Karl Springer Pair of Unique Artisan Lucite Candle Holders 1980s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Superbly crafted pair of prototype candle holders in artisan lucite made to look like hand-blown amber scavo glass with frosted solid lucite shafts by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are unique pieces and we have never seen another pair.

Provenance:
The Property of a Karl Springer Employee

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 8 inches at base
H Small: 14 inches / with candle 19 inches
H Large: 18 inches / with candle 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,500 for the pair

ref: accessory210

Karl Springer Striking Hinged Box in Mottled Lacquer with Silver Foil 1970s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede, and the bottom is covered in black felt. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.

H: 8.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: accessory255

Karl Springer Chic Lidded Box with Green Shagreen Lacquer Top 1980s (Signed)

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Artisan box in black lacquer with hand-lacquered shagreen top and interior in green shagreen printed suede by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on underside of top.) Bottom covered in green suede. The details and fine craftsmanship of this little Springer gem are superb.

W: 9 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

ref: accessory262

Karl Springer Hinged Box in Green Lacquer with Gold Foil 1970s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Beautifully crafted hinged box in mottled vibrant green and yellow lacquer with deep green lacquer geometric sections and applied gold foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. The interior is lined in green suede, and the bottom is covered in green felt. This stunning box is a little gem.

W: 10.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

ref: accessory261

Guido Gambone 33 Piece Ceramic Coffee and Espresso Set 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

33 Piece hand-thrown ceramic coffee and espresso service set with iconic yellow and blue colors and salt glaze by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950’s (signed on the bottom on all pieces with donkey). This is a rare large set by Guido Gambone.

1 Coffee Pot with Cover (9"w x 6"d x 10"h)
1 Coffee Creamer
1 Espresso Creamer
1 Coffee Sugar Bowl with Cover
1 Espresso Sugar Bowl with Cover
6 Coffee Cups
6 Espresso Cups
6 Coffee Cup Saucers
6 Espresso Cup Saucers
1 Espresso Creamer Saucer

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: Gambone51

Karl Springer Exceptional Box Table In Leather 1976-1978 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin work, as with all Springer pieces, is superb.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: endtable266

Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents 1980s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.

Reference

Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK   (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.

Dimensions for Each
Diam: 6.5 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Large: 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: accessory223

Wendell Castle Pair of Sculpture Candle Holders with Gold Leaf 1990 (Signed & Dated)

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of impressive candle holders in hand-carved mahogany, verdigris patinated brass, and gold leaf by Wendell Castle, American 1990 (each signed "W.C. 90" on base). The artisanship of these candle holders is superb. These are rare.

Dimensions for each as shown:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 28 inches

Dimensions for each without candles:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,000 for the pair

Ref: accessory260

Lobel Originals Pair of Octagonal Nesting Trays in Black and White Python 2024 (Signed)

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Two meticulously crafted octagonal trays in black and white python with finger handles by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2024 (label on bottom reads “Lobel Originals NYC”). The underside of each is covered in silk moiré. The graphic two-tone snake skin is striking. These are sold individually for $1,500 each.

Dimensions
Large:
W: 16 inches
D: 11.5 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Small:
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 2 inches

Condition:  New

$1,500 each

Ref: accessory258

Karl Springer Superb Waste Basket in Gray Cobra 1980s

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Meticulously crafted waste paper basket in gray cobra with inside and bottom in silk moiré by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This piece is beautifully made using the finest materials.

Dimensions:
W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent - no signs of wear

$3,500

Ref: accessory257

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set In Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome 1980s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post and handles in figured Brazilian rosewood by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).

W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent. A few small scratches to base.

ref: fireplace75

Karl Springer Artisan Sculptural Lidded Box 1985 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Sculptural lidded box covered in exotic skin with chrome hinge by Karl Springer, American 1985. Interior covered in suede. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.

Reference:
Certificate of Authenticity from Karl Springer LTD.

H: 8 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: accessory154

Steven Holl Rare Set of Bronze Candlesticks 1986 (signed) - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Rare set of 3 architectural bronze candlesticks by Steven Holl for Swid Powell, American 1986. Signed “S. Holl / Swid Powell” on bottoms.

Dimensions for each without candles

Large
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 20 inches

Medium
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 19 inches

Small
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent (wear with age)

SOLD

ref: accessory178

Impressive Pair of Artisan Neoclassical Malachite Urns 20th-Century

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstoppers in any room.

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 for the pair

Ref: vases1

Les Prismatiques Impressive Pair of Large Lucite Candle Holders 1980s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy.

Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 50 inches / 56 inches with candle shown

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: accessory252

Karl Springer White Snake Skin Lidded Box with Semi Precious Stone 1970s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Artisan box in white snake skin on outside with a semi-precious stone on top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on Springer’s pieces is unsurpassed.

W: 10 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: accessory206

Paul Evans "Patchwork" Lighter and Ashtray in Etched Aluminum 1970 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Rare "Patchwork" lighter and ashtray in etched aluminum by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. These accessories were made in small numbers and these are in excellent original condition. Plate inside ashtray comes out for cleaning. If you smoke, it doesn’t get better than this.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the lighter is ECC18 and ECC24 for ashtray.

Lighter
W: 3 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 10 inches
Ashtray
W: 8.25 inches
D: 8.25 inches
H: 2.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: accessory250

Paul Evans "Patchwork" Decorative Box in Etched Aluminum 1970 - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Rare "Patchwork" hinged box in etched aluminum with 3 compartments lined in cork by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. Boxes like this were made in small numbers and this is in excellent original condition. A wonderful collector’s piece.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the box is ECC15.

W: 14 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 3.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: accessory249

Artisan Hinged Box in Tessellated Horn with Brass Accents 1970s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Stunning hand-made artisan hinged box in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, and black horn with brass inlays with a mahogany interior, made in Columbia for the American market 1970's. The bottom is covered in brown felt. It’s a little gem.

Dimensions:
W: 11 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 4 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: accessory256

Donald Deskey Fireplace Screen and Mounted Tools 1950s - SOLD

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Fireplace screen with pulley system to open and close in wrought iron and brass with tools mounted at sides by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's. This is an unusual combination with the tools mounted right on the screen.

W: 50 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Very Good

SOLD

ref: fireplace84