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Important Design + Postwar & Contemporary Art

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

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The Important Design series will feature a stunning selection of rare and new-to-the-market works spanning all decades and styles.


Italian master Gio Ponti is represented by numerous significant lots: his room from the IX Triennale of Milan, an iconic coffee table from his Villa Arreaza commission and several pieces from the Vembi-Burroughs offices. Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and others round out the ever-popular Italian offerings. Museum-quality works by mid-century French designers Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve will be sold alongside contemporary designers like Ron Arad, the Campana brothers and Guy de Rougemont. Further selections include American classics by George Nakashima, Vladimir Kagan and Paul Evans. In all, the sale features an international array of works emblematic of the character and quality of 20th and 21st century design.


Session two, held on December 11th, also includes nearly 100 lots of post war and contemporary artworks by artists Philip Guston, Nam Jun Paik, Andy Warhol and Ad Reinhardt among others.
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Charles Zublena, prototype chaise lounge100 - Charles Zublena, prototype chaise lounge
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prototype chaise lounge France, c. 1960 rosewood 66 w x 22 d x 28.5 h inches Sold with photocopy of the original invoice. Provenance: <
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Fernando and Humberto Campana, Black Iron chair (Stainless Still)101 - Fernando and Humberto Campana, Black Iron chair (Stainless Still)
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Black Iron chair (Stainless Still) Brazil, 2006 welded and powder coated stainless steel 48 w x 31 d x 29 h inches This work is number two
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 29,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Le Mani102 - Gio Ponti, Le Mani
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Le Mani Sabattini Italy, 1978 silverplate 3.75 w x 2.75 d x 13.5 h inches Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark to side of
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Michael McCoy, Door Chair103 - Michael McCoy, Door Chair
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Door Chair Suites Limited Edition Furniture, Inc. USA, 1980 lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel 22 w x 18 d x 31.75 h inches McCoy desi
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Frank Gehry, Bubbles chaise lounge from the Experimental Edges Series104 - Frank Gehry, Bubbles chaise lounge from the Experimental Edges Series
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Bubbles chaise lounge from the Experimental Edges Series New City Editions USA, 1979 corrugated cardboard 27 w x 78 d x 34 h inches Tit
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Piero Gilardi, Scoglio Lunare e di Mare (Blu Oriente)105 - Piero Gilardi, Scoglio Lunare e di Mare (Blu Oriente)
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Scoglio Lunare e di Mare (Blu Oriente) Gufram Italy, 1994 polyurethane foam 60 w x 24 d x 24 h inches The large form is interactive and
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Atelier van Lieshout, Orange Tub106 - Atelier van Lieshout, Orange Tub
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Orange Tub The Netherlands, 1995 reinforced and lacquered fiberglass, chrome-plated metal 43.5 w x 25.75 d x 18.75 h inches With a range o
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Pucci De Rossi, untitled (Cristoforo Colombo)107 - Pucci De Rossi, untitled (Cristoforo Colombo)
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untitled (Cristoforo Colombo) Italy, 1992 patinated copper, copper, mahogany, upholstery 31 w x 29 d x 48 h inches A tribute to the expedi
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti, console from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa108 - Gio Ponti, console from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
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console from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 ash, laminate, brass 45.25 w x 17.5 d x 32.5 h inches Provenance: V
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti, lounge chair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa109 - Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti, lounge chair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
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lounge chair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa Cassina Italy, 1950 lithographic transfer-printed skai, ash, brass 27 w x 28.5 d x 32 h inches<br
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti, armchair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa110 - Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti, armchair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
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armchair from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa Cassina Italy, 1950 lithographic transfer-printed skai, ash, brass 22.25 w x 20.5 d x 33 h inches
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, executive desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa111 - Gio Ponti, executive desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
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executive desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 ash, laminate, brass 71 w x 35.5 d x 31.25 h inches Provenance:
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 65,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, console desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa112 - Gio Ponti, console desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
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console desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 ash, laminate, brass 37.25 w x 20 d x 30.25 h inches Provenance: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Room from the 9th Triennale of Milan 1951113 - Gio Ponti, Room from the 9th Triennale of Milan 1951
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Room from the 9th Triennale of Milan 1951 Proserpio di Barzano Italy, 1951 ash, laminate, brass, glass, rubber Large storage wall supporti
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Estimate : 300,000.00 - 400,000.00
Sold to floor for 270,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, lounge chair, model 12114 - Gio Ponti, lounge chair, model 12
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lounge chair, model 12 Poltrona Frau Italy, 1966 leather, lacquered wood, brass 26.25 w x 28 d x 22 h inches Sold with letter of authen
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Aldo Rossi, Souvenir d'Afrique tapestry115 - Aldo Rossi, Souvenir d'Afrique tapestry
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Souvenir d'Afrique tapestry Lantal Textiles Italy, 1988 80 w x 118.5 h inches An example of this design was exhibited in 1988 at the Deuts
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti, cabinet from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma116 - Gio Ponti, cabinet from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma
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cabinet from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Italy, c. 1964 rosewood, formica, brass, plastic 43.25 w x 20.75 d x 35.25 h inches Proven
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 27,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, set of four lidded servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma117 - Gio Ponti, set of four lidded servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma
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set of four lidded servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1954 alpacca 15 w x 9 d x 4.75 h inches
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti, set of four sauce servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma118 - Gio Ponti, set of four sauce servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma
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set of four sauce servers from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1954 alpacca 10 w x 6.5 d x 4 h inches So
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti, coffee service from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma119 - Gio Ponti, coffee service from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma
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coffee service from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1964 alpacca 7.5 w x 4.5 d x 5.25 h inches Sold with
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan120 - Gio Ponti, Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan
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Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan Cassina Italy, 1953 skai, brass 80 w x 33 d x 27 h inches This set of Diamond furnitu
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 67,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, pair of Diamond armchairs from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan121 - Gio Ponti, pair of Diamond armchairs from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan
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pair of Diamond armchairs from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan Cassina Italy, 1953 skai, brass 32 w x 32 d x 27 h inches Sold with a ce
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 120,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan122 - Gio Ponti, Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan
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Diamond sofa from the Lisa Ponti residence, Milan Cassina Italy, 1953 skai, brass 100 w x 33 d x 27 h inches Sold with a certificate of
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 100,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, coffee table from Villa Arreaza, Caracas, Venezuela123 - Gio Ponti, coffee table from Villa Arreaza, Caracas, Venezuela
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coffee table from Villa Arreaza, Caracas, Venezuela Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1954 enameled steel, brass, glass 35.5 dia x 15 h inches Fol
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 130,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, vase124 - Gio Ponti, vase
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vase Sabattini Italy, 1956 silverplate 14 w x 6 d x 7.25 h inches Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark to side:
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Diamond flatware125 - Gio Ponti, Diamond flatware
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Diamond flatware Reed & Barton Italy, 1958 sterling silver Seven-piece service for twelve with twenty additional serving utensils and case
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Cavallo126 - Gio Ponti, Cavallo
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Cavallo Sabattini Italy, 1978 silverplate 24 w x 4.75 d x 10 h inches Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark to side:
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Cavallo127 - Gio Ponti, Cavallo
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Cavallo Sabattini Italy, 1978 silverplate 18 w x 4 d x 7.5 h inches Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Gio Ponti, Ex Voto Per Il Diavolo128 - Gio Ponti, Ex Voto Per Il Diavolo
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Ex Voto Per Il Diavolo Sabattini Italy, 1978 silverplate 8 w x 2.5 d x 8.5 h inches Signed and dated with engraved manufacturer's mark
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Gio Ponti, coffee table129 - Gio Ponti, coffee table
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coffee table Italy, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, lacquered wood, glass 45 w x 18 d x 18.5 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity fro
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Estimate : 100,000.00 - 125,000.00
Sold to floor for 110,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, wall-mounted dressers, pair130 - Gio Ponti, wall-mounted dressers, pair
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wall-mounted dressers, pair Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1953 pearwood, brass 39.5 w x 18.5 d x 31.75 h inches Provenance: Important p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 38,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, custom armchairs, pair131 - Gio Ponti, custom armchairs, pair
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custom armchairs, pair Italy, c. 1958 walnut, cotton boucle, leather, brass 26 w x 32 d x 27 h inches Part of a private commission for an
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 75,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, Domus Nova dining chairs, set of six132 - Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, Domus Nova dining chairs, set of six
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Domus Nova dining chairs, set of six Italy, 1927 Italian fruitwood, upholstery 18 w x 17 d x 35 h inches The Domus Nova series was designe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, Domus Nova trumeau133 - Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, Domus Nova trumeau
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Domus Nova trumeau Italy, 1927 Italian fruitwood, brass 34.5 w x 13.5 d x 63.5 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity and archive
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti, dining table134 - Gio Ponti, dining table
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dining table Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1951 mahogany 53 dia x 31 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity and archive label from
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 25,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 9 chairs, set of six135 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 9 chairs, set of six
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PK 9 chairs, set of six E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1961 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 22 w x 22 d x 30.25 h inches This set of P
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 54 dining table136 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 54 dining table
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PK 54 dining table E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1963 Porsgrunn marble, maple, matte chrome-plated steel 55 dia x 25.75 h inches Lot inc
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 45,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3372137 - Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3372
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Art Object, model 3372 Iittala Finland, 1954 cast and comb cut crystal 11 w x 6.25 d x 3.25 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3369138 - Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3369
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Art Object, model 3369 Iittala Finland, 1954 mold formed, comb cut crystal 17.75 w x 5.5 d x 2 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3337139 - Tapio Wirkkala, Art Object, model 3337
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Art Object, model 3337 Iittala Finland, 1952 free-blown, comb cut and hot formed crystal 10 w x 8.25 d x 2.25 h inches Incised signatur
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Inari bowl, model 3543140 - Tapio Wirkkala, Inari bowl, model 3543
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Inari bowl, model 3543 Iittala Finland, 1967 still-mold blown and partially cut glass 12.75 w x 12 d x 7 h inches Incised signature to
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 101 candelabrum141 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 101 candelabrum
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PK 101 candelabrum E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1956 matte chrome-plated steel 14 dia x 45 h inches Literature: <i>E. Kold Christen
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hooiopper for 6,125.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 63A coffee table142 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 63A coffee table
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PK 63A coffee table E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1968 matte chrome-plated steel, Italian marble 48.5 w x 23.75 d x 12.5 h inches Proven
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 61 coffee table143 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 61 coffee table
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PK 61 coffee table E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1955 Porsgrunn marble, matte chrome-plated steel 31.5 w x 31.5 d x 13 h inches The Pors
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 23,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 61 coffee table144 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 61 coffee table
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PK 61 coffee table E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1955 Porsgrunn marble, matte chrome-plated steel 31.5 w x 31.5 d x 13 h inches Signed w
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/1 chairs, pair145 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/1 chairs, pair
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PK 31/1 chairs, pair E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1958 matte chrome-plated steel, Spinneybeck leather 30 w x 30 d x 29 h inches Signed
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/2 settee146 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/2 settee
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PK 31/2 settee E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1958 matte chrome-plated steel, Spinneybeck leather 54 w x 28 d x 28 h inches Signed with i
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/2 settee147 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 31/2 settee
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PK 31/2 settee E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1958 matte chrome-plated steel, Spinneybeck leather 54 w x 28 d x 28 h inches Signed with i
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Edward Fields, carpet148 - Edward Fields, carpet
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carpet USA, 2003 undyed, hand-woven and cut-pile wool 146 w x 172 h inches The following two carpets are variants on a design by esteemed
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 33 stools, pair149 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 33 stools, pair
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PK 33 stools, pair Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 leather, matte chrome-plated steel, plywood, rubber 21 dia x 14 h inches Signed with impr
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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