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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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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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