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Important Design + Postwar & Contemporary Art

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, United States In Person PreviewPreview 1440 West Hubbard Chicago Illinois 60622

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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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George Nakashima, Cushion Chair with Arms603 - George Nakashima, Cushion Chair with Arms
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Cushion Chair with Arms USA American black walnut, upholstery 30 w x 33 d x 33 h inches Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist<
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair604 - George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair
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Fitch Stools, pair USA American black walnut, woven grass 20 w x 20 d x 10.5 h inches Provenance: Collection of Annie Leibovitz, New Y
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair605 - George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair
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Fitch Stools, pair USA American black walnut, woven grass 20 w x 20 d x 10.5 h inches Provenance: Collection of Annie Leibovitz, New Y
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair606 - George Nakashima, Fitch Stools, pair
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Fitch Stools, pair USA American black walnut, woven grass 20 w x 20 d x 10.5 h inches Provenance: Collection of Annie Leibovitz, New Y
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Daybed with Plank Back607 - George Nakashima, Daybed with Plank Back
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Daybed with Plank Back USA American black walnut 84.75 w x 31.5 d x 35 h inches Backrest features a solid slab with single free edge, worm
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, 'Q' Bench608 - George Nakashima, 'Q' Bench
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'Q' Bench USA American black walnut 84 w x 22.5 d x 13.5 h inches An expressive solid-slab top features two free edges, sap grain, and kno
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Single Drop-Leaf Table609 - George Nakashima, Single Drop-Leaf Table
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Single Drop-Leaf Table USA American black walnut 72 w x 40.25 d x 28.75 h inches Joined top with one free edge and sap-grain detail atop d
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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George Nakashima, Slab occasional table610 - George Nakashima, Slab occasional table
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Slab occasional table USA American black walnut 41.5 w x 30 d x 25.5 h inches Double free-edge, solid-slab top featuring single rosewood b
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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George Nakashima, Slab occasional table611 - George Nakashima, Slab occasional table
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Slab occasional table USA American black walnut, rosewood 37.75 w x 20.5 d x 19 h inches Free-edged solid top with single rosewood butterf
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Arm Chair612 - George Nakashima, Arm Chair
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Arm Chair USA American black walnut 24 w x 20 d x 28.5 h inches This early design by Nakashima utilized spindles at compound angles. Pr
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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George Nakashima, Picture Frame I with mirror613 - George Nakashima, Picture Frame I with mirror
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Picture Frame I with mirror USA walnut, mirrored glass 37.75 w x 5 d x 30.25 h inches Sap-grain, free-edge frame with worm holes and morti
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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George Nakashima, Wepman Table614 - George Nakashima, Wepman Table
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Wepman Table USA American black walnut 28.5 w x 18 d x 17 h inches Literature: <i>George Nakashima, Woodworker</i>, studio catalog, un
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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George Nakashima, Plank Stool615 - George Nakashima, Plank Stool
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Plank Stool USA American black walnut 21.25 w x 14 d x 12 h inches Literature: <i>George Nakashima, Woodworker</i>, studio catalog, un
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, New Chairs, set of six616 - George Nakashima, New Chairs, set of six
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New Chairs, set of six USA American black walnut, hickory 24.75 w x 23.75 d x 39 h inches Side chairs measure: 18.75 w x 21.5 d x 36 h
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to monoxylous for (21,000.00 + 4,725.00BP) = 25,725.00
 
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George Nakashima, Slab Benches, pair617 - George Nakashima, Slab Benches, pair
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Slab Benches, pair USA English walnut 51 w x 20 d x 16.5 h inches Single slab tops each feature two free edges. Signed with client name to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros console618 - Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros console
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Eros console Skipper Italy, 1971 marble 74.5 w x 17.75 d x 27.75 h inches The Eros series represents Magiarotti's exploration of furnit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, bowls, set of three619 - Angelo Mangiarotti, bowls, set of three
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bowls, set of three Knoll Italy, 1968 marble 9 dia x 5 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of one example.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, cube table lamp620 - Angelo Mangiarotti, cube table lamp
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cube table lamp Iter Elettronica Italy, c. 1972 alabaster 7 w x 7 d x 7 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros occasional table621 - Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros occasional table
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Eros occasional table Skipper Italy, 1971 marble 26.25 w x 18.25 d x 28.25 h inches Literature: <i>Su Mangiarotti: Architettura, De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros coffee table622 - Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros coffee table
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Eros coffee table Skipper Italy, 1971 Marquinia nero marble 39.5 w x 24 d x 16.5 h inches Literature: <i>Su Mangiarotti: Architettu
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, vessels, set of six623 - Angelo Mangiarotti, vessels, set of six
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vessels, set of six Artieri dell'Alabastro di Volterra Italy, 1980 alabaster 6.25 h inches Signed with decal label to underside of one
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Freccia coffee table from the Eros collection624 - Angelo Mangiarotti, Freccia coffee table from the Eros collection
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Freccia coffee table from the Eros collection Skipper Italy, 1971 Marquinia nero marble 47.25 w x 47.25 d x 16 h inches Literature: <br
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros coffee table625 - Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros coffee table
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Eros coffee table Skipper Italy, 1971 bianco Gobbie marble 43 w x 43 d x 16 h inches Literature: <i>Su Mangiarotti: Architettura, D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, custom sofa, model 150BC626 - Vladimir Kagan, custom sofa, model 150BC
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custom sofa, model 150BC Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 upholstery, walnut 162 w x 69 d x 27 h inches This custom, large-sca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Unicorn sofa, model U522627 - Vladimir Kagan, Unicorn sofa, model U522
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Unicorn sofa, model U522 Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1963 leather, aluminum 101 w x 42 d x 32 h inches Literature: <i>The Com
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Tri-symmetric lounge chair, model 500628 - Vladimir Kagan, Tri-symmetric lounge chair, model 500
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Tri-symmetric lounge chair, model 500 Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1958 leather, aluminum 20.25 w x 33 d x 33 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, sofa629 - Vladimir Kagan, sofa
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sofa Directional USA, c. 1970 upholstery, rosewood, acrylic 92 w x 63 d x 28 h inches Signed with fabric manufacturer's label to unders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, sofa630 - Vladimir Kagan, sofa
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sofa Directional USA, c. 1970 upholstery, rosewood, acrylic 92 w x 63 d x 28 h inches Signed with fabric manufacturer's label to unders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, dining chairs model 175A, set of ten631 - Vladimir Kagan, dining chairs model 175A, set of ten
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dining chairs model 175A, set of ten Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. USA, c. 1950 walnut, upholstery 18.5 w x 26 d x 34.5 h inches Signed with bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (28,000.00) = 28,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Oval pedestal extension dining table, model 2060632 - Vladimir Kagan, Oval pedestal extension dining table, model 2060
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Oval pedestal extension dining table, model 2060 Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, lacquered wood 71 w x 47 d x 29 h inches Sol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Tri-symmetric coffee table633 - Vladimir Kagan, Tri-symmetric coffee table
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Tri-symmetric coffee table Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, glass 72 w x 30 d x 16.5 h inches Literature: <i>The C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,200.00) = 9,200.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Sculptured rocking chair and ottoman634 - Vladimir Kagan, Sculptured rocking chair and ottoman
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Sculptured rocking chair and ottoman Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. USA, 1953 cherry, Boris Kroll upholstery 32 w x 43 d x 36 h inches Ottoman me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Sculptured rocking chair635 - Vladimir Kagan, Sculptured rocking chair
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Sculptured rocking chair Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1953 walnut, leather 31.75 w x 41 d x 36 h inches Literature: <i>The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,250.00) = 9,250.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Multi-position Reclining armchair, model VK100636 - Vladimir Kagan, Multi-position Reclining armchair, model VK100
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Multi-position Reclining armchair, model VK100 Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. USA, c. 1955 upholstery, walnut 28 w x 40 d x 40 h inches Signed wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, desk637 - Vladimir Kagan, desk
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desk Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1965 walnut, caning, ebony, bronze 60 w x 26 d x 28.25 h inches Four drawer configuration includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Siegfried Heinrich Bormann, Swivel-arm wall lamp, model 830638 - Siegfried Heinrich Bormann, Swivel-arm wall lamp, model 830
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Swivel-arm wall lamp, model 830 Kandem Germany, 1931 enameled steel, enameled aluminum, aluminum, chrome-plated steel 7 w x 50 d x 21 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to kinkkojak040 for (3,250.00 + 731.25BP) = 3,981.25
 
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Erich Dieckmann, Typenarmlehnstuhl639 - Erich Dieckmann, Typenarmlehnstuhl
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Typenarmlehnstuhl Staatliche Bauhochschule German, 1927 beech 20.75 w x 22 d x 31.5 h inches Literature: <i>Bauhaus Mobel: A legen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates, coffee table, model 5355640 - George Nelson & Associates, coffee table, model 5355
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coffee table, model 5355 Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 combed oak, birch, zinc-plated steel, rubber 60 w x 32.5 d x 16 h inches Signed wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, nightstands, pair641 - Vladimir Kagan, nightstands, pair
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nightstands, pair Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, marble 24.5 dia x 22 h inches Each example features a pivoting tabl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, custom sofa, model 150BC642 - Vladimir Kagan, custom sofa, model 150BC
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custom sofa, model 150BC Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 upholstery, ebonized walnut 115 w x 44 d x 29 h inches Features orig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, credenza643 - Vladimir Kagan, credenza
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credenza Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1965 rosewood, travertine, acrylic, brass 90 w x 19.5 d x 32 h inches Four doors conceal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,500.00) = 13,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, lounge chairs, pair644 - Vladimir Kagan, lounge chairs, pair
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lounge chairs, pair Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1950 upholstery, walnut 32 w x 31 d x 32 h inches Literature: <i>The Complete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, Club II armchair, model 8055645 - Vladimir Kagan, Club II armchair, model 8055
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Club II armchair, model 8055 Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 perforated suede, bronze 38 w x 38 d x 30 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi, IN-50 coffee table646 - Isamu Noguchi, IN-50 coffee table
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IN-50 coffee table Herman Miller USA, c. 1945 birch, glass 50 w x 36 d x 15 h inches Literature: <i>Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Desig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates, miniature chest, model 5217647 - George Nelson & Associates, miniature chest, model 5217
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miniature chest, model 5217 Herman Miller USA, 1955 teak, rosewood, enameled aluminum, resin 14 w x 14 d x 44.75 h inches Rare nine-dra
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan , Sculptured armchair, model 175C648 - Vladimir Kagan , Sculptured armchair, model 175C
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Sculptured armchair, model 175C Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, Boris Kroll upholstery 26 w x 29 d x 30 h inches Lite
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, set of six Sling dining chairs, models VK101 and VK102649 - Vladimir Kagan, set of six Sling dining chairs, models VK101 and VK102
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set of six Sling dining chairs, models VK101 and VK102 Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. USA, c. 1955 walnut, leather 19 w x 24 d x 37 h inches Sign
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan, sofa650 - Vladimir Kagan, sofa
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sofa Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA leather, cherry 140.5 w x 47 d x 30 h inches Literature: <i>The Complete Kagan: A Lifetime of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Arredoluce, floor lamp651 - Arredoluce, floor lamp
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floor lamp Italy, c. 1955 brass, enameled aluminum, enameled steel, plastic 14 dia x 88 h inches Signed with molded manufacturer's mark to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,000.00) = 32,000.00
 
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Alvar Aalto, wardrobe for Paimio Sanatorium, Turku652 - Alvar Aalto, wardrobe for Paimio Sanatorium, Turku
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wardrobe for Paimio Sanatorium, Turku O.y. Huonekalu Finland, 1932 molded and lacquered plywood 31.5 w x 12 d x 81 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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