Portmanteau New York

Portmanteau New York an exploration of thoughtful design from the past

SHADOWBOX Vintage Mixed Media Abstract Collage Art in Shadowbox, Circa 1990sConstructed from a repurposed teak display c...
08/19/2026

SHADOWBOX

Vintage Mixed Media Abstract Collage Art in Shadowbox, Circa 1990s

Constructed from a repurposed teak display cabinet, the artist applied paint and collaged material within the central recess backboard, creating a shadowbox effect. An abstract collage is rendered in tones of butter yellow, cream, green, black, tan and navy. Top applied printed paper, portions of photographs, woven paper cord, plastic tile spacers and wood strips add dimension and texture. An imposing eye, the word “DOLL” and more industrial elements are printed in black on white paper. Brass brackets on the reverse allow for wall mounting. Signed lower right in black, artist unknown.

ROUND & ROUNDVintage Folk Art Popsicle Stick + Spool Kinetic Ferris Wheel Sculpture, Circa 1970s. This kinetic ferris wh...
08/11/2026

ROUND & ROUND

Vintage Folk Art Popsicle Stick + Spool Kinetic Ferris Wheel Sculpture, Circa 1970s.

This kinetic ferris wheel is constructed from wood popsicle sticks, spools, dowels and small bits of chain. Fully functional, each seat dangles from the central structure by two chains. Unsigned.

AVAILABLE

08/08/2026

W H I M S I E S

by Paul Bechtold

Vintage Mounted Whimsy Sculptures by Paul Bechtold, Circa 1970s. Mixed material sculptures aptly referred to as whimsies, each work posses unique characteristics in its material use, form and detail. Possibly crafted from driftwood or end cuts as the artist often used found material to create his works.

08/04/2026

🎪 I L C I R C O 🎪

Enter the circus
with our latest collection
of 33 new arrivals

🎡 now featured in the online shop 🎡

07/30/2026

FIELD of FLOWERS

07/07/2026

S H E L L S C A P E

05/18/2026

OFF THE WALL

Whimsical shelves, wall pockets + racks available in the shop.

04/29/2026

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

A selection of antique and vintage boxes available in the shop.

04/10/2026

S P L I T | S C R E E N

Art Deco Trifold Screen with Hand-Painted Scenic Fox Hunting Motif, Circa 1920s.

A lively composition, this 3-panel hand-painted work on textile displays three figures in red on horseback accompanied by a group of greyhounds as they embark on a fox hunt.

The placement of a lone red fox cleverly hidden behind a central tree puts the viewer in their same line of sight (much like the screen was meant to shield one from public view). You can feel the motion within this piece as the horses and tree extend between the panels.

Executed on a black natural woven jute-like ground within an ebonized trifold wood frame. The painted scene is rendered in a pared down palette of cream, blue-grey and red.

Perfect for use as designed, or wall-mounted as art. The reverse of the screen was left unpainted. Unsigned.

Available under New Arrivals in the online shop.

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