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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Timo Sarpaneva Kayak art object Iittala342 - Timo Sarpaneva Kayak art object Iittala
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Timo Sarpaneva Kayak art object Iittala Finland, 1955 stick-blown glass 2.5 w x 10 d x 1.25 h inches This design was exhibited at the Milan Triennale
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Timo Sarpaneva Triple Well art object I343 - Timo Sarpaneva Triple Well art object I
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Timo Sarpaneva Triple Well art object Iittala Finland, 1955 stick-blown glass 14.5 w x 3.25 d x 2.5 h inches Incised signature and date to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg bowl Iittala Fin344 - Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg bowl Iittala Fin
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg bowl Iittala Finland, c. 1956 crystal 14 w x 13.5 d x 8.5 h inches This is the largest example of the Iceberg bowl in excellent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala candelabrum, model #TW41345 - Tapio Wirkkala candelabrum, model #TW41
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Tapio Wirkkala candelabrum, model #TW412 Kultakeskus Finland, 1969 sterling silver 16.5 w x 16.5 d x 32.5 h inches Signed with impressed signature, ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (24,000.00) = 24,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock dish Iittala Fi346 - Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock dish Iittala Fi
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock dish Iittala Finland, c. 1951 crystal 10.5 w x 7.5 d x 2 h inches The Iceblock dish was first created and displayed at the IX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to prgradolph.. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala vases model #TW228, set 347 - Tapio Wirkkala vases model #TW228, set
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Tapio Wirkkala vases model #TW228, set of three Kultakeskus Finland, 1960 jacaranda, sterling silver 3.5 w x 3 d x 12 h inches Impressed signature an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Paavo Tynell chandelier Finland, c. 195348 - Paavo Tynell chandelier Finland, c. 195
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Paavo Tynell chandelier Finland, c. 1956 brass plate, enameled metal, wire 34 dia x 45 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,000.00) = 27,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala leaf dish Finland, c. 19349 - Tapio Wirkkala leaf dish Finland, c. 19
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Tapio Wirkkala leaf dish Finland, c. 1951 laminated birch 17.5 w x 10 d x 1.25 h inches Carved signature to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table Asko Finlan350 - Tapio Wirkkala coffee table Asko Finlan
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table Asko Finland, c. 1957 laminated birch 35.5 w x 35.5 d x 21.5 h inches Branded signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala Asko
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Arne Jacobsen early desk chair, model #351 - Arne Jacobsen early desk chair, model #
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Arne Jacobsen early desk chair, model #3217 Fritz Hansen Denmark, c. 1955 teak, chrome-plated steel 27 w x 21 d x 33 h inches Signed with manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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