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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

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Modern + Contemporary Design
Wright will showcase a wide range of styles and trends of the twentieth century in the first major design auction of the fall. From the turn of the century there are several noteworthy designs, including a cast iron ornamental detail from the Chicago Stock Exchange by Louis Sullivan and a samovar in hand-wrought brass by Josef Hoffmann. A rare occasional table by Walter von Nessen illustrates the height of American Art Deco and its simplified forms. Several works by Vladimir Kagan are juxtaposed against designs by Paul Evans and Phil Powell which show an unexpected cohesive mood in the East Coast design studios during the 1960s. Chic French style is showcased in a collection of designs by Gabriella Crespi, Kim Moltzer and Michel Boyer with earlier French precedents by Jean Prouve, Jean Royere and Georges Jouve. Other highlights include work by Hans Coper, Art Smith, Donald Drumm and a large collection of artwork by Harry Bertoia. Fashionable contemporary design continues its rise in the market with several works represented in the auction. A collection of biomorphic designs by Marc Newson is shown along side a sofa by the Dutch architect Ben van Berkel, a Vermelha chair by the Campana Brothers and a pair of chairs by Mats Theselius.

Books of Art + Design is our second auction of reference material focusing on modern and contemporary art and design books, including monographs, surveys, periodicals and ephemera. As a companion to our regular art and design auctions, this sale reflects Wright's desire to diffuse knowledge and showcases the importance of twentieth century design.??An important selection of artist's books will be offered- a selection of rare Dieter Roth Werke Bande books and Gordon Matta-Clark's Walls Paper are notable examples. Additionally, the sale features a large selection of reference material on Modern and Contemporary art with several lots comprised of books about Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Brice Marden, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle. Modern design is represented with lots of Scandinavian and Italian Design titles, typography reference material and six decades of Domus catalogs.
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Burkhard Vogtherr VarioPillo sectional 502 - Burkhard Vogtherr VarioPillo sectional
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Burkhard Vogtherr VarioPillo sectional seating Rosenthal Germany, 1970 upholstery, plastic 266 w x 35 d x 24.5 h inches Comprised of tw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to bessnyc for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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Cini Boeri Botolo rolling chair503 - Cini Boeri Botolo rolling chair
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Cini Boeri Botolo rolling chair Arflex Italy, 1976 chrome-plated steel, upholstery 21 w x 21 d x 28.75 h inches Signed with decal manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Francois Monnet coffee table504 - Francois Monnet coffee table
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Francois Monnet coffee table Kappa France, c. 1970 stainless steel, glass 35.5 w x 23.75 d x 12.25 h inches Literature: <i>New Furn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Charles Hollis Jones table lamp505 - Charles Hollis Jones table lamp
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Charles Hollis Jones table lamp USA, c. 1965 chrome-plated steel, acrylic 20.25 w x 18 d x 36.25 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Italian magazine rack506 - Italian magazine rack
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Italian magazine rack c. 1930 brass, glazed terra cotta 18 w x 12 d x 29.5 h inches Provenance: Alan Moss, New York Private collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of six507 - Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of six
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Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of six American Desk Corporation USA, 1962 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber 18.5 w x 20 d x 33.5 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Horst Brunning bar stools, pair508 - Horst Brunning bar stools, pair
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Horst Brunning bar stools, pair Alfred Kill Germany, c. 1968 chrome-plated steel, leather 18.25 dia x 32 h inches Signed with decal man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Theo Haeberli dining chairs model #M352509 - Theo Haeberli dining chairs model #M352
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Theo Haeberli dining chairs model #M352, set of six Switzerland, 1960 lacquered plywood, chrome-plated steel, rubber 17 w x 20 d x 42.5 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Francois Monnet console510 - Francois Monnet console
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Francois Monnet console Kappa France, c. 1970 stainless steel 47 w x 19.75 d x 28.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Francois Monnet coffee table511 - Francois Monnet coffee table
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Francois Monnet coffee table Kappa France, c. 1970 stainless steel, glass 60 w x 36 d x 20 h inches Condition of the item is not in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Maria Pergay coffee table512 - Maria Pergay coffee table
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Maria Pergay coffee table France, c. 1970 matte chrome-plated steel, plastic 21 w x 21 d x 17 h inches Literature: <i>Maria Pergay: Be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Michel Boyer X-base coffee table513 - Michel Boyer X-base coffee table
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Michel Boyer X-base coffee table France, 1968 stainless steel, glass 40 w x 40 d x 12.75 h inches Literature: <i>Michel Boyer</i>, Jou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table514 - Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table
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Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 oak, acrylic 19.75 w x 19.75 d x 20.25 h inches Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs,515 - In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs,
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In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs, pair USA, c. 1970 acrylic, vinyl, chrome-plated steel 22.75 w x 25 d x 38.5 h inches Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk,516 - Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk,
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Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk, model #7045P Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1979 zebrano wood, acrylic 83 w x 40 d x 29 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriq517 - Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriq
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Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriques Editions Denise Rene France, 1969 enameled metal, plexiglas, lighting elements 13.25 w x 9.5 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Karl Springer console518 - Karl Springer console
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Karl Springer console USA, 1984 lacquered lizard skin, chrome-plated steel 72 w x 20 d x 35 h inches Stamped signature and date to applied
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table519 - Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table
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Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table Rausch France, c. 1970 stainless steel over foam and wood 41.5 w x 41.5 d x 17.75 h inches Signed with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica f520 - Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica f
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Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica floor tiles, set of 32 Italy, 1970 acrylic, pigment 18 w x 18 d x .5 h inches Bruno Contenotte's art
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Kim Moltzer coffee table521 - Kim Moltzer coffee table
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Kim Moltzer coffee table France, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, glass 45 w x 38.5 d x 12 h inches Literature: <i>Meubles et Decors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom522 - R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom
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R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom USA, 1976 aluminum 7.25 w x 8 d x 6 h inches Kinetic sculpture that compresses and expands. Signed to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp523 - Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp
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Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp New Lamp Co. Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, acrylic 41 w x 6 d x 41 h inches Literature: <i>Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Sc524 - Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Sc
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Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Screen lamp New Lamp Co. Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel 35.5 w x 4.5 d x 35.5 h inches Conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini525 - Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini
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Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini Editions Denise Rene France, c. 1968 plexiglass 9.5 w x 11.75 d x 39.5 h inches Sold with letter of a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Francois Monnet magazine stand526 - Francois Monnet magazine stand
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Francois Monnet magazine stand Kappa France, c. 1970 matte chrome-plated steel 12.75 w x 11 d x 15 h inches Condition of the item i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase527 - Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase
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Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase Galerie Lacloche France, 1964 aluminum, rubber 42 w x 47 d x 157 h inches The Helicoid staircase was de
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Vasa #710528 - Vasa #710
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Vasa #710 USA, 1974 laminated and polished acrylic 8 dia x 10 h inches Incised signature, date and title to side: [#710 Vasa 1974]. <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to 200557-19628 for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Vasa #819529 - Vasa #819
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Vasa #819 USA, 1976 laminated and polished acrylic 4.5 dia x 27 h inches Incised signature, title and date to side: [#819 Vasa 1976].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Vasa untitled530 - Vasa untitled
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Vasa untitled USA, c. 1975 laminated and polished acrylic, lacquered wood 15 w x 15 d x 102 h inches Condition of the item is not incl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp531 - Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp
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Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp Arredoluce Italy, 1964 brass, glass, enameled metal 4.5 dia x 24.75 h inches Literature: <i>La Luce I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Arredoluce table lamp532 - Arredoluce table lamp
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Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1968 enameled steel, stainless steel 15 dia x 22.25 h inches Small side light extends from stem for additi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi desk533 - Ico Parisi desk
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Ico Parisi desk Mobil Italiani Moderni (MIM) Italy, c. 1958 enameled metal, aluminum, mahogany 48 w x 23.5 d x 29 h inches Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator534 - Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator
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Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator Olivetti Italy, c. 1965 plastic 8 w x 14 d x 4 h inches Signed with molded manufacturer's marks. Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter535 - Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter
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Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter Olivetti Italy, 1964 plastic, steel 17.5 w x 13.5 d x 6 h inches Signed with metal manufacturer's lab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair536 - Illum Wikkelso lounge chair
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair Aarhus Poslermobelfabreik Denmark, 1965 chrome-plated steel, leather, walnut 35 w x 33 d x 33 h inches Lite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Michele De Lucchi First chair537 - Michele De Lucchi First chair
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Michele De Lucchi First chair Memphis Italy, 1982 plastic, painted steel, painted wood, rubber 26 w x 19 d x 35 h inches Literature: <b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table538 - Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table
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Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table Memphis Italy, 1983 enameled metal, laminate 22 w x 16 d x 24 h inches Signed with manufacturer's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase539 - Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase
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Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase Italy, 1969 glazed ceramic 14 w x 6.75 d x 14 h inches Hand-written signature to underside: [Sottsass Y/31].<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass jardiniere540 - Ettore Sottsass jardiniere
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Ettore Sottsass jardiniere Poltronova Italy, 1958 aniline-dyed oak 14 w x 14 d x 14 h inches Featuring original red aniline dye. Lit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Norman Foster Nomos dinette table541 - Norman Foster Nomos dinette table
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Norman Foster Nomos dinette table Tecno United Kingdom/Italy, 1989 powder-coated steel, glass, rubber 47 dia x 29 h inches Signed with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Norman Foster Nomos dining table542 - Norman Foster Nomos dining table
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Norman Foster Nomos dining table Tecno United Kingdom/Italy, 1989 powder-coated steel, glass, rubber 86.5 w x 39.5 d x 29.25 h inches S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tanke543 - Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tanke
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Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tankette table Pallucco Italy, c. 1987 polychromed aluminum, rubber, enameled metal 51 w x 30.5 d x 14.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight544 - Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight
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Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight Cassina Italy, c. 1980 leather over steel 19 w x 18 d x 32 h inches Signed with molded manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms545 - Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms
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Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms United Kingdom, 1985 wool 49 w x 126 h inches Literature: <i>Jasper Morrison: Designs, Projects an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair546 - Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair
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Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair USM Pastoe Holland, 1986 chrome-plated steel, enameled metal, leather 19.5 w x 21 d x 28 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set o547 - Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set o
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Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set of eight Driade Italy, 1987 leather, aluminum 18.5 w x 23 d x 38.75 h inches Signed with impresse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to meromandco.. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Mark Di Suvero Tang548 - Mark Di Suvero Tang
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Mark Di Suvero Tang USA aluminum 15 w x 17 d x .75 h inches Provenance: Private collection, Chicago Condition of the item is no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Albert Paley door handles, set of ten549 - Albert Paley door handles, set of ten
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Albert Paley door handles, set of ten USA, 1994 bronze 8 w x 4.5 d x 1.25 h inches Impressed signature and date to underside on each examp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to adf440 for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massiv550 - Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massiv
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massive vase Bitossi Italy, 1996 hand-painted ceramic 15 dia x 24.75 h inches Signed, dated, and numbe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Tom Dixon welded bowl551 - Tom Dixon welded bowl
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Tom Dixon welded bowl United Kingdom, c. 1985 copper-plated steel 23.75 w x 10.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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