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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pair of "Imperials" Club Chairs by Todd Merrill Custom Originals. USA/Contemporary
Designed by Todd Merrill, based on the classic mid-century Asian-Modern furniture designs, this elegant pair of pierced-back open armchairs feature a solid hard wood frame, lacquered in satin black (or custom color), with a hand carved edge beautifully highlighted in gold metal leaf. The loose cushions are available in down or foam or a combination. Fabric is your choice or standard in silk velvet with silk satin trim. Only the finest materials used.
Contemporary - condition new.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24.5"D x 24.5" H
Custom Options: cream lacquer, silver or gold leaf, fabric optional.
Price: As shown with velvet/satin and down/foam combination - List $18,000.00 a pair. Please contact us for Net, trade price.
Three Drawer Lacquered Chest by Tommi Parzinger, USA, circa 1950's. White lacquered chest with fluted molding along the sides and front, etched brass drop pulls and cabriole legs.
Pair of Two-Drawer Lacquered Bedside Tables by Tommi Parzinger, USA, circa 1950's. Black lacquered Bedside Tables with fluted molding along the sides and front, and etched brass drop pulls.
New York, 1980 An oversize Karl Springer Chinosere cube table with beautifully curved and pierced open base all wrapped in fine weave linen finished in a subtle and sophisticated, smoked red-gold metallic lacquer finish.
Six paneled screen by Phillip Lloyd Powell
USA, c 1967
Six undulating carved walnut panels backed with mirror in Powell's organic style gives these panels a graceful, sinuous feel and the silver leaf over red lacquer creates a spectacular pop art effect. Configured as two, three panel screens.
Excellent original condition
86.75"H width: 95.25"W Depth: variable
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.
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.
Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals USA c. 1950 Exceptional bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Highest quality craftsmanship - carved stiles and posts. Finished with signature Parzinger finials layered in gold leaf. Lacquer restored to original finish. Model 185 from the Parzinger Originals Showroom Catalog.
Smoked mirror coffee table by James Mont. Deeply smoked mirror shows wonderful ageing, black lacquered frame, classic Asian modern styling. Contains two hidden compartments underneath, an often requested feature from some of Mont's more notorious clientele.
Beautiful hand painted dining table signed Mygge from France & Son. Single pedestal table with top lacquered in exuberant gold and cobalt flourishes on a predominantly green ground. Model number 630. Signed MYGGE within decoration, signed and numbered with France & Son label on underside.
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.
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.
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.
An early solid oak hand-carved and dovetailed bar by James Mont. Hardware in bronze and oak stamped James Mont designs. Interior mirrored and orange lacquered. Deep drawers for liquor and glasses. Top with glass shelves. Each drawer is hand-carved and hand-dovetailed. Incredible quality and attention to detail. Oak triple folding door front and sides are carved to look like folded fabric. Mont was known for creating lavish Prohibition era bars for Hollywood and Mafia royalty. All oak is white washed and bleached to a beautiful natural effect.
Stunning pair of custom black lacquered screens by Karl Springer for Geoffrey Beene. High gloss black lacquer with ivory lacquered sabot. Chromed full length piano hinge. Designed with chrome mounts to showcase couture garments in Mr. Beene's New York Studio.
L-shaped desk by Billy Haines, 1960. Faux limestone finished case with a cantilevered desktop in ivory crackle finish lacquer. Three shallow drawers over three deep drawers, fitted for hanging file rails. Age appropriate wear to the lacquer. From the Deutsch Estate, Beverly
Hills.
A similar example of this desk appears in "Class Act William Haines Legendary Hollywood Decorator" by Schifando and Mathison, page 216.
