Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was an American designer, architect, writer, and educator. He was known for designing structures that were in harmony with the surrounding environment. One of his best examples of this was the Fallingwater home in Pennsylvania, which has been called “the best work of American architecture”. In addition to designing […]
Ed Wormley furnishings
We Know All About High Value Furnishings Edward Wormley, Knoll, Harvey Probber, Hans Wegner, and alike are designer furnishings we are familiar with. Often times people don’t realize the treasures in their home. A chair they got from a family member could be discovered to be worth thousands of dollars so when selecting an estate […]
Cappellini Furnishings
Cappellini The first time I heard the name Cappellini I thought it was pasta. Turns out it is now one of my favorite design firms. Based in Italy, obviously, Cappellini is a luxury design house that offers furnishings and accessories. They often collaborate with other designers like Pucci to create the most unique and memorable […]
Vessels & Vases
Vases, Vessels, and Values Researching values before selling is crucial….or hire someone who knows. Vases Jars, Cachepots and Jardinières Urns When it comes to offering high value decorative collectibles for sale you must get the price right. Priced to low will create regret for years to come and priced too high can tarnish the items […]
B&B Italia
B&B Italia I remember the first time I was introduced to B&B Italia. I was driving down Ponce de Leon Blvd and saw a wild black and white dresser [offered by Cappellini] in the window. I made a U-turn and went into this store that was new to me. Well the dresser turned out to […]
Asian Art & Screens
Kings Auction Inc., manages the sale, (public or private) and auction of all types of Asian Art. Whether it be sculptures and carvings, paintings, screens, ceramics, furniture, wall decorations, rugs, or other objects, we have collectors, investors, and individuals always interested in opportunities. Artists that we have a history with include, but are certainly not […]
Tiffany Lamps
Tiffany Lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany started the Tiffany Lamp company rather than joining the family’s famous jewelry business. Louis then became on of the most significant artists during the period of Art Nouveau. Louis opened “Tiffany Studios”, and his early, most famous jobs included the Lyceum […]
Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman furnishings Kings Auctions Inc. consigns, auctions, and offers all types of vintage furnishings, art, and jewelry for both private and public sale. One of the most desired vintage brands that always creates big buzz are pieces by Milo Baughman. Whether they are original or recovered and restored, there is a large aggressive market […]
Jen Risom Furnishings
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “We do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]
Decorative items and collectibles
Decorative Items Art glass, mantle clocks, sculptures, candelabras, mirrors, urns, art, books, music boxes, vases. Many remember grandma’s antique clock that sat on her mantle above the fireplace in the living room. It was never moved over all the years. It may have even been gilded with gold. She may have had a tall wooden […]