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  • David Weidman "Polescape" Signed Print
    David Weidman “Polescape” Signed Print - Sold

    David Weidman “Polescape” Signed Print

    Inside mat 22″ x 27″  Pencil signed, ” Ed 200,   Polescape,   Weidman “  Some scratches to surface of print.

  • Green Neon Pop Art Sculpture
    Green Neon Pop Art Sculpture - Sold

    Green Neon Pop Art Sculpture

    By Unknown Artist.  Neon tube is mounted inside a hand made sheet metal and acrylic case that is 23 tall and 5 1/2″ deep.  Case is painted black on the exterior, and white on the interior.  ca. 1960s – 70s.

  • Vintage Chrome and Formica Kitchen Cart
    Vintage Chrome and Formica Kitchen Cart - Sold Sold

    Vintage Chrome and Formica Kitchen Cart

  • Hawaiian Style Airbrush by Sherril Graves
    Hawaiian Style Airbrush by Sherril Graves - Sold

    Hawaiian Style Airbrush by Sherril Graves

    Striking composition of various tropical flowers, all in deep red.   Frame measures 31″ x 39″.   Original backing with “Parmalee” label on back.   Excellent condition

  • Pr. of Danish Teak Nesting Tables by Willy Beck
    Pr. of Danish Teak Nesting Tables by Willy Beck - Sold

    Pr. of Danish Teak Nesting Tables by Willy Beck

    Larger table is 20″ from each point to the opposing side, and 18″ H.  Smaller table bears a metal tag that reads “Snedkermester  WILLY BECK  Kobenhavn”.  Teak with rosewood dowels that attach the tops.

  • Signed David-Andersen Freeform Sterling Brooch
    Signed David-Andersen Freeform Sterling Brooch - Sold

    Signed David-Andersen Freeform Sterling Brooch

    Approx. 2.2″ L.

  • Rare Paul McCobb Glassware for Jackson China
    Rare Paul McCobb Glassware for Jackson China - Sold

    Rare Paul McCobb Glassware for Jackson China

    Large size.  5.75″ H.  3 colors, although in this photo it’s a little hard to tell that there’s a difference between the dark and the medium blue.  Toatal of 10 available.  5 dark blue, 2 medium, 3 light blue.

  • Dansk Dutch Oven w/ Rattan and Teak Stand
    Dansk Dutch Oven w/ Rattan and Teak Stand - Sold

    Dansk Dutch Oven w/ Rattan and Teak Stand

    Pot is approx 8″ x 8″.

  • Franciscan Starburt
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    Franciscan Starburt

  • Lucite and Chrome Tabletop Lollipop Mirror
    Lucite and Chrome Tabletop Lollipop Mirror - Sold

    Lucite and Chrome Tabletop Lollipop Mirror

  • Signed Saara Hopea Sommerso Bowl 1968
    Signed Saara Hopea Sommerso Bowl 1968 - Sold

    Signed Saara Hopea Sommerso Bowl 1968

    Beautiful signed studio piece by Saara Hopea.  Signed “S. Hopea Nuutajarvi Notsjo 68″  5.5″ diameter, 2″ H.

  • Howard Miller Museum Clock
    Howard Miller Museum Clock - Sold

    Howard Miller Museum Clock

    12.75″ diameter.  Quartz movement.

  • Raul Coronel Ceramic Wall Plaque
    Raul Coronel Ceramic Wall Plaque - Sold

    Raul Coronel Ceramic Wall Plaque

    Studio ceramic tiles applied to linen wrapped board.  24″ x 48″.   Has minor imperfections but presents well.

  • Orb Sterling Clip Back Boomerang Earrings
    Orb Sterling Clip Back Boomerang Earrings - Sold

    Orb Sterling Clip Back Boomerang Earrings

  • Titoni Titoflex Sterling Silver 17 Jewel Ladies Watch
    Titoni Titoflex Sterling Silver 17 Jewel Ladies Watch - Sold

    Titoni Titoflex Sterling Silver 17 Jewel Ladies Watch

    Both case and strap are marked 925.  Works well.  ca. 1950s – 60s

  • Cado System Wall Unit
    Cado System Wall Unit - Sold

    Cado System Wall Unit

    Marked “Made in Denmark”.   Top drop front has key.  2 lower cabinets have shelving inside.

  • Rosewood Credenza
    Rosewood Credenza - Sold

    Rosewood Credenza

    94″ x 18.5″ x 32″

  • Pond Farm Margaret Wildenheim Pottery Vase
    Pond Farm Margaret Wildenheim Pottery Vase - Sold

    Pond Farm Margaret Wildenheim Pottery Vase

    An unusual vessel that appears to have been hand thrown and then flattened on 4 sides and 4 different patterns scored into each side.  6″ H.

  • End The War! Flag
    End The War! Flag by Frank Rowe - Sold

    End The War! Flag

    1960s-70s Peace movement relic.  Red, White and Blue.  Block print on muslin.  Signed lower right “Labor donated     Artist for Peace”  Wood block print done in the late 60s by San Fransisco political artist and San Francisco State art teacher Frank Rowe.  Rowe was blacklisted during the McCarthy era, lost his job at SF State for refusing a loyalty oath, and wasn’t restored to teaching until 1969.    This piece was authenticated by his daughter, Nancy Rowe.

  • Giant  C. Jere Wisk
    Giant C. Jere Wisk - Sold

    Giant  C. Jere Wisk

    56″.

  • Paul McCobb Eclipse Platter and Side Dishes
    Paul McCobb Eclipse Platter and Side Dishes - Sold

    Paul McCobb Eclipse Platter and Side Dishes

  • Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables
    Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables - Sold

    Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables

    18″ x 18″ x 14″H.

  • Frank Schirman Na Ipo Figures 1970
    Frank Schirman Na Ipo Figures 1970 - Sold

    Frank Schirman Na Ipo Figures 1970

  • Elgin American Art Deco Enameled Compact
    Elgin American Art Deco Enameled Compact - Sold

    Elgin American Art Deco Enameled Compact

    Mint condition in original box.

  • Anodized Aluminum Mini Cart
    Anodized Aluminum Mini Cart - Sold

    Anodized Aluminum Mini Cart

    Carefree Products made in England.  Trays are 12″ x 18″  top tray is 24″H.

  • Sven Palmqvist Kraka Vase Orrefors
    Sven Palmqvist Kraka Vase Orrefors - Sold

    Sven Palmqvist Kraka Vase Orrefors

    Signed on bottom with full signature as well as “Kraka Gallery 3 – 84″

  • Signed Sterling Studio Necklace ca. 1950s
    Signed Sterling Studio Necklace ca. 1950s - Sold

    Signed Sterling Studio Necklace ca. 1950s

    Marked 925 as well as illegible makers mark.

  • Dansk Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven w/ Serving Stand
    Dansk Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven w/ Serving Stand - Sold

    Dansk Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven w/ Serving Stand

    Pot is approx 9.5″ x 8″.  Entire  7.25″ H. in stand.

  • Robert Sonneman Table Lamp
    Robert Sonneman Table Lamp - Sold

    Robert Sonneman Table Lamp

     

    29″H.  Retains Foil Sonneman label.

  • 1950s Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
    1950s Sputnik Ceiling Fixture - Sold

    1950s Sputnik Ceiling Fixture

    16 arms.  28″ diameter.  16″ H.

  • Pair of 50s Sci-Fi Table Lamps
    Pair of 50s Sci-Fi Table Lamps - Sold

    Pair of 50s Sci-Fi Table Lamps

    Cast metal and Walnut.  Don’t know who the maker is, but they are awesome.  Takes 3 bulbs and has a 3 way switch.  29″ High to top of shade.

  • Mona Morales-Schildt Paperweight for Kosta
    Mona Morales-Schildt Paperweight for Kosta - Sold

    Mona Morales-Schildt Paperweight for Kosta

    Signed.  2 3/8″ diameter

  • 1960s Sterling Sliderule Cufflinks
    1960s Sterling Sliderule Cufflinks - Sold

    1960s Sterling Sliderule Cufflink

  • Richard Hudnut Art Deco Compact Complete in Box
    Richard Hudnut Art Deco Compact Complete in Box - Sold

    Richard Hudnut Art Deco Compact Complete in Box

    All original with powder, lipstick etc. in original box.

  • Rebajes Copper and Sterling Artist Pallette Set
    Rebajes Copper and Sterling Artist Pallette Set - Sold

    Rebajes Copper and Sterling Artist Pallette Set

    Brooch and screw back earrings

  • Kai Christiansen Arm Chair
    Kai Christiansen Arm Chair - Sold

    Kai Christiansen Arm Chair

  • Paul Laszlo Drop Leaf Table for Brown Saltman
    Paul Laszlo Drop Leaf Table for Brown Saltman - Sold

    Paul Laszlo Drop Leaf Table for Brown Saltman

    Also come with center leaf.  Leaf is marked “design by Paul Laszlo”

  • Memphis Style 80s Sharp Radio Cassette Player
    Memphis Style 80s Sharp Radio Cassette Player - Sold

    Memphis Style 80s Sharp Radio Cassette Player

  • Jere Seagull Table Sculpture
    Jere Seagull Table Sculpture - Sold

    Jere Seagull Table Sculpture

  • California Native American Indian Basket
    California Native American Indian Basket - Sold

    California Native American Indian Basket

    Excellent condition.  Approx. 6.5″ diameter, 2.5″ high

  • Tepco Pine Cone Cup and Saucer
    Tepco Pine Cone Cup and Saucer - Sold

    Tepco Pine Cone Cup and Saucer

  • Dansk Ceramic Teapot
    Dansk Ceramic Teapot - Sold

    Dansk Ceramic Teapot

    I don’t know the name of this pattern, but it’s quite nice.  A very deep dark brown glaze with a little light brown speckled in.

  • Pr. of Afors Glass Dishes by Ernest Gordon.
    Pr. of Afors Glass Dishes by Ernest Gordon. - Sold

    Pr. of Afors Glass Dishes by Ernest Gordon.

    Etched linear pattern to underside.  Both with inscribed signatures.

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    Vintage Fillmore Grateful Dead Miles Davis Poster - Sold

    Vintage Fillmore Grateful Dead Miles Davis Poster

    This is an original first printing of a pretty rare and phenomenal Fillmore poster.  Amazing to have had Miles Davis and The Grateful Dead on the same bill.  Brilliant!  Has a small partial crease

  • Signed Tashimoto Artist Proof "Bi Square"
    Signed Tashimoto Artist Proof “Bi Square” - Sold

    Signed Tashimoto Artist Proof “Bi Square”

    Inside dimesion of mat is 8 1/2 x 8 1/2.  ca 1960s

  • Carved Wood Table Sculpture signed R. Coffin '77
    Carved Wood Table Sculpture signed R. Coffin ’77 - Sold

    Carved Wood Table Sculpture signed R. Coffin ’77

    11″ high.

  • French 50s Coat Hook
    French 50s Coat Hook - Sold

    French 50s Coat Hook

    Painted metal.  Unmarked, but came from France.

  • 1970s McCoy Cookie Jar
    1970s McCoy Cookie Jar - Sold

    1970s McCoy Cookie Jar

    Great 70s Typograhic design.  7 1/4″ high.

  • Arthur Court Gazelle Coffee Table
    Arthur Court Gazelle Coffee Table - Sold

    Arthur Court Gazelle Coffee Table

    Stunning table base done in the 1980s in the Art Deco style.

  • Danish Teak Console Table
    Danish Teak Console Table - Sold

    Danish Teak Console Table

    Unmarked, but classic Danish styling.  Curled lip around top, and curved sides.  51″ L  x  20 1/2″ W  x  22″H

  • Absract Expressionist Painting Dean Draper 1961
    Absract Expressionist Painting Dean Draper 1961 - Sold

    Absract Expressionist Painting Dean Draper 1961

    Exciting Painting by unknown artist from Fresno Cal.  29″ x 46″.

  • California Ranch Style Coffee Table
    California Ranch Style Coffee Table - Sold

    California Ranch Style Coffee Table

    64″ L x 26″ W x 14 3/4″ H  White Laminate drawer on the right side.  No makers marks.  Great low profile piece.

  • Peter Hvidt Credenza
    Peter Hvidt Credenza -

    Peter Hvidt Credenza

    A slighly smaller version of the credenza.  5 feet in length.  Has a single tambor door.

  • Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables
    Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables - Sold

    Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables

  • Brass and Rosewood Floor Lamp
    Brass and Rosewood Floor Lamp - Sold

    Brass and Rosewood Floor Lamp

    Excellent quality and materials.  5 feet high to top of shade.

  • Super 1950s Starburst Clock
    Super 1950s Starburst Clock - Sold

    Super 1950s Starburst Clock

    It’s Large!  36″ in diameter.  Walnut spikes.  Battery operated mechanical movement.  Works.  Paper label Reads:  Henri X Corbat clocks   Fresno 8, Cal.

  • Drexel Furniture Today's Living High Dresser
    Drexel Furniture Today’s Living High Dresser - Sold

    Drexel Furniture Today’s Living High Dresser

    Dated 1955.  36″ W x 18 1/4″ D x 44″ H

  • Drexel Furniture Today's Living Dresser
    Drexel Furniture Today’s Living Dresser - Sold

    Drexel Furniture Today’s Living Dresser

    Dated 1955   60″W  x 18 1/4″W  x 34″H  Comes with a large framed mirror that mounts.

  • Rattan and Wrought Iron Bench
    Rattan and Iron Table / Bench - Sold

    Rattan and Iron Table / Bench

    This is a relly terrific piece of California modern of the 1940s and 50s.   The rattan top is supported on 3/4″ plywood, (which is hidden within the iron frame), so it has plenty of strength so it can be used either as a table or as a bench.   Base is made of square 3/4″ welded iron.    67″ x 18 1/2″ x 13″

  • Dorothy Thorpe Daffodil Vase
    Dorothy Thorpe Daffodil Vase - Sold

    Dorothy Thorpe Daffodil Vase

    10″ high,  etched signature on bottom

  • Pair of 1950s Table Lamps
    Pair of 1950s Table Lamps - Sold

    Pair of 1950s Table Lamps

    Original Shades in great condition.  Small chip on the back of one, not visible from the front.

  • Prescolite Brushed Aluminum Gooseneck Desk Lamp
    Prescolite Brushed Aluminum Gooseneck Desk Lamp - Sold

    Prescolite Brushed Aluminum Gooseneck Desk Lamp

    Excellent condition

  • Syacuse China Fanfare Restaurant Ware
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    Syacuse China Fanfare Restaurant Ware

    Definately the Best midcentury rstaurant ware, and hard to find.  Dinner plates $20. ea,  lunch plates $15. ea, small plates/saucer $10. ea, cups $10. ea

  • Sasha B Ceramic Cigarette Box
    Sasha B Ceramic Cigarette Box - Sold

    Sasha B Ceramic Cigarette Box

    6 1/2″ x 5″ x 1 1/2″    Signed under lid

  • Arne Jacobsen Stainless Flatware for A Michelsen
    Arne Jacobsen Stainless Flatware for A Michelsen - Sold

    Arne Jacobsen Stainless Flatware for A Michelsen

    4 place settings, 5 pc each setting,  20 pcs. total.   4 dinner forks, 4 salad forks, 4 tea spoons, 4 soup spoons, 4 dinner knives.

  • Signed JJ 60s Nouveau Brooch
    Signed JJ 60s Nouveau Brooch - Sold

    Signed JJ 60s Nouveau Brooch
    From the Psychedelic era Art Nouveau Renaissance.  Aurora Borealis rhinestones.

  • Unsigned Pendant Necklace w/ Carnelian
    Unsigned Pendant Necklace w/ Carnelian - Sold

    Unsigned Pendant Necklace w/ Carnelian

    ca 1960s.  Goldtone, unsigned.   Nonetheless stylish and vintage.

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    Bent Knudsen Sterling Cufflinks Denmark - Sold

    Bent Knudsen Sterling Cufflinks Denmark

    ca 1950s extremely nice quality and weight

  • Early Dansk Quistgaard Ice Bucket
    Early Dansk Quistgaard Ice Bucket - Sold

    Early Dansk Quistgaard Ice Bucket

    Has early Dansk logo with ducks, and orange liner.  Small size.  15″ H.

  • Jere Fish Wall Sculpture
    Jere School of Fish Wall Sculpture - Sold

    Jere School of Fish Wall Sculpture

    Signed and dated “Jere ’70″  45″ L.

  • Danish Modern Teak Sofa
    Danish Modern Teak Sofa - Sold

    Danish Modern Teak Sofa

    Re-upholstered, refinished, excellent condition.

  • Set of 6 Paul Laszlo Chairs for Brown Saltman
    Set of 6 Paul Laszlo Chairs for Brown Saltman - Sold

    Set of 6 Paul Laszlo Chairs for Brown Saltman

  • Arabia Valencia Serving Platter
    Arabia Valencia Serving Platter - Sold

    Arabia Valencia Serving Platter

    13 1/4″ diameter.

  • David Weidman signed and Numbered Serigraph
    David Weidman signed and Numbered Serigraph - Sold

    David Weidman signed and Numbered Serigraph

    Pencil signed “Carosel  253/500  Weidman”  Signed Weidman ’71 in the print.  Excellent condition.  Image size is 22″ x 17″

  • Danish Teak Credenza
    Danish Teak Credenza - Sold

    Danish Teak Credenza

    6 ‘ L  x 17 1/2″ D  x  29 1/2″ H.  Left door has 5 drawers, center door has one shelf, right door has two shelves.

  • Sasha Brastoff More Gold Footed Bowl
    Sasha Brastoff More Gold Footed Bowl - Sold

    Sasha Brastoff More Gold Footed Bowl

    Undulating rim, great shape.  10 1/2″ L  x  7″ W  x  5″  H.

  • Danish Teak Nesting Tables
    Danish Teak Nesting Tables - Sold

    Danish Teak Nesting Tables

    Unusual configuration with 2 smaller tables nesting under 1 larger one.  The smaller ones slide into glides on the bottom of the larger tableso that the set can be moved as a singular unit. 

    Larger table measures 39 1/4″L  x 14″ W  x 19 1/2″ H

  • 1988 Memphis Style Salt and Pepper David Tisdale
    1988 Memphis Style Salt and Pepper David Tisdale - Sold

    1988 Memphis Style Salt and Pepper David Tisdale

    anodized aluminum 2 3/4″ high

  • Jette Helleroe Danish Ceramic Vase
    Jette Helleroe Danish Ceramic Vase - Sold

    Jette Helleroe Danish Ceramic Vase

    8 1/4″ high

  • 1950s Wood and Metal Magazine Rack
    1950s Wood and Metal Magazine Rack - Sold

    1950s Wood and Metal Magazine Rack

  • Swiss Made Watch Lighter ca 1950s
    Swiss Made Watch Lighter ca 1950s - Sold

    Swiss Made Watch Lighter ca 1950s

    Watch is signed Burgana, antimagnetic, and both lighter and watch are marked Swiss made

  • Adrian Pearsall Dining table
    Adrian Pearsall Dining table - Sold

    Adrian Pearsall Dining table

    6′L x 39″W x 29″H

  • Stelton Cylinda Salt and Pepper Arne Jacobsen
    Stelton Cylinda Salt and Pepper Arne Jacobsen - Sold

    Stelton Cylinda Salt and Pepper Arne Jacobsen

    2 1/2 “

  • Italian Alabaster Geometric Bookends
    Italian Alabaster Geometric Bookends - Sold

    Italian Alabaster Geometric Bookends

    Paper labels read “Genuine Alabaster   Hand made in Italy”  5″ high

  • Art Deco Lenox Candlesticks
    Art Deco Lenox Candlesticks - Sold

    Art Deco Lenox Candlesticks

    Unusual geometric style Lenox with green ink stamp

  • Hawaiian Tabu Koa Ukelele Signed Akai
    Hawaiian Tabu Koa Ukelele Signed Akai - Sold

    Hawaiian Tabu Koa Ukelele Signed Akai

    ca. 1930′s  asymetical head. Aloha Hawaii decal intact.   Branded “Akai” mark in interior.

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    Cast Metal Nude Figure Petites Choses USA - Sold

    Cast Metal Nude Figure Petites Choses USA

    Unsure of the exact age of this.  Has paper label “Petites Choses”  “made in USA”  7″ tall, 13″ long.

  • Aztek Norway Stainless and Rosewood Cocktail Shaker
    Aztek Norway Stainless and Rosewood Cocktail Shaker - Sold

    Aztek Norway Stainless and Rosewood Cocktail Shaker

    10″ high.

  • Unique Pair of Trenton Pottery Art Deco Vases
    Unique Pair of Trenton Pottery Art Deco Vases - Sold

    Unique Pair Trenton Pottery Art Deco Vases

    9 3/4″ high.  Excellent condition.

  • Set of 6 Dorothy Kindell Strip Tease Mugs
    Set of 6 Dorothy Kindell Strip Tease Mugs - Sold

    Set of 6 Dorothy Kindell Strip Tease Mugs

    Complete set.  Perfect condition.

  • Ingeborg Lundin Etched Vase
    Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Geometric Etched Vase - Sold

    Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Geometric Etched Vase

    6 1/2 ” high

  • Red Blenko Decanter Bottle
    Signed Stueben Bowl - Sold

    Signed Stueben Bowl

    8″ diameter  3 1/2″ high

  • Red Blenko Decanter Bottle
    Red Blenko Decanter Bottle - Sold

    Red Blenko Decanter Bottle

    13 inches

  • Dybdahl Denmark Table Salts
    Dybdahl Danish Ceramic Table Salts - Sold

    Dybdahl Danish Ceramic Table Salts

  • Rosenthal Nude Figurine Signed A. Caasman
    Rosenthal Nude Figurine Ariadne Signed A. Caasman - Sold

    Rosenthal Nude Figurine Signed A. Caasman

    ca 1920′s  6 inches tall.  The name of this figure is Ariadne who was the mythical daughter of king Minos.

  • Birks Sterling Silver Seashell Brooche ca 1940's
    Birks Sterling Silver Seashell Brooche ca 1940′s - Sold

    Birks Sterling Silver Seashell Brooche ca 1940′s

  • La Gardo Tackett Coffee Server
    La Gardo Tackett Coffee Server - Sold

    La Gardo Tackett Coffee Server

    Signed Schmid in gold ink stamp.  9 1/2″ tall

  • Holmegaard Cruet Set
    Holmegaard Cruet Set w/ Metal Rack - Sold

    Holmegaard Cruet Set w/ Metal Rack

    Cruets are 6″ high. Stand is 8″

  • Original  Airplane Gauache Signed Maurice Lelain '41
    Original Airplane Gauache Signed Maurice Lelain ’41 - Sold

    Original  Airplane Gauache Signed Maurice Lelain ’41

    British Miles “Master” -  on lower left corner.   inner dimesion 15″ x 20″.

  • Art Deco Green Glass Powder Jar
    Art Deco Green Glass Figural Nude Powder Jar - Sale

    Art Deco Green Glass Figural Nude Powder Jar

    Fluoresces under Black light. Small chip to back underside of  lid.