May Design Series

Auction Details

<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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Franco Albini shelving system Poggi Ita636 - Franco Albini shelving system Poggi Ita
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940 637 - Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve638 - Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve639 - Archimede Seguso Merletto table lamp Ve
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Pietro Chiesa Luminator floor lamp Font640 - Pietro Chiesa Luminator floor lamp Font
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte641 - Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Osvaldo Borsani console and mirror Ital642 - Osvaldo Borsani console and mirror Ital
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Ico Parisi prototype bar cart Singer & 643 - Ico Parisi prototype bar cart Singer &
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Carlo Scarpa Bollicine floor lamp Venin644 - Carlo Scarpa Bollicine floor lamp Venin
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Cesare Lacca pitcher Italy, c. 1950 ham645 - Cesare Lacca pitcher Italy, c. 1950 ham
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Stilnovo floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enam646 - Stilnovo floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enam
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Flavio Poli floor lamp Archimede Seguso647 - Flavio Poli floor lamp Archimede Seguso
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Stilnovo seven arm sconce Italy, c. 195648 - Stilnovo seven arm sconce Italy, c. 195
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Aldo Bartolucci stools, pair Bartolucci649 - Aldo Bartolucci stools, pair Bartolucci
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita650 - Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Angelo Lelli ceiling fixture Arredoluce651 - Angelo Lelli ceiling fixture Arredoluce
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Fontana Arte umbrella stand Fontana Art652 - Fontana Arte umbrella stand Fontana Art
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Lino Sabattini vase Italy, c. 1960 glas653 - Lino Sabattini vase Italy, c. 1960 glas
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Gio Ponti vases, pair Christofle Italy,654 - Gio Ponti vases, pair Christofle Italy,
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark
Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1955 en655 - Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1955 en
Wright
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
 
Details...Bookmark