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Modern + Contemporary Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States In Person PreviewPreview 1440 West Hubbard Chicago Illinois 60622
Chicago 19 March – 24 March 2007
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A large selection of Art Deco works by Donald Deskey and Warren McArthur illustrate the pioneering, early uses of metal in furniture design, while a 1955 Volkswagon Beetle shows the mass-produced application of the material. Ever-popular Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm is represented by several lots of some of his most recognizable forms including a chair and sofa from his PK 31 series. Craftsmen Paul Evans and Donald Drumm demonstrate hand-made metalwork with their more contemporary visions.

The auction will also feature an unmatched collection of Edward Wormley’s designs for Dunbar. Focusing on accessibility and quality, Wormley’s forms elevated the collection of furniture to a new level within mainstream culture. With Wright’s current selection, one can see his aesthetic that stems from an acute sense of decoration, proportion and grace.

The most radical and daring lot in the sale is artist Michael Jantzen’s M-house, an experimental retreat that can be assembled anywhere. Jantzen has been creating innovative houses for nearly forty years, and the M-house represents his interest in changing the way we live through a unique synthesis of adaptability and sustainability.

The auction will also feature works by: Harry Bertoia, Paul Frankl, Valdimir Kagan, Shiro Kuramata, Borge Mogensen, George Nakashima, George Nelson, Marc Newson, Gio Ponti, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Ettore Sottsass, Philip Starck, Hans Wegner, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Gio Ponti stools, set of three Cassina Italy, 1967 Italian walnut, l319 - Gio Ponti stools, set of three Cassina Italy, 1967 Italian walnut, l
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Gio Ponti stools, set of three Cassina Italy, 1967 Italian walnut, leatherette, brass 16.5 w x 16.5 d x 31.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti headboard Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut 100.25 w x 1320 - Gio Ponti headboard Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut 100.25 w x 1
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Gio Ponti headboard Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut 100.25 w x 15.5 d x 41 h inches Features three drawers and several shelves. Condition
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Gabriella chairs, pair Walter Ponti Italy, c. 1970 lacquer321 - Gio Ponti Gabriella chairs, pair Walter Ponti Italy, c. 1970 lacquer
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Gio Ponti Gabriella chairs, pair Walter Ponti Italy, c. 1970 lacquered hardwood, skai 23.75 w x 22 d x 41 h inches Signed with manufacturer's de...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Gio Ponti dresser Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x322 - Gio Ponti dresser Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x
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Gio Ponti dresser Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x 19 d x 27 h inches Features three drawers. Signed with manufacturer's la...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x 19323 - Gio Ponti cabinet Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x 19
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Gio Ponti cabinet Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 35 w x 19 d x 27 h inches Features two doors that conceal one adjustable shelf. Signe...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,500.00) = 12,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed and Barton Italy/USA, 1958 sterling324 - Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed and Barton Italy/USA, 1958 sterling
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Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed and Barton Italy/USA, 1958 sterling silver Complete six-piece service for six with additional serving utensils; forty-
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cocktail table Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, traverti325 - Gio Ponti cocktail table Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, traverti
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Gio Ponti cocktail table Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 walnut, travertine 54.25 w x 18 d x 15.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's label to un...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled steel326 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled steel
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled steel, marble, enameled aluminum, leather 60 h inches Stamped to underside: [Made in It
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Vittoriano Vigano sconces, pair Arteluce Italy, c. 1950 enameled alu327 - Vittoriano Vigano sconces, pair Arteluce Italy, c. 1950 enameled alu
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Vittoriano Vigano sconces, pair Arteluce Italy, c. 1950 enameled aluminum, brass 9.5 w x 14.5 d x 8 h inches Condition of the item is not incl
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of six Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 wal328 - Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of six Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 wal
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Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of six Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut, upholstery 18 w x 19 d x 34 h inches Condition of the item is not inc
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 glass 2.75329 - Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 glass 2.75
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Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 glass 2.75 dia x 7.5 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside: [Venini Murano
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Archimede Seguso lounge chairs, pair Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1330 - Archimede Seguso lounge chairs, pair Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1
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Archimede Seguso lounge chairs, pair Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1970 glass, enameled bronze 22.5 w x 25.75 d x 26.75 h inches Incised to lowe...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair, model #807 Cassina Italy, 1953 skai,331 - Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair, model #807 Cassina Italy, 1953 skai,
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Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair, model #807 Cassina Italy, 1953 skai, bleached walnut 32 w x 44 d x 33 h inches Literature: <i>Gio Ponti: L'...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti vase Italy, c. 1975 glazed ceramic 7 w x 5 d x 13 h inches332 - Gio Ponti vase Italy, c. 1975 glazed ceramic 7 w x 5 d x 13 h inches
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Gio Ponti vase Italy, c. 1975 glazed ceramic 7 w x 5 d x 13 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [G. Ponti Made in Italy]. Condition of the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Franco Albini settee, model #147 Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 Italia333 - Franco Albini settee, model #147 Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 Italia
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Franco Albini settee, model #147 Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, upholstery 52 w x 32 d x 35 h inches Literature: <i>Singer ...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Franco Albini Stadera desk Poggi Italy, 1958 walnut, enameled steel,334 - Franco Albini Stadera desk Poggi Italy, 1958 walnut, enameled steel,
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Franco Albini Stadera desk Poggi Italy, 1958 walnut, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 56.25 w x 32.75 d x 29.25 h inches Literature: <i>Repe...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114 Apelli & Varesio Italy, c. 1335 - Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114 Apelli & Varesio Italy, c. 1
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Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114 Apelli & Varesio Italy, c. 1950 acero, Vitrex tempered glass, brass 52 w x 23.5 d x 18 h inches Acid-sta...
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (150,000.00) = 150,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean336 - Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean
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Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean Prouve France, 1951 corrugated and oxidized aluminum sheet, steel, ash 47 w x 2 d
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean337 - Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean
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Jean Prouve doors from the Grand Casino at Royan, pair Ateliers Jean Prouve France, 1951 corrugated and oxidized aluminum sheet, steel, ash 47 w x 2 d
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enamele338 - Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enamele
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Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, oak 47 w x 37 d x 29.75 h inches Literature: <i>Jean Prouve Comp...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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