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item name :
Pair of Club Chairs by Samuel Marx
designers :
Samuel Marx
item description :
A Pair of Club Chairs designed by Samuel Marx. USA, 1953. This pair of club chairs were commisioned by George and Sarah Erlich for their completely Marx designed home on South Deere Park Drive in Highland Park, IL. The pieces decended through the family to the grand-daughter with full provenance and original photos available. The club chairs have been reupholstered in Rose Cummings 100% dark-grey silk-velvet and piped in silk-satin. All original design details have been retained. The chairs feature luxurious down cushions on a sleek ultra modern frame that "floats" on invisible casters. The chairs and sofa can be seen in period photos of the Marx designed livingroom of the original Erlich home.
Pair of Lucite Ribbon Chairs by Estelle and Irwin LaVerne
item description :
A Pair of Lucite Ribbon Chairs attributed to Estelle and Irwin LaVerne. USA, circa 1960s. A pair of chairs in 1" thick shaped acrylic. Chair backs have a ribbon form and are quite comfortable. Seat can accomodate an upholstered seat cushion. Sold without cushions.
A Pair of High Back Loop Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins
item description :
A Pair of High Back Loop Chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins. USA, cicra 1950. A pair of high back salon chairs upholstered in black naughahyde. Chairbacks in solid wood with a carved loop pattern in white.
Hand Carved Armchair in Walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell. USA, circa 1970s. A beautifully proportioned armchair in Walnut with light brown calfskin upholstery. This chair is a prime example of Powell's sensitivity towards wood and displays his talent for quality construction techniques. Blind mortice and tenon joinery and a hand-carved pass through for the upholstered back cushion all display Powell's high level of craftsmanship.
Pair of Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Armchairs. USA, c.1970. Pair of arm chairs in sculpted bronze with a golden bronze patina. Newly upholstered in J Robert Scott Grey "Elephant" Calfskin. Excellent restored condition.
Custom Commissioned Chair in Mahagony by Jack Rodgers Hopkins
designers :
Jack Rogers Hopkins
item description :
Custom Commissioned Edition Armchair in Mahagony by Jack Rodgers Hopkins. USA, 1971. A custom built armchair with extended table arm in Honduran Mahagony. Property of a private Californian collection and acquired directy from the artist.
Literature:
Modern Magazine, Issue One, 2009, pg. 87 (similar example)
Edward S. Cooke Jr. Gerals W.R. Ward and Kelly Ecuyer, The Maker's Hand: American Studio Furniture, 1940-1990, Boston, 2003 p.47.
Todd Merrill and Julie Iovine, Modern Americana: Studio Furniture From High Craft To High Glam, Rizzoli, 2008 p.88.
Set of Eight Silvered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by James Mont
designers :
James Mont
item description :
A Set of Eight Silvered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by James Mont. USA, c.1950s. A set of eight chairs consisting of two arm chairs and six side chairs. Each chair has a tapered upholstered back joining a circular upholstered seat with conforming polychrome silvered base.
Set of Four Patchwork Bronze Dining Chairs by Paul Evans
designers :
Paul Evans
item description :
Set of Four Patchwork Bronze Dining Chairs by Paul Evans. USA, 1970. A set of four rare bronze patchwork and black leather dining chairs on welded tri-leg bases. Patchwork bronze is wire brushed and hammered to reveal a swirled patina. Welded steel bases have welded star and swirl motifs.
Pair of Channel Tufted Original Club Chairs by James Mont
designers :
James Mont
Era :
Circa 1950s
Country of Origin :
USA
Materials :
Textile > Velvet, Textile > Silk
item description :
An elegant and well proportioned pair of original club chairs by James Mont,USA,circa 1950's. Each chair is upholstered in Rose Cummings Grey 100% silk velvet. The armrests and sides are channeled and the piping along the backrest, around the base and feet is a Black Pearl silk satin. Original label attached.
Director's Chair (For Dean Martin) by Charles Hollis Jones
designers :
Charles Hollis-Jones
Era :
Circa 1960s
Country of Origin :
USA
Materials :
Textile > Leather, Finish > Nickel
item description :
Director's chair was custom designed for a Dean Martin television show by Charles Hollis Jones,circa 1962,USA.Constructed in nickel plated steel and upholstered back and seat in leather.
Tall Back Chair by James Mont, circa 1950's, USA. Side chair in original tangerine wool upholstery with a round seat and exaggerated and dramatic curved back. On an oblong black lacquered base.
Spectacular Butterfly Form Chair by Pedro Friedeberg
designers :
Pedro Friedeberg
Era :
Circa 1970s
Country of Origin :
Mexico
Materials :
Technique > Gold-Leaf, Technique > Hand Painted
item description :
Spectacular butterfly form chair by Pedro Friedeberg, Mexico, c.1970's. Hand painted in shades of red, orange, turquoise and violet. Red legs end in gilded feet. With gilt trim edges and detailing. Signed "Pedro Friedeberg". With certificate of authenticity. Good original condition. 34.5"H x 20.5"L x 16"D
Pair of Leather-Covered Barstools by Karl Springer, circa 1970’s
designers :
Karl Springer
Era :
Circa 1970s
Country of Origin :
USA
item description :
A pair of exceptionally crafted chairs by Karl Springer, covered in jet black leather calf skin. Good original condition. Measurements: 36 x 18 x 17.5” (seat height: 25.5”)
Set of Six Gazelle Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Dan Johnson Studio
designers :
Dan Johnson
Era :
Circa 1950s
Country of Origin :
USA
Materials :
Metal > Aluminum
item description :
A rare set of six Gazelle dining chairs by Dan Johnson, two arm and four side chairs, USA 1956. Each chair hand wrought and finished of gold colored aluminum with caned seats and backs. The Gazelle line by Johnson was entirely hand made in Italy at Dan Johnson Studio. Due to extremely high production costs, and the intense hand labor involved, fewer than 150 pieces of the Gazelle line were ever completed. This set of six is a rare opportunity to acquire Johnson's elegant and expressive Gazelle chairs, model numbers 10A and 20A.
Pair of armchairs in the manner of Frances Elkins, New York. A pair of classic armchairs in turquoise lacquer with peacock blue leather seats. Mint condition. 38 H x 26 W x 25" D
A unique custom chaise lounge by Phillip Lloyd Powell, c. 1960. This unique chaise has a wooden frame with turned feet and back supports finished in a colorful blend of burnt umber and fuchsia lacquer and silverleaf. The frame, back and pillow are upholstered in metallic silver leather, the seat cushion in purple ultra suede. A rope system adjusts the back for reclining. Powell typically drew his inspiration from his travels abroad; this piece is reminiscent of an Indian palace. Designed for the Berman’s of Allentown, PA and is signed on the frame Phillip Lloyd Powell Made for H. Berman Allentown, PA.
Set of Six Patinated Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by James Mont
designers :
James Mont
Era :
Circa 1950s
Country of Origin :
USA
Materials :
Wood > Oak, Technique > Silver-Leaf
item description :
A set of six patinated silver leaf Dining Chairs by James Mont, c 1950s. Each chair has open elongated Greek Key backs, newly upholstered seats in soft grey leather that sit on four square legs. Finished in original silver-leaf over black in excellent condition, designed to accompany the round table listed above.
Magnificent paddle arm chair by Paul Laszlo. Original turquoise lacquer is accentuated with red, kid leather upholstery. This same design was used in Laszlo’s own home. From the Hudspeth Estate, Prineville OR. Documented in “Paul Laszlo” by Laszlo, pg 18. New buttersoft lambskin upholstery.
A classic form of Laszlo’s from the 1950’s upholstered in sumptuous navy kid
leather with a complimentary lighter blue-lacquered wood legs and arms. If
American Modernism was about comfort and class this handsome club chair is
exemplary of its ideals.
Gilt Hand Chair Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg Mexico Gilt hand chair sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Iconic hand chair with gold leaf finish. Signed with burned in mark, “Pedro Friedeberg”.
Gilt Hand Foot Chair Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
designers :
Pedro Friedeberg
Era :
Circa Late 20th Century
Country of Origin :
Mexico
Materials :
Wood
item description :
Gilt Hand Foot Chair Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Classic hand chair by Friedeberg on an anatomical foot base. Gold leaf finish, signed with burned in mark, “Pedro Friedeberg” Also have version in silver-leaf.
Loop Chair by Frances Elkins USA c. 1940 Exceptional vintage loop chair by Frances Elkins, finished in turquoise lacquer with the seat newly upholstered in cerulean blue leather. Excellent restored condition 38.5 H 19.5W 23D seat 18.5
Custom Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Jack Rogers Hopkins
designers :
Jack Rogers Hopkins
Era :
Circa 1970s
Country of Origin :
USA
Materials :
Wood
item description :
Exceptional, unique lounge chair and ottoman by Jack Rogers Hopkins, c.1970. A fantastic example of Hopkins unrestrained artistic expression. Laminated construction allowed Hopkins to create eloquent large scale pieces. Known for combining the utility of several items into one functional form – this sculptural chair incorporates a reading lamp and a book shelf. Variations documented in California Design Eleven by The Pasadena Art Museum, and in California Design: The Legacy of West Coast Craft and Style by Lauria and Baizerman.
Excellent original condition.
Chair: 43"H x 66"L x 39"D
Ottoman: 13"H x 23"L x 22"D
Fantastic pair of bar stools by Erwine and Estelle Laverne, c.1960. Solid, brushed steel legs and footrest give these incredible stability. Original lucite seat and back rest with original yellow vinyl
upholstered seat. Vinyl and lucite with age appropriate patina adds distinctive character. Signed with Laverne label.
Beautiful brass table and chairs by Billy Haines, USA, circa 1950's. Table with inlayed capiz shell top. Chairs feature original creme vinyl upholstery and typical sabre style legs. Beautiful golden patina to table top.
Excellent original condition.
Table: 29.5"H x 36"L x 36"D
Chairs: 33"H x 18"L x 17"D
