Lacquered Beveled Edge Desk by Karl Springer, USA, circa 1970's. An oval desk in high-gloss chocolate/ deep aubergine lacquer, a classic Springer finish, with a double beveled edge in silver leaf under clear lacquer. Solid oval top rests on two demi-lune pedestals supports. Its elegant proporations and scale are ideal for use as either a writing or dining table.
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.
Orgues Floor Lamp in Polished Brass by Charles & Fils, France, circa 1970's. In polished and brushed brass on black marble base. Stamped Made in France, Charles.
Pair of Illuminated Cast Resin Pagodas by Tony Duquette, USA, circa 1970's. These massive cast resin pagodas make a dramatic accent to any setting. Pierced windows on each of the pagoda's thirteen levels. Resin is painted to look like plaster. Illuminated from within with single bulb.
Acrylic and Brass Chaise Lounge by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, circa 1970's. Surprisingly comfortable chaise lounge in clear 1/2" - 1" thick clear acrylic with brass hardware. Stylish, ergonomic design.
Crystal and Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970's. Eleven light chandelier with clear crystal dome shade comprised of 8 sections held together by a brass frame. Suspended from a brass rod enclosed in a crystal tube. Can be hung with or without crystal tube and canopy.
Excellent original condition.
24" DIA x 29" Total Height (Chandelier H: 8", Rod H:20")
Set of Two Nesting Tables by John Dickinson, USA, 1970. Set of two diminutive nesting tables in Dickinson's iconic white plaster over wood. Two sets (four pieces total) available.
"Slopes" mirror by Neal Small, USA, circa 1970's. An original "Slopes" mirror from the Neal Small Design Studio. A matte black frame supports a full frame behind the mirror. Mr. Small's work can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, and the Smithsonian Institute.
Burl Patchwork Desk by Paul Evans, USA circa 1970's. Executive desk on plinth base with two sliding drawers, covered entirely in Evans' signature patchwork design.
Lucite and polished aluminum French desk, France, circa 1970's. An oversized clear Lucite desk with a polished aluminum plinth leg and built in cantilevered seat with white suede cushion. Aluminum detail on seat and curved Lucite shelf.
Cast Aluminum Folding Screen by Arthur Court, USA, circa 1975. Four panel aluminum screen / room-divider composed of repeating, abstract skeletal forms.
Pair of JMF Red Lacquered Goatskin Stools by Karl Springer, USA, circa 1970's. Pair of benches/stools covered entirely in beautifully matched, deep red goatskin, retaining the color variations of natural goatskin. With a curved, semicircle seat and base configured to form an "X" shape. Partial label on base of one stool - Springer JMF.
Acrylic "Fiocco" Composable Wall by Pierluigi Sadolini, Italy circa 1970. Sculptural room divider or screen composed of 93 white and cream acrylic pieces that can be stacked in various configurations.
Sculpted Steel Coffee Table with Scalloped Base by Paul Evans, USA, circa 1970's. Welded steel coffee table in polychrome over patinated finish, with a glass top and scalloped base. Decorated with an alternating motif of hand drawn circles and grids.
Rare Custom Sculpted Bronze Dining Table by Paul Evans, USA, 1971. A monumental custom designed dining table in sculpted bronze by Paul Evans. Variegated interlocking sculpted steel legs with hand formed star and swirl motifs and a rectangular glass top. Signed PE 71. Excellent original condition. 29.5"H x 95"L x 48"D.
Set of Twelve Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs by Paul Evans, USA, circa 1970, comprised of ten side chairs and two armchairs. Bronze has a patinated finish. Newly upholstered in grey mist calf skin. Excellent restored condition. Armchairs: 32.25"H x 27W" x 24"D each. Side chairs: 32.25"H x 25"W x 24"D each.
Pair of Single Tier Chandelier by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970's.
Single tier, crystal and brass cylindrical chandelier with individual hand blown pieces along the perimeter. 8" H x 20" DIA. Excellent original condition.
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 Crystal and Brass Sconces by Orrefors, circa 1970's, Sweden. Clear, crystal shades with bubble texture. Excellent original condition. 10" H x 4.5"D x 6"W
Sculpted Bronze Shelf by Paul Evans, USA, 1971. Magnificent heavily sculpted triangular shelf signed PE 1971. 28"H x 9"W x 16"D. Excellent original condition.
Magnificent Gabriella Crespi "Pyramid" Table Lamp, c. 1970. Brass and acrylic. Manufactured by Crespi, Italy. Base impressed with facsimile signature and “BREV.” 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm.) high. Excellent original condition.
Two-piece Omnibus Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, USA, c. 1975. Loose seat and back cushions filled with a down blend make these pieces exceptionally comfortable. Upholstered in the original Jack Lenor Larsen burnt-orange velvet. Sofas appear to float on Lucite plinths. The 85” section has a completely curved back and the 106” section is at a 45 degree angle, forming a wide V-shape. Marked with manufacturers tags, "Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc." Similar example pictured in The Complete Kagan, page 167. 36”H x 27”D x 106”L and 36”H x 27”D x 85”L. Good Original condition.
Set of Three Large Wall-hanging Resin Seashell Sculptures/Sconces by Tony Duquette, USA, c. 1970’s. Cast from an enormous clam shell, these resin sculptures retain all the texture and subtleties of the shell they were cast from. When lit from behind, the translucent quality of the resin diffuses the light for a glowing, dramatic effect. All three shells are identically shaped and textured with differences in color, one significantly darker than the other two. Surprisingly lightweight and fitted with hanging wires. Each 19”H x 31”W x 8”D. Good Original Condition.
An exceptional disc bar by Paul Evans, Model PE-122, 1970. A fine example of Evans’ hand-sculpted bronze technique featuring exceptionally strong “rock”, enhancing the sculpted decoration. Two hinged doors reveal hand-painted striations in amber tones with ample storage, two drawers and adjustable shelves. Accompanied by the original bill of sale.
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”)
Magnificent custom dining table in zebrawood by Richard Rothbard. Solid 1.25 inch zebrawood top rests on a flared, stepped base of stack laminate zebrawood. A unique commission, large scale furniture by Rothbard is exceptionally rare.
Bubble Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970. Four rows of hand blown glass orbs radiate from a steel wire frame. Suspended from the ceiling by an elegant brass rod and canopy. Very good original condition 48 x 14 x 14”
A Magnificent grand scaled dining table capable of seating 14-16 when fully extended or 8-10 without leaves. The table in beautiful burled elm sits on a curved rectangular base in patchwork gold brass and has a center panel in the same. Restored to high polish original finish.
Dimensions:
30.5 x 48 x 96" (without leaves)
30.5 x 48 x 126" (with both leaves, 15" each)
Set of Four Dore Bronze and Lucite Chandeliers, Italy, c.1970. Each Lucite element placed asymmetrically, with a colored diffuser. Cylinders glow with luminous jewel tones. Bronze shows beautiful patination.
Excellent original condition.
Dimensions:
11"H x 20"DIA (with three Lucite elements)
11.5"H x 26.25"DIA (with three Lucite elements)
11"H x 26.50"DIA (with three Lucite elements)
11"H x 26.50"DIA (with four Lucite elements)
Outstanding Paul Evans Argente cabinet custom studio piece, model PE-43. Boldly signed “PAUL EVANS 70.” The Argente series of sculpted aluminum furniture is the rarest genre of Evan’s work. Inspired by Art Nouveau and the psychedelic times in which it was created this group of silver and black furniture with heavily decorated and sculpted surface was so difficult to produce that the line was offered only briefly and represents some of Evans most evocative and beautiful work of the late 1960s. Each piece is totally unique. This cabinet features curved inside doors and a completely hand painted wood interior in amber striations with one permanent and three adjustable shelves.
The most beautiful natural goat-skin dining table by Karl Springer that we have offered. Beautifully matched natural ivory colored skins with satin finish, top has a bull nose knife edge with a 5 inch deep bevel and rests on two demi-lune pedestals supports. A modern American classic. Comes with original receipt from the Karl Springer showroom.
A faux tortoise shell box in s-curved shape with canted top and interior in tan suede with bronze mounts. Comes with original receipt from the Karl Springer showroom.
Mirror-finished gunmetal square form table lamp with polished brass top, finial, rectangular pulls and base. Comes with original receipt from the Karl Springer showroom.
Cathedral Table by Silas Seandel
USA, circa 1975
An early example of Seandel's Cathedral Table he started producing around 1975. The brass/bronze base consists of cylinder shapes welded together in the cylinder shapes of varying heights. Seandel then deftly manipulates his welding torch to create the rough look on the edges.
Some scratches to the glass top, metal base in excellent original condition.
Campaign style daybed by Maison Jansen
France, circa 1970
Neoclassical inspired daybed by Maison Jansen in brushed steel with bronze details. The bed has large curule-forms at the head and base and four small curule-forms on each side of the frame. Illustrated in Elle Decor, September 2006, from the collection of R. Krakoff.
Tortoise shell lamp cast in aluminum by Arthur Court. Elegant, modern interpretation of a classic lamp. Signed with applied label, “arthur court designs”.
An early, signed Paul Evans cantilever low table that features a rare satin-bronze finish in combination with a mirror-chrome finish in an L-shape form. Signed “An Original Paul Evans”.
Double Pedestal Cityscape Dining Table by Paul Evans
USA, 1970s
A Double Pedestal Cityscape Dining Table. Each pedestal is an L-shape form with mirror polished chrome and satin chrome finish in Evans’ iconic patchwork design and a thick rectangular glass top. Signed “An Original Paul Evans”.
Chandelier by Gino Vistosi, in pale lavender/grey and pale pink glass. Each piece of glass is a textured curved oval hung on chains in a "drum" size fixture.
55H x 18DIA
A Black Resin and Hematite Inlaid Low Table by Ado Chale, 1975.A thick slab of black resin inlaid with organically shaped strips of hematite rests on two tripod bases.A bronze inlay signature “Chale” is on the apron.
Magnificent Black Resin and Malachite Coffee Table by Ado Chale
Belgium, c. 1970
A Magnificent black resin and malachite coffee table by Ado Chale, c. 1970.A low table in black resin with malachite inlays in three organic forms spanning the width of the table and has a bronze inlay signature “Chale” on the apron. The top rests on three black, metal tripod bases.
A Polished aluminum table by James Butchart for Trans World Airlines, c 1973.A glass top rests on an abstract base that leans forward and contains one moderately sized drawer on the left side.Butchart designed this one-of-a-kind table specifically for an office in Trans World Airlines in New York; it was made from the same material, in the same UK factory where the nose-cones for the Concorde were made. This desk is the only one in existence and plans and drawings of the desk still exist. He designed the office rooms and the furniture for the Airlines and was also in movie and television production designing furniture for several movies, including “Return of the Pink Panther” and “Superman”.
This King-sized canopy bed, nearly 8 feet (or 2.3 m) tall, is a paradigm from the Argente series and is the only one of its kind. It uniquely showcases the Argente motif with the bed’s structure perfectly displaying the vertical and horizontal welded waves of polished and matte black aluminum. A concealed inner rail accommodates a curtain and a recessed ledge on top was designed to support a fabric canopy or mirrored ceiling to the bed. The Argente pieces were sold and
marketed by Directional, a noted furniture showroom. They were advertised at the time as “art furniture” in magazines such as the New Yorker, but each piece was made by hand, one at a time, in Evans’ studio. The motif was labor intensive and welded aluminum is very difficult to work with, consequently few pieces were made. Nevertheless Evans created custom-made Argente pieces and such examples are characterized by generous, almost defiant, proportions. In the context of Evans’ body of work, Argente is less three-dimensional and more attuned with painted canvas but on welded metal.
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.
Rare, custom Argente cabinets by Paul Evans. Each with inset slate top and black laminated interiors. One with five drawers and fitted with shelf pegs for adjustable shelves, the other with three drawers.
Pair of Brass and Smoke Mirror Vitrines by Mastercraft
USA c. 1970
A pair of brass and lacquer vitrines with beautiful smoke mirrored backs and glass doors and sides, glass shelves, recessed interior lights. Labeled Mastercraft.
Solid heavy finest quality construction and materials.
Low Table by Pierre Cardin
France, c. 1970
Low occasional table by Pierre Cardin. Satin finish brushed metal top with stepped sides in mirror chrome. Signed with impressed signature, “Pierre Cardin”.
15.5 H 30 W 30 D
Excellent original condition
TMF1073
Electrified Plexiglas and Mirrored Glass Low Table by Ron Ferri
Circa 1970’s, USA
Plexiglas and Mirror
There are few designers who captured the essence of the Studio 54 era as well as
Ron Ferri did. The Emerald green Plexiglas base is illuminated from within and
rests on a sleek mirrored glass top. Pure disco chic.
From the original Jay Spectre designed interior for R. Roberts.
documented in Point of View: Design by Jay Spectre by J. Spectre and G. Bradfield; page 46
A pair of 2-panel solid wood screens covered in 24 karat gold leaf squares on one side and satin black lacquer on the back.
Designed and produced by Nick Mongiardo in the 1970s. Nick Mongiardo designed and produced pieces for celebrities including Michael and Tina Chow, Giorgino Armani, Calvin Klien, and Donna Karan.
Domestically proportioned pieces by Jack Rogers Hopkins are exceedingly scarce and highly sought after. Hopkins is an important and influential sculptor/furniture designer who helped defined the California design scene in the 70’s. He mastered laminated wood and applied it to never seen before forms. Although Hopkins created other chairs, this is an exceptional and unique piece. The Rocking Chair simultaneously pays homage to one of the most cherished American pieces of furniture while realizing the form in a creative and dynamic manner. Despite the form’s ingenuity and presence, it is surprisingly comfortable.
Six Sided Executive Desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young USA c. 1970 Monumental Executive Desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. The six sided desk in ebonized walnut with a burl root wood surface. Two drawers on the right hand side, and a singular large drawer on the left. Has two pull out writing surfaces. Leather trimmed solid brass pulls. Signed with burned in mark, “Monteverdi Young” 29H 108W 42D Excellent original condition
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.
Monumental standing totem Tribesman by Elaine Katzer. Unglazed stoneware overpainted in Katzer’s signature neutral tones of black and white. One of a series of five unique totem sculptures. Documented in California Design: The Legacy of West Coast Craft and Style by Lauria and Baizerman.
Magnificent pair of full length mirrors by Karl Springer. Mirror set in a beveled mirrored frame, with a stepped, mirrored pediment that conceals an architectural light source.
Striking stoneware sculpture by Elaine Katzer, c.1970. One of the Tribesman series executed in the 1970's. Unglazed, over painted with black and white. Signed E. Katzer. Documented in California Design: The Legacy of West Coast Craft and Style by Lauria and Baizerman.
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
Game table in patchwork burl and brass by Paul Evans, c.1970. Exceptional patchwork walnut burl and olive ash burl with a reversible game board inlayed with brass. Board reverses to black laminate surface.
Fantastic ivory lacquered goatskin dining table by Karl Springer, c.1970. Incredibly versatile size – 42 inch diameter round table has three 24 inch leaves, enabling this table to expand to an impressive 114 inches. Signed with applied paper labels.
Very good original condition.
29.5"H x x 114"L (fully extended) x 42"DIA (closed)
