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.
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Jean Prouve chair, model #4 and desk, m250Jean Prouve chair, model #4 and desk, m
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Jean Prouve chair, model #4 and desk, model #20 Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1935 enameled steel, oak, aluminum, brass 39 w x 26.5 d x 28.5 h inche
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1949 glaz251Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1949 glaz
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Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1949 glazed stoneware 10 dia x 13 h inches Incised signature with artist's cipher to underside: . Provenance: De
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
Charlotte Perriand Three Leg chair Geor252Charlotte Perriand Three Leg chair Geor
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Charlotte Perriand Three Leg chair Georges Blanchon France, c. 1947 oak 14 w x 15 d x 26 h inches Literature: Charlotte Perriand: Un Art d'Habi...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Mathieu Mategot Baghdad lamp France, 19253Mathieu Mategot Baghdad lamp France, 19
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Mathieu Mategot Baghdad lamp France, 1954 enameled steel, brass 7 w x 7.5 d x 14.75 h inches Literature: Mathieu Mategot, Jousse and Mondineu, ppg. 7
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Charlotte Perriand Free Form table Andr254Charlotte Perriand Free Form table Andr
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Charlotte Perriand Free Form table Andre Chetaille for Steph Simon France, c. 1959 ribbon mahogany 96 w x 45 d x 27 h inches Sold with signed letter o
Estimate : 125,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor for 150,000.00
Charlotte Perriand coffee table Steph S255Charlotte Perriand coffee table Steph S
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Charlotte Perriand coffee table Steph Simon France, c. 1960 oak 25 w x 25 d x 13 h inches Provenance: Collection of Marcel Jacquier, Paris Thence by
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Charlotte Perriand four stools from Les256Charlotte Perriand four stools from Les
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Charlotte Perriand four stools from Les Arcs France, c. 1968 pine 15 w x 15 d x 18 h inches Literature: Charlotte Perriand: An Art of Living, McLeod,
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Georges Jouve vessel France, c. 1949 gl257Georges Jouve vessel France, c. 1949 gl
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Georges Jouve vessel France, c. 1949 glazed stoneware 11 dia x 7.75 h inches Signed with incised artist's cipher to underside.
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Charlotte Perriand armchairs, pair Geor258Charlotte Perriand armchairs, pair Geor
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Charlotte Perriand armchairs, pair Georges Blanchon France, c. 1947 oak, rush 22 w x 26 d x 31 h inches This design by Perriand was created in collabo
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean P259Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean P
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Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean Prouve France, 1950 folded and enameled steel, oak 45 w x 34 d x 28.5 h inches Literature: Jean Prouve, Galerie
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Charlotte Perriand stools from Les Arcs260Charlotte Perriand stools from Les Arcs
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Charlotte Perriand stools from Les Arcs, pair France, c. 1968 pine 18 w x 12 d x 16.5 h inches This design has been authenticated by Emanuel Legrand.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Charlotte Perriand bench from Les Arcs 261Charlotte Perriand bench from Les Arcs
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Charlotte Perriand bench from Les Arcs France, c. 1968 pine 63 w x 12 d x 16.5 h inches This design has been authenticated by Emanuel Legrand. Literat
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Jules Leleu table from the Sanatorium M262Jules Leleu table from the Sanatorium M
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Jules Leleu table from the Sanatorium Martel de Janville Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1935 folded and enameled steel, aluminum, printed melamine 49
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Jean Prouve Demountable chairs, set of 263Jean Prouve Demountable chairs, set of
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Jean Prouve Demountable chairs, set of four Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1952 enameled steel, oak 16.25 w x 19 d x 31.75 h inches Literature: Jean
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
Jean Prouve Comblanchien coffee table A264Jean Prouve Comblanchien coffee table A
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Jean Prouve Comblanchien coffee table Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1944 Comblanchien limestone, oak, enameled steel 39 dia x 14.25 h inches Provena
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 46,000.00
Serge Mouille single arm lamp Ateliers 265Serge Mouille single arm lamp Ateliers
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Serge Mouille single arm lamp Ateliers Serge Mouille France, c. 1950 enameled metal, brass 9 w x 34 d x 17 h inches
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 195266Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 195
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Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 1956 glazed ceramic, French paper 16.5 dia x 23.5 h inches Incised artist's cipher and signature to undersid...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 195267Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 195
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Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 1956 glazed ceramic, waxed linen, brass 8 dia x 19 h inches Signed to underside with artist's cipher: . Lit
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951 268Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951
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Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951 lacquered wood, enameled steel 15.75 w x 20 d x 31.75 h inches Literature: 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Des
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Le Corbusier table for the Cite de Refu269Le Corbusier table for the Cite de Refu
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Le Corbusier table for the Cite de Refuge de L'Armee du Salut France, c. 1929 enameled steel, lacquered wood, linoleum 43.5 w x 26 d x 29.25 h i...
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
Charlotte Perriand dining table from Le270Charlotte Perriand dining table from Le
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Charlotte Perriand dining table from Les Arcs France, c. 1968 pine, enameled steel 61 w x 25 d x 26 h inches Literature: Charlotte Perriand: Art of L
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Charlotte Perriand stools, set of three271Charlotte Perriand stools, set of three
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Charlotte Perriand stools, set of three Steph Simon France, c. 1950 oak, pine 13 dia x 15.75 h inches
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Jules Leleu adjustable chaise lounge  f272Jules Leleu adjustable chaise lounge f
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Jules Leleu adjustable chaise lounge from the Sanatorium Martel de Janville Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1935 enameled steel, upholstery, oak 56 w
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Jacques Biny Kite wall lamp Luminalite 273Jacques Biny Kite wall lamp Luminalite
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Jacques Biny Kite wall lamp Luminalite France, c. 1955 enameled and perforated steel 14 w x 53 d x 12 h inches
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Jacques Biny floor lamp Luminalite Fran274Jacques Biny floor lamp Luminalite Fran
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Jacques Biny floor lamp Luminalite France, c. 1955 perforated and enameled metal, brass 15 w x 57 d x 56 h inches Literature: 50s Decorative Art, Fie
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Jean Royere mirror France, c. 1950 pati275Jean Royere mirror France, c. 1950 pati
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Jean Royere mirror France, c. 1950 patinated iron, mirrored glass 51 w x 6 d x 48.5 h inches
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
Jacques Adnet library France, c. 1940 l276Jacques Adnet library France, c. 1940 l
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Jacques Adnet library France, c. 1940 leather over steel, oak, brass 96.5 w x 12 d x 79.5 h inches
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,000.00
Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1277Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1
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Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1948 leather over steel, enameled steel, upholstery, brass 26.5 w x 30 d x 30.25 h inches
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Pierre Paulin desk Mobilor France, c. 1278Pierre Paulin desk Mobilor France, c. 1
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Pierre Paulin desk Mobilor France, c. 1953 enameled tubular steel, oak 47 w x 24 d x 29 h inches
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Jean Besnard table lamp France, c. 1930279Jean Besnard table lamp France, c. 1930
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Jean Besnard table lamp France, c. 1930 glazed stoneware, French paper 10 dia x 13 h inches Glazed signature to underside: .
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Jacques Adnet table lamp France, c. 195280Jacques Adnet table lamp France, c. 195
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Jacques Adnet table lamp France, c. 1950 leather, glass, vellum 15.5 dia x 24 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1281Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1
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Jacques Adnet lounge chair France, c. 1955 leather over steel, leather, brass 26.5 w x 29 d x 30 h inches
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to stevenb_b for 4,500.00
Jean Royere Tour Eiffel stools, pair Fr283Jean Royere Tour Eiffel stools, pair Fr
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Jean Royere Tour Eiffel stools, pair France, c. 1949 patinated iron, brass, upholstery 24 w x 14.5 d x 19 h inches Literature: Jean Royere, Emmanuel
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
Jean Royere eight-arm sconce France, c.284Jean Royere eight-arm sconce France, c.
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Jean Royere eight-arm sconce France, c. 1948 gilt steel, paper 26 w x 12.5 d x 37 h inches Literature: Jean Royere, Emmanuel and Vivier, ppg. 199, 20
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Griffin console 286T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Griffin console
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Griffin console from the Casa Encantada Peterson Studios USA, 1937 maple, ash, ash burl, enameled steel 41 w x 19.75 d x 33.75
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 80,000.00
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings pair of commodes287T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings pair of commodes
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings pair of commodes from the Casa Encantada Peterson Studios USA, 1937 maple, ash 18 w x 17 d x 25.25 h inches Provenance: Hilda
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
Andre Arbus coffee table France, c. 193288Andre Arbus coffee table France, c. 193
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Andre Arbus coffee table France, c. 1930 bleached walnut burl 62.25 w x 14.75 d x 14.75 h inches Sold with a letter of authenticity from Yves Gastou.
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,500.00
Felix Agostini sconces, pair France, c.289Felix Agostini sconces, pair France, c.
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Felix Agostini sconces, pair France, c. 1940 gilt bronze, linen 16 w x 6.5 d x 29 h inches
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Andre Arbus occasional tables, set of t290Andre Arbus occasional tables, set of t
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Andre Arbus occasional tables, set of three France, c. 1940 pearwood, brass 26 w x 14.5 d x 23.25 h inches smaller tables: 12.25 w x 8.5 d x 20 h <
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Andre Sornay lounge chair France, c. 19291Andre Sornay lounge chair France, c. 19
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Andre Sornay lounge chair France, c. 1953 rosewood, mahogany, brass, upholstery 32 w x 29 d x 28 h inches Sold with letter of authenticity from Thierr
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Andre Sornay sofa France, c. 1953 rosew292Andre Sornay sofa France, c. 1953 rosew
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Andre Sornay sofa France, c. 1953 rosewood, mahogany, brass, upholstery 67 w x 29 d x 28.5 h inches Sold with letter of authenticity from Thierry Roch
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
V'Soske rug USA, 1960s machine-woven wo293V'Soske rug USA, 1960s machine-woven wo
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V'Soske rug USA, 1960s machine-woven wool 132 w x 216 h inches Signed with four manufacturer's labels to verso: [V'Soske].
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Jean Lurcat tapestry France, c. 1955 pr294Jean Lurcat tapestry France, c. 1955 pr
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Jean Lurcat tapestry France, c. 1955 printed fabric 66 h x 48 w inches Printed signature to lower left: ; signed and numbered with label: [Le
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Modern rug 1930s machine-woven wool 108295Modern rug 1930s machine-woven wool 108
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Modern rug 1930s machine-woven wool 108 w x 153 h inches Signed to lower bottom left corner: .
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Modern rug USA, c. 1940 hand-knotted wo296Modern rug USA, c. 1940 hand-knotted wo
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Modern rug USA, c. 1940 hand-knotted wool 129 w x 86 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Edward Wormley desk Dunbar USA, c. 1965297Edward Wormley desk Dunbar USA, c. 1965
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Edward Wormley desk Dunbar USA, c. 1965 mahogany, rosewood, brass, leather 74.5 w x 28 d x 35 h inches Featuring three drawers and two tambour doors c
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Edward Wormley tile tables, pair Dunbar298Edward Wormley tile tables, pair Dunbar
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Edward Wormley tile tables, pair Dunbar USA, c. 1957 walnut, Murano glass tiles 13 w x 13 d x 21.75 h inches Signed with gold rectangular manufacturer
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Edward Wormley side table, model #5425 299Edward Wormley side table, model #5425
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Edward Wormley side table, model #5425 Dunbar USA, c. 1954 mahogany, laminate 23 w x 25.5 d x 21.75 h inches Signed with gold rectangular manufacturer
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Karl Springer cabinet USA, c. 1970 lacq300Karl Springer cabinet USA, c. 1970 lacq
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Karl Springer cabinet USA, c. 1970 lacquered horn 30 w x 18 d x 24 h inches One door concealing one adjustable shelf next to three drawers.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Dunbar USA, 301Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Dunbar USA,
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Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Dunbar USA, 1959 mahogany, upholstery, brass 81 w x 28 d x 27 h inches Featuring the original Boris Kroll/Scalamandre silk
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00