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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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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte750 - Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte
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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1935 crystal, brass 39.5 w x 22.75 d x 17.25 h inches Literature: Il Mobile De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Morandiane stoppered bottle, 751 - Gio Ponti Morandiane stoppered bottle,
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Gio Ponti Morandiane stoppered bottle, model # 4493 Venini Italy, c. 1946 internally decorated glass 3.5 w x 14.25 h inches Signed w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Paolo Venini Inciso bottle Venini Italy752 - Paolo Venini Inciso bottle Venini Italy
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Paolo Venini Inciso bottle Venini Italy, c. 1955 glass 3.5 w x 3 d x 14.5 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's label to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Dino Martens vase Italy, c. 1950 intern753 - Dino Martens vase Italy, c. 1950 intern
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Dino Martens vase Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 8.5 dia x 13.5 h inches Marten's use of thick glass was commonplace during
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 ch754 - Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 ch
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 chrome-plated and enameled steel, enameled aluminum 62 h inches Literature: Neuzeitliche Leuch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Ico Parisi, attribution stool c. 1955 I755 - Ico Parisi, attribution stool c. 1955 I
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Ico Parisi, attribution stool c. 1955 Italian walnut, upholstery, chrome-plated brass 14.25 w x 14.25 d x 18.75 h inches Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy756 - Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 6 w x 3.5 d x 12.25 h inches Signed with decal label: and roun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,250.00) = 5,250.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa Rigadin Retorto, model #90757 - Carlo Scarpa Rigadin Retorto, model #90
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Carlo Scarpa Rigadin Retorto, model #9034, pair Venini Italy, 1936 glass 7 w x 4.5 d x 17 h inches Incised signature to underside of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Andrea Branzi Amnesia vases, set of fiv758 - Andrea Branzi Amnesia vases, set of fiv
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Andrea Branzi Amnesia vases, set of five Design Gallery Milano Italy, 1991 turned aluminum 5 dia x 17.5 h inches The Amnesia series
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Guido Gambone vase Italy, c. 1955 glaze759 - Guido Gambone vase Italy, c. 1955 glaze
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Guido Gambone vase Italy, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 17 w x 14 d x 11.5 h inches Glazed signature to underside: . Condition o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi executive desk Ita760 - Ico and Luisa Parisi executive desk Ita
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Ico and Luisa Parisi executive desk Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, glass 79 w x 35.25 d x 29.75 h inches This desk has numerous details
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich desk Italy, c. 1945 pa761 - Guglielmo Ulrich desk Italy, c. 1945 pa
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Guglielmo Ulrich desk Italy, c. 1945 palissandro, glass, brass 63 w x 32 d x 31 h inches Literature: Il Mobile Italiano Degli Anni
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti birds, pair de Poli Italy, c.762 - Gio Ponti birds, pair de Poli Italy, c.
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Gio Ponti birds, pair de Poli Italy, c. 1956 fire-enameled copper 5 w x 3 d x 4.25 h inches Incised signature to each example: [De P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Toni Zuccheri Giada decanter, model #86763 - Toni Zuccheri Giada decanter, model #86
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Toni Zuccheri Giada decanter, model #8666 Venini Italy, 1963 internally decorated blue glass with copper inclusions 4 w x 3.5 d x 12.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Antonia Campi pendant Italy, 2005 14 ka764 - Antonia Campi pendant Italy, 2005 14 ka
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Antonia Campi pendant Italy, 2005 14 karat gold, porcelain 2 w x .25 d x 2 h inches Incised signature to the reverse: [Neto 05] and imp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Antonia Campi necklace with pendant Ita765 - Antonia Campi necklace with pendant Ita
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Antonia Campi necklace with pendant Italy, 2005 silver, quartz 3 w x 1 d x 2.5 h inches Incised to back : [Neto 05]. Condition of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 gl766 - Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 gl
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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 glazed stoneware 8.5 dia x 20 h inches Signed to underside: [Fantoni Italy YH1] and to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glaz767 - Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glaz
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Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glazed stoneware slab construction, copper 18.75 w x 5.5 d x 25.5 h inches Signed and dated lower ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte I768 - Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte I
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Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1940 brass 19 w x 1.75 d x 3.5 h inches Stamped mark to underside: [Made Italy].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches, 769 - Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches,
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Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches, pair Italy, c. 1940 limed oak, upholstery 37 w x 16.5 d x 21 h inches Condition of the item is n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970770 - Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970
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Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970 brass over steel 49.5 w x 19.25 d x 31.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 br771 - Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 br
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Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 brass over wood 59 w x 27.75 d x 28 h inches Desk has single drawer to center. Impressed signature
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair I772 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair I
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair Italy, c. 1970 burled walnut, brass, glass, wood 20 w x 9 d x 22 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of773 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of three Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, acrylic, glass, laminate, wood 20 w x 6 d x 22 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy774 - Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy
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Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy, c. 1970 brass, cast stone 21.5 w x 13 d x 4.5 h inches Impressed signature to side: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp 775 - Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp de Poli Italy, c. 1950 fire-enameled and gilt copper, brass, travertine, parchment 18 dia x 60.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arfl776 - Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arfl
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Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arflex Italy, 1959 leather, upholstery, enameled steel 32 w x 31 d x 36 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy777 - Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy
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Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy, c. 1960 enameled aluminum, glass 29 w x 29 d x 19 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Po778 - 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 2.75 h inches Glazed signature and manufacturer's mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 196779 - B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 196
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B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 1964 glass, chrome-plated brass 11 dia x 67.25 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repertorio, Gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arfl780 - Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arfl
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Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arflex Italy, 1958 upholstery, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 39 w x 34 d x 33.5 h inches This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965 781 - Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965 clear-anodized aluminum, laminate, oak 38 dia x 16 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoep782 - Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoep
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Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoepli Editore Italy, 1955 bound printed paper 9 w x 11 h inches Condition of the item is not inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Esempi reference collection, set of thr783 - Esempi reference collection, set of thr
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Esempi reference collection, set of three Ulrico Hoepli Editore Italy, 1955-1957 bound printed paper A fine reference of Italian design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to ci-voleva for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni G784 - Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni G
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Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni Gorlich Italy, c. 1945 bound printed paper An exquisite overview of contemporary Italian design f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti785 - B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti
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B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti Italy, 1959 enameled steel, vinyl, plastic 51.25 w x 32 d x 50 h inches shelf measures: 41 w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Fontana Arte pendant lamp Fontana Arte 786 - Fontana Arte pendant lamp Fontana Arte
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Fontana Arte pendant lamp Fontana Arte Italy, 1960 aluminum, frosted glass, crystal 17 dia x 42 h inches This large scale pendant la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ignazio Gardella sconces model LP5, pai787 - Ignazio Gardella sconces model LP5, pai
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Ignazio Gardella sconces model LP5, pair Azucena Italy, 1954 glass, frosted glass, brass, enameled steel 8.25 w x 8 d x 10 h inches<br
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 lounge chairs, model #856, p788 - Ico Parisi lounge chairs, model #856, p
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Ico Parisi lounge chairs, model #856, pair Cassino Italy, 1955 leather, mahogany, chrome-plated steel 26.5 w x 28 d x 29 h inches Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Toni Zuccheri sconces, pair Venini Ital789 - Toni Zuccheri sconces, pair Venini Ital
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Toni Zuccheri sconces, pair Venini Italy, c. 1968 glass, nickel-plated steel 25 w x 24 d x 9 h inches Condition of the item is not i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Franco Albini desk, model #80 Knoll Ita790 - Franco Albini desk, model #80 Knoll Ita
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Franco Albini desk, model #80 Knoll Italy, c. 1970 enameled steel, lacquered birch, glass 26 w x 48 d x 29 h inches Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Arteluce for Lightolier floor lamp Arte791 - Arteluce for Lightolier floor lamp Arte
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Arteluce for Lightolier floor lamp Arteluce Italy/USA, c. 1950 brass, marble, enameled aluminum 40 w x 40 d x 72 h inches A finely m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Carlo di Carli bench Italy, c. 1950 ble792 - Carlo di Carli bench Italy, c. 1950 ble
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Carlo di Carli bench Italy, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, upholstery 33 w x 17 d x 17 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte centerpiece Italy, c. 1950793 - Fontana Arte centerpiece Italy, c. 1950
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Fontana Arte centerpiece Italy, c. 1950 crystal, brass 14 w x 10.75 d x 17 h inches Signed with manufacturer's decal label to top:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Flavio Poli Sommerso vase Seguso Vetri 794 - Flavio Poli Sommerso vase Seguso Vetri
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Flavio Poli Sommerso vase Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1954 glass 7.5 w x 4 d x 9.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Stilnovo candelabrum, pair Italy, c. 19795 - Stilnovo candelabrum, pair Italy, c. 19
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Stilnovo candelabrum, pair Italy, c. 1960 brass, marble, enameled steel 23.25 w x 9.75 d x 29.5 h inches Signed with impressed manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, c. 1930 walnut796 - Gio Ponti armoire Italy, c. 1930 walnut
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, c. 1930 walnut, brass, mirrored glass 75 w x 22 d x 71.5 h inches Three doors conceal internal hanging storage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (28,000.00) = 28,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Arcadia chandelier Venin797 - Tapio Wirkkala Arcadia chandelier Venin
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Tapio Wirkkala Arcadia chandelier Venini Finland, c. 1965 glass, steel 19 w x 19 d x 63 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs, pair Ital798 - Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs, pair Ital
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Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs, pair Italy, c. 1940 palmwood, silk, brass 16.5 w x 19.5 d x 32.75 h inches Condition of the item is not i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Paolo Buffa console Mobili Cantu Italy,799 - Paolo Buffa console Mobili Cantu Italy,
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Paolo Buffa console Mobili Cantu Italy, c. 1956 Italian fruitwood, glass 72 w x 20 d x 40.5 h inches Suspended glass top above three
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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