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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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Louis Durot mirror441 - Louis Durot mirror
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Louis Durot mirror France, c. 1970 polyurethane foam, mirror 34 w x 4 d x 45 h inches This work is unique. Condition of the item is not included in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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French lounge chairs, pair442 - French lounge chairs, pair
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French lounge chairs, pair c. 1960 acrylic, vinyl, matte chrome-plated steel 24 w x 26 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Ronald Pearson Vision flatware443 - Ronald Pearson Vision flatware
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Ronald Pearson Vision flatware International Silver USA, 1961 sterling silver Complete six-piece serving for twelve with one additional serving utensi
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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John Dickinson occasional table444 - John Dickinson occasional table
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John Dickinson occasional table USA, c. 1974 galvanized steel, brass 27 w x 27 d x 24 h inches Literature: Les Décorateurs des Années 60-7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,500.00 + 2,337.50BP) = 10,837.50
 
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Arthur Court folding screen 445 - Arthur Court folding screen
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Arthur Court folding screen USA, c. 1975 cast aluminum 72 w x 79 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition repor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,800.00 + 770.00BP) = 3,570.00
 
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Ceasar Stoffi candleabrum446 - Ceasar Stoffi candleabrum
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Ceasar Stoffi candleabrum Nagel AG Germany, c. 1965 nickel-plated brass 20.5 w x 17 d x 16 h inches This example includes thirty individual eleme
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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Donald Drumm coffee table447 - Donald Drumm coffee table
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Donald Drumm coffee table USA, c. 1960 cast aluminum 62 w x 24 d x 15.5 h inches Cast signature to top: . Condition of the item is not include
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Ignazio Gardella floor lamp448 - Ignazio Gardella floor lamp
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Ignazio Gardella floor lamp Azucena Italy, 1956 nickel-plated brass, marble, frosted glass 22 w x 22 d x 61 h inches Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Fontana Arte Vaso da Fiori Luminoso, pair449 - Fontana Arte Vaso da Fiori Luminoso, pair
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Fontana Arte Vaso da Fiori Luminoso, pair Italy, 1958 frosted glass, brass, enameled brass 14 dia x 20 h inches Literature: Fontana Arte: Una Storia T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 632.50BP) = 2,932.50
 
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Tomaso Buzzi Laguana lamps model 3548, pair450 - Tomaso Buzzi Laguana lamps model 3548, pair
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Tomaso Buzzi Laguana lamps model 3548, pair Venini Italy, 1932 glass, gold leaf 9 w x 7 d x 19.75 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Gio Ponti Diamond silverware451 - Gio Ponti Diamond silverware
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Gio Ponti Diamond silverware Reed & Barton Italy, 1958 sterling silver Seven-piece service for twelve with twelve additional serving utensils; n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 7,650.00
 
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp452 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, 1952/c. 1960 chrome-plated brass, enameled steel, marble, enameled aluminum, leather 35 w x 35 d x 65 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,925.00BP) = 8,925.00
 
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Venini, attribution Facse Orizzontali pendant lamp453 - Venini, attribution Facse Orizzontali pendant lamp
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Venini, attribution Facse Orizzontali pendant lamp Italy, c. 1953 glass, brass 7 w x 4 d x 12 h inches Provenance: Baldwin-Kingrey, Chicago Con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Studio BBPR sconces, pair454 - Studio BBPR sconces, pair
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Studio BBPR sconces, pair Artemide Italy, 1964 chrome-plated brass, glass 10 w x 16 d x 18 h inches Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 21
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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Carlo de Carli settee, model 159455 - Carlo de Carli settee, model 159
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Carlo de Carli settee, model 159 Singer & Sons Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass 60 w x 30 d x 34 h inches Literature: Singer & Sons Manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,512.50BP) = 7,012.50
 
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Fontana Arte wall-mounted console456 - Fontana Arte wall-mounted console
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Fontana Arte wall-mounted console Italy, c. 1950 crystal, etched and gilt crystal, brass 22.75 w x 11.5 d x 23.25 h inches Condition of the item is n
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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Fontana Arte centerpiece candle holder457 - Fontana Arte centerpiece candle holder
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Fontana Arte centerpiece candle holder Italy, c. 1950 crystal, brass 11 dia x 2.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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Carlo Scarpa Incamiciati vase458 - Carlo Scarpa Incamiciati vase
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Carlo Scarpa Incamiciati vase MVM Cappellin Murano Italy, 1930 glass 3.75 w x 3.5 d x 7.75 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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Paolo Venini vase460 - Paolo Venini vase
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Paolo Venini vase Venini Italy, c. 1980 glass 6.25 dia x 7.25 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Venini Murano]. Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 130.63BP) = 605.63
 
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Paolo Venini Clessidre461 - Paolo Venini Clessidre
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Paolo Venini Clessidre Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass, sand 3.75 dia x 9.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 165.00BP) = 765.00
 
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