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Important 20th Century & Italian Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States

Auction Details

Wright will offer the finest collection of masterworks of the twentieth century in a series of auctions on December 3rd and 5th. Important 20th Century Design on December 3rd will showcase objects from the early part of the century by Mallet-Stevens, Hoffmann, Bouy, and Loos. Early modernism by Mies van der Rohe, Rietveld, and Aalto illustrate the influence on later designers such as Kjaerholm, Durell-Stone, and Jacobsen who are also represented in the sale. Organic forms including a rare redwood coffee table by Nakashima, a masterpiece of Bertoia's jewelry and Noguchi Rudder Fin dining table show the artistic prowess of American design in the middle of the century.

Wright's third sale of Important Italian design will feature a selection of items that demonstrate the strength and vitality of Italian artistry. Following the Important 20th Century Design sale on December 3, our Italian session continues with an academic selection of designs by the great 20th century designers, from an early Pietro Chiesa light to a Postmodern Andrea Branzi shelf. The Italian sale will also feature a pair of Gio Ponti lounge chairs and a sofa from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome. The master Carlo Mollino is represented in several lots including a rare set of six chairs, a dining table and two bunk beds from the Casa del Sole. An impressive Osvaldo Borsani coffee table with glass decoration by artist Lucio Fontana illustrates the collaborative and creative spirit of mid-century Italian crafts. Works by Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass and Angelo Mangiarotti will be offered alongside fine works by Carlo Di Carli, Ico Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Fulvio Bianconi.
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Angelo Mangiarotti Incas console Skippe636Angelo Mangiarotti Incas console Skippe
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Angelo Mangiarotti Incas console Skipper Italy, 1978 sandblasted pietra serena 60 w x 15.75 d x 28.5 h inches Literature: Il Des
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Angelo Mangiarotti Eros occasional tabl637Angelo Mangiarotti Eros occasional tabl
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Angelo Mangiarotti Eros occasional table Skipper Italy, 1971 marble 21.5 w x 17.75 d x 16 h inches Literature: Il Design in Ital
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Angelo Mangiarotti dining table T70 Ita638Angelo Mangiarotti dining table T70 Ita
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Angelo Mangiarotti dining table T70 Italy, 1969 marble 42 dia x 28.5 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repertorio, Gramigna, pg. 29
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Angelo Mangiarotti Eros console Skipper639Angelo Mangiarotti Eros console Skipper
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Angelo Mangiarotti Eros console Skipper Italy, 1971 marble 56.5 w x 19.75 d x 28.25 h inches Literature: Il Design in Italia: De
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
Angelo Mangiarotti Eros side table Ski640Angelo Mangiarotti Eros side table Ski
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Angelo Mangiarotti Eros side table Skipper Italy, 1971 marble 26 w x 17.75 d x 28 h inches Literature: Il Design in Italia: Del
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Angelo Mangiarotti Forma in Equilibrio 641Angelo Mangiarotti Forma in Equilibrio
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Angelo Mangiarotti Forma in Equilibrio Italy, 1999 white vicenza stone 16 w x 10.5 d x 17.5 h inches This unique work is from the perso
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Angelo Mangiarotti vessels, set of six 642Angelo Mangiarotti vessels, set of six
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Angelo Mangiarotti vessels, set of six Knoll Italy, 1968-1974 marble 6.25 dia x 12.75 h inches (tallest) Condition of the item is
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Angelo Mangiarotti Cavaedro vase Iter I643Angelo Mangiarotti Cavaedro vase Iter I
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Angelo Mangiarotti Cavaedro vase Iter Italy, 1971 marble 15.5 w x 2.75 d x 11 h inches Literature: Su Mangiarotti: Architettura,
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Studio Tetrarch coffee table Bazzani I644Studio Tetrarch coffee table Bazzani I
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Studio Tetrarch coffee table Bazzani Italy, 1969 lacquered fiberglass 43 w x 43 d x 15 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repertori
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Lino Sabattini Equilibrio Italy, 1973 b645Lino Sabattini Equilibrio Italy, 1973 b
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Lino Sabattini Equilibrio Italy, 1973 blown glass, Plexiglas 12.75 w x 6.5 d x 12.5 h inches Impressed title, date and artist name to b
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio Pill 646Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio Pill
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Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio Pill lamps, set of five Ponteur Italy, 1968 acrylic, plastic 5 dia x 21.5 h inches Literature: <br
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Gaetano Pesce UP4 settee C & B Italia I647Gaetano Pesce UP4 settee C & B Italia I
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Gaetano Pesce UP4 settee C & B Italia Italy, 1969 stretch fabric over polyurethane foam 66 w x 40 d x 28 h inches Literature: Ga
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Claudio Salocchi Oriolo settee and chai648Claudio Salocchi Oriolo settee and chai
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Claudio Salocchi Oriolo settee and chairs, pair Sormani Italy, 1968 leather, lacquered wood 55 w x 35.5 d x 27 h inches chairs: 34 w
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Giorgio Ceretti, Riccardo Rosso and Pie649Giorgio Ceretti, Riccardo Rosso and Pie
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Giorgio Ceretti, Riccardo Rosso and Piero De Rossi Torneraj chair Gufram Italy, 1965 polyurethane 34 w x 35.5 d x 34 h inches Litera
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto650Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto
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Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto Angolo light Forme e Superfici Italy, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel, rubber 6 w x 24 d x 55 h inc
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970651Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970
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Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, plastic 23.5 w x 23.5 d x 6 h inches Condition of the item is not in
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Po652Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Po
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Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Ponte d'Acqua Pallucco Italy, 1981 enameled steel, glass 55 w x 55 d x 30 h inches Literature:
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy, 653Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy,
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Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy, c. 1970 clear coat and enameled aluminum, enameled steel 9 w x 9 d x 71.5 h inches Stems pivot t
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemi654Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemi
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Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemide Italy, 1960 brass-plated metal, glass 9.5 w x 15 d x 25 h inches Condition of the item is
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy655Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy, 1986 sterling silver 6 w x 5 d x 8.75 h inches Impressed signature, manufacturer's mark and
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four656Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four
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Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four SimonGavina Italy, 1974 tinted birch plywood, lacquered wood 19 w x 20 d x 37.5 h inches Con
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffe657Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffe
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Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffee service Riviera Italy, c. 1970 silver 18 w x 11.75 d x 7.75 h inches Impressed signature to
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c. 658Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c.
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Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c. 1975 silver 14.5 w x 5.25 d x 9.25 h inches Impressed signature to underside: [Sabattini Italy].
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy, 659Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy,
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Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy, 1977 silver, acrylic 14.5 w x 9.5 d x 9.75 h inches Signed, dated and numbered to lower right:
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, 1979 si660Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, 1979 si
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Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, 1979 silver, mahogany 8.5 w x 9 d x 15.75 h inches Signed and dated to lower right. Condition of the
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Lino Sabattini Teodorico vase Italy, 19661Lino Sabattini Teodorico vase Italy, 19
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Lino Sabattini Teodorico vase Italy, 1993 silver 15.5 dia x 15.5 h inches The Teodorico series was designed and produced for the Atlant
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Lino Sabattini Teodorico cup Italy, 19662Lino Sabattini Teodorico cup Italy, 19
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Lino Sabattini Teodorico cup Italy, 1993 silver 14.75 dia x 8 h inches Impressed signature to underside: [Sabattini Italy]. Condit
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Lino Sabattini massive Templare bowl It663Lino Sabattini massive Templare bowl It
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Lino Sabattini massive Templare bowl Italy, 1993 silver 28.5 dia x 5.5 h inches Impressed signature to side: [Sabattini Italy]. Con
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Alessandro Mendini dining table Memphis664Alessandro Mendini dining table Memphis
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Alessandro Mendini dining table Memphis Italy, c. 1980 laminated wood 84 w x 42 d x 29 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror Memphis Ita665Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror Memphis Ita
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Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror Memphis Italy, 1984 mirrored glass, laminate 28 w x 1.5 d x 44 h inches Literature: Memphis Milano P
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Andrea Branzi Gritti bookcase Memphis I666Andrea Branzi Gritti bookcase Memphis I
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Andrea Branzi Gritti bookcase Memphis Italy, 1981 ash, enameled steel, laminate, glass 131 w x 11.75 d x 80.5 h inches Literature: <
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Masanori Umeda Tawaraya Memphis Italy,667Masanori Umeda Tawaraya Memphis Italy,
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Masanori Umeda Tawaraya Memphis Italy, 1981 lacquered wood, laminate, chrome-plated steel, glass, woven straw 108 w x 108 d x 66 h inc
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,500.00
Internotredici Associati (Carlo Bimbi, 668Internotredici Associati (Carlo Bimbi,
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Internotredici Associati (Carlo Bimbi, Gianni Ferrara and Nilo Giocchini) Tuttuno living system Turri Giosue e Figli Italy, 1969 plastic-l
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
Gio Ponti custom Superleggera table Cas669Gio Ponti custom Superleggera table Cas
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Gio Ponti custom Superleggera table Cassina Italy, 1958 mahogany, ash 70.75 w x 35.25 d x 31.6 h inches This dining set was custom m
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, s670Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, s
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Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, set of eight Cassina Italy, 1958 ash, upholstery 16 w x 16 d x 32.75 h inches This custom made
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Mar671Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Mar
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Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Marelli Italy, 1946 Mexican onyx, brass 23 dia x 19 h inches Sold with letter of authenticity si
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co672Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Colombo Italy, 1945 lacquered Italian walnut, upholstery 20 w x 18 d x 38 h inches This set ill
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato673Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato, Milan Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 oak, upholstery, brass, glass 39 w x 21 d x 31 h inches T
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from674Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from
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Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from the ETR 300 train Breda Ferrovia Italy, 1950 upholstery, enameled steel 28 w x 39 d x 41 h inch
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 26,000.00
Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 195675Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 195
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Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 1955 reverse-painted and gilt crystal, brass, enameled steel 42 w x 22 d x 14.75 h inches The surfa
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte 676Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte
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Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 mirrored crystal, brass 8.5 w x 3.5 d x 21.5 h inches Provenance: Private
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova 677Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova University Italy, 1937 cherry, upholstery 22.75 w x 21 d x 38 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova Unive678Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova Unive
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Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova University Italy, 1937 cherry 31.25 w x 19.75 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti Designer: Padova 193
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co679Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Colombo Italy, 1945 mahogany, skai 17.5 w x 18 d x 37 h inches Literature: Ico Parisi: & Ar
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy, 680Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy,
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Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1930 glazed stoneware 10.75 dia x 7.75 h inches Glazed brown San Christoforo signature to
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c.681Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c.
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1925 tin glazed majolica 11.75 dia x 12.5 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [Richard G
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany682Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany
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Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany 60 w x 25 d x 29.75 h inches A finely detailed writing desk with three drawers, one shelf, and
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Ita683Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Ita
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Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Italy, c. 1945 etched mirrored glass, etched crystal, bleached mahogany, mahogany, brass 28 w x 15.75
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & T684Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & T
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Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1940 glass, steel 30 dia x 55 h inches Literature: Vetri di Murano, Sestett
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Za685Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Za
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Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Zani Italy, 1992 enameled cast aluminum, plastic 7 w x 5 d x 14 h inches Signed with impressed
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00