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American 1940s Martini Glass Trade Sign
Swingin’ 1940’s martini glass trade sign from a cocktail lounge in Denver. What an impact when illuminated! Great displayed up high or on the floor as a cocktail table. Wonderful original blue paint surface. “Along with helium, xenon and krypton, neon was first extracted from the air in the late 1890s. Sir William Ramsay and…
Read MoreMaison Jansen Pair of Red Velvet & Gold Leaf Leg Chairs
MAISON JANSEN 1940s pair of red velvet and gold leaf leg chairs Maison Jansen (House of Jansen) was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen and continuing in practice until 1989. Jansen is considered the first truly global design firm, serving clients in Europe, Latin America, North America and the…
Read MoreA Pair of 19th century French Chenets (Andirons).
A Highly Unusual and Unique Pair of 19th c. Brass and Iron Crowing Rooster (“Coqs Saluaient”) Brass and Iron Andirons, also called firedogs, andiers, and chenets. Most cultures embrace the Rooster as a solar symbol, and a sign of illumination, with the exception of the Nordic and Celtic cultures. Celtic and Norse lore describe the…
Read MoreNapoleon III Ivory Mirror
Circa 1860 Napoleon III period Dieppe ivory mirror of oval form. Ducal coronet over the Manners family crest with the motto of the Order of the Garter, “honi soit qui mal y pense”; Beaded border within a frame of carved oak leaves, lions masks, female terms, shields, cherub terms and scrolls. Cypher with the initials…
Read MoreRare Silver Crab Boxes
1950s Rare Silver Crab Boxes. Whimsical, ornate and unusual this set of rare silver crab boxes were made in Spain. Perfect for a seaside bungalow, the largest crab is 8.5 inches long. Mantiques Modern 146 West 22nd St. New York, NY, 10011 212.206.1494 E-Mail: info@mantiquesmodern.com
Read MoreA Pair of Gilt Metal Garrison Rousseau Benches with Red Leather
PAIR OF GILT METAL GARRISSON ROUSSEAU BENCHES WITH RED LEATHER (1960) Price: $14,000 Measurements: height: 19.5 in./depth: 18 in./width/length: 28 in Cache 8744 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90069 Phone: 310-657-0665 jgoodrich@cachecollection.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate Desktop Accessory
A rare and stylish leather and silver-plated desk compendium, or ‘Weather Station’ by Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900 – 1971) for Hermès, the stepped base section covered in hand stitched leather, the compendium fitted with clock, compass, barometer and calendar. Marked HERMES PARIS, French. Designer Notes: Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900 – 1971). Interior architect and furniture designer who…
Read MoreHow to Make an Entry
I’m obsessing over these bronze doors today. These would truly make a statement and welcome you and your guests with style every day. I love their detail and the subtlety of color and patina. They remind me of the gorgeous bronze tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne – another obsession, another day. Despite their impressive…
Read MoreEnd Tables by Michael Taylor
A pair of 1960s End Tables by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Company “Michael Taylor made decorating history. Whatever he did or didn’t do made news. He changed the way we live. Opened it all up. Aired it out. Declined reverence. Scorned pretense. He gave himself to design with intensity and passion.” Paige Rense, Former…
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