Desk In A Box
VINTAGE: Talk about efficient! This Swiss teak and birch"Magic Box" desk was produced between 1950 and 1959 by Mummenthaler and Meier. It measures 45Hx32Wx21D inches. Open it up and pivot the doors, then slide out the desk bit and unfold the side flaps to form your work surface. Then pivot the blue enameled lamp to light everything! In near mint condition. 00002
Danish Lamps
VINTAGE: A really unusual pair of Danish table lamps in molded teak. Fresh from the estate of the original owners with appropriate new shades. Each lamp measures an impressive 34 inches high...they are bold! 0009
Modeline Lamps
VINTAGE: A super unusual pair of California designed Modeline table lamps in walnut. Modeline often featured unique on/off switches and the walnut ball in the center is just this! Shades are expertly recreated by Lampshades Unlimited. They measure 32x9" in diameter. 0009
Ace Hi Coffee Table
VINTAGE: Such a great design! From the 1960's by Ace Hi of California... a coffee table in solid walnut comprising of three 20 inch discs floating over a framework with three peg legs. 0577
Grete Jalk Table
VINTAGE: Classic Danish Modern by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik circa early 1960's, Solid teak top and legs with brass fittings. The edge of the top has a lovely, continuous curved lip. It measures 27x27x18 inches high. 0004
Danish Planter
VINTAGE: Such a curious but wonderful piece from Denmark circa early sixties. A combination planter with drawers and slatted storage by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. It's in teak and I love the floating leg with brass details. It measures 38x13x22 inches high. Priced way below others out there. 0008
Eames Lounge And Ottoman
VINTAGE: You need this! A beautiful, original Eames lounge and ottoman from the 1960's in Brazilian Rosewood and chocolate brown leather. All the "Domes of Silence" glides are present. The pair are in amazing condition. 00054
Seventies Chandelier
VINTAGE: This amazing brass chandelier is encrusted with 1,000 fine, Swarovski crystals. A spike formed, brass sphere with the look of a Sputnik dandelion. This fixture is even more stunning in person, with a sparkling, prismatic effect to the viewer as they move, circa 1965. 11 candelabra sockets; matching lacquered brass chain and raw brass canopy. Measures: Approximately 18" diameter. 00052
Bill Curry Mushroom Lamps
VINTAGE: Here's a nice set of Mushroom lamps in brass by Bill Curry circa 1960's. Each lamp features a three-way switch. Their condition is excellent and the satin finish glass shades are near perfect. 00002
1960's Breakfast Set
VINTAGE: Here's an absolutely charming little dining set from Calif-Asia circa 1960's in black steel, wicker and upholstery with a smoked glass top. The chairs all swivel and have been recently upholstered. The top measures 46 inches in diameter. 0009
Sammy Pasto Oil
VINTAGE: Here's a wonderful abstract oil on board by San Diego artist, Sammy Pasto, 1921-2013, Great colors and original frame. It's signed and dated 1959 on the back side. Measurements are 42x52 inches.00072
Bertoia Chair And Ottoman
VINTAGE: Usable sculpture! A high-back-diamond or bird chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International in constant production since 1952! This example is from the 1970's and in excellent original condition. The rubber shockmounts give the chair some flexibility. The covers were purchased in 1983 and have been re-dyed the original navy blue. They can be used or the chair can be used without for a more transparent/sculptural look. Super comfortable! 00051
Dux Occasional Chair
VINTAGE: Here's a lovely Danish easy chair from the 1950's designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Just back from my amazing upholsterer in a beautiful, deep aquamarine tweed. It measures 31x32x29 inches high. 00011
Danish Teak Sideboard
VINTAGE: Danish modern teak! A beautiful and usable sideboard in near mint condition. Two sliding doors covering adjustable shelves and four central mounded drawers with eye shaped pulls. It measures 78" in length. 00052
1960's Dresser
VINTAGE: A really nice and simple design in walnut and brass by American of Martinsville circa mid-sixties. In great original condition. It measures 60x29x18 inches deep. 0056
Modeline Lamp
VINTAGE: Could "adorable" apply to a lamp? Looking at this one, I'd say yes! A super cute sculpted walnut table lamp by California based Modeline Lighting from the 1960's. The shade is new but the rest is original and in mint condition including the socket with original tag and brass pull chain. It measures 12x12x19 inches tall. 0054
Paul McCobb Sideboard
VINTAGE: Circa mid-fifties, a killer sideboard in solid maple by Paul McCobb from his Planner Group by Winchendon Furniture. It wears its original ebonized finish which shows nice patina. (Could be refinished if desired but why?) It features two shallow drawers with solid brass pulls and two sliding doors revealing two adjustable shelves. 05971
Paul McCobb Dresser
VINTAGE: Simple and elegant in solid Beech wood with Rosewood pulls. Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon's Perimeter collection in the mid-late 1950's, Professionally and correctly refinished and in mint condition. The piece measures 38x41x18 deep. 00061
Knoll Grasshopper Chair
VINTAGE: Eero Saarinen designed this classic Grasshopper chair for Knoll in the mid-forties and it sure holds up to today! This example is a nice early one recently masterfully reupholstered in Maharam Tonus wool. The photos make it look more yellow than it really is. It's more of a soft mustard shade. Crazy comfortable! 00071
Beautiful Swag Lamp
VINTAGE: Here's an unusual hanging, swag lamp from the late 1950's made from translucent seashells. A wonderful shape and in near perfect condition from the home of the original owners. The light quality is wonderful. The lamp separates at its mid-section for cleaning and bulb changing. It measures 29" in length. 00005
Abstracted Musicians
VINTAGE: A really fun oil painting from the 1950's depicting very animated, abstracted musicians in an interesting blues and browns color palette. Unsigned. The work measures 32x20 inches framed. 0056
Copper Floor Lamp
VINTAGE: An unusual version of the Koch & Lowy floor lamp...it's in copper! Or at least copper finish. Three swivel shades, individually switched. In great original condition. 0004
Unusual Sofa Bed
VINTAGE: Here's a really unusual sofabed by Dantos of Denmark circa mid-1960's. Believe it or not, it's comfortable as both a sofa and as a double bed! 00021
Extra Large Dining Set
VINTAGE: A large and versatile dining set with eight super comfortable arm chairs by Cees Braakman of the Netherlands and an expandable dining table by Nils Jonsson by Dux of Sweden. The teak table measures 39x59 inches long and each of the two pull-out leaves add an additional 24 inches. (the pull-out leaves are a lighter tone of the same teak as they were rarely used)
Paul Mayen Lamp
VINTAGE: Wicker and Steel table lamp, great Rocketship shape! Designed by Paul Mayen, the lamp stands 27" tall with an in-line switch. 0542
Herman Miller CSS
VINTAGE: Here's another beautiful comprehensive Storage System (CSS) for Herman Miller by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960's, It features three bays. Each bay is 32" wide. The components are walnut, white and charcoal laminate and the natural aluminum poles adjust from 99" to 109" but can be cut down if your ceiling is shorter. If your ceiling is higher, we have wall returns available at an extra charge. There are some nice elements included which are a small desk surface with lighting over the desk via an under shelf lamp, a drop-in file bin with a pin board-backed lid, a sliding door cabinet, six shelves, a divided storage unit and a lovely, rare "can" light with two bulbs. 000501
Very High Back Chair
VINTAGE: A really, really high back easy chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates of California circa mid-1960’s. It features his signature ebonized sculptural base and two-toned seating. 0008
Bertoia Diamond Chair
VINTAGE: An all original Harry Bertoia large Diamond chair for Knoll circa 1970's in its original nubby steel blue fabric. Super comfortable on account of its flexible rubber shock mounts. 00001
Larry Ortiz Paintings
VINTAGE: Love these!!! A stunning pair of original Science Fiction illustrations by noted artist Larry Ortiz. Extremely detailed work in gouache (?) Beautifully framed and measuring 40x8 inches. HIS BIO CAN BE FOUND ONLINE. IF YOU SEARCH HIS OBITUARY TOO YOU CAN FIND INFO. FAMOUS ARTIST, ILLUSTRATOR, DESIGNER, AND FILM DIRECTOR. THERE IS NOT MUCH FOR SALE OR SOLD ON THE MARKET. HE ILLUSTRATED MANY COVERS FOR SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS AND NOVELS. 00002
George Nelson Audio Unit
VINTAGE: Super fun design! George Nelson for Herman Miller circa late 1940's. An audio cabinet in Tawney walnut. Love the hairpin legs! The grille cloth is original but a bit fragile. It can easily be replaced with your choice of fabric. The components have been removed so you can do what you like with the innards...use as storage or convert back to audio with your own components. It measures 56x29x18 deep. 00001
Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
VINTAGE: Love this beauty! An early Grasshopper chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen in the late 1940's for Knoll. Espertly reupholstered by my amazing man in a tweedy grey-brown. SUPER comfortable! 00003
Mod Table Lamps
VINTAGE: Here is a matching pair of table lamps that pretty much scream 1960's-1970's! Each takes 5 standard base light bulbs and of course the type of bulb used will change the look. Larger, smaller, colored, clear, different shaped etc. The switch turns on two, then the other three then all so you can vary your lighting. 0053
Nelson CSS
VINTAGE: Here's another killer Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) for Herman Miller by George Nelson circa 1960's, It features three bays. Each bay is 32" wide. The components are walnut and the natural aluminum poles adjust from 99" to 109" but can be cut down if your ceiling is shorter. If your ceiling is higher, we have wall returns available at an extra charge. There are some nice elements included which are a small desk surface with lighting over the desk via an under shelf lamp, a 5-drawer unit, a sliding door cabinet, a small divided storage cubby, four shelves, a divided storage unit and a lovely "can" light with two bulbs. This is how I have set it up but all the elements can be positioned anywhere in the unit as desired. 000001
Nelson CSS
VINTAGE: Here's a lovely George Nelson CSS just in from a killer Newport Beach estate. It consists of three 32" bays with four black anodized 95" adjustable poles. Six shelves, a sliding door unit, a single can light and three drop-front, deep boxes, one of which has a pull out section for a turntable or other electronics. It is currently disassembled and in storage but available. I also have other components that could be added if desired. 00008
Danish Teak Magazine Rack
VINTAGE: A wall-hung Danish teak magazine rack with raw linen pouches to store the magazines. It measures 20x24x2 inches deep. $145.- 0041
Don Louthian Abstract
VINTAGE: Brought to me by San Diego artist, Don Louthian...a beautiful abstract that he painted in 1960. In perfect condition and in its original frame which measures 44x32 inches. The medium is Casin on paper. 00021
Floor Globe
VINTAGE: Circa mid fifties, a lovely floor globe attributed to Paul McCobb with a solid brass stand. Great original condition. It stands 37 inches with a 15 inch globe. 0006
Metal Wall Sculpture
VINTAGE: Here's an appealing wall sculpture by San Diego artist Rick Naughton circa 1960s'. It's mixed metals with forced patina. The piece measures 32" in diameter. Sold with original hang tag. 0006
Knoll Petal Table
VINTAGE: Such a pretty design. Richard Schultz "Petal" table for Knoll International circa 1966. This one measures 42" in diameter and in very good condition though the petals have been slightly repositioned due to stripped screw holes. I find the detailing of the underside very special. Use outdoors or in. 0008
Modeline Lamp
VINTAGE: Here's a fun California designed lamp in solid walnut and brass by Modeline. Circa 1960's it measures an impressive 43 inches tall. 0054
Pair Walnut Storage Units
VINTAGE: Here's an interesting pair of storage units in walnut with white laminate tops and brushed aluminum details. The dimensions are unusual, 20x20x32 high. They could be used separately or together. The back sides are also finished so they could be floated in the room if desired. Maker is unknown. 0009
Italian Bar Cart
VINTAGE: Here's a fanciful Italian serving/bar cart from the 1960's in solid brass, flashed with sterling silver. There are rings to store three bottles and two clear glass shelves. The piece shows good patina and if one would want, it could be polished to a brilliant, shiny silver! 0008
Laurel Table-Lamp
VINTAGE: Here's an elegant brass 1960's floor lamp by Laurel Lighting Co...with attached round glass table top. Pretty cool. The vintage black shade has its interior surface in buttercup yellow for a beautiful glow when lit. The lamp stands 57" tall and the table is 15" in diameter. 0006
Eames-Saarinen Organic Chair
NEW: Originally designed in 1940 for the New York Museum of Modern Art’s “Organic Furniture” competition but never produced – until now. 0051
Hard Edge Abstract
VINTAGE: You want drama? -How about a 5x7 foot painting? Signed Check (Chester) Boterf and dated 1965. It's actually two very similar shades of blue-violet on untreated canvas. (You can see in the close-up image.)
Lucite Ice Bucket
VINTAGE: A dazzling 1970's Italian designed ice bucket designed by Alessandro Albrizzi... but who would use it as such! It measures 7.5 inches square and has a pivoting top. The very bottom surface has a "cracked ice" pattern that plays optical tricks with the eye! Priced less than half of any others out there. 0542
Early Kurt Versen Floor Lamp
VINTAGE: Here's a simple, elegant floor lamp from the 1940's by American lighting designer Kurt Versen. The birch wood is original and near perfect, the painted finish is a dusty sage as original color and the shade has been correctly redone with the original metal rings top and bottom. The hard to find milk glass diffuser is new and correct dimension. It stands 60" tall and the shade is 24" in diameter. It takes a three-way Mogul based bulb. 0599
Donald Deskey Firetool Set
VINTAGE: So you didn't think fireplace tools could be cool? WRONG! This is an amazing set by industrial designer Donald Deskey for Bennett circa mid-fifties. Beautiful sculpting in every part from the solid brass handles to the wall-hugging tripod base tipped with brass feet. The center tool can even grab a log! Priced less than half of others out there on the web! 0546