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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

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Modern + Contemporary Design
Wright will showcase a wide range of styles and trends of the twentieth century in the first major design auction of the fall. From the turn of the century there are several noteworthy designs, including a cast iron ornamental detail from the Chicago Stock Exchange by Louis Sullivan and a samovar in hand-wrought brass by Josef Hoffmann. A rare occasional table by Walter von Nessen illustrates the height of American Art Deco and its simplified forms. Several works by Vladimir Kagan are juxtaposed against designs by Paul Evans and Phil Powell which show an unexpected cohesive mood in the East Coast design studios during the 1960s. Chic French style is showcased in a collection of designs by Gabriella Crespi, Kim Moltzer and Michel Boyer with earlier French precedents by Jean Prouve, Jean Royere and Georges Jouve. Other highlights include work by Hans Coper, Art Smith, Donald Drumm and a large collection of artwork by Harry Bertoia. Fashionable contemporary design continues its rise in the market with several works represented in the auction. A collection of biomorphic designs by Marc Newson is shown along side a sofa by the Dutch architect Ben van Berkel, a Vermelha chair by the Campana Brothers and a pair of chairs by Mats Theselius.

Books of Art + Design is our second auction of reference material focusing on modern and contemporary art and design books, including monographs, surveys, periodicals and ephemera. As a companion to our regular art and design auctions, this sale reflects Wright's desire to diffuse knowledge and showcases the importance of twentieth century design.??An important selection of artist's books will be offered- a selection of rare Dieter Roth Werke Bande books and Gordon Matta-Clark's Walls Paper are notable examples. Additionally, the sale features a large selection of reference material on Modern and Contemporary art with several lots comprised of books about Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Brice Marden, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle. Modern design is represented with lots of Scandinavian and Italian Design titles, typography reference material and six decades of Domus catalogs.
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp251 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled metal 60 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descrip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96252 - Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96
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Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96 Tecno Italy, 1965 rosewood, enameled steel 98 w x 65 d x 31.25 h inches Literature: <i>Osvaldo Bor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Lino Tagliapietra vase253 - Lino Tagliapietra vase
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Lino Tagliapietra vase Effetre International Italy, 1982 internally decorated glass 8.75 dia x 10.75 h inches Incised to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Lino Tagliapietra bowl254 - Lino Tagliapietra bowl
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Lino Tagliapietra bowl Effetre International Italy, 1982 internally decorated glass 9.75 w x 5 d x 6 h inches Incised to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp255 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 chrome-plated and enameled steel, marble, leather 60 h inches Stamped to underside: [Made i
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Marco Zanuso Lady settee256 - Marco Zanuso Lady settee
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Marco Zanuso Lady settee Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, enameled steel 56 w x 33 d x 33.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair257 - Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair
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Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass, steel 31 w x 32 d x 31.5 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Arredoluce Easel lamp258 - Arredoluce Easel lamp
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Arredoluce Easel lamp Italy, c. 1958 brass, enameled metal 82 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl259 - Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl
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Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl Aureliano Toso Italy, 1958 glass 13.25 dia x 4.25 h inches Signed twice to underside with manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305260 - Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305
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Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305 Mazzega Italy, 1969 glass, brass 16 dia x 19.5 h inches Literature: <i>A.V. Mazzega Catalog 9,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Nanda Vigo floor lamp261 - Nanda Vigo floor lamp
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Nanda Vigo floor lamp Lumi Italy, c. 1982 chrome-plated metal, aluminum, textured glass 19 w x 13 d x 74 h inches Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise263 - Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1958 upholstery, cast aluminum 27 w x 60 d x 34 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise264 - Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1958 upholstery, cast aluminum 27 w x 60 d x 34 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan desk265 - Vladimir Kagan desk
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Vladimir Kagan desk Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1978 figured maple, leather, brass 60 w x 32 d x 29.5 h inches Signed with met
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa266 - Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa
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Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 upholstery, acrylic 109 w x 34.5 d x 26.5 h inches Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E, 267 - Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E,
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Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E, pair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1959 walnut, upholstery 25 w x 28 d x 39 h inches Literature: <i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chair268 - Vladimir Kagan lounge chair
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1957 walnut, upholstery 29.5 w x 29 d x 31 h inches Literature: <i>The Complete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chair269 - Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chair
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Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chairs, set of eight Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1965 walnut, upholstery 24.25 w x 23 d x 36 h inches Set
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining tab270 - Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining tab
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Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining table, model #414 Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, 1953 walnut, glass 42 dia x 28.5 h inches Literature: <i>
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair271 - Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1953 walnut, upholstery 23.75 w x 33 d x 36 h inches Condition of the ite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,500.00) = 21,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan armchair272 - Vladimir Kagan armchair
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Vladimir Kagan armchair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1955 walnut, wicker, upholstery 26.5 w x 25.5 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console273 - Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console
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Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, 1959 walnut 80 w x 19.5 d x 30 h inches As dining table, depth measures 38.75 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa274 - Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa Herman Miller USA, c. 1954 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 71 w x 29 d x 36 h inches Featuring origi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa275 - Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa Herman Miller USA, c. 1954 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 71 w x 29 d x 36 h inches Featuring origi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332276 - Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332
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Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332 Herman Miller USA, 1967 upholstery, cast aluminum 35 dia x 12.5 h inches Featuring original Alex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA277 - George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA chair Herman Miller USA, 1958 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber 28 w x 25 d x 30.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA278 - George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA chair Herman Miller USA, c. 1958 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber 28 w x 25 d x 30.5 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair279 - Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair
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Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair Eternit AG Switzerland, 1955 fibrated concrete 21.75 w x 32 d x 21 h inches Literature: <i>Willy Guh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6280 - Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6
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Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6 Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 ash plywood, canvas 60 w x 3 d x 68 h inches Condition of the item is not in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chai281 - George Nelson & Associates Coconut chai
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chair Herman Miller USA, 1960 upholstery, enameled metal, chrome-plated steel 40 w x 60 d x 33 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to steeltrap(.. for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Home Office 282 - George Nelson & Associates Home Office
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George Nelson & Associates Home Office Desk, model #4658 Herman Miller USA, c. 1948 ash, steel, perforated steel, leather 54 w x 28 d x 40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW283 - Charles and Ray Eames LCW
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 red aniline-dyed plywood 22 w x 25 d x 26.5 h inches Signed with foil manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames CTM284 - Charles and Ray Eames CTM
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Charles and Ray Eames CTM Herman Miller USA, c. 1946 aniline-dyed birch plywood, chrome-plated steel 34.25 dia x 16.5 h inches Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N285 - Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N Herman Miller USA, 1952 chrome-plated steel, plywood, masonite, wood 47 w x 17 d x 52 h inches Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Iver Bertelsen chair286 - Iver Bertelsen chair
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Iver Bertelsen chair Steelcraft Inc. USA, c. 1945 elm plywood, brass-plated steel, brass 20 w x 20 d x 32.5 h inches Signed with decal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Harvey Probber Sling chair287 - Harvey Probber Sling chair
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Harvey Probber Sling chair Harvey Probber, Inc. USA, c. 1948 birch, upholstery 28 w x 41 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Harvey Probber cabinet288 - Harvey Probber cabinet
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Harvey Probber cabinet USA, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, bleached walnut, lacquered wood, brass, glass 38.25 w x 20.25 d x 54 h inches Three
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Alexander Girard coffee table model #66289 - Alexander Girard coffee table model #66
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Alexander Girard coffee table model #66350 Herman Miller USA, c. 1968 cast aluminum, marble 38 dia x 16 h inches Metal property label t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Alexander Girard side table, model #663290 - Alexander Girard side table, model #663
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Alexander Girard side table, model #66352 Herman Miller USA, c. 1968 marble, aluminum 20 w x 20 d x 16.5 h inches Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca291 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model #5201 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 33.75 w x 20 d x 30.5 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca292 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model #5202 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 33.75 w x 20 d x 30.5 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6293 - Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6
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Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Herman Miller USA, c. 1948 ash plywood, canvas 60 w x 34.25 h inches This example is the shorter variation
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Florence Knoll credenza294 - Florence Knoll credenza
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Florence Knoll credenza Knoll USA, c. 1960 walnut, lacquered wood, stainless steel 66 w x 19 d x 25.25 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates chaise loung295 - George Nelson & Associates chaise loung
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George Nelson & Associates chaise lounge, model #5490 Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 67 w x 30 d x 28 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of fo296 - Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of fo
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Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of four Knoll USA, c. 1952 enameled steel 16 w x 17.5 d x 23.25 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87297 - Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87
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Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87 Knoll USA, c. 1953 birch, enameled steel, laminated lacquered wood 24 dia x 20 h inches Literat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #6298 - Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #6
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Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #66301, pair Herman Miller for Braniff Airlines USA, c. 1968 upholstery, aluminum 41 w x 29 d x 25.75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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George Nelson table lamps, pair299 - George Nelson table lamps, pair
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George Nelson table lamps, pair General Lighting Company USA, c. 1952 turned birch, hand-blown milk glass, linen 4.75 dia x 14.5 h inches<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to caleycast for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Florence Knoll triple cabinet300 - Florence Knoll triple cabinet
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Florence Knoll triple cabinet Knoll USA, 1950 walnut, chrome-plated steel 109.75 w x 19.25 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T301 - Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T
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Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T Knoll USA, c. 1954 walnut, chrome-plated steel 14.25 dia x 17 h inches Condition of the ite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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