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Important Design + Postwar & Contemporary Art

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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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Tapio Wirkkala, bowl150 - Tapio Wirkkala, bowl
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bowl Soinne et Kni Finland, c. 1954 laminated birch plywood 7.25 w x 5.5 d x 1.5 h inches Carved artist's initials to underside. Lit
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Edward Fields, carpet151 - Edward Fields, carpet
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carpet USA, 2003 hand-woven wool 148 w x 104 h inches Printed manufacturer's mark to reverse: [Edward Fields] with copyright number and da
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 22 lounge chairs, pair152 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 22 lounge chairs, pair
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PK 22 lounge chairs, pair E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1955 chrome-plated steel, cane 25 w x 25 d x 28 h inches Signed with impressed m
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 11 chairs, set of eight153 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 11 chairs, set of eight
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PK 11 chairs, set of eight E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, leather, oak 25 w x 19 d x 25.75 h inches This
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 40,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 55 dining table154 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 55 dining table
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PK 55 dining table E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, oak 71 w x 35.5 d x 27 h inches Signed with impressed m
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Bambu vase, model 3537155 - Tapio Wirkkala, Bambu vase, model 3537
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Bambu vase, model 3537 Iittala Finland, 1952 turned-mold blown and comb cut crystal 4.25 dia x 9 h inches Incised signature and date to
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Arne Jacobsen, AJ flatware156 - Arne Jacobsen, AJ flatware
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AJ flatware A. Michelsen Denmark, 1957 stainless steel Eight-piece service for eight, with fourteen additional serving utensils; seventy-s
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,250.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 24 chaise lounge157 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 24 chaise lounge
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PK 24 chaise lounge E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1965 stainless steel, cane, leather 62 w x 26.5 d x 35 h inches Provenance: Dansk
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 28,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 41 folding stool158 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 41 folding stool
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PK 41 folding stool E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1961 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 23.5 w x 18 d x 15 h inches Provenance: Ga
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 41 folding stool159 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 41 folding stool
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PK 41 folding stool E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1961 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 23.5 w x 18 d x 15 h inches Signed with impres
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 71 nesting tables160 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 71 nesting tables
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PK 71 nesting tables Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, acrylic 11 w x 11 d x 11.25 h inches Signed with decal manuf
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Van Day Truex, Terra carpet161 - Van Day Truex, Terra carpet
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Terra carpet Edward Fields USA, c. 1965 hand-woven wool 134 w x 154 h inches Van Day Truex, prominent Design Director at Tifffany's and
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Chinese armchairs, pair162 - Hans Wegner, Chinese armchairs, pair
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Chinese armchairs, pair Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1943 American walnut, leather 22.25 w x 17.5 d x 32 h inches These examples are from a li
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to 5283vance for 5,206.25
 
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George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge vanity163 - George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge vanity
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Thin Edge vanity Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 88 w x 20 d x 29 h inches Top lifts to reveal illuminated and
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge dresser, model 5245164 - George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge dresser, model 5245
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Thin Edge dresser, model 5245 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 56 w x 19 d x 41 h inches Signed with applied ma
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman165 - Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman
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670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 rosewood plywood, leather, enameled aluminum, down filling 33 w x 35 d x 33 h inc
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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Kaare Klint, sideboard, model 4122166 - Kaare Klint, sideboard, model 4122
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sideboard, model 4122 Rud. Rasmussen Denmark, 1930 ribbon mahogany, bleached mahogany, brass 60 w x 23.5 d x 38 h inches Two sliding do
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Iceberg bowl, model 3525167 - Tapio Wirkkala, Iceberg bowl, model 3525
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Iceberg bowl, model 3525 Iittala Finland, 1952 molded and cut crystal 7.5 w x 7 d x 8.25 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Iceblock bowl, model 3147168 - Tapio Wirkkala, Iceblock bowl, model 3147
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Iceblock bowl, model 3147 Iittala Finland, 1952 molded and cut crystal 9.25 w x 6.25 d x 3 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Frits Henningsen, Custom cabinet169 - Frits Henningsen, Custom cabinet
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Custom cabinet Denmark, c. 1930 mahogany, hand-painted Dutch ceramic tile, brass 39 w x 18 d x 30.5 h inches Provenance: Klassik, Cope
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Finn Juhl, Chieftain chair170 - Finn Juhl, Chieftain chair
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Chieftain chair Niels Vodder Denmark, 1949 rosewood, leather 41 w x 36 d x 37 h inches Exhibited at the Cabinetmaker's Guild in Copenh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Folding chairs model 512, pair171 - Hans Wegner, Folding chairs model 512, pair
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Folding chairs model 512, pair Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1949 oak, caning, brass 24 w x 29 d x 30 h inches Signed with branded manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Valet chair172 - Hans Wegner, Valet chair
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Valet chair Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1953 teak, brass 19.5 w x 19 d x 37.25 h inches Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to undersi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Wishbone armchairs model CH 24, set of eight173 - Hans Wegner, Wishbone armchairs model CH 24, set of eight
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Wishbone armchairs model CH 24, set of eight Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 1950 lacquered wood, rope 22 w x 21 d x 28.5 h inches Signed wi
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Hans Wegner, credenza174 - Hans Wegner, credenza
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credenza RY Mobler Denmark, 1967 teak, matte chrome-plated steel 79 w x 19.25 d x 30.25 h inches Two tambour doors conceal four adjusta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to adf440 for 6,125.00
 
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Paavo Tynell, chandelier175 - Paavo Tynell, chandelier
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chandelier Taito Oy Finland, c. 1965 brass, glass, enameled brass 39 dia x 32 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Ole Wanscher, Colonial chairs model 149, pair176 - Ole Wanscher, Colonial chairs model 149, pair
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Colonial chairs model 149, pair Poul Jeppesen Denmark, 1949 rosewood, leather, cane 25.5 w x 28.5 d x 33 h inches Signed with disc manu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Paavo Tynell, sconces, pair177 - Paavo Tynell, sconces, pair
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sconces, pair Taito Oy Finland, c. 1950 brass, silk 21 w x 13 d x 30 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in this descrip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Flag Halyard lounge chair, model GE 225178 - Hans Wegner, Flag Halyard lounge chair, model GE 225
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Flag Halyard lounge chair, model GE 225 Getama A/S Denmark, c. 1950 flagline, chrome-plated and enameled steel, upholstery 41 w x 46 d x 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Ox chair and ottoman, models 46 and 49179 - Hans Wegner, Ox chair and ottoman, models 46 and 49
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Ox chair and ottoman, models 46 and 49 Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1960 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 38 w x 38 d x 34.5 h inches Ottoma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, Grasshopper lounge chair180 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, Grasshopper lounge chair
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Grasshopper lounge chair Alfred Kill Denmark, c. 1968 matte chrome-plated steel, canvas, leather 28.75 w x 56 d x 32.5 h inches Literat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Jorgen Hoj, dining table, model 54 and set of six dining chairs, model 3181 - Jorgen Hoj, dining table, model 54 and set of six dining chairs, model 3
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dining table, model 54 and set of six dining chairs, model 3 Denmark, 1960/1963 anodized aluminum, rosewood, leather, plastic 57 dia x 27 h i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Jorgen Hoj, coffee table, model 157182 - Jorgen Hoj, coffee table, model 157
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coffee table, model 157 Denmark, 1959 rosewood, anodized aluminum 83 w x 28.5 d x 16 h inches Literature: <i>New Furniture</i>, vol. 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Arne Jacobsen, Egg chair and ottoman183 - Arne Jacobsen, Egg chair and ottoman
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Egg chair and ottoman Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1957 leather, aluminum, plastic 5 w x 31 d x 41.5 h inches Ottoman measures: 21.75 w x 15.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Arne Jacobsen, Swan chairs, pair184 - Arne Jacobsen, Swan chairs, pair
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Swan chairs, pair Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 leather, aluminum, plastic 30 w x 25.5 d x 30 h inches Signed with molded manufacturer's m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Paul Lewis, pair of Airomobile models and ephemera185 - Paul Lewis, pair of Airomobile models and ephemera
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pair of Airomobile models and ephemera USA, 1934 enameled aluminum, rubber 17.75 w x 8 d x 6.5 h inches In one innovative machine, the Air
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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K.E.M. Weber, LC-52 lounge chair186 - K.E.M. Weber, LC-52 lounge chair
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LC-52 lounge chair Lloyd Manufacturing Co. USA, c. 1930 chrome-plated steel, vinyl, walnut 28 w x 39.5 d x 31 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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K.E.M. Weber, Silver Style tea service187 - K.E.M. Weber, Silver Style tea service
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Silver Style tea service Friedman Silver Company USA, 1928 silverplate, rosewood 14.75 w x 13 d x 6.25 h inches Impressed marks to und
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
 
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Opco Company, The Ice Gun188 - Opco Company, The Ice Gun
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The Ice Gun USA, c. 1935 enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel 11 w x 2.75 d x 6.75 h inches Signed with printed mark to top: [The Ice Gu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Warren McArthur, chaise lounge189 - Warren McArthur, chaise lounge
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chaise lounge Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1935 aluminum, upholstery, rubber 25 w x 56 d x 29 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Warren McArthur, chaise lounge190 - Warren McArthur, chaise lounge
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chaise lounge Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1935 aluminum, vinyl, rubber 25 w x 56 d x 29 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Warren McArthur, table191 - Warren McArthur, table
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table Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1935 aluminum, lacquered wood 34 w x 24 d x 28 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's labe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Donald Deskey, table lamp192 - Donald Deskey, table lamp
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table lamp Deskey-Vollmer, Inc. USA, c. 1930 mahogany, aluminum, linen 10 w x 7 d x 19.25 h inches Literature: <i>Donald Deskey: De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Donald Deskey, table lamp193 - Donald Deskey, table lamp
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table lamp Deskey-Vollmer, Inc. USA, c. 1930 chrome-plated brass, linen 11 dia x 22.75 h inches Literature: <i>Donald Deskey: Decor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 42,000.00
 
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Jean Royere, chair from l'Exposition Internationale of 1937194 - Jean Royere, chair from l'Exposition Internationale of 1937
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chair from l'Exposition Internationale of 1937 France, 1937 perforated iron, enameled steel 21.25 w x 42 d x 22 h inches This design was u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 80,000.00
 
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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Zig-Zag chair195 - Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Zig-Zag chair
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Zig-Zag chair G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1932 pine 15 w x 17 d x 30.5 h inches In this example, Rietveld strengthened the s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Red Blue chair196 - Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Red Blue chair
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Red Blue chair G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1918 stained pine and plywood 26 w x 33 d x 33.75 h inches Signed with paper manu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Ruth Reeves, tapestry197 - Ruth Reeves, tapestry
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tapestry USA, c. 1935 block-printed hand-woven wool 126 w x 71.5 h inches Donald Deskey utilized Ruth Reeves' textile designs in many of h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Harry Bunnell, Westport chairs, set of three198 - Harry Bunnell, Westport chairs, set of three
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Westport chairs, set of three USA, 1905 hemlock 38 w x 39 d x 37 h inches Designed in 1903 by Thomas Lee, this chair was patented by his f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Czechoslovakian, desk and three bookshelves199 - Czechoslovakian, desk and three bookshelves
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desk and three bookshelves c. 1925 lacquered wood 63.5 w x 33 d x 38 h inches Bookcases measure: 59 w x 16 d x 37.5 h Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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