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Modern Design + Utopia: Lost and Found

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Modern Design

In an increasingly selective market, Wright curates sales focused on custom works and rarely seen items. The sale offers a mix of contemporary and vintage pieces showcasing the style and diversity of the current market. Highlights include: one-off designs by Richard Meier, Paul Evans, George Nakashima and rare items by Gabriella Crespi, Harry Bertoia and Guy de Rougemont<BR><BR>

Utopia: Lost and Found<BR>
A single-owner sale featuring designs from one of the most radical periods in design history. 1960s and 70s Europe witnessed extreme experimentation with materials and forms that drastically changed the direction of design. When introduced, many of these works critiqued the traditions and applications of design, foreshadowing contemporary trends and establishing the designers as mavericks of their time.<BR><BR>

Utopia: Lost and Found includes designs that challenge, delight and surprise the eye. Fresh to the American market, the private collection is presented in a custom-designed catalog inspired by the works themselves.<BR>
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Luigi Massoni, Figura lamp, Iter Elettronica731 - Luigi Massoni, Figura lamp, Iter Elettronica
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Luigi Massoni<BR>Figura lamp<BR>Iter Elettronica<BR>Italy, 1971<BR>oak, brass, chrome-plated brass<BR>18.5 w x 5 d x 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, tray, Italy, c. 1956732 - Ettore Sottsass, tray, Italy, c. 1956
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>tray<BR>Italy, c. 1956<BR>molded fabric with applied resin<BR>15.75 dia x .75 h inches<BR>The fabri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, vase, model 581, Societa Cer733 - Ettore Sottsass, vase, model 581, Societa Cer
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>vase, model 581<BR>Societa Ceramica Toscana di Figline<BR>Italy, 1962<BR>glazed ceramic<BR>3.75 w x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, Firenze chandelier, Venini734 - Ettore Sottsass, Firenze chandelier, Venini
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>Firenze chandelier<BR>Venini<BR>Italy, 1995<BR>glass<BR>15.5 w x 15.5 d x 38 h inches<BR>Inci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Superstudio, Passiflora lamp, Design Centre/P735 - Superstudio, Passiflora lamp, Design Centre/P
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Superstudio<BR>Passiflora lamp<BR>Design Centre/Poltronova <BR>Italy, 1966<BR>yellow and opalescent methacrylate, chrome-pla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Wendell Castle, Swivel coffee table with Five736 - Wendell Castle, Swivel coffee table with Five
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Wendell Castle<BR>Swivel coffee table with Five Bumps from the Molar Group<BR>Northern Plastics<BR>USA, c. 1969<BR>gel-coate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Ennio Lucini, Cespuglio di Gino lamp, DH Guzz737 - Ennio Lucini, Cespuglio di Gino lamp, DH Guzz
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Ennio Lucini<BR>Cespuglio di Gino lamp<BR>DH Guzzini<BR>Italy, 1968<BR>acrylic, enameled aluminum, aluminum<BR>16 dia ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to juliaglend.. for (3,750.00 + 843.75BP) = 4,593.75
 
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Gaetano Pesce, Vase, C.I.R.V.A738 - Gaetano Pesce, Vase, C.I.R.V.A
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>Vase<BR>C.I.R.V.A<BR>Italy, c. 1993<BR>glass<BR>18.75 w x 14 d x 6.5 h inches<BR>This example i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to stevestage for (4,000.00 + 900.00BP) = 4,900.00
 
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Alessandro Mendini, sunglasses, Italy, c. 198739 - Alessandro Mendini, sunglasses, Italy, c. 198
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Alessandro Mendini<BR>sunglasses<BR>Italy, c. 1984<BR>flourescent acrylic<BR>5.5 w x 6.5 d x 3 h inches<BR>Provenance:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to retroinferno for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Italian, table lamp, c. 1970740 - Italian, table lamp, c. 1970
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Italian<BR>table lamp<BR>c. 1970<BR>vacuum-formed plastic<BR>9 w x 2.5 d x 11 h inches<BR>Provenance: <BR>Galeri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Marc Newson, set of five Bucky lounge chairs741 - Marc Newson, set of five Bucky lounge chairs
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Marc Newson<BR>set of five Bucky lounge chairs from the Fondation Cartier, Paris<BR>Cimnaghi Giuseppe & Figlio<BR>Australia, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (28,000.00) = 28,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, UP2 child's chair, C & B Itali742 - Gaetano Pesce, UP2 child's chair, C & B Itali
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>UP2 child's chair<BR>C & B Italia<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>stretch fabric over polyurethane foam<BR>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, UP3 chair, C & B Italia743 - Gaetano Pesce, UP3 chair, C & B Italia
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>UP3 chair<BR>C & B Italia<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>stretch fabric over polyurethane foam and rubber<BR>3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, UP6 ottomans, pair, C & B Ital744 - Gaetano Pesce, UP6 ottomans, pair, C & B Ital
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>UP6 ottomans, pair<BR>C & B Italia<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>stretch fabric over polyurethane foam and rubber&l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, UP7 (Il Piede), C & B Italia745 - Gaetano Pesce, UP7 (Il Piede), C & B Italia
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>UP7 (Il Piede)<BR>C & B Italia<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>polyurethane foam<BR>63 w x 21 d x 31.5 h inches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, Vesuvio coffee pot, Zani & Zan746 - Gaetano Pesce, Vesuvio coffee pot, Zani & Zan
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>Vesuvio coffee pot<BR>Zani & Zani <BR>Italy, 1992<BR>enameled cast aluminum, plastic<BR>7 w x 5 d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to retroinferno for (325.00 + 73.12BP) = 398.12
 
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Ettore Sottsass, chalice, model 388, Bitossi747 - Ettore Sottsass, chalice, model 388, Bitossi
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>chalice, model 388<BR>Bitossi<BR>Italy, c. 1960<BR>glazed ceramic<BR>8 dia x 13 h inches<BR>T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, chalice, model 388, Bitossi748 - Ettore Sottsass, chalice, model 388, Bitossi
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>chalice, model 388<BR>Bitossi<BR>Italy, c. 1960<BR>glazed ceramic<BR>8 dia x 13 h inches<BR>T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to andrewandr.. for (15,000.00 + 3,375.00BP) = 18,375.00
 
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Joe Colombo, Tube chair, Flexform749 - Joe Colombo, Tube chair, Flexform
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Joe Colombo<BR>Tube chair<BR>Flexform<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>Arcipiuma plastic with coated foam upholstery, steel and rubber clip...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, Manifesto ceiling fixtures,750 - Ettore Sottsass, Manifesto ceiling fixtures,
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>Manifesto ceiling fixtures, pair<BR>Stilnovo<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>aluminum, enameled aluminum<BR>10.5 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Oscar Niemeyer, Lounge chairs and ottomans, p751 - Oscar Niemeyer, Lounge chairs and ottomans, p
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Oscar Niemeyer<BR>Lounge chairs and ottomans, pair<BR>Tendo<BR>Brazil, c. 1972<BR>leather, lacquered plywood, chrome-plated ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce, Dalila chair, Cassina752 - Gaetano Pesce, Dalila chair, Cassina
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Gaetano Pesce<BR>Dalila chair<BR>Cassina<BR>Italy, 1980<BR>molded foam<BR>20.5 w x 20 d x 29.25 h inches<BR>Prov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Fernando and Humberto Campana, Cone armchair,753 - Fernando and Humberto Campana, Cone armchair,
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Fernando and Humberto Campana<BR>Cone armchair<BR>Edra<BR>Brazil, 1997<BR>enameled steel, polycarbonate, chrome-plated brass...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Enzo Mari, Bambu vase, Danese754 - Enzo Mari, Bambu vase, Danese
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Enzo Mari<BR>Bambu vase<BR>Danese<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>ABS plastic<BR>5 dia x 15.75 h inches<BR>Signed with applied...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ezio Didone, Pollicino ottoman, Selle Regina755 - Ezio Didone, Pollicino ottoman, Selle Regina
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Ezio Didone<BR>Pollicino ottoman<BR>Selle Regina for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.P.A.<BR>Italy, 1976<BR>foam, plastic<B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Verner Panton, Living Tower, Fritz Hansen756 - Verner Panton, Living Tower, Fritz Hansen
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Verner Panton<BR>Living Tower<BR>Fritz Hansen<BR>Denmark, 1968<BR>upholstery over wood<BR>79 w x 25 d x 79 h inches<...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino, Carlino console, Zanotta757 - Carlo Mollino, Carlino console, Zanotta
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Carlo Mollino<BR>Carlino console<BR>Zanotta<BR>Italy, c. 1936<BR>lacquered wood<BR>18 w x 11 d x 31 h inches<BR>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, Diodata vase, Vetreria Visto758 - Ettore Sottsass, Diodata vase, Vetreria Visto
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>Diodata vase<BR>Vetreria Vistosi/Artemide<BR>Italy, 1972<BR>glass<BR>10.75 dia x 11.25 h inches<...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, Yantra ashtrays, set of four759 - Ettore Sottsass, Yantra ashtrays, set of four
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>Yantra ashtrays, set of four<BR>Bitossi for Design Centre/Poltronova and Edizione Arte Design<BR>Italy, 1969<...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Pierre Cardin and Ambrogio Pozzi, Cone servic760 - Pierre Cardin and Ambrogio Pozzi, Cone servic
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Pierre Cardin and Ambrogio Pozzi<BR>Cone service set<BR>Ceramica Franco Pozzi<BR>France, c. 1970<BR>glazed ceramic, beech<...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, vase from the Yantra series,761 - Ettore Sottsass, vase from the Yantra series,
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>vase from the Yantra series, model Y15 <BR>Bitossi for Design Centre/Poltronova<BR>Italy, 1968<BR>glazed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Eero Aarnio, Kantarelli table, Asko Oy Finnte762 - Eero Aarnio, Kantarelli table, Asko Oy Finnte
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Eero Aarnio<BR>Kantarelli table<BR>Asko Oy Finnternational<BR>Finland, 1965<BR>gel-coated fiberglass, reinforced polyester&l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Various Artists, wrist watches, set of four,763 - Various Artists, wrist watches, set of four,
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Various Artists<BR>wrist watches, set of four<BR>LIP, Swatch, Tressa<BR>1970s/1992<BR>plastic, rubber, vinyl<BR>9.5 h ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Daniel Weil, Transistor Bag Radio, Parenthesi764 - Daniel Weil, Transistor Bag Radio, Parenthesi
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Daniel Weil<BR>Transistor Bag Radio<BR>Parenthesis<BR>Argentina, 1981<BR>plastic<BR>8 w x 11 h inches<BR>Signed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to nangoldina.. for (225.00 + 50.62BP) = 275.62
 
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Marc Newson, prototype model ashtray, Ken Kou765 - Marc Newson, prototype model ashtray, Ken Kou
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Marc Newson<BR>prototype model ashtray<BR>Ken Koupal<BR>Australia, 1994<BR>cast resin<BR>4.75 dia x 1.25 h inches<B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, magazine stand, Rinovel766 - Ettore Sottsass, magazine stand, Rinovel
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>magazine stand<BR>Rinovel<BR>Italy, 1955<BR>anodized aluminum<BR>16 w x 12 d x 16.75 h inches<BR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, vase, model 585, Societa Cer767 - Ettore Sottsass, vase, model 585, Societa Cer
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>vase, model 585 <BR>Societa Ceramica Toscana di Figline<BR>Italy, 1962<BR>glazed ceramic<BR>9 w x 9...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Verner Panton, Wave fabric from the Decor I768 - Verner Panton, Wave fabric from the Decor I
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Verner Panton<BR>Wave fabric from the Decor I collection<BR>Mira X<BR>Denmark, 1973<BR>printed cotton<BR>438 w x 48 h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Verner Panton, Chequerboard fabric on frame,769 - Verner Panton, Chequerboard fabric on frame,
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Verner Panton<BR>Chequerboard fabric on frame<BR>Mira X<BR>Denmark, 1969<BR>printed fabric, chrome<BR>45 w x 45 h inc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Verner Panton, Roulette carpet, Unika Vaev770 - Verner Panton, Roulette carpet, Unika Vaev
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Verner Panton<BR>Roulette carpet<BR>Unika Vaev<BR>Denmark, c. 1965<BR>machine-knotted wool<BR>78 dia inches<BR>S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Gino Marotta, Fiore Artificiale wall lamp, It771 - Gino Marotta, Fiore Artificiale wall lamp, It
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Gino Marotta<BR>Fiore Artificiale wall lamp<BR>Italy, 1967<BR>molded plastic, neon, lacquered plywood<BR>50 w x 3 d x 35 h i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Superstudio, Polaris table lamp, Design Centr772 - Superstudio, Polaris table lamp, Design Centr
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Superstudio<BR>Polaris table lamp<BR>Design Centre/Poltronova<BR>Italy, 1969<BR>marble, chrome-plated steel, glass<BR>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, umbrella stand, Rinovel773 - Ettore Sottsass, umbrella stand, Rinovel
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>umbrella stand<BR>Rinovel<BR>Italy, c. 1955<BR>anodized aluminum<BR>18.25 w x 13 d x 21 h inches<...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass, umbrella stand, Rinovel774 - Ettore Sottsass, umbrella stand, Rinovel
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Ettore Sottsass<BR>umbrella stand<BR>Rinovel<BR>Italy, c. 1955<BR>anodized aluminum<BR>10.75 dia x 18 h inches<BR&g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Joe Colombo, Biglia smoking set, Arnolfo di C775 - Joe Colombo, Biglia smoking set, Arnolfo di C
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Joe Colombo<BR>Biglia smoking set<BR>Arnolfo di Cambio<BR>Italy, 1968<BR>silverplate, glass<BR>8 w x 5 d x 6.75 h inch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to microjon for (1,125.00 + 253.12BP) = 1,378.12
 
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Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Citta Nuova, Ness776 - Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Citta Nuova, Ness
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Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Citta Nuova<BR>Nesso table lamp<BR>Artemide<BR>Italy, 1962<BR>Cellidor<BR>20.75 dia x 13 h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Libidarch Group, Argine chair, Gruppo Industr777 - Libidarch Group, Argine chair, Gruppo Industr
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Libidarch Group<BR>Argine chair<BR>Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.P.A.<BR>Italy, c. 1974<BR>polyurethane foam, string<BR&g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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Magdalena Nilsson and Johannes Carlstrom, pro778 - Magdalena Nilsson and Johannes Carlstrom, pro
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Magdalena Nilsson and Johannes Carlstrom<BR>prototype Oil Spill Tables, pair<BR>Save Our Souls<BR>Sweden, 2006<BR>enameled s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Spiros ashtray, Artemi779 - Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Spiros ashtray, Artemi
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Eleonore Peduzzi Riva<BR>Spiros ashtray<BR>Artemide<BR>Italy, c. 1968<BR>plastic<BR>8.5 w x 8.5 d x 3.5 h inches<BR...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Franco Bertoli and Max Pajetta, NOE umbrella780 - Franco Bertoli and Max Pajetta, NOE umbrella
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Franco Bertoli and Max Pajetta<BR>NOE umbrella stand<BR>Fontana Arte<BR>Italy, 1972<BR>ABS plastic<BR>14 w x 11 d x 15...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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