South American Furniture

Elegant pair of fabulous Art Deco Club chairs. Brought back from Argentina this pair is in fabulous condition. Corded fabric has mellowed to a charcoal grey. Some fading has occurred...

In the 1930s, Jean-Michel Frank designed a pair of low rectangular table in mica for the smoking room of his own apartment in Paris. Jean-Michel Frank's designs were produced by Comte, with Frank's approval. Combining the best of Frank and the best of Argentine tradition, the original mica low rectangular table was produced by Comte, circa 1936, in limed oak low table as a special commission for the founding partner of Comte, Jose “Pepe” Enrique Tivoli. Stamped on the underside with the Comte production number (see photos below). JMF's designs has been much imitated, however nothing compares to the quality and feel of the real thing. Jose Enrique Tivoli, always known as “Pepe”, was an architect and founder member of COMTE. In 1932, he joined Ignacio and Ricardo Pirovano and Mariano Mansilla Moreno, (an architect with whom he conceived some fine buildings such as the Association Cristiana de Jóvenes in the central San Nicolas...

Unique Art Deco desk has truly unusual and lyrical lines. The undulating base opens to reveal secret storage along with the two drawers on both sides. We like those square drawer pul...

A vintage Peruvian flat-woven rug with a stylized 'Chancay' design, circa 1930. Size: 8'8 x 5'3. This lovely handwoven carpet features alternating rows of stylized bird and rabbit mo...

Original 1931 Argentine silver gelatin single-weight photo for the film The Public Enemy directed by William A. Wellman with James Cagney / Jean Harlow / Edward Woods / Joan Blondell...

Marina Núñez del Prado (1910-1995) was a celebrated Bolivian sculptor and one of the most respected sculptors from Latin America. Her work is hi...

Original 1933 poster for the 1933 film King Kong directed by Merian C. Cooper / Ernest B. Schoedsack with Fay Wray. This 29 x 43" stone lithograph poster was issued in 1933 in Argent...

A wonderful and original wood stand up mirror. Great details with nice column details and carved wood. Beautifully flamed Honduras mahogany wood and ...

1930s wrought iron console with glass top and matching mirror.

At once fantastical and earthbound, this remarkable drawing depicts three seminude goddesses -- perhaps the Three Graces -- dancing to a tune provided by a nude Pan figure seated on ...

Pair of 1930s Brazilian "Mini Poltronas" gold leaf chairs.

Art Deco round wood box with silver faceted monogrammed top. Unusual faceted carved round solid wood box. Well made with a fitted top, this box might be...

1930s grand scale French bronze chandelier with 18 lights. Antique rich patina - but can be brought to a high gilded sheen if desired. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St locatio...