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Important 20th Century Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1140 West Fulton, Chicago, Illinois, United States In Person PreviewPreview 1440 West Hubbard Chicago Illinois

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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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Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Po500 - Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Po
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Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Pozzi Italy, 1967 porcelain 10.25"dia x 1"h Glazed signature and manufacturer's mark to underside...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti serving tray and plates Franc501 - Gio Ponti serving tray and plates Franc
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Gio Ponti serving tray and plates Franco Pozzi Italy, 1967 porcelain 10.25"dia x 1"h serving tray: 14.5 w x 10.25 d x 1 h Glazed signature...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti plates, set of six Franco Poz502 - Gio Ponti plates, set of six Franco Poz
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Gio Ponti plates, set of six Franco Pozzi Italy, 1967 porcelain 10.25"dia x 1"h Glazed signature and manufacturer's mark to underside ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti bowls, set of six Gallarate I503 - Gio Ponti bowls, set of six Gallarate I
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Gio Ponti bowls, set of six Gallarate Italy, c. 1968 porcelain 10.25"dia x 2.75"h Glazed signature and manufacturer's mark to undersid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lino Sabattini Palafitte vases, set of 504 - Lino Sabattini Palafitte vases, set of
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Lino Sabattini Palafitte vases, set of three Italy, c. 1992 silver, glass 10"dia x 10"h Impressed signature to side of each example: . Lite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Superstudio Gherpe table lamp Italy, 19505 - Superstudio Gherpe table lamp Italy, 19
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Superstudio Gherpe table lamp Italy, 1967 plastic, chrome-plated brass 8"w x 16"d x 8"h Literature: Superstudio: Life Without Objects...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Ico Parisi coffee table from the Zucchi506 - Ico Parisi coffee table from the Zucchi
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Ico Parisi coffee table from the Zucchi residence, Como, Italy Italy, 1951 Italian walnut, glass, brass 53"w x 20.5"d x 15.25"h This ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet Giordano Chiesa Italy507 - Gio Ponti cabinet Giordano Chiesa Italy
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Gio Ponti cabinet Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1964 Italian walnut, oak, brass 39.5"w x 18.25"d x 31"h Provenance: Rossella Colombari, Milano
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti double drop-front secretary I508 - Gio Ponti double drop-front secretary I
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Gio Ponti double drop-front secretary Italy, 1942 Italian walnut, glass 42.75"w x 16"d x 46"h Two drop-front surfaces conceal interio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte occasional table Italy, c.509 - Fontana Arte occasional table Italy, c.
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Fontana Arte occasional table Italy, c. 1955 crystal, lacquered wood, brass 23.5"w x 23.5"d x 25.75"h Provenance: Rossella Colombari ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Hans Hollein prototype eyeglasses Colle510 - Hans Hollein prototype eyeglasses Colle
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Hans Hollein prototype eyeglasses Collection Cleto Munari Italy, c. 1980 18 karat gold 6"w x 5.5"d Inscribed with manufacturer's mark ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Carlo Mollino untitled Italy, c. 1960 c511 - Carlo Mollino untitled Italy, c. 1960 c
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Carlo Mollino untitled Italy, c. 1960 color polaroid 3"w x 4"h Provenance: Rossella Colombari, Milano
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino Talucci side chair Italy,512 - Carlo Mollino Talucci side chair Italy,
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Carlo Mollino Talucci side chair Italy, 1949 ebonized maple, vinyl, brass 15.5"w x 23.5"d x 37"h This form is similar to those made f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (48,000.00) = 48,000.00
 
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Lucio Fontana Concetto Spaziale book Ed513 - Lucio Fontana Concetto Spaziale book Ed
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Lucio Fontana Concetto Spaziale book Edizioni del Cavallino Italy, 1966 vinyl, gilt paper 4"w x .5"d x 5.75"h An accordion fold book ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Ico Parisi library Italy, c. 1951 walnu514 - Ico Parisi library Italy, c. 1951 walnu
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Ico Parisi library Italy, c. 1951 walnut, glass, brass 62"w x 20"d x 115"h Adjustable system is created through Parisi's use of b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (24,000.00) = 24,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino coat hook from the Casa O515 - Carlo Mollino coat hook from the Casa O
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Carlo Mollino coat hook from the Casa Orengo, Turin Italy, 1949 lacquered wood, brass 8"w x 6.5"d x 13"h One of eight hooks from the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Roberto Crippa alzata Fontana Arte Ital516 - Roberto Crippa alzata Fontana Arte Ital
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Roberto Crippa alzata Fontana Arte Italy, 1950 enameled metal, brass 19.75"dia x 46"h Hand-painted decoration on each tier by the artist. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,750.00) = 6,750.00
 
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Carlo-Enrico Rava console Italy, c. 195517 - Carlo-Enrico Rava console Italy, c. 195
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Carlo-Enrico Rava console Italy, c. 1957 palissander 33"w x 12.75"d x 35.5"h Literature: Esempi: Tavoli, Tavolini, Carreli, Aloi, fig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Carlo Mollino Suora floor lamp Galleria518 - Carlo Mollino Suora floor lamp Galleria
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Carlo Mollino Suora floor lamp Galleria Colombari Italy, 1947/1994 marble, brass, parchment 48"w x 43"d x 75"h Galleria Colombari pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi console from the Zucchi resi519 - Ico Parisi console from the Zucchi resi
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Ico Parisi console from the Zucchi residence, Como, Italy Italy, 1951 Italian walnut, tempered glass 110.5"w x 23.5"d x 40.75"h This ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (200,000.00) = 200,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi lounge chair Cassina Italy, 520 - Ico Parisi lounge chair Cassina Italy,
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Ico Parisi lounge chair Cassina Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, upholstery, steel, brass 27.5"w x 24"d x 30"h This form was awarded the C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino Gaudi chair Ambrogio Alle521 - Carlo Mollino Gaudi chair Ambrogio Alle
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Carlo Mollino Gaudi chair Ambrogio Allemandi, Pinerolo for Galleria Colombari Italy, 1949/1994 maple, brass 27"w x 21"d x 31.25"h Thi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Fruit Bowl Murmansk Mem522 - Ettore Sottsass Fruit Bowl Murmansk Mem
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Ettore Sottsass Fruit Bowl Murmansk Memphis Italy, 1982 silverplated brass 14"dia x 11.25"h Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco 523 - Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1964 ash, formica, chrome-plated brass 47.25"w x 13.75"d x 30"h ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Angelo Lelli Calla lamp Arredoluce Ital524 - Angelo Lelli Calla lamp Arredoluce Ital
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Angelo Lelli Calla lamp Arredoluce Italy, 1950 marble, brass, enameled metal 26"dia x 88"h Provenance: Rossella Colombari, Milano
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2664 Fonta525 - Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2664 Fonta
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Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2664 Fontana Arte Italy, 1979 crystal 9"w x 3.75"d x 10"h Literature: Design aus Italien, Krause, pg. 13...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2665 Fonta526 - Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2665 Fonta
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Ettore Sottsass vase, model #2665 Fontana Arte Italy, 1979 crystal 9"w x 4"d x 16"h Literature: Design aus Italien, Krause, pg. 141 P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass dish, model #2672 Fonta527 - Ettore Sottsass dish, model #2672 Fonta
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Ettore Sottsass dish, model #2672 Fontana Arte Italy, 1979 crystal 10.5"w x 10.5"d x 4.5"h Literature: Design aus Italien, Krause, pg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy528 - Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1929 glazed porcelain 5.75"w x 2.75"d x 6.75"h Glazed manufacturer's marks and signature ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Carlo Mollino stools from Lutrario Hall529 - Carlo Mollino stools from Lutrario Hall
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Carlo Mollino stools from Lutrario Hall, pair Doro Italy, 1959 enameled metal, vinyl, brass 16.5"w x 12"d x 17"h Literature: Carlo Mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Carlo Mollino Devalle settee Galleria C530 - Carlo Mollino Devalle settee Galleria C
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Carlo Mollino Devalle settee Galleria Colombari Italy, 1939/1994 velvet over wood frame 72"w x 30"d x 40"h The Devalle house was a co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Fornasetti Pompeian cabinet Fornasetti 531 - Fornasetti Pompeian cabinet Fornasetti
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Fornasetti Pompeian cabinet Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1988 hand-painted and lithographic transfer-printed wood, brass 27.5"w x 14"d x 24...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi lounge ch532 - Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi lounge ch
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Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi lounge chair Apelli, Varesio & Co. Italy, 1951 birch, laminated wood, brass, upholstery 30"w x 36"d x 40...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for (190,000.00) = 190,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino dining chairs from Lutrar533 - Carlo Mollino dining chairs from Lutrar
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Carlo Mollino dining chairs from Lutrario Hall, set of eight Doro Italy, 1959 enameled metal, Italian walnut, vinyl, brass 21.75"w x 21.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti trompe l'oeil umbrella534 - Piero Fornasetti trompe l'oeil umbrella
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Piero Fornasetti trompe l'oeil umbrella stand Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1985 hand-painted and lithographic transfer-printed steel 20.5"w ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Ico Parisi pair of wall-mounted nightst535 - Ico Parisi pair of wall-mounted nightst
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Ico Parisi pair of wall-mounted nightstands from the Bini residence Italy, 1950 lacquered wood 21"w x 16.5"d x 15.5"h Provenance: Bin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi bed from the Bini residence 536 - Ico Parisi bed from the Bini residence
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Ico Parisi bed from the Bini residence Italy, 1950 lacquered wood, chrome 75"w x 85"d x 37"h Provenance: Bini family, Italy Rossella ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (48,000.00) = 48,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari It537 - Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari It
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Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari Italy, c. 1984 18 karat gold 2.5"w x 2.75"h Inscribed signature and touchmarks: [750 Sottsass]. Liter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari It538 - Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari It
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Ettore Sottsass earring Cleto Munari Italy, c. 1984 18 karat gold 2.5"w x 2.75"h Inscribed signature and touchmarks: [750 Sottsass]. Liter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Hans Hollein earrings, pair Italy539 - Hans Hollein earrings, pair Italy
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Hans Hollein earrings, pair Italy, c. 1980 18 karat gold .25"w x 2.5"h Inscribed artist's signature and touchmarks to verso. Literatur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmac540 - Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmac
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Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmacy, Milano Italy, 1950 lacquered wood, oak 29"w x 2"d x 85"h Provenance: Bracco Pharmacy, Milan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmac541 - Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmac
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Ico Parisi door from the Bracco Pharmacy, Milano Italy, 1950 lacquered wood, oak 29"w x 2"d x 85"h Provenance: Bracco Pharmacy, Milan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, and Maris542 - Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, and Maris
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Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, and Marisa Forlani lounge chair Paoli Florence Italy, 1962 enameled metal, nylon 41.5"w x 35"d x 35"h A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani and Lucio Fontana cabin543 - Osvaldo Borsani and Lucio Fontana cabin
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Osvaldo Borsani and Lucio Fontana cabinet Italy, 1948 mahogany, bronze, glass 41"w x 20"d x 56"h An exquisitely detailed bar with scu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150,000.00 - 200,000.00
Sold to floor for (110,000.00) = 110,000.00
 
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Lucio Fontana untitled Italy, 1955 glaz544 - Lucio Fontana untitled Italy, 1955 glaz
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Lucio Fontana untitled Italy, 1955 glazed stoneware 19"dia x 2"h Glazed signature and date to verso: [Fontana 1955]. This piece has been a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Franco Albini Luisa dining chairs, set 545 - Franco Albini Luisa dining chairs, set
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Franco Albini Luisa dining chairs, set of six Poggi Italy, 1950 rosewood, leather 22"w x 23"d x 30"h This chair was awarded the Compa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Franco Albini TL 22 dining table Poggi 546 - Franco Albini TL 22 dining table Poggi
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Franco Albini TL 22 dining table Poggi Italy, 1958 rosewood 71"w x 41"d x 28.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model #534 Ar547 - Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model #534 Ar
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Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model #534 Arteluce Italy, 1951 enameled metal, brass 12"dia x 22"h Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Ignazio Gardella Digamma lounge chairs 548 - Ignazio Gardella Digamma lounge chairs
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Ignazio Gardella Digamma lounge chairs Gavina Italy, 1957 steel, upholstery, brass 28.5"w x 30"d x 34.5"h Literature: Il Design Itali...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti executive desk Giordano Chies549 - Gio Ponti executive desk Giordano Chies
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Gio Ponti executive desk Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 Italian walnut, glass, brass 78.25"w x 27.5"d x 31"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (110,000.00) = 110,000.00
 
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