Modern Design

Auction Details

Wright's upcoming Modern Design auction features numerous noteworthy designs from the 20th century – from an exceptional selection of Edward Wormley designs for Dunbar including a masterpiece Janus occasional table topped with Tiffany tiles, to works by Philippe Starck, from the personal collection of Ian Schrager, for the Morgans, Royalton and Paramount Hotels in New York. Continuing Wright's standard of excellence, a great selection of American mid-century designs by Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson & Associates along with significant Scandinavian works by Alvar Aalto, Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, Poul Kjaerholm and Hans Wegner will also be offered in this sale.
Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
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Charles and Ray Eames CTW-3 151 - Charles and Ray Eames CTW-3
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Charles and Ray Eames CTW-3 Herman Miller USA, 1945 aniline-dyed ash plywood 34 dia x 16 h inches Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 261.25BP) = 1,211.25
 
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Ray Eames Catch-it-All152 - Ray Eames Catch-it-All
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Ray Eames Catch-it-All Waverly Products USA, c. 1950 transfer-printed fiberglass, brass 26 dia x 17 h inches The fiberglass tabletop of this form feat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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George Nelson & Associates DAF153 - George Nelson & Associates DAF
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George Nelson & Associates DAF Herman Miller USA, 1958 fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber 29 w x 22.5 d x 30.5 h inches Literature: George Nelso...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 137.50BP) = 637.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates Kangaroo lounge chair154 - George Nelson & Associates Kangaroo lounge chair
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George Nelson & Associates Kangaroo lounge chair Herman Miller USA, 1955 upholstery, matte chrome-plated steel 36 w x 32 d x 40 h inches Literat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Steelframe end table, model 4051155 - George Nelson & Associates Steelframe end table, model 4051
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George Nelson & Associates Steelframe end table, model 4051 Herman Miller USA, 1950/c. 1954 enameled steel, lacquered wood, laminate, chrome-pla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to kidstuff12.. for (850.00 + 233.75BP) = 1,083.75
 
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chairs model 5569, pair156 - George Nelson & Associates Coconut chairs model 5569, pair
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chairs model 5569, pair Herman Miller USA, 1955 upholstery, enameled steel, aluminum, chrome-plated steel 41 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,787.50BP) = 8,287.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock, model 2201C157 - George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock, model 2201C
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George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock, model 2201C Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1952 lacquered wood, enameled steel, enameled aluminum...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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George Nelson & Associates Catenary chair, model 6380158 - George Nelson & Associates Catenary chair, model 6380
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George Nelson & Associates Catenary chair, model 6380 Herman Miller USA, 1962 leather, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel 29.5 w x 29 d x 29 h ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 357.50BP) = 1,657.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates Action Office desk and perch from the 649 series159 - George Nelson & Associates Action Office desk and perch from the 649 series
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George Nelson & Associates Action Office desk and perch from the 649 series Herman Miller USA, 1960 walnut, laminate, aluminum, lacquered wood, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Miniature chest, model 5211160 - George Nelson & Associates Miniature chest, model 5211
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George Nelson & Associates Miniature chest, model 5211 Herman Miller USA, 1950/c. 1954 teak, lacquered wood, enameled steel 20.25 w x 13.75 d x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to brunie3340.. for (4,000.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5245161 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5245
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5245 Herman Miller USA, 1952 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 55.75 w x 19.5 d x 40.5 h inches ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 893.75BP) = 4,143.75
 
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George Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)162 - George Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)
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George Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Herman Miller USA, c. 1959 aluminum, walnut, enameled wood, plastic 145.5 w x 20.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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George Nelson & Associates vanity, model 4660 and stool163 - George Nelson & Associates vanity, model 4660 and stool
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George Nelson & Associates vanity, model 4660 and stool USA, 1946 leather, frosted glass, birch, mirrored glass, lacquered wood 48 w x 20 d x 60...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates wall-mounted vanity164 - George Nelson & Associates wall-mounted vanity
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George Nelson & Associates wall-mounted vanity Herman Miller USA, 1946 walnut, laminate, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, aluminum 30 w x 7 d x 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 577.50BP) = 2,677.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates miniature chest, model 5212165 - George Nelson & Associates miniature chest, model 5212
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George Nelson & Associates miniature chest, model 5212 Herman Miller USA, 1952/c. 1954 teak, porcelain 20.25 w x 14 d x 11 h inches Signed with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,512.50BP) = 7,012.50
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202166 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202 Herman Miller USA, 1952 walnut, aluminum, enameled steel 34 w x 19.75 d x 28.5 h inches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 233.75BP) = 1,083.75
 
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George Nelson & Associates Ball wall clock, model 4755D167 - George Nelson & Associates Ball wall clock, model 4755D
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George Nelson & Associates Ball wall clock, model 4755D Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1949 lacquered wood, brass, enameled aluminum 13.5 dia ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 123.75BP) = 573.75
 
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George Nelson & Associates Steelframe cabinets models 4014 and 4015168 - George Nelson & Associates Steelframe cabinets models 4014 and 4015
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George Nelson & Associates Steelframe cabinets models 4014 and 4015 Herman Miller USA, 1950/c. 1954 enameled steel, lacquered wood, chrome-plate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll169 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn 5.5 w x 2.5 d x 7 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles and O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 137.50BP) = 637.50
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll170 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn 7 w x 3 d x 11 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles and Obje...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to nerochanpi.. for (500.00 + 137.50BP) = 637.50
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll171 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn, fabric 12 w x 3 d x 12 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to nerochanpi.. for (675.00 + 185.63BP) = 860.63
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll172 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn 9 w x 3 d x 14 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles and Obje...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll173 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn 4 w x 2 d x 7.5 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles and Obj...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to nerochanpi.. for (500.00 + 137.50BP) = 637.50
 
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Marilyn  Neuhart doll174 - Marilyn Neuhart doll
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Marilyn Neuhart doll USA, c. 1961 cotton, yarn 7.5 w x 2.5 d x 9 h inches This hand-made doll was created for Alexander Girard's Textiles and O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to nerochanpi.. for (500.00 + 137.50BP) = 637.50
 
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Peter Shire Cat175 - Peter Shire Cat
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Peter Shire Cat USA, 2009 tempera, ink and graphite on wove paper 22.25 h x 15 w inches Signed and dated to lower right: [Shire 2009]. Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Peter Shire Saxophone176 - Peter Shire Saxophone
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Peter Shire Saxophone USA, 2009 acrylic, gouache, ink and graphite on wove paper 22.5 h x 15 w inches Signed and dated to lower center: [Shire 2009].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Peter Shire American Flag177 - Peter Shire American Flag
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Peter Shire American Flag USA, 2009 tempera, ink and graphite on wove paper 22.5 h x 14.75 w inches Signed and dated to lower right: [Shire 2009]. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair178 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 painted walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair179 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 painted walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair180 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 painted walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair181 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles side ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair182 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 painted walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair183 - Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair
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Peter Shire Prince Charles side chair Modernica USA, 2009 painted walnut, enameled steel, fiberglass 18.5 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches This Prince Charles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Greta Magnusson Grossman table lamp184 - Greta Magnusson Grossman table lamp
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Greta Magnusson Grossman table lamp Ralph O. Smith Sweden, 1950 enameled aluminum, enameled steel, chrome-plated steel 11.5 w x 14 d x 15 h inches Lit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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Joseph Sweeney untitled185 - Joseph Sweeney untitled
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Joseph Sweeney untitled USA, c. 1945 lacquered wood 17 w x 7.5 d x 24 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Ernest Race Penguin Donkey186 - Ernest Race Penguin Donkey
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Ernest Race Penguin Donkey Isokon United Kingdom, c. 1940 lacquered wood, mahogany 21 w x 16 d x 15.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 261.25BP) = 1,211.25
 
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Herbert Krenchel Krenit bowls, set of forty-six187 - Herbert Krenchel Krenit bowls, set of forty-six
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Herbert Krenchel Krenit bowls, set of forty-six Torben Orskov Denmark, 1953 enameled steel 15 dia x 4.5 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to kidstuff12.. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Harvey Probber desk188 - Harvey Probber desk
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Harvey Probber desk Harvey Probber Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, rosewood, chrome-plated brass 99 w x 41 d x 32 h inches Signed with applied manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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American sofa and armchair189 - American sofa and armchair
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American sofa and armchair c. 1960 ash plywood, upholstery 96 w x 33 d x 29 h inches Chair measures: 33 w x 32 d x 29 h inches. Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Florence Knoll custom sofa190 - Florence Knoll custom sofa
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Florence Knoll custom sofa Knoll Associates USA, 1954 upholstery, walnut, aluminum 145 w x 29 d x 30.5 h inches This example, with an aluminum frame,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Florence Knoll partner desk191 - Florence Knoll partner desk
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Florence Knoll partner desk Knoll International USA , c. 1970 rosewood, chrome-plated steel 72 w x 38 d x 28.5 h inches Desk features four shallow dra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Jens Risom credenza192 - Jens Risom credenza
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Jens Risom credenza USA, c. 1960 rosewood, aluminum 80.5 w x 31.25 d x 28.5 h inches Cabinet features nine drawers and one door concealing storage wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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Warren Platner lounge chairs, pair193 - Warren Platner lounge chairs, pair
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Warren Platner lounge chairs, pair Knoll International USA, 1966 chrome-plated steel, upholstery 41.5 w x 37 d x 40 h inches Signed with decal manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675194 - Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675
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Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675 Artifort France, 1963 matte chrome-plated steel, leather, plastic 32 w x 26 d x 25 h inches Literature: Pierr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 495.00BP) = 2,295.00
 
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Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675195 - Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675
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Pierre Paulin Butterfly chair, model 675 Artifort France, 1963 matte chrome-plated steel, leather, plastic 32 w x 26 d x 25 h inches Literature: Pierr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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Florence Knoll bench196 - Florence Knoll bench
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Florence Knoll bench Knoll Associates USA, c. 1955 vinyl, bronze-plated steel 72 w x 18 d x 17 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Milo Baughman dining table197 - Milo Baughman dining table
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Milo Baughman dining table Thayer Coggin, Inc. USA, c. 1960 mahogany, walnut, rosewood, ash 72 w x 39 d x 29 h inches Sold with two 20-inch leaves; ta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Milo Baughman occasional tables model 1620, pair198 - Milo Baughman occasional tables model 1620, pair
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Milo Baughman occasional tables model 1620, pair Glenn Of California USA, c. 1955 walnut, aluminum 31.75 w x 18 d x 20.75 h inches Condition of the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,375.00BP) = 6,375.00
 
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Paul McCobb table lamp199 - Paul McCobb table lamp
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Paul McCobb table lamp North Craft Lighting Co. USA, c. 1952 frosted glass, walnut, enameled steel, brass, enameled brass 14 w x 8 d x 25 h inches Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 330.00BP) = 1,530.00
 
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Paul McCobb table lamp200 - Paul McCobb table lamp
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Paul McCobb table lamp North Craft Lighting Co. USA, c. 1952 frosted glass, walnut, enameled steel, brass, enameled brass 18 w x 8 d x 25 h inches Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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