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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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1957 hand-600 - Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1957 hand-
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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1957 hand-built and glazed earthenware 4.5 dia x 20.5 h inches Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1957 E Un
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Marcello Fantoni shield Italy, c. 1955 601 - Marcello Fantoni shield Italy, c. 1955
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Marcello Fantoni shield Italy, c. 1955 hand-built and glazed earthenware with applied decoration 19 w x 5 d x 30.5 h inches Glazed signature to unders
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti bed Italy, 1943 Italian walnu602 - Gio Ponti bed Italy, 1943 Italian walnu
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Gio Ponti bed Italy, 1943 Italian walnut, oak 70 w x 80 d x 32.5 h inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1943 Italian w603 - Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1943 Italian w
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1943 Italian walnut, oak 47 w x 24.25 d x 70.5 h inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, 1943 Italian w604 - Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, 1943 Italian w
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Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, 1943 Italian walnut, oak 47 w x 24.25 d x 36 h inches This design has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Giovanni Michelucci chairs, set of four605 - Giovanni Michelucci chairs, set of four
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Giovanni Michelucci chairs, set of four Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, upholstery 17.5 w x 22.5 d x .75 h inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi dining table Brugnoli Mobili606 - Ico Parisi dining table Brugnoli Mobili
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Ico Parisi dining table Brugnoli Mobili Italy, 1954 solid teak plywood 92 w x 32.75 d x 28.5 h inches Only five examples of this form were produced. T
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti partner desk from Padova Univ607 - Gio Ponti partner desk from Padova Univ
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Gio Ponti partner desk from Padova University Italy, 1940 walnut, brass 55 w x 51 d x 31 h inches Designed with two drawers.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti illuminated shelf Giordano Ch608 - Gio Ponti illuminated shelf Giordano Ch
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Gio Ponti illuminated shelf Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1950 enameled metal, brass 23.5 w x 12 d x 4 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table from the Parco d609 - Gio Ponti coffee table from the Parco d
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Gio Ponti coffee table from the Parco dei Principi Italy, c. 1964 marble, steel 55 w x 28.5 d x 15.5 h inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti stool from the Hotel Royal, N610 - Gio Ponti stool from the Hotel Royal, N
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Gio Ponti stool from the Hotel Royal, Napoli Italy, 1953 Italian walnut, leather, brass 16 w x 16 d x 32 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti, L'Art...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Prin611 - Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Prin
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Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, brass 26 w x 16.5 d x 26 h inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Prin612 - Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Prin
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Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, brass 26 w x 16.5 d x 26 h inches Sold with a copy of authentication
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri613 - Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, laminate, gilt bronze, Fontana Arte mirror 37.5 w x 18.5 d x 48 h
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (24,000.00) = 24,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti headboard, model #2180 Singer614 - Gio Ponti headboard, model #2180 Singer
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Gio Ponti headboard, model #2180 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 132.5 w x 16 d x 37.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's la...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (24,000.00) = 24,000.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi floor lamp Venini Italy615 - Fulvio Bianconi floor lamp Venini Italy
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Fulvio Bianconi floor lamp Venini Italy, c. 1958 internally decorated glass 20.5 w x 73 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to base: [Venini Mu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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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 ...
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Quantity : 1 | 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
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Quantity : 1 | 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
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Quantity : 1 | 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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