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Modern Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 W Hubbard St, Chicago, Illinois, 60642, United States In Person Preview28 September – 5 October 2009

Auction Details

Wright's upcoming Modern Design auction features numerous noteworthy designs from the 20th century – from an exceptional selection of Edward Wormley designs for Dunbar including a masterpiece Janus occasional table topped with Tiffany tiles, to works by Philippe Starck, from the personal collection of Ian Schrager, for the Morgans, Royalton and Paramount Hotels in New York. Continuing Wright's standard of excellence, a great selection of American mid-century designs by Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson & Associates along with significant Scandinavian works by Alvar Aalto, Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, Poul Kjaerholm and Hans Wegner will also be offered in this sale.
Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
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Pierre Guariche wall-mounted lamp361 - Pierre Guariche wall-mounted lamp
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Pierre Guariche wall-mounted lamp Disderot France, c. 1953 perforated and enameled steel, brass 15 w x 57.5 d x 33 h inches Literature: Les Déc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,450.00 + 948.75BP) = 4,398.75
 
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Mathieu Mategot Icare tapestry362 - Mathieu Mategot Icare tapestry
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Mathieu Mategot Icare tapestry Tabard Freres & Soeurs Aubusson France, c. 1960 hand-woven wool 127.5 w x 109 h inches This work is number one fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,000.00 + 2,475.00BP) = 11,475.00
 
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Serge Mouille Applique à Murale Cinq Bras Fixes363 - Serge Mouille Applique à Murale Cinq Bras Fixes
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Serge Mouille Applique à Murale Cinq Bras Fixes Ateliers Serge Mouille France, 1953 enameled aluminum, brass 74 w x 68 d x 24 h inches Literatu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (21,000.00 + 5,775.00BP) = 26,775.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set of eight364 - Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set of eight
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Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set of eight France, c. 1955 pine, rush 17 w x 18 d x 32.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Le Corbusier cabinet from the Unité d'Habitation in Marseille365 - Le Corbusier cabinet from the Unité d'Habitation in Marseille
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Le Corbusier cabinet from the Unité d'Habitation in Marseille Switzerland, 1946-1952 oak 73.5 w x 15 d x 43 h inches Two sliding doors conc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,512.50BP) = 7,012.50
 
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Alvar Aalto shelves for Baker Dormitory at MIT366 - Alvar Aalto shelves for Baker Dormitory at MIT
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Alvar Aalto shelves for Baker Dormitory at MIT Artek Finland, c. 1948 birch, aluminum 60 w x 12 d x 99.5 h inches This shelving system was designed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Alvar Aalto cantilevered chaise, model 43367 - Alvar Aalto cantilevered chaise, model 43
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Alvar Aalto cantilevered chaise, model 43 Artek Finland, 1947 birch plywood, birch, canvas strapping 24 w x 65 d x 26.5 h inches Signed with branded m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,375.00BP) = 6,375.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table368 - Tapio Wirkkala coffee table
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table Asko Finland, 1958 laminated birch and teak, enameled steel 35.5 w x 35.5 d x 20.5 h inches Signed with branded manufactur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table369 - Tapio Wirkkala coffee table
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Tapio Wirkkala coffee table Asko Finland, 1958 laminated birch and teak, enameled steel, rubber 49 w x 24.5 d x 17.25 h inches Signed with branded man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Hans Wegner desk, model AT305370 - Hans Wegner desk, model AT305
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Hans Wegner desk, model AT305 Andreas Tuck Denmark, c. 1960 oak, brass 54.5 w x 30 d x 28.75 h inches Literature: Georg Jensen, distributor's ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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Alvar Aalto L-leg chair371 - Alvar Aalto L-leg chair
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Alvar Aalto L-leg chair Artek Finland, 1934-1936/c. 1955 birch plywood, vinyl, brass-plated steel 14 w x 17 d x 30.75 h inches Literature: Alvar Aalto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 75.63BP) = 350.63
 
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Alvar Aalto cabinet372 - Alvar Aalto cabinet
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Alvar Aalto cabinet Artek Finland, c. 1948 birch, brass 15 w x 21.75 d x 25.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Bruno Mathsson book crib, model T-704373 - Bruno Mathsson book crib, model T-704
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Bruno Mathsson book crib, model T-704 Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1941 birch, beech 19.75 w x 11 d x 9.75 h inches Signed with branded manufacturer&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala chandelier374 - Tapio Wirkkala chandelier
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Tapio Wirkkala chandelier Oy Airam Ab Finland, 1972 plastic, aluminum, frosted glass 21 dia x 64 h inches Literature: Tapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand, Thoug
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 632.50BP) = 2,932.50
 
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Alvar Aalto vase, model 3031375 - Alvar Aalto vase, model 3031
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Alvar Aalto vase, model 3031 Karhula-Iittala Glassworks Finland, 1936 glass 11.5 w x 10.5 d x 12 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Alvar Aalto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 577.50BP) = 2,677.50
 
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Tapio Wirkkala pitcher376 - Tapio Wirkkala pitcher
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Tapio Wirkkala pitcher Kultakeskus Oy Finland, 1958 copper, silver, teak 5.5 w x 3.5 d x 9.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's mark to undersi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 495.00BP) = 2,295.00
 
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Ilmari Tapiovaara stools, pair377 - Ilmari Tapiovaara stools, pair
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Ilmari Tapiovaara stools, pair Asko Finland, 1951 ribbon mahogany, mahogany 23.75 w x 24.5 d x 16 h inches Stamped to underside of each example:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 893.75BP) = 4,143.75
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Bird armchairs, pair378 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Bird armchairs, pair
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Bird armchairs, pair Alfred Kill Denmark, c. 1965 leather, cast aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic 27 w x 23
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Poul Norreklit lounge chairs, pair379 - Poul Norreklit lounge chairs, pair
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Poul Norreklit lounge chairs, pair Hovedstadens Mobelfabrik AS Denmark , c. 1965 leather, chrome-plated steel 23 w x 25 d x 27.75 h inches Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Poul Norreklit pair of lounge chairs and ottoman380 - Poul Norreklit pair of lounge chairs and ottoman
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Poul Norreklit pair of lounge chairs and ottoman Hovedstadens Mobelfabrik AS Denmark, c. 1965 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 22.5 w x 27 d x 29.75 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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