About Pierson
We are a vintage mid-century furniture and decorative arts gallery located in San Mateo, California. We serve the San Francisco bay area and beyond. We offer an inventory of mid-century modern, Danish modern, Scandinavian design, machine age, art deco and more. Our focus is on quality design that will stand the test of time.
Established in 19951stDibs seller since 2012
Featured Pieces
Native American and Horse Bronze Clad Bookends by Armor Bronze Corporation
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bookends featuring a Native American chief and his horse. These were made by the Armor Bronze Corporation and designed in 1928. These are in nice vintage condition. One has s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Decanter by Saara Hopea with Kaj Franck Kartio Glasses
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of Nuutajarvi decanter and glasses. The decanter is attributed to Saara Hopea and the glasses are by Kaj Franck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Brass and Etched Bronze End Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in San Mateo, CA
Side table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. This has brass cabriolet legs with a lacquered wood frame top that is inset with etched bronze panels. The glass in this table is not or...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
By Clark Voorhees
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large size sperm whale wall plaque by Clark Voorhees. This carving is just under three feet long. The whale is signed on the back with the artist's monogram and name. The lower jaw ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Abstract Etching by Arthur Luiz Piza
By Arthur Luiz Piza
Located in San Mateo, CA
Abstract etching by Brazilian born artist Arthur Luiz Piza.
Sight measurements are 10 3/8 inches x 10 3/8 inches.
There is some wrinkling in the linen mat.
Piza was born in Sao Pau...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Italian Brass and Glass Ice Bucket
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and glass ice bucket with brass tongs. Well made design by P.M. Italy. This is in good condition. Some oxidation to the brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Large Murrine Murano Vase Attributed to AVEM
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Murano murrine vase in the style of Anzolo Fuga. This has blue and turquoise murrines with gold leaf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
By William Comyns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Category
Vintage 1970s American International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
American Studio Jewelry Modernist Abstract Sterling Cufflinks
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling studio craft modernist cufflinks. These do not have a makers mark. They do show the influence of Margaret DePatta. One has a some discoloration of the patinated port...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling and Obsidian Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Mateo, CA
Modernist geometric sterling cufflinks by Antonio Pineda. These have a line of obsidian intersecting through the triangular form. Signed with the Antonio crown and 970 silver mark. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
By Dora De Larios
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018).
Born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents Dora's work has been included in many museum and gallery shows.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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