Unforgettable Desks? We Have Them

A recent “Design” auction at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) featured several desks created by prominent midcentury modern designers including Gio Ponti, Paul Evans and George Nelson. The collection was owned by the late Peter Loughrey, a collector, curator and founder of LAMA who frequently appeared on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Giovanni “Gio” Ponti (1891–1979) was […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles February 2023 Newsletter Now Available

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles newsletter is available as a print subscription, or as a digital version that is included in the Kovels Knowledge and Kovels All Access memberships. Start your Kovels Knowledge Free Trial now or login. Kovels’ February 2023 newsletter features modern desks and planters, artist jewelry, bride’s baskets, tin advertising trays and […]

Vintage Modern Chairs

Finding collectible chairs at a house sale or a flea market for a great price should be your plan for spring 2022. The more you educate yourself, the more bargains you may find. Many of these modern chairs were mass produced and can still be found. Remember the maker or designer is important when buying […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles January 2021 Newsletter Available

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles newsletter is available as a print subscription, or as a digital version that is included in the Kovels Knowledge and Kovels All Access memberships. Start your Kovels Knowledge Free Trial now or login. Kovels’ January 2021 newsletter features fine furnishings from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Saturday Evening Girls pottery, western collectibles, Gio […]

Gio Ponti Designs: Modern, Versatile, Stylish 

Gio Ponti (1891–1979) was an influential Italian architect known for his industrial and furniture designs. His career spanned six decades, from 1921 to his death in 1979. A recent sale by Palm Beach Modern Auctions in Florida included Ponti-designed furniture and household items, including chairs, desks, dressers and tables. Prices in the sale ranged from […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles Vol. 47 No. 5 – January 2021

Saturday Evening Girls Pottery … Western Collectibles … Gio Ponti Furniture … Pinback Buttons … Waldorf Astoria Sale … Marks Used by American Potters … Collector’s Gallery … Prices