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.
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.
Pair of Club Chairs by James Mont, USA, circa 1940's. Pair of chairs by James Mont with rolled arms, upholstered is green-grey silk velet and silk piping by Rose Cumming, with ebonized mahogany feet. All new down loose seat cushions, each with original James Mont labels under seat cushions. In mint restored condition, upholstered in the finest silk velvet available.
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.
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
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.
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”)
Pair of armchairs in the manner of Frances Elkins, New York, 1940s. 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.
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.
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.
Very rare welded steel stool by Paul Evans. Early welded steel example by Paul Evans, rare swivel stool with curved back, fewer than 6 known examples ever produced. Wooden seat.
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” Excellent original condition 38”H 21”W 24”D
Gilt Hand Foot Chair Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg Mexico 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. Excellent original condition 38”H 21”W 31”D (91 H 53 W 86 D cm)
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
Beautiful set of six leather covered arm chairs by Karl Springer, 1983. Springers interpretation of the classic tub chair is made even more opulent by covering the chair completely in ivory leather. Very comfortable, with leather seat cushions. Each chair signed with a leather tag, "Karl Springer 1983".
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
