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The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...

Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid ash wood, in "jet black" ash finish. Current Production: 6-7 wee...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring an elegant design for a woman's hat and coat. Artwork size: 11 x 8 1/4 inches. Archivally matted to 16 x 12 inches. Provenance:...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

A 1950s ceramic pitcher by French ceramist Robert Picault, handmade in Vallauris—the picturesque seaside village in the South of France renowned for its pottery. The bulb-shaped form...

Inspired by the art of Sumi-e, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk lamp is available ...

"Credenza B" by Last Workshop, bleached white oak finish. Shown with dimensions of: 96"L x 16"D x 32"H Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a ma...

The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role. Dimensions: Width 16 in. (...

A charming, lively 1930s charcoal drawing of a Mardi Gras parade by notable Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin. Depicting a cheerful, crowded scene of a parade on Fat Tuesday in...

Francis Mair (American, active California, 1916-1991) Wicker Chaise Longue, designed 1960. Scuptural chaise longue by Californian designer Francis Mair. This rare piece is interesti...

The bold lacquer, paneled fronts and gilt carvings of these small bedside cabinets exemplify the early 20th-century furniture from Fujian, China. Petite in scale, these cabinets may ...

An Italian ‘Maralunga’ armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s. Upholstered in rich brown velvet, the chair sits low to the ground with soft, folded arms and a...

A Bustling 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A busy harbor scene of sandy shoreline, docks and boat...

This low wooden stool is carved with a thick, circular seat supported by four tapering legs that terminate in subtly hoof-like feet. The proportions are compact and grounded, giving ...

Roger Capron French ceramic tile coffee table with beautiful impressed patterns in the tile. This unusual table is composed of tiles that each exhibit the strong influence of the fi...

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...

Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...

A Striking 1940s Cubist, Mid-Century Modern Drawing of a Seated Woman Artist, Sketch Class by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Pastel and charcoal on paper. A...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's evening wear by Lilly Daché, Likely an illustration study for a print advertisement for the famed Chic...

A Striking, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Female Nude by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed Modernist figure study ...

“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter.” William L. Hamilton, The wall street journal The Primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks...

Strong formal lines and geometric shapes seem like puzzle pieces that come together defining the Say Sofa. COM options and other customizations make this a perfect statement piece for both for a formal living room...

A Unique, Unusual and Striking Abstract Surrealist Painting Completed in the Chicago Imagist Tradition by Notable Artist, Stanley Dean Edwards (Am. Born 1941). Titled "The Last Living Face in Pompeii", the painting is oil and acrylic on canvas presented in its original frame. The artwork shows a unique synthesis of Post-War Surrealist influences, including the avant-garde Italian artist Enrico Baj and the vibrant palette of the Chicago Imagist school, namely Ed Paschke and his contemporaries. The collage-like references in the composition recall the artwork of sculptor H.C. Westermann and others experimenting with assemblage, found objects and the integration of inanimate objects. Artwork size: 38 1/2 x 32 inches; Framed size: 39 1/4 x 33 1/4 inches. Signed "Edwards", lower right; signed, titled and dated on reverse. Provenance: The Artist; Private Collection, Chicago, IL (circa 2010). Born 1941 in Joliet, Illinois, Stanley Dean Edwards moved to Chicago early in life to pursue his life as an artist. His mother was a Chicago public school teacher, and his father was a Methodist minister. He studied painting and design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), receiving a BFA in 1967. While at SAIC, Edwards was influenced by Vera Berdich's printmaking classes and Daniel Massen's design classes. After a brief stay in New York (1967-1970), where he was profoundly shaken by urban rioting and general upheaval of this time, Edwards returned to Chicago and later set up a studio in the Pilsen Neighborhood. Edwards is primarily a figurative painter whose work is informed by both Surrealism and Constructivism. Early hard-edge paintings from the mid-1960's feature a series of screaming babies set in brightly colored environments. These works offer religious suggestions, as the infants are paired with ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early 1960's, Stan Edwards was part of a diverse group of artists that included George Kokines, Ray Siemanowski, Michael Hurson and Peter Holbrook among others. These artists and Edwards were part of that decade's vanguard and their work was included in an exhibition titled, "Twelve Chicago Artists" at the Walker Art Center. The curator was Jan Van der Marck. Edwards called his paintings of babies, dogs and erotic torsos from that period "image painting" because they were taken not from the model stand but cast off photo images. One painting from this period, Infant in Altar IV, is a 60" x 60" an oil and acrylic painting and was loaned by the National Museum of American Art at the Smithsonian to the Museum of Contemporary Art for its fifty year retrospective titled, "Art in Chicago, 1945 to 1995." The painting is part of the Martha Jackson memorial collection at the National Museum of American Art. (2.) Recent paintings, which Edwards calls "Icons for a New Era: Assembled Art Imagery," feature iconic images composed of items from popular culture; witty titles often allude to the materials from which they were made. The found objects, vibrant colors, and slick presentations of his works indicate their relationship to and a continuation of Pop art. Both humorous and sinister, Edwards' paintings reflect the psychological uneasiness associated with the close of the twentieth century. (3.) One painting of this series titled Surveyor is a 66" x 60" oil and acrylic painting and appears in the book Humor in Art by Nicholas Roukes, published by Davis Inc. The book is widely used as a text for art and design projects. (4.) In October of 2002 Edwards presented a retrospective exhibition of his work at the Illinois Institute of Art where he taught art and design in the foundation program. His lecture and exhibition were presented as part of "Chicago Artist's Month" sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Chicago. In 2004 Edwards completed a major commission for the new Veterans' Administration building in Chicago. The commission centered on patriotic themes and one large 6 and 1/2' x 10' painting is dedicated to prisoners of war. Five others are 48" x 48" and depict the military branch seals, and four paintings 32" x 32" are based on 19th century patriotic engravings. Stan Edwards, who retired from the Illinois Institute of Art in 2009, lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Sources: (2. & 4.) Press release (1. & 3.) "Art in Chicago 1945 1995, MCA.) COLLECTIONS: Selected corporate & institutional collections National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian Corcoran Gallery of Art Ceco Corporation Crain Communications Thrall Railcar Company American Hospital Association Plyzynski & Associates, Inc. NYC North American Jet Corporation Ball State University Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago State University of New York Harris Bank & Trust Dallas Theater Center Electronic Media Magazine Johnson Controls Central National Bank of Cleveland Associates Commercial Corporation Corporate Art Source Veterans' Administration Commission, Chicago, 2004 Ten site specific paintings Siemens Corporation COLLECTIONS: Selected private collections Walter & Dawn Clark Netsch Beatrice "Buddy" Mayer Douglas Ross Larry Aronson Marc & Ilana Platt Phil & Joan Krone Craig & Janet Duchossois Sally Fairweather Shirley Hardin Brian Boyer Pritzker collection James Speyer collection Michael Greany Ed & Lindy Bergman Collection Leigh Block Collection Professor Harold Platt Professors Lew Erenberg & Susan Hirsch Dr. David Gross Professor Mihaly Csiksentmihalyi Dr. Paula Young Dr. & Mrs. Imre Hidvegi EXHIBITIONS: Selected exhibitions Biennial Drawing Exhibition, Art Institute of Chicago, 1962 Momentum II, Lexington Hall, University of Chicago, 1964 The Sunken City Rises, Hermann Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology,1964 Eye on Chicago, Hermann Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1964 29th Corcoran Biennial, 1965, Washington, D.C. Inaugural exhibition, Fairweather-Hardin, 1965 Society for Contemporary Art, Art Institute of Chicago, 1965 12 Chicago Painters...

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe Brown Leather MR10 Dining Chairs, Knoll International, 1960. Measure 31.5” tall 19.25” wide 26” deep, seat h...

A fantastic pair of slipper chairs that even Paul McCobb might mistake for his own design. Comfortable and clean lined chairs that won’t disrupt the budget. Probably need to be reuph...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's active wear by Hattie Carnegie. Inscription reads: Left - White jersey slack suit Red gaberdine jacke...

These elegant drop earrings showcase a beautifully matched 2.04 carat pair of natural old mine cut diamonds, each GIA certified and mounted in refined 14k yellow gold. The stones are...

This late 20th-century Italian hand-wrought iron table is a sculptural beauty, marrying classical form with artisan craftsmanship. The iron base is hand-hammered and forged, showcasi...

A stunning vintage Granat Brothers diamond engagement ring, beautifully crafted in platinum and centered with a 1.73 carat natural Old European cut diamond. The center diamond is su...

Not decoration—declaration. This rare pair of 19th-century Dutch frames arrives with a sense of purpose that modern mirrors can only imitate. Carved in the classic Dutch manner, conf...

A captivating, Modern 1940s portrait painting of a young female ballet dancer by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A skilled and expressive studio portrait of a ...

A refined Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a continuous line of bezel-set round brilliant cut diamonds. This elegant design offers a modern i...

Benard Rhone for Mastercraft Cabinets, Burled Elm with Brass Knocker Pulls 1965 Pair of storage cabinets by Mastercraft Furniture, produced circa 1965. Each case is executed in burle...

This handsome 2-part British Colonial bookcase is made from Burmese teak and dates to the 19th century. The piece defined by its strong proportions, restrained detailing, and rich, t...

A stunning Tiffany & Co. ring, featuring a captivating 4.31 carat emerald-cut emerald, radiating a rich green hue. Flanking the centerpiece are two emerald-cut diamonds, totaling...

Made of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this petite bench brings the farmhouse aesthetic to traditional forms. Constructed with classic joinery techniques, the be...

The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...

This 19th-century Adirondack twig table delivers that elusive mix of rustic irreverence and sculptural clarity. The rectangular top, crisply framed in young birch, sets the tone—clea...

Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...

Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture. Steps is a simple rethinking of this established type and is proportione...

This table has heard more secrets than a confessional. A 19th century American elmwood poker table, likely pulled from the smoky back room of a tavern where the stakes were high and ...

Rustic and unusual, this sculptural Chinese teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is crafted of wooden staves bound with twisted metal wire. Likely used for pouring water, the ve...

Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman in newly upholstered in soft mohair for Saporiti Italia, 1970s. You can easily remove one section from the middle of the sofa if you ...

Gaetano Pesce limited edition Greene Street chair for Vitra Italy / Switzerland, 1984 / 1994. This example 70 /100 pieces produced. Materials: resin reinforced with fiberglass, stee...

Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...

The Embrace Chair fuses a wooden structure and soft upholstery to create an elegant dining chair that is so expressive that it can function as a stand-alone piece as well. The chair...

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well exe...

A romantic and contemporary icon, this Tiffany & Co. Heart Lock pendant necklace beautifully captures the symbolism of love, connection, and timeless elegance. Crafted in luxurio...

This is the table you buy before you know why. An early 20th century English oak gateleg of commanding oval form, it was built for a kind of living that most houses claim to support...

A captivating, 1930s portrait painting of a young woman by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A sensitive, skilled portrait of a young female model, most likely h...

A Large, Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Jamaican Man in a Linen Suit by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A skilled and colorful portrait of a black man seated in a white linen suit, most likely completed during Chapin's trip to Kingston, Jamaica in the 1930s. Chapin exhibited examples of his Jamaican paintings...

A historic design from Promemoria, the Amarcord Credenza was inspired by the 1975 Federico Fellini film of the same name. Designer Romeo Sozzi drafted and created the modular cabine...

This mid-century Italian mirror borrows its attitude from architecture. The frame doesn’t simply enclose—it steps, recesses, and projects, with corners that feel lifted from a broken...

An exceptional and highly collectible three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., centered around a rare and vividly saturated Burmese ruby of remarkable quality. The ring features a nat...

If you’re looking for a piece that brings both character and quality to your space, the Vintage Henredon Bamboo & Stone Coffee Table is the perfect cho...

Joe Colombo Vademecum table lamp Kartell Italy, 1969 Additional information: Materials:plastic, chrome-plated steel Dimensions: 7" W × 3" D × 10" H Condition: Very good. Tested and...

A charming, vibrant, early Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a quiet, picturesque view of the rooftops and cathedral...

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930...

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of Male Arms by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, early 1930s charcoal study (a c...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...