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Important 20th Century & Italian Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States In Person Preview22 November - 04 December 2006

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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 Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto650 - Angelo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970651 - Angelo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Po652 - Laura 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy, 653 - Angelo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemi654 - Sergio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy655 - Carlo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four656 - Carlo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffe657 - Lino 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c. 658 - Lino 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].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy, 659 - Lino 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, 1979 si660 - Lino 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lino Sabattini Teodorico vase Italy, 19661 - Lino 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lino Sabattini Teodorico cup Italy, 19662 - Lino 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Lino Sabattini massive Templare bowl It663 - Lino 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Alessandro Mendini dining table Memphis664 - Alessandro 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror Memphis Ita665 - Ettore 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Andrea Branzi Gritti bookcase Memphis I666 - Andrea 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: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Masanori Umeda Tawaraya Memphis Italy,667 - Masanori 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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Internotredici Associati (Carlo Bimbi, 668 - Internotredici 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti custom Superleggera table Cas669 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, s670 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Mar671 - Paolo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co672 - Ico 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato673 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from674 - Giulio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 195675 - Fontana 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte 676 - Max 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova 677 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova Unive678 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co679 - Ico 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy, 680 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c.681 - Gio 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany682 - Ico 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Ita683 - Osvaldo 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,500.00) = 14,500.00
 
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Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & T684 - Ercole 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Za685 - Gaetano 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina I686 - Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina I
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina Italy, 1987 felt, upholstery over plastic 60 w x 38 d x 48 h inches Pesce referred to this ser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1687 - Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1992 resin 10 dia x 13 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside: [Fish De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bon688 - Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bon
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Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bonacina Italy, 1951 cane, enameled steel 34 w x 40 d x 39.5 h inches Literature: 1950/1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy,689 - Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy,
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Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy, c. 1995 resin, steel, wood 18 w x 7.5 d x 31.5 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c.690 - Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c.
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Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c. 1941 mahogany, upholstery 18.5 w x 21 d x 35.75 h inches Literature: Mobili di Ulrich, Ediz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vas691 - Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vas
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Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vase Venini Italy, c. 1955 internally decorated glass 4 dia x 13.75 h inches Signed with three-l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia It692 - Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia It
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Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia Italy, 1969 stretch fabric over polyurethane foam 36 w x 35 d x 26.5 h inches Literature: G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736 693 - Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736
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Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736 Italy, c. 1955 mirrored crystal, enameled steel, brass 40.25 w x 23.75 d x 16.75 h inches Litera
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 19694 - Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 19
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Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 1960 internally decorated glass, brass, linen 15 w x 10 d x 29.75 h inches Condition of the item i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sa695 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sa
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni San Luca lounge chair Gavina Italy, c. 1960 leather, rosewood 32.5 w x 38 d x 36.5 h inches Lit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, p696 - Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, p
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, pair Azucena Italy, 1958 brass, glass 11 w x 15 d x 43 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azuce697 - Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azuce
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azucena Italy, 1954 chrome-plated steel, matte chrome-plated brass, glass 11.5 w x 87.5 h inches L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Ital698 - Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Ital
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Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass, enameled steel 104 w x 60 d x 32 h inches A rare example of this f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Ital699 - Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Ital
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Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, Venini glass murrines, frosted glass 27 dia x 45 h inches Twelve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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