Custom Wall Mount Shelf / Console by Phillip Lloyd Powell, USA, circa 1970's. Walnut shelf with slate top. Mounts to wall with two matched walnut brackets. Shallow depth is perfect for use in a narrow hallways and entryways.
Custom Wall Mount Console by Phillip Lloyd Powell, circa 1960's, USA. Unique carved walnut case with four pairs of bi-fold doors concealing four main compartments, one with a custom fitted wine rack, one with two drawers and shelves and glass shelves in both of the end compartments. The interior is finished in walnut with a slate top.
Sideboard by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons, Italy/USA, circa 1950's. Model #2154, designed by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons, in figured Italian Walnut with a grass cloth back and solid walnut interior . Finished on both sides for use as a room divider. Two doors conceal two adjustable shelves along with 4 drawers in the middle section. Singed with paper label to interior drawer.
Long Sideboard by Edward Wormley, USA, circa 1957. Long sideboard in lacquered and bleached mahogany, with bronze base and drawer pulls and marble top. Cabinet features three drawers, one tambour door and one door concealing a single shelf. Model 5465 manufactured by Dunbar. Signed with applied gold rectangular manufacturer's label affixed to drawer.
Literature: Dunbar: The Hemisphere Collection, manufacturer's catalog, unpaginated.
Wall mounted silver leaf console by Phillip Lloyd Powell, c. 1955. The console has a sanded slate top, three drawers and is finished in silver leaf brick pattern over a vibrant Robin’s egg blue. Each felt-lined drawer is divided by five removable wooden slats. The console is mounted on two silver leaf, hand-chipped oak supports. 7" H (console) (15.25"H with supports) X 95.75W X 19.5D. Excellent restored condition.
The Nine Drawer Cabinet/Console by Mira Nakashima, USA, circa 1990’s. Walnut cabinet/console with 3 sliding doors concealing 9 drawers. Beautiful free-edge top with geometric butterfly base. With its solid walnut back, this cabinet is perfect for use as a room-divider. Excellent original condition. 86”W 42”H 27”D
This elegant petite demi-lune console table by Samuel Marx, in burled and bleached elm comes from a Chicago estate. Stamped twice “Quigley” Very good original condition. 19 x 9.375 x 24 inches
Circa 1950, USA
A rare matched pair of large pagoda style Chinoisere consoles by James Mont. Each in original finish in gold and silver leaf over layers of orange and red base coats then finished in a high polish smoked lacquer for a unique Mont "antiqued" effect. Signed James Mont Designs with burned in mark.
Finish restored to original perfection.
Dimensions: 76 w x 28 h x 19" d
Sculpted Bronze wall mounted console signed Paul Evans, 1969 (signature reads PE 69). Two deeply sculpted bi-fold doors embellished with Evan's trade mark whorls and starbursts. Two piece slate top. Interior lacquered black with two fully adjustable shelves covered in original synthetic leather.
An elegantly proportioned “altar-style” console by Karl Springer Ltd. Made of Palisander wood in semi satin finish. Excellent original condition. Accompanied by original bill of sale and order papers from Karl Springer Ltd.
A demilune form console with a white marble top and exquisitely carved apron in bamboo motif, legs and base; all finished with Mont's expertly executed camouflage silver and gold leaf over cinnabar basecoat. A classic look with a modern twist. The "camo" technique was one of the most labor intesive and time consuming for the craftspeople at James Mont Design.
A large sideboard in two sections, the top section contains a smoked mirrored panel behind an angled shelving unit with a recessed central panel embellished with applied carved flowers and birds finished in a silver and gold leaf camouflage pattern, this is flanked by an open frame comprising round shelves with a key pattern relief on the edges and finished in gold leaf. The appliques were hand carved by one of Mont's expert craftsman he employed in his workshop. Supporting the mirrored shelving unit is a silver leaf cabinet comprising two wide drawers flanked by two doors, with two round Asian style pulls in gold leaf. Burned in mark James Mont Design.
Orange Lacquered and Faux Snakeskin Console by Arthur Elrod, c. 1965. This piece was designed for a client’s home in Rancho Mirage, CA. While its size is modest, the blending of texture and vibrant color, typical of Elrod’s style, epitomizes the lifestyle of the groovy sixties and laid-back California living. Elrod often pulled from the desert environment he lived and worked in to design his interiors and furniture; he used a lot of color—bright and muted—and his textures entice touch.
Custom console by Michael Coffey, 2008. Coffey produced this curvaceous console with carved ridges that are nearly four inches deep in some areas. He always uses the traits of the wood—its color and grain—to design each piece. This piece is made from African Mozambique, which Coffey loves for its wide range of colors. Inspired by the natural wear of river rocks.
In excellent original condition this dramatic entrance or foyer cabinet epitomizes the dark elegance of designer James Mont. A tall slender single door cabinet with adjustable shelves in ebonized and cerused oak features a lit glass-top that up-lights a heavily smoked scalloped wall-mounted mirror. The effect is pure drama that only Mont could create – works beautifully in a very small space.
A Smoked mirrored console by James Mont, c 1950s, features hand carved Caryatid side supports and scrolled pulls. The cabinet has a wide inverted V-shaped front with two caryatid supports on either end, two doors that open to cabinets with adjustable shelves. Smoked mirror top, side and doors are framed in Mont’s signature patinated silver leaf finish over maroon and black.
Excellent Original Condition
30.25H 74W 19.5D
Wanscher is one of the most highly-regarded and influential designers and educators in Denmark. Wanscher taught architecture at the illustrious Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen for nearly two decades. He guided the careers of many of the most import Danish designers and published many influential texts. Wanscher was influenced by sources as diverse as ancient Egypt, the Vienna Secession and the traditional Danish tradition of cabinet making.
A Silver Leaf Sideboard by James Mont, c 1950s.A large sideboard in two sections, the top section contains a smoked mirrored panel behind an angled shelving unit that contains a central panel of pierced, carved screen with a scene of flower and bird figures finished in silver and gold leaf camouflage pattern, flanked by an open frame holding round shelves with carved scalloped edges finished in silver and gold leaf camouflage pattern. The screen was hand carved by one of Mont's expert craftsman he employed in his workshop. Supporting the mirrored shelving unit is a silver leaf cabinet comprising two wide drawers flanked by two doors. Burned in mark James Mont Design.
A Wall Hung Walnut Cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell, from the Dorsey Reading Collection
USA, 1966
A Wall hung walnut cabinet by Phillip Lloyd Powell, 1966.The cabinet comprises a dove tail case and four bi-fold doors, the interior is finished in a copper green stain. Dorsey Reading reportedly traded this cabinet from Powell for forty hours of work.
A White painted fiberglass wall mounted console by John Dickinson
USA c. 1970
A fiberglass version of Dickinson’s iconic white plaster, animalistic pieces; however, this console was produced by an East Coast company for Dickinson and was used as a display piece for a window at New York’s Saks Fifth Avenue. While Dickinson was not actually involved the production, because he hated to travel, these types of pieces were produced using his animal form leg design and stark white coloring with his approval.
Sculpted Steel Wall Mount Cabinet signed Paul Evans 68
USA 1968
Sculpted Steel wall mounted cabinet by Paul Evans. Made as a companion piece to the console TMF1085. Exterior shows same exuberant decoration of welded steel highlighted in polychrome and brazed brass decoration. Interior finished with red striated lacquer and an adjustable shelf. PE-39, signed “Paul Evans 68”
A rare Sculpture Front Console signed Paul Evans, 1968. An excellent studio piece, this console has four unique massive welded steel doors – boldly decorated with Evans signature abstract sculptural elements. Sculptural elements accented with gold leaf, polychrome in yellows, reds, blues and various patinated finishes to the steel. Single slab of one inch thick, eight foot long cleft Pennsylvanian slate top. Interior in original red striated lacquer. Right side fitted with an original, felt lined adjustable shelf. Interior of doors of faceted welded steel decorated in red polychrome. Mounted on a welded steel base. Signed Paul Evans 1968.
Serving Cabinet / Bar by Phillip Lloyd Powell USA c. 1960 With this grand towering cabinet Powell showcases many of his talents and signature finishing. He always honors the irregularities of the wood, in this case Walnut-one of his favorites, which results in sinuous lines and dramatic swirls. The interior and sides are painted in a silver leaf faux subway tile motif above a gentle aquatic green base. One of the largest domestically proportioned pieces from Powell’s oeuvre. 96H 48W 21.5D (244 H 122 W 56 D cm) Mint restored condition
Console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings USA c. 1963 Exceptional Ceylon satinwood console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. From the Torno Penthouse designed by Philip Johnson. Slender, gilt-bronze legs make this console appear to float. Three drawers. Provenance available. 28.5H 71W 18D Excellent original condition
Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals USA c. 1950 Rare, magnificent yellow lacquered console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, c.1950. On original black laminate base. Four doors with signature brass strapping and hardware. From an original Parzinger installation. Case stands on brass bun feet. Each door conceals an adjustable shelf. Mint restored condition. 35.25"H x 98.25"L x 22.5"D (89 H x 249 L x 58 D cm)
Lacquered Console by Karl Springer,circa 1980's,USA. A console in a smokey lacquered finish which fades from lavender to plum. Includes brass capped double-pedestal. 6 feet long,constructed in the highest quality typical of Springer.
Horn covered console table attributed to Karl Springer; USA c. 1970. Stepped top console table covered in horn tiles set in a herringbone pattern. Beautiful natural coloration in shades of dark brown and tan.
Beautiful mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher, c.1940. Solid mahogany construction with original oiled finish. Two keyed doors over four keyed drawers offer incredible storage. Each side fitted with three adjustable shelves. All original brass hardware. Manufactured by A.J. Iversen. Documented in Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 År, Copenhagen, 1987, Vol. 2, Pp. 170-171 for a similar example.
