Handwoven-style green rug featuring pink stripes and small multi-color geometric accents. Finished with fringe at both ends. Light and versatile—ideal for an entryway, kitchen, bedside, or small space. Measures approximately 2 feet x 4 feet.
Pickup category timeslot {C}

Woven Green Area Rug with Pink &#38; Multi-Color Accents – 2’ x 4’


Striking mid-century abstract painting on board featuring bold geometric and organic shapes in red, pink, gold, and cream tones. Heavy textured brushwork and visible age-related craquelure throughout give this piece strong vintage character. Presented in a slim wooden frame. Artist unknown. Dimensions shown in photos. Good vintage condition with expected wear consistent with age. Unique statement artwork.

Dimensions:
29.75&#34; W x 39&#34; H x 1.25&#34; D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Large Mid-Century Abstract Painting on Board

Pair of vintage balloon back wooden chairs with classic handwoven rush seats. Warm natural patina on the wood. One seat is intact; the other has significant wear and requires repair or rewoven seating. Ideal for restoration, décor styling, or farmhouse cottage use.
See photos for details and measurements.

Needs repair. See photos.

Seat measurements: 17.5&#34; wide x 15&#34; deep.
Chair back: 15&#34; widest x 17.5&#34; height
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Pair of Vintage Balloon Back Wooden Chairs with Rush Seats – One Damaged

Charming hand-painted wooden console table featuring a folk-art landscape scene across the top. Solid wood construction with a single drawer and tall tapered legs. Only the top surface is painted; the rest is natural wood. Dimensions shown in photos. Good condition with light wear consistent with use. Lovely accent piece for a hallway, entry, or cottage-style décor.

Top painted only
Dimensions:
36&#34; W x 11.25&#34; D x 30&#34; H
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Hand-Painted Wood Console Table With Drawer

Set of (11) IKEA KASSETT storage boxes, model 702.401.05, in light green. 9 boxes and sealed in original packaging plus two assembled. Each box measures 33  38  30 cm (13”  15”  11¼”). Ideal for organizing documents, photos, craft supplies, office items, or household storage. See photos for details.
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Set of 11 IKEA KASSETT Storage Boxes – 9 New in Package 2 assembled 

Large flatwoven area rug featuring a pastel geometric/tribal pattern in soft tones of pink, lavender, green, and cream. Lightweight, reversible style with a southwest/art-deco inspired motif. Some wear consistent with use. Measures approximately 110” L  69” W.
See photos for details and measurements.

Dimensions:
110x69”
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Large Geometric Flatweave Area Rug – Pastel Tribal Pattern (110” × 69”)


Pink painted wooden accent table featuring turned legs, a single drawer, and a sturdy lower shelf. Great as an entryway table, side table, or decorative piece. Paint shows light wear consistent with use. Measures approximately 37” W  14” D  30” H, with the lower shelf sitting about 13” high from the floor.

Dimensions:
37.75&#34; W x 14.25&#34; D x 30&#34; H
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Pink Wooden Accent Table with Drawer and Shelf

Original egg tempera painting titled “The Back Wall” by Canadian artist John Pemberton, dated 1981. Artwork label from Roberts Gallery, Toronto on the reverse, with original listed price of 1,000. Signed and titled on the back. Measures approximately 12” x 16” (artwork), professionally framed with linen matting and wire for hanging. Frame shows light wear consistent with age. Beautifully detailed architectural scene showcasing Pemberton’s signature style. 
Dimensions:
18.75&#34; W x 23&#34; H x 1.25&#34; D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

John Pemberton “The Back Wall” Egg Tempera Painting, 1981 – Signed, Framed


Vintage brass table lamp featuring a classic turned column base and warm pleated fabric shade. Beautiful patina on the brass for a traditional look. Measures approximately 22” H  12” W including shade. Tested and working.
See photos for details and measurements
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Vintage Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade 

Sturdy white wooden storage shelf with four open cubbies. Ideal for books, baskets, décor, or closet organization. Solid construction with some light surface wear consistent with use. Measures approximately 48” L x 17” D x 30” H.
Dimensions:
4’ l x 17”d x 30”h
Pickup category timeslot {D}

White Wooden 4-Cube Storage Shelf / Bookcase

Original abstract landscape painting depicting a stylized woodland or forest scene, rendered in muted earth tones with vertical tree forms and soft atmospheric layering. The composition emphasizes texture and mood, with visible brushwork and a reflective foreground suggestive of water or wet ground.

Signed Pemberton 57 along the lower area. Executed in a subdued, modern palette suited to contemporary, transitional, or minimalist interiors. Presented in a simple frame and ready to hang.

A calm, contemplative piece with strong decorative appeal.
Dimensions:
33.5&#34; W x 47&#34; H x 2.5&#34; D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Abstract Woodland Landscape Painting  signed Pemberton 57

Peach-tone upholstered chaise longue with rolled arms and tailored skirt. Includes original matching roll of replacement upholstery fabric.
Back height approx. 32”, front height approx. 16”, seat width approx. 30”. Light wear consistent with age; overall sturdy and comfortable.
Dimensions:
30”W  4’1”L  32”H (back)
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Upholstered Chaise Longue With Extra Fabric

Unframed abstract painted canvas featuring deep red and gold tones with visible textured brushwork. Wire on back for hanging. Artist unknown. Some wear consistent with age. 
Dimensions:
32.75&#34; W x 25.5&#34; H x 1.25&#34; D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Large Abstract Textured Painting on Canvas

Kenmore Sears window air conditioner, model 253-355100, in working order. Features digital controls, multiple fan speeds, Cool/Power Saver/Fan-Only modes, timer function, and adjustable vent. Unit shows cosmetic wear consistent with age.

Dimensions (inches)

14”H x 24”W x 18”D


Sears Kenmore window air conditioner 
In working order 
Model#253-355100
Dimensions:
14&#34;h x 24&#34;w x 18&#34;d
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Kenmore Window Air Conditioner – Model 253-355100

Collection of four high-quality art prints featuring works by notable Dutch Golden Age painters, each mounted on board with identifying labels on the reverse. Includes:

• Pieter de Hooch (1629–1688) – Binnenplaats te Delft / The Court of a House at Delft (Mauritshuis – Den Haag)
• Paulus Potter (1625–1654) – The Young Bull / De jonge stier (Mauritshuis – Den Haag)
• Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (1597–1665) – Mariakerk te Utrecht (Mauritshuis – Den Haag)
• Pieter Jansz. Post (1608–1669) – Landscape with Haystack / Die Feldscheune (Mauritshuis – Den Haag)

Each print measures approximately 4”W x 6”H and depicts classical Dutch interior, pastoral, and architectural scenes. Ready to hang. Very good condition.

Dimensions:
4&#34; x 6&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Set of Four Dutch Masters Art Prints – Pieter de Hooch, Paulus Potter, Pieter Jansz. Saenr

Jazz/blues over 80

Original music CDs (most in standard jewel cases) featuring classic jazz, blues, soul, big-band and vocal greats. Visible artists and titles include Ray Charles (Live in Concert, Blues in a Sentimental Key, Genius + Soul  Jazz), Louis Armstrong (C’est Si Bon, Love Songs, Swing You Cats, Meets Oscar Peterson, Jazz ’Round Midnight), Ella Fitzgerald (Pure Ella, Swing Easy, The Best of the Song Books), B.B. King (King of the Blues 1989, Live at the Regal, B.B. Boogie, How Blue Can You Get), John Lee Hooker (I Feel Good, Plays and Sings the Blues, House of the Blues), Sarah Vaughan (In Hi-Fi, The Very Best Of), Etta James (Heart of a Woman, Time After Time), Nina Simone, Diana Krall (Live in Paris), Tom Waits (Big Time, Franks Wild Years, Rain Dogs, Swordfishtrombones), Percy Sledge, Curtis Mayfield, Wilson Pickett, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mel Tormé, Astrud Gilberto, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Moe Koffman, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and others. Mix of compilations, “best of” sets, live concert recordings and studio albums. Discs are untested; cases show general shelf wear, light scratches and labels consistent with use and age. Entire lot as found in one box; great add-on for a jazz/blues lover or reseller.
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Large Jazz, Blues &#38; Vocal CD Collection – Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald +

Large framed artwork signed Allen Smutylo. Soft abstract horizontal composition featuring circular and linear forms. Presented under glass in a gold-tone frame with lavender matting.

Condition: Visible water staining and discolouration to artwork and matting; frame shows minor wear (see photos). Sold as is.

Artist signature visible in lower right corner.
Dimensions:
28.25&#34; x 21.25&#34; H x 1&#34; D
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Allen Smutylo Framed Print / Mixed Media Artwork


Mid-century abstract watercolour on paper, signed and dated ’65 (artist unidentified; see close-up photo of signature).
Circular green and blue organic form.
Framed under glass in a thin gold-tone frame.

Condition: Paper shows rippling and age-related discoloration. Frame has separation at a corner and minor wear.

Painting on paper 
Dimensions:
19.75&#34; W x 0.5&#34; D x 21&#34; H
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Signed Mid-Century Abstract Watercolour (1965)

White cubby-style storage bench with six open compartments and a removable seat cushion. Ideal for entryway, mudroom, or bedroom organization. Surface and edges show wear, scuffs, and marks as photographed. Sturdy and functional. Cushion included as shown. Contents not included. Bring help to carry.
Dimensions:
35.5&#34;w x 21&#34;h x 14&#34;d
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Cubby Storage Bench With Cushion 

metal handles and spacious storage. Back panel retains its original 1889 stamped wooden crate boards marked “G. F. Farnum Co – Donuts,” adding unique antique character. Drawers open smoothly and are lined as shown. Wear consistent with age and use, including paint wear and edge scuffs. Solid and sturdy. Bring help to carry.
Dimensions:
40&#34;w x 20&#34;d x 30&#34;h
Pickup category timeslot {D}

Vintage 3-Drawer Dresser With Original 1889 Wooden Crate Back

Collection of over 20 new, carded Hot Wheels vehicles including multiple City Works models, Taxi series, and Time Attaxi castings. All sealed in original packaging. Cards may show light wear from storage. Sold as shown, one lot. Great for collectors or gifting.

Pickup category timeslot {B}

Lot of 20+ New Hot Wheels – City Works, Taxi Series &#38; Time Attaxi – Carded


Collection of four decorative resin African wildlife figures including an elephant, giraffe, rhinoceros, and water buffalo. Nicely sculpted with textured detailing and a hand-carved look. These are display pieces, not toys — some fragility noted.

Smallest 2&#34;
Biggest 6&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Set of 4 Decorative Resin African Animal Figures


Antique cast-iron “sad iron” marked Guelph, Canada, featuring its original wooden handle and vented metal top plate. Solid and heavy, this piece was traditionally heated on a stove and used for pressing garments in the early 20th century. Shows age-appropriate wear, surface patina, and minor rust consistent with vintage condition. Measures approximately the length shown (see photos with measuring tape).

Excellent addition for collectors of antique household tools, Canadiana, or rustic décor.
Dimensions:
7&#34; x 4&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Vintage Guelph Canada Sad Iron With Wooden Handle


Pair of vintage hand-carved and hand-painted wooden duck decoys, including one loon-style decoy and one brown/red-bill waterfowl. Both feature carved details, painted feather accents, and solid wood bodies. One is signed “RB” on the underside. Age-appropriate wear, light surface marks, and scuffs consistent with use and handling. See photos for measurements and details.

Beautiful as rustic cabin décor, shelf display pieces, or additions to a vintage decoy collection.

Dimensions:
7&#34; x 14&#34;
Pickup category timeslot {A}

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoys – Signed “RB”

Toronto (Ontario, Canada) SELLER MANAGED Moving Online Auction - 1/2  Wellesley Street East

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Group of about 12 hardcover and softcover reference books covering woodworking, home construction, architecture, repair, gardening and home-office design, mid- to late-20th century editions.

Wood: Introduction to Its Structure and Construction – Edward Harris

Handmade Houses

Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Repair

Country Houses

Designing and Building Your Own House Your Own Way – Sam Clark

The Complete Home Office

The Practical Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques

Unbuilding – Macaulay

Four additional home design and gardening titles (spines not visible)

Shelf view showing nine book spines including woodworking, repair, architecture and gardening titles

Wider shelf view confirming sequence and sizing of book lot

Close-up of Gardening Techniques and Unbuilding spines

Mixed lot of illustrated reference volumes with orange, red, cream, blue and green spines; titles include Wood: Introduction to Its Structure and Construction by Edward Harris, Handmade Houses, Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Repair, Country Houses, Designing and Building Your Own House Your Own Way by Sam Clark, The Complete Home Office, The Practical Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques, and Unbuilding by Macaulay. General shelf wear, clean interiors.

Vintage home design and gardening book lot

Collection of vintage hardcover and softcover books focused on home design, construction, architecture, woodworking, photography, and gardening.

Titles visible include:
	•	Wood: Introduction to Its Structure and Construction – Edward Harris
	•	Handmade Houses
	•	The Complete Photo Guide to Repair
	•	Country Houses
	•	Designing and Building Your Own House Your Own Way – Sam Clark
	•	The Complete Home Office
	•	The Practical Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
	•	Underpinning – Macaulay

A solid reference group for architects, designers, builders, renovators, gardeners, or anyone interested in mid- to late-20th-century design and construction practices.

Condition shows general shelf wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos for titles, editions, and condition details.


12 total, added cpl more

Shortest 9&#39;l
Biggest 12&#34;l
Pickup category timeslot {B}

Lot #416: Group of Vintage Home Design, Architecture & Gardening Books

Pickup Location: 1/2 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4X 1H2 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #416: Group of Vintage Home Design, Architecture & Gardening Books

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