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ABOUT An antique Readyset Traveler folding camera. The body of camera is covered in a luggage canvas with a a pop out view finder and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This ...

A desk lighter clock designed by Polaire Paris. A beautiful desk lighter-clock, created in Paris France by the Alphonse Brun company know as Polaire Paris, back in the 1938. This pi...

Pre-War Electric Lamp Base Lighter, featuring a modified lamp socket fixed with an electric lighter similar to car light. Circa 1930

1970s Modernist Style of sculptor Pal Kepenyes, Abstract Silver and Stone Ring from Mexico 1.25 tall x 1 w x 1.5 d Brown polished stoned mount...

Rare in its kind, chrome coat hanger with light. Frame in steel and chromed brass. Accessories in dark wood. It has a particular additional feature, that is, a light adjustable via a...

Desk cigarettes humidor box with lighter designed by Ronson. This is an amazing desk cigarettes box & touch-tip lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This is a rare near mint box with a single lid with a five-barrels hinge and an integrated touch tip striker lighter. It was designed with strong geometric patterns and crafted in solid chromed steel. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great color contrast and the interiors are lined up with natural cedar wood. Extremely well made and solid construction with great care and attention to details. This surely is a very decorative piece and should be a great conversation item. Model: 16268. Country: New Jersey, United States. Period: Art Deco, 1937. Materials: Chromed steel, cedar wood, black lacquer. Weight: 897.5 Grams, (1.96 Pounds). Measurements: 203 mm by 102 mm by 89 mm (8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "FASHIONED BY RONSON NEWARK NJ US PATS BRITISH PAT IN CANADA 1935 NEWARK NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. RONSON-TOUCH-TIP ". The Ronson Lighter Company The company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace. Louis Vincent Aronson Louis Vincent Aronson was an American inventor, industrialist and philanthropist who is best remembered as the inventor of Ronson lighters. "He was a son of Simon and Jennie Aronson, who were natives of Prussia. He was born December 25, 1869, in New York City, and there his boyhood was spent. Aronson was an exceptionally gifted young man who graduated from public school at the age of 12 before entering a New York Technical School specializing in metallurgy, practical metal working and mechanical drawing. At the same time, he set up a laboratory in the basement of his parents' home where he experimented with plating processes and turned-out money-making items while he devised ways of metalizing common items, in a durable finish of matte gold, including flowers, butterflies, animal claws and baby shoes. Aronson natural ability for designing was honed at the technical school and served him well throughout his life. He excelled and completed the School four year academic program in three years. When he graduated in 1886, at the age of 16, he was qualified as an Expert Metallurgist, Draftsman and Designer, he also had a high-level knowledge of Chemistry. He returned to the school five years later as an instructor in metallurgy for several years before devoting all his time to his own company. When he was 24 years old, he sold the rights to a commercially valuable metal plating process according to Urban Cummings book Ronson, The World’s Greatest Lighters, Wick Lighters 1913–2000. He gained public recognition when he won an award in 1893 from the Belgian government for the creation of the first non-toxic match, and young businessman Aronson received 50,000 Francs, equaling $10,000 in U.S. dollars. In 1897 he received a U.S. patent (592,227) for a match design (called the Wind-match) that would light in windy conditions or when wet. He continued working on his match designs including inventing the “Birds Eye” or “Kitchen” match that had a dual-tip design in 1903; this was an important safety improvement because friction matches of the day would sometimes light accidentally especially when stepped on or while in one’s pocket. He realized that placing a small friction ignition chemical on the tip instead of the entire match-head greatly limited accidental ignition. This style of match is still in use today. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter: Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Pp-168 Figure-187 for this box illustrated. Note: This piece and the touch-tip lighter are empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier, Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson cigarettes...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni black lacquer 2 drawer nightstands with chrome accents. Made of Lacquered wood with round cut out drawer pulls. Has front plinth base with 2 rear caste...

Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...

This sleek and well crafted Mid-Century Modernist Red Leather and Chrome Magazine Holder is in the manner of Adnet and originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Featuring a chro...

Brass & Silver Plated King Size Hollywood Regency Bed Frame Rails Mid Century Quality.

Modernist coat tree produced by Vogel-Peterson circa 1965. 71.5" tall, 21.25" wide and deep (stand) hanger section 17" wide. Holds hats and coats upon it's 6 removeable and full swivel hangers with chrome hat rack above. Perfect as an office valet...

Pair metal chrome plated bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré. Each bookend has a heavy rectangular base. Dimensions Each bookend measures: 6.5” width x 4.5” depth x 7.5” height. C...

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Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's. Very good vintage condition.

Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

A French midcentury magazine holder from the 1970s, with Chromed Steel divider, for two compartments to store books or magazines. Luxury accessory for any modern interior or office. ...

- good original condition with some signs of use

Art Deco ashtray stand by Demeyere This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary obj...

A terrific pair of Art Deco Chrome Magazine Racks by Norman Bel Geddes... these are also shown by Fred Farr, but are identical, which designer actually made these remains a mystery? ...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures ...

Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.

Pair of Mid Century taupe white laminate and chrome Nightstands 3 Drawers. Beautiful condition inside and out. Circa 1970 - 3 Drawer Nightstands all drawers have metal glides all smo...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

A pair of architectural chromed steel bookends in the style of Bill Curry circa 1970s Shiny chrome plated steel I Beam design with nice weight Style similar to Carl Aubock or James...

An absolutely charming cast bronze boxer dog, cold painted in Austria, circa 1900. I think what was done at a later date was it was mounted during the ...

Stunning mid-century magazine rack or bottle holder in blue lucite and chrome. This incredibly charming and unique object was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is att...

Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern Art Deco style. This style emphasized curvy streamlined shapes. This...

Italian modern umbrella stand made in the late 60s in Italy This piece is attributed to Renato Zevi as a designer. Made from travertine, chrome and brass.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut low nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Pair of 2 drawer low nightstands or end tables with chrome hanging spade pulls. Walnut with oak draw...

Chromed frame, natural saddle leather straps. Beautiful patina. Straps are not fixed…can be moved.

Super cool and nice design sculptural golf ball bookends. Nice golfball atop a nickel base. Nice addition to every room. Chrome with patina and one of the lucite stands with scratche...

Very large Japanese lighter created by Swank.

This elegant magazine stand was realized in the United States by Fred Farr for Revere in America, circa 1935. Handcrafted in Rome, New York, this piece offers a banded and streamline...

This practical and elegant Bauhaus style valet stand - coat rack comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1970s. It is made of tubular chrome steel and has been preserved in very good orig...

Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...

This architecturally designed pair of bookends, circa 1980, is a modernist marvel. The large round disk glass slab is etched with clouds and dots, and the base is constructed of blac...

Senzatempo is the coat rack by Lapo Ciatti that upturns the laws of physics. A piece of design that not only makes steel, that is known to be very hard, look like the most ductile of...

Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC-4 Airplane Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional b...

Gaetano Sciolari monumental chrome and brushed brass two-tier nine-light chandelier with cylindrical glass shades, 1960s. Please note, we have sconces in the same style. Please do no...

Pair of Mid Century custom made gloss white laminate and Nightstands 2 Drawers. Beautiful condition inside and out. Circa 1970 - 3 Drawer Nightstands all drawers have metal glides al...

Large French Art Deco galley by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. Wood and chrome. Height : 15.35"(39cm), Width : 17.3"(44cm), Depth : 5.7"(14.5cm). Excellent condition.

Bauhaus wardrobe chrome - 1930s This beautiful wall coat rack is from the 1930s. This is a beautiful, timeless and antique piece that will leave a lasting impression. Fits well in a...

C1970 trimline telephones by 3 different companies. Different colors and the sizes are basically the same they do vary slughtly. All have the necessary cords to plug in. No damage t...

This very nice and unusual coat hanger on stand is made of chromed pieces assembled with rivets. This coat hanger can be unassembled in 4 parts. This is a work by designer Yasuaki Sa...

French Mid-Century Children's-Baby Bed - Mobile Cot in Rattan Cane and Chrome from the early 60s Stylish Mobile Children's Bed With beautiful Rattan Wicker work all around. The 4 mob...

Impressive Tubax attributed industrial coat rack with three chrome tube arms creating a triangular freestanding coat rack with 6 hooks and center weight. In original condition with m...

Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 20s/30s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...

fabulous Art Deco Umbrella /stick stand. In original condition, this wonderful item is in excellent condition for its age. The chrome has no pitting or wear to speak of. The original...

Beautiful early modernist chrome coat tree by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade.

magazine rack by Francois arnal for atelierA in Crome steel thread showing a Z succession.

Ballerina figure with Ronde-Light lighter designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco per...

Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan. Marked Japan at the Chrome part. A beautiful Desk A...

ABOUT An Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome accents and flip out view finder. Folds neatly to 1.5 i...

A vintage 1960/70s teaching dental model of a mouth with braces by noted company Columbia Dentoforms. Columbia Dentoforms has been making teaching models ...

Gavina is among Italy's leading historical brands of designer furniture. Founded in the 1960s by Dino Gavina, one of the most important entrepreneurial figures in the Italian furniture and Design sector, the Gavina SpA company has in fact been and still is a point of reference and inspiration for many other companies in the sector, both Italian and international. Here we do have a pair Umbrella...