Important 20th Century Design

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An outstanding selection of important 20th century design will be offered at Wright on September 25 at 12:00 p.m. central time in Chicago. American, Italian, French and Scandinavian are well represented by exceptional forms from several private collections and rare examples from notable commissions.
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Xavier Marbeau desk France, c. 1970 gla350 - Xavier Marbeau desk France, c. 1970 gla
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Xavier Marbeau desk France, c. 1970 glass, stainless steel, walnut 71"w x 39.5"d x 28.5"h
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1970 en351 - Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1970 en
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1970 enameled metal, chrome-plated steel, marble 12.5"dia x 80"h Stamped to bottom: [Made in Italy].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Kovacs floor lamps, pair Kovacs 352 - George Kovacs floor lamps, pair Kovacs
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George Kovacs floor lamps, pair Kovacs USA, c. 1975 chrome-plated brass, travertine 8"w x 41"d x 50.5"h Adjustable stem can be config...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Mario Botta pitchers, pair Cleto Munari353 - Mario Botta pitchers, pair Cleto Munari
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Mario Botta pitchers, pair Cleto Munari Italy, 1987 sterling silver 8.5"w x 3.5"d x 12"h Impressed signature, touchmark, and number t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Minoru Yamasaki coffee table from the M354 - Minoru Yamasaki coffee table from the M
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Minoru Yamasaki coffee table from the Montgomery Headquarters, Chicago USA, c. 1972 glass, chrome-plated steel 47.5"w x 48"d x 15"h T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Dan Johnson side table Dan Johnson Stud355 - Dan Johnson side table Dan Johnson Stud
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Dan Johnson side table Dan Johnson Studio USA, c. 1958 bronze, glass 26"dia x 28.25"h The individuality and quality of Johnson's metal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings side table from 356 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings side table from
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings side table from Casa Encantada USA, c. 1935 carved fruitwood 20"dia x 20.25"h This table was made for Casa Encantad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Frank Lloyd Wright baluster from the Na358 - Frank Lloyd Wright baluster from the Na
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Frank Lloyd Wright baluster from the Nathan G. Moore residence, Oak Park, Illinois USA, 1895 cast terracotta 9"w x 9"d x 17"h Literat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Frank Lloyd Wright chair from the S.C. 359 - Frank Lloyd Wright chair from the S.C.
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Frank Lloyd Wright chair from the S.C. Johnson and Sons building, Racine, Wisconsin Steelcase Furniture Company USA, c. 1938 cast and enameled aluminu
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Estimate : 60,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (75,000.00) = 75,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx cabinets, pair William J. Q360 - Samuel Marx cabinets, pair William J. Q
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Samuel Marx cabinets, pair William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl 36"w x 19"d x 32"h Branded signature to back of each exa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (24,000.00) = 24,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx cabinet William J. Quigley,361 - Samuel Marx cabinet William J. Quigley,
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Samuel Marx cabinet William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, c. 1940 vellum over wood, glass 62"w x 19"d x 84"h Lower cabinet has four doors tha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Elsie De Wolfe dining table USA, c. 194362 - Elsie De Wolfe dining table USA, c. 194
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Elsie De Wolfe dining table USA, c. 1945 limed oak, glass, brass 92"w x 45"d x 30"h An internally illuminated glass-topped table that...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley occasional table, model 363 - Edward Wormley occasional table, model
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Edward Wormley occasional table, model #5627-T Dunbar USA, 1956 sap walnut, Tiffany glass tiles 18"w x 19.5"d x 25"h Inset with four ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley dining table Dunbar USA,364 - Edward Wormley dining table Dunbar USA,
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Edward Wormley dining table Dunbar USA, c. 1957 mahogany, maple 42"w x 66"d x 29"h Signed with gold Dunbar label to underside.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Edward Wormley dining chairs, set of si365 - Edward Wormley dining chairs, set of si
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Edward Wormley dining chairs, set of six Dunbar USA, c. 1957 mahogany, upholstery, brass 19"w x 21"d x 31.5"h Signed with gold Dunbar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Edward Wormley credenza Dunbar USA366 - Edward Wormley credenza Dunbar USA
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Edward Wormley credenza Dunbar USA, c. 1954 mahogany, bird's-eye maple, brass 65.5"w x 19.5"d x 33.5"h Signed with paper manufact...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Benjamin Baldwin table lamps model #187367 - Benjamin Baldwin table lamps model #187
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Benjamin Baldwin table lamps model #187, pair Hansen USA, c. 1950 brass, paper 16"dia x 21"h Literature: Modern Furnishings for the Home, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to badelastic for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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Edmond Spence chest of drawers Sweden, 368 - Edmond Spence chest of drawers Sweden,
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Edmond Spence chest of drawers Sweden, c. 1945 Mexican mahogany, brass 62"w x 21"d x 32"h Branded marks to exterior side of each draw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano table fr369 - Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano table fr
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Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano table from the Centre Georges Pompidou France, 1973 laminate, enameled metal 47.25"w x 35.75"d x 26.75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Deco chaise, model #7530370 - Vladimir Kagan Deco chaise, model #7530
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Vladimir Kagan Deco chaise, model #7530-L Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 upholstery, acrylic 30"w x 68"d x 24"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Paul Laszlo custom sofa Laszlo, Inc. US371 - Paul Laszlo custom sofa Laszlo, Inc. US
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Paul Laszlo custom sofa Laszlo, Inc. USA, c. 1955 wool, acrylic 136"w x 69"d x 25"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti Palazzo coffee table F372 - Piero Fornasetti Palazzo coffee table F
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Piero Fornasetti Palazzo coffee table Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1955 transfer-printed and enameled metal wood, brass 39.5"w x 20"d x 15....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings ottoman Widdicom373 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings ottoman Widdicom
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings ottoman Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 walnut, canvas, brass, upholstery 40"w x 40"d x 16"h Signed with silk manufactu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros cross-le374 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros cross-le
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros cross-leg stool Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1996 walnut, leather, brass 22.5"w x 16"d x 17"h Signed t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,250.00) = 8,250.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs, 375 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs,
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs, pair Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1996 walnut, leather, linen 25.25"w x 27.5"d x 36.75"h Signe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stool Sa376 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stool Sa
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stool Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1996 walnut, leather, linen 22"w x 22"d x 16.25"h Signed to metal p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings appliques, pair 377 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings appliques, pair
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings appliques, pair Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1996 brass, linen 6.75"w x 46.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Trapeza table Sa378 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Trapeza table Sa
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Trapeza table Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1996 brass, walnut 29"dia x 19.5"h Signed with metal plaque and branded ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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After Alexander Calder weavings, comple379 - After Alexander Calder weavings, comple
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After Alexander Calder weavings, complete set of fourteen CAC Publication and Bon Art Guatemala/USA, 1974-75 hand-woven maguey fiber 56"w x 82&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (70,000.00) = 70,000.00
 
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Kenneth Noland The Bell Gloria F. Ross 380 - Kenneth Noland The Bell Gloria F. Ross
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Kenneth Noland The Bell Gloria F. Ross Tapestries USA, c. 1967 hooked and hand-tufted wool 94"w x 94"h The image for this tapestry was cre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Richard Anuszkiewicz untitled USA, 1968381 - Richard Anuszkiewicz untitled USA, 1968
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Richard Anuszkiewicz untitled USA, 1968 liquitex on board 35.5"h x 35.5"w Signed and dated to verso: [Anuszkiewicz 1975]. Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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John Currin The Penitent USA, 2005 etch382 - John Currin The Penitent USA, 2005 etch
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John Currin The Penitent USA, 2005 etching with aquatint and drypoint 7"h x 6"w Printed on Hahnemule Durer paper. Signed, dated and number...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to hphomer for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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John A. Parks untitled United Kingdom, 383 - John A. Parks untitled United Kingdom,
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John A. Parks untitled United Kingdom, 1979 gouache on paper 17"h x 11.25"w Signed with stamped gallery mark and paper label to verso. Pen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ed Ruscha collection of eleven artist's384 - Ed Ruscha collection of eleven artist's
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Ed Ruscha collection of eleven artist's books USA Includes: The Sunset Strip, 1971, 2nd printing Thirty Four Parking Lots, 1967, 2nd printing fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Allan McCollum Ten Surrogates USA, 1982385 - Allan McCollum Ten Surrogates USA, 1982
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Allan McCollum Ten Surrogates USA, 1982/1990 enamel on cast Hydrocal 20"h x 16"w Each element signed in marker to verso: [Allan McCollum 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing chairs, s386 - Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing chairs, s
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Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing chairs, set of six Terada Tekkojo, Ltd. Japan, 1985 chrome-plated and enameled steel 20.5"w x 24.5"d x 35&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Danny Lane wall light United Kingdom, 1387 - Danny Lane wall light United Kingdom, 1
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Danny Lane wall light United Kingdom, 1987 glass, walnut, aluminum 90"w x 27"d x 9"h Provenance: Modern Age, New York Private Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Danny Lane Solomon table United Kingdom388 - Danny Lane Solomon table United Kingdom
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Danny Lane Solomon table United Kingdom, 1988 glass, marble, steel 51"w x 18"d x 51.5"h Literature: Les Annees 80, Bony, pg. 524 Mode...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Danny Lane Solomon chair United Kingdom389 - Danny Lane Solomon chair United Kingdom
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Danny Lane Solomon chair United Kingdom, c. 1988 glass, steel 16"w x 23"d x 48"h Literature: Les Annees 80, Bony, pg. 524 Modern Furn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Harush Shlomo chair Israel, 1995 alumin390 - Harush Shlomo chair Israel, 1995 alumin
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Harush Shlomo chair Israel, 1995 aluminum 15.5"w x 19.5"d x 31"h Signed with applied artist's tag to side. Literature: Just Chair...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Maurice Calka Boomerang desk Leleu Desh391 - Maurice Calka Boomerang desk Leleu Desh
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Maurice Calka Boomerang desk Leleu Deshay France, 1969 injection-molded plastic 72"w x 48"d x 30"h Signed with molded manufacturer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Marc Newson Wicker chair Idee Japan, 19392 - Marc Newson Wicker chair Idee Japan, 19
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Marc Newson Wicker chair Idee Japan, 1990 wicker, steel 24"w x 35"d x 29.5"h Literature: Marc Newson, Rawsthorn, pg. 60
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Maarten Baas Where There's Smoke chair 393 - Maarten Baas Where There's Smoke chair
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Maarten Baas Where There's Smoke chair Moss Design USA, 2004 distressed, burned and lacquered plywood 14.5"w x 16"d x 22"h From t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus c394 - Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus c
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Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus can der Vliet Netherlands, 1947 elm, brass 14.25"w x 17"d x 29"h Rietveld made these examples o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus c395 - Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus c
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Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag chair Jacobus can der Vliet Netherlands, 1947 elm, brass 14.25"w x 17"d x 29"h Literature: The Complete Rietv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata umbrella stand XO Japan,396 - Shiro Kuramata umbrella stand XO Japan,
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Shiro Kuramata umbrella stand XO Japan, 1987 enameled metal, chrome-plated steel 14"w x 19"d x 34.5"h Literature: Shiro Kuramata, Har...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan397 - Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan, 1956 rosewood, brass 16.5"w x 12.25"d x 15.75"h Signed with Japanese label. Literature: Desi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan398 - Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan, 1956 rosewood, brass 16.5"w x 12.25"d x 15.75"h Signed to underside with Japanese label. Lit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Soft chair Oca, distri399 - Sergio Rodrigues Soft chair Oca, distri
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Sergio Rodrigues Soft chair Oca, distributed in America by Stendig Brazil, 1957 leather, jacaranda 36"w x 32"d x 32"h Literature: Ser...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Soft sofa Oca, distrib400 - Sergio Rodrigues Soft sofa Oca, distrib
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Sergio Rodrigues Soft sofa Oca, distributed in America by Stendig Brazil, 1957 leather, jacaranda 74"w x 34"d x 34"h Literature: Serg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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