication and offers an elegant solution to keep tissues within easy reach without sacrificing style. Crafted from glossy ...

19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with Bail handles to sides ,14.5 inch long /10.5inch width/11.5 high inch,big chest...

Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT

A nice set of oriental lacquered panels. At the center is a pineapple urn on pedestal amidst a background of red, beige and foliate detail. Dimensions: 48" x 60"

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene in shades of blue, green, purple and brown and red. With antique lacquer fan...

Namban chest with a semi-cylindrical lid made of black lacquered wood (urushi) with gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden). Decorated with three main bands o...

Chinese Export, mid 19th century. An exceptional and original 4 piece set of Chinese Export oil paintings on canvas depicting exterior ga...

Swedish Mid Century 1950s Brass 6 Arm Candlestick, made by designer Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall. Brass with black lacquered details. A candlestick made in 1950s Sweden for classic...

Executed in the manner of a coromandel screen and having a traditional Asian form, these elegant tables are chinoiserie decorated, comprising a black lacquered base, with an inscrib...

This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect ...

Nice pair of Italian Art Deco style piano black lacquered side tables. These tables are perfect for layering into a modern or vintage-inspired space. 27.5w x 28h

The Design & Impact: This exceptional writing box (suzuribako) showcases a dynamic and deeply carved composition of plum blossoms and a serene landscape. Executed in a rich palette o...

Large bamboo pair of table lamps with red lacquer bases created in collaboration with The Lacquer Company. In the style of Gabriella Crespi. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely L...

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s Black Background with gilt decoration Dome shaped top , with gilt brass columns each side. Cream ena...

Pair of rare Mickey Mouse bedside cabinets designed by Pierre Colleu. Made of laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Very rare to find a matching pair. Good overall condition, nor...

Custom made three-door wardrobe / armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a...

A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes are available. . Measures: 60 cm diameter x 32 cm ...

Vintage Karges Italian Neoclassical Swedish Style Carved Console Table with One Drawer. Item features one dovetail constructed drawer, faux marble lacquer finish wooden top, distress...

A stunning and unique antique 19th century English Chinoiserie lacquer chair back settee with 20th century hand caning. Ornately embellished with antique gold Chinoiserie style decor...

A rare and elegant set of three bar stools by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, impeccably preserved from a closed gallery’s archive — dead stock, untouched, and complete with original guarant...

Chinoiserie Lacquer Box. Beautifully hand painted Chinoiserie Box decorated with auspicious Chinese scenes. The box is constructed of wood having polychrome painting lacquered with...

Tapparelle Roll cabinet belongs to a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no long...

Made to order wood coffee table designed by Christian Siriano. Top: White lacquered MDF wood. Base: Natural MDF wood. Can be made available in other finishes and materials upon re...

The Design & Impact: This captivating antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates the lush, vibrant energy of blooming hydrangeas (ajisai). Representing the transition i...

Early 18th Century Georgian red lacquer bellows. With gilt ornament in the manner of Giles Grendy. Circa 1720.

The Antique English Jacobean carved wood Credenza/Sideboard is a magnificent blend of historical charm and functionality. Crafted from high-quality wood, it features the era's distin...

Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...

Desk with 3 drawers in lacquer Bespoke / customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL colors available. (Mate / half gloss / gloss).

A charming pair of painted Queen Anne style end tables. Turned wood painted with a light violet lacquer finish. The glossy finish highlights the immaculate craftsmanship of the pair....

The Bicco waste paper basket is a sophisticated and versatile accessory, designed to elevate any bathroom or office space. Fashioned from glossy ebony, Bicco sports a practical lid e...

Set of four tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini, circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy finish and handstitched black leather seat, soli...

“Step outside the box,” blue lacquered wood bas-relief on a white background, presented in a natural blond oak box frame. Titled and signed “unique piece by JLF” on the back. Contem...

An Art Deco carved timber side table attributed to Paul Poiret (1879-1944) for Atelier Martine. Typically eastern in form with decorative ‘elephant’ feet. Retaining it’s original oxb...

A great gift for the art collector. Our Rabbit Rabbit Lacquer Box features Hunt's iconic rabbits in every color - all with attitude and personality. Box...

The Design & Impact: This elegant document box (fubako) beautifully captures a dynamic and poetic natural landscape. The cover features a sophisticated diagonal composition depictin...

Unique and very refined display case or architect's bookcase from the renowned French firm Roche Bobois. It combines elegance with functionality thanks to its sophisticated and refined design. Its wooden structure follows a vertical, rectangular shape divided into two connected modules. It opens through four doors, two in the lower module and two in the upper one. Each door, like the sides, features partitions with large glass panels inserted to display the objects inside. The back features original wood paneling that gives the piece its personality. Exclusive Piece with refined finishes balanced between solidity and lightness, perfect for sophisticated and modern spaces. It features six decorative panels that suggest the type of objects that could occupy each space, referring to terms specific to the discipline (esquisses, plans, echantillons, colorations, dossiers, and archives). Roche Bobois is a French company that, since its founding in 1960, has been dedicated to marketing collections of high-end furniture, sofas, and other accessories. The company was born from the union of Philippe and François Roche, owners of a boutique in Paris, and Jean-Claude and Patrick Chouchan, then owners of the Au Beau Bois store. After meeting in 1960 at the Copenhagen fair, they began manufacturing and importing Scandinavian furniture to Paris. Thus, they began selling this furniture and other accessories such as textiles, tableware, and upholstery in their boutiques. They even dedicated a floor to renovation and decoration projects. thus giving birth to the famous Roche Bobois brand. Roche Bobois France...

This item is an antique Chinese lacquer trinket box in a pumpkin shape. It mad of carved wood coated in multiple layers of red and black lacquer. It has hand painted with Chinese tra...

Free-standing Art Deco Bar-Sideboard or Drinks Cabinet from France/Paris around 1930. Black piano lacquer walnut wood. Two curved front doors with thick original chrome-plated raili...

A commanding presence in any refined interior, this original French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s is a rare and luminous example of the era’s craftsmanship and decorative finesse...

A contemporary outdoor sofa defined by its organic, branch-like structure and monolithic sculptural presence. Crafted from fiberglass-reinforced acrylic resin in an aged concrete fin...

This is a charming example of the Aesthetic Period in Colonial England at the end of the 19Th, century. This Bamboo Slant Desk, is C.1880-1910, is simple ...