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May Design Series

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

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<b>Session 1: Important 20th Century Design</b>

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold a fine selection of modern design on May 21st at 12:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of modern objects will be offered, featuring an exciting selection of modern and contemporary design.



<b>Session 2: Important Italian Design</b>

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their second sale featuring Italian design on May 23rd at 10:00am Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. The sale features a carefully-vetted selection of furniture by Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi, among others; also being offered is a premiere selection of Italian glass by Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa and Dino Martens.



<b>Session 3: The Lyrical Line: Art Nouveau to Aalto</b>

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their first auction devoted exclusively to early 20th century design on May 23rd at 2:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of objects illustrating important historical and stylistic designs from the first half of the century will be offered, including items by Galle, Pierre Bobot, and Bruno Matthson.
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Cassina rocking chair Italy, c. 1955 It616 - Cassina rocking chair Italy, c. 1955 It
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Cassina rocking chair Italy, c. 1955 Italian walnut, rubber, upholstery 25.5 w x 39 d x 36.5 h inches Literature: Il Mobile Italiano degli Anni ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Enrico Donati Sunstone II Italy, 1962 m617 - Enrico Donati Sunstone II Italy, 1962 m
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Enrico Donati Sunstone II Italy, 1962 mixed media, oil on canvas 32 h x 26 w inches Signed to lower right corner: . Signed, titled and dated t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Enrico Donati Obsidian Tablet Italy, 19618 - Enrico Donati Obsidian Tablet Italy, 19
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Enrico Donati Obsidian Tablet Italy, 1963 mixed media, oil on canvas 28 h x 24 w inches Signed to lower right corner: . Signed, titled and dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti mirror Fornasetti Mila619 - Piero Fornasetti mirror Fornasetti Mila
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Piero Fornasetti mirror Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1950 lithographic transfer print with hand-coloring over lacquered wood, glass 19 w x 1 d x 19 h i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Ico Parisi room divider Mobili Italiani620 - Ico Parisi room divider Mobili Italiani
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Ico Parisi room divider Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) Italy, 1958 mahogany 136 w x 16.5 d x 108 h inches An adjustable shelving system that can be rai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,000.00) = 37,000.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti floor lamp Arteluce Italy621 - Gino Sarfatti floor lamp Arteluce Italy
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Gino Sarfatti floor lamp Arteluce Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled metal, marble 14 dia x 92 h inches This example is the tallest version of this design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Marco Zanuso sleep-o-matic sofa Artflex622 - Marco Zanuso sleep-o-matic sofa Artflex
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Marco Zanuso sleep-o-matic sofa Artflex Italy, c. 1951 upholstery, enameled steel 74 w x 31 d x 29.5 h inches Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Grami
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Italian refrigerator Italy, c. 1960 ena623 - Italian refrigerator Italy, c. 1960 ena
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Italian refrigerator Italy, c. 1960 enameled metal, chrome-plated steel 27 w x 18 d x 36 h inches Although not a functioning refrigerator, this object
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Angelo Lelli pendant fixture Arredoluce624 - Angelo Lelli pendant fixture Arredoluce
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Angelo Lelli pendant fixture Arredoluce Italy, c. 1970 enameled metal, brass, glass, plastic 10.75 w x 10.75 d x 16 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti Umbrellas umbrella sta625 - Piero Fornasetti Umbrellas umbrella sta
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Piero Fornasetti Umbrellas umbrella stand Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1950 lithographic transfer print with hand-coloring over enameled metal 18 w x 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti Fornasettiana folding 626 - Piero Fornasetti Fornasettiana folding
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Piero Fornasetti Fornasettiana folding screen Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1950 lithographic transfer-print with hand-painting over lacquered wood, bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Claudio Salocchi Appoggio stool Sormani627 - Claudio Salocchi Appoggio stool Sormani
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Claudio Salocchi Appoggio stool Sormani Italy, 1970 molded plastic, enameled metal 21.75 w x 20.25 d x 48.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Superstudio Excelsior floor lamp Design628 - Superstudio Excelsior floor lamp Design
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Superstudio Excelsior floor lamp Design Centre for Poltronova Italy, 1969 chrome-plated steel, glass 32 dia x 84 h inches Literature: Light: Lamps 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Al629 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Al
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Allunaggio stool Zanotta Italy, 1966 enameled steel, plastic 60 w x 31 d x 17.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,125.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ico Parisi coffee table, model #2185 Si630 - Ico Parisi coffee table, model #2185 Si
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Ico Parisi coffee table, model #2185 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut, brass 61 w x 26.5 d x 17 h inches Literature: Inside Toda...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Gino Sarfatti Tripod floor lamp Arredol631 - Gino Sarfatti Tripod floor lamp Arredol
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Gino Sarfatti Tripod floor lamp Arredoluce Italy, c. 1950 enameled metal, brass 80 h inches Literature: Formschone Lampen und Beleuchtungsanlagen, Kr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity Italy, 1964 pearwood, 632 - Gio Ponti vanity Italy, 1964 pearwood,
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Gio Ponti vanity Italy, 1964 pearwood, brass, glass 37.25 w x 18.25 d x 48.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi coffee table Italy, c. 1950 633 - Ico Parisi coffee table Italy, c. 1950
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Ico Parisi coffee table Italy, c. 1950 enameled metal, brass, marble 38 dia x 17 h inches ESEMPI
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Ico Parisi desk and return Mobili Itali634 - Ico Parisi desk and return Mobili Itali
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Ico Parisi desk and return Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) Italy, c. 1958 Italian walnut, stainless steel 63 w x 52.5 d x 30 h inches return: 35.5 w x 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti Lampada a Luce Riflessa A635 - Gino Sarfatti Lampada a Luce Riflessa A
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Gino Sarfatti Lampada a Luce Riflessa Arteluce Italy, 1941 brass, enameled metal, walnut 16 w x 18 d x 112 h inches Literature: Domus 161, May 1941
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (23,000.00) = 23,000.00
 
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Franco Albini shelving system Poggi Ita636 - Franco Albini shelving system Poggi Ita
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Franco Albini shelving system Poggi Italy, 1957 rosewood, enameled metal 102 w x 12.5 d x 114 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940 637 - Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940
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Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940 crystal, nickel-plated metal, linen 14 w x 9.75 d x 21.5 h inches Signed with label to underside: [Lumi Italia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve638 - Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve
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Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Venini Italy, c. 1955 internally decorated glass 8 dia x 19.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve639 - Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve
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Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Venini Italy, c. 1955 internally decorated glass 8 dia x 19.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa Luminator floor lamp Font640 - Pietro Chiesa Luminator floor lamp Font
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Pietro Chiesa Luminator floor lamp Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1936 enameled metal, aluminum 12.75 dia x 74.25 h inches Literature: La Luce Italiana: Desi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte641 - Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte
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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1957 crystal, lacquered wood 51 w x 28 d x 14 h inches Literature: The Coffee Table Coffee Table Bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani console and mirror Ital642 - Osvaldo Borsani console and mirror Ital
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Osvaldo Borsani console and mirror Italy, c. 1940 bird's-eye maple, lacquered wood, mirrored glass, marble 23.5 w x 11.75 d x 17.75 h inches mir...
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 prototype bar cart Singer & 643 - Ico Parisi prototype bar cart Singer &
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Ico Parisi prototype bar cart Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1952 French walnut, brass, glass 37 w x 16.5 d x 29.5 h inches This cart was designed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa Bollicine floor lamp Venin644 - Carlo Scarpa Bollicine floor lamp Venin
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Carlo Scarpa Bollicine floor lamp Venini Italy, c. 1935 glass, brass 19 dia x 72 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's marks to base: [V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Cesare Lacca pitcher Italy, c. 1950 ham645 - Cesare Lacca pitcher Italy, c. 1950 ham
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Cesare Lacca pitcher Italy, c. 1950 hammered brass, Italian walnut 8 w x 6 d x 7 h inches Signed with impressed marks to bottom: [SAA Made in Italy].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Stilnovo floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enam646 - Stilnovo floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enam
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Stilnovo floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enameled and brass-plated steel, travertine 12 dia x 64 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Flavio Poli floor lamp Archimede Seguso647 - Flavio Poli floor lamp Archimede Seguso
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Flavio Poli floor lamp Archimede Seguso Italy, c. 1958 internally decorated glass, enameled steel 21 dia x 12 h inches Provenance: Collection of Fran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Stilnovo seven arm sconce Italy, c. 195648 - Stilnovo seven arm sconce Italy, c. 195
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Stilnovo seven arm sconce Italy, c. 1955 brass, enameled metal 34 w x 18 d x 30 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Aldo Bartolucci stools, pair Bartolucci649 - Aldo Bartolucci stools, pair Bartolucci
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Aldo Bartolucci stools, pair Bartolucci Arts, Inc. Italy, c. 1954 walnut, brass, upholstery 12 w x 12.5 d x 35 h inches Bartolucci designed several di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita650 - Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 etched crystal, brass 28.5 w x 28.5 d x 3.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Angelo Lelli ceiling fixture Arredoluce651 - Angelo Lelli ceiling fixture Arredoluce
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Angelo Lelli ceiling fixture Arredoluce Italy, 1964 enameled metal, brass 68.5 w x 12 d x 22 h inches Literature: La Luce Italiana: Design delle Lamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte umbrella stand Fontana Art652 - Fontana Arte umbrella stand Fontana Art
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Fontana Arte umbrella stand Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 crystal, bronze 11.75 dia x 26.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lino Sabattini vase Italy, c. 1960 glas653 - Lino Sabattini vase Italy, c. 1960 glas
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Lino Sabattini vase Italy, c. 1960 glass, chrome 10 w x 6 d x 6 h inches Signed with manufacturer's label to underside: [Collezione Sabattini]. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Gio Ponti vases, pair Christofle Italy,654 - Gio Ponti vases, pair Christofle Italy,
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Gio Ponti vases, pair Christofle Italy, c. 1956 silverplate 5 w x 5 d x 13 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's marks to each example:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1955 en655 - Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1955 en
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Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1955 enameled and chrome-plated steel 3.75 w x 7 d x 12.75 h inches Signed with manufacturer's decal label to un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Angelo Brotto Giraffe floor lamp Esperi656 - Angelo Brotto Giraffe floor lamp Esperi
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Angelo Brotto Giraffe floor lamp Esperia Italy, 1970 chrome-plated steel, aluminum 100 w x 11 d x 110 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Carlo Mollino armchairs and stool from 657 - Carlo Mollino armchairs and stool from
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Carlo Mollino armchairs and stool from Lutrario Hall Doro Italy, 1959 enameled steel, oak, vinyl, brass 21.5 w x 22 d x 29 h inches Signed with manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Salvatore Meli monumental vessel Italy,658 - Salvatore Meli monumental vessel Italy,
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Salvatore Meli monumental vessel Italy, c. 1960 glazed earthenware 29 w x 9 d x 22 h inches Signed twice in the glaze: [Salvatore Meli].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c659 - Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c. 2000 resin 11 w x 11 d x 13 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside: [Fish Design...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c660 - Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, c. 2000 resin 10 w x 9.75 d x 14 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside: [Fish Desi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Stilnovo candelabrum Italy, c. 1960 bra661 - Stilnovo candelabrum Italy, c. 1960 bra
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Stilnovo candelabrum Italy, c. 1960 brass, marble 22 dia x 15.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Sergio Mazza table lamps, pair Artemide662 - Sergio Mazza table lamps, pair Artemide
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Sergio Mazza table lamps, pair Artemide Italy, c. 1960 glass, stainless steal 6.75 dia x 10.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Max Ingrand diffusers, pair Italy, c. 1663 - Max Ingrand diffusers, pair Italy, c. 1
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Max Ingrand diffusers, pair Italy, c. 1955 crystal, bronze 11 dia x 3.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa mirrored bar Fontana Arte664 - Pietro Chiesa mirrored bar Fontana Arte
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Pietro Chiesa mirrored bar Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1938 black and mirrored glass over lacquered walnut, brass 43.5 w x 15.5 d x 38 h inches Two doors c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Franco Albini Luisa chair Poggi Italy, 665 - Franco Albini Luisa chair Poggi Italy,
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Franco Albini Luisa chair Poggi Italy, 1955/1980s walnut, wool 22 w x 23 d x 30 h inches Originally designed in 1955, this example of the Luisa chair
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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