Modern Design

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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Milo Baughman coffee table201 - Milo Baughman coffee table
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Milo Baughman coffee table Glenn Of California USA, c. 1955 walnut, lacquered masonite, glass, aluminum, stainless steel 48 w x 30 d x 13.5 h inches L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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George Nakashima Vertical Mirror with Shelf202 - George Nakashima Vertical Mirror with Shelf
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George Nakashima Vertical Mirror with Shelf USA, 1970 walnut, mirrored glass 28 w x 10.25 d x 1.25 h inches Mirror measures: 17 w x 2.5 d x 35.5 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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George Nakashima Triple Chest with Wood Sliding Doors203 - George Nakashima Triple Chest with Wood Sliding Doors
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George Nakashima Triple Chest with Wood Sliding Doors USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 84 w x 22.5 d x 32 h inches Free-edge top above three sliding
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,000.00 + 2,750.00BP) = 12,750.00
 
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George Nakashima Greenrock stool204 - George Nakashima Greenrock stool
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George Nakashima Greenrock stool USA , 1984 American black walnut, upholstery, rosewood 19 w x 19 d x 14 h inches Signed to underside: [George Nakashi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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George Nakashima prayer stool205 - George Nakashima prayer stool
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George Nakashima prayer stool USA, c. 1970 walnut, upholstery 21 w x 14 d x 30.75 h inches Signed with client name to underside: . Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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George Nakashima table lamp206 - George Nakashima table lamp
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George Nakashima table lamp USA, c. 1961 American black walnut, maple, parchment, rosewood 13 dia x 29.5 h inches Literature: George Nakashima: Full C
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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George Nakashima Kornblut Case207 - George Nakashima Kornblut Case
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George Nakashima Kornblut Case USA , 1981 American black walnut, maple burl 18 w x 20.5 d x 22 h inches Signed and dated to interior: [George Nakashim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 3,575.00BP) = 16,575.00
 
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George Nakashima Kornblut Case208 - George Nakashima Kornblut Case
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George Nakashima Kornblut Case USA , 1981 American black walnut, maple burl 18 w x 20 d x 22 h inches Signed and dated to interior: [George Nakashima
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (12,000.00 + 3,300.00BP) = 15,300.00
 
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George Nakashima Minguren I Occasional Table209 - George Nakashima Minguren I Occasional Table
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George Nakashima Minguren I Occasional Table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, English walnut 32 w x 28 d x 22.25 h inches This table features a sin
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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George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove II dining table210 - George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove II dining table
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George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove II dining table USA , c. 1960 American black walnut 84 w x 40 d x 28.75 h inches This table features a joined ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,000.00 + 2,750.00BP) = 12,750.00
 
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George Nakashima Minguren I Table211 - George Nakashima Minguren I Table
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George Nakashima Minguren I Table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 42 w x 30 d x 30 h inches Literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle, Ostergard, p
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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George Nakashima Minguren I Table212 - George Nakashima Minguren I Table
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George Nakashima Minguren I Table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 42 w x 30 d x 30 h inches Literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle, Ostergard, p
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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George Nakashima Minguren I Table213 - George Nakashima Minguren I Table
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George Nakashima Minguren I Table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 42 w x 30 d x 30 h inches Literature: George Nakashima: Full Circle, Ostergard, p
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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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl214 - Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, c. 1960 wheel-thrown and glazed earthenware 7.25 dia x 2 h inches Glazed signature to underside: . Condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 302.50BP) = 1,402.50
 
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl215 - Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, 1957 wheel-thrown and glazed earthenware 6.75 dia x 2.75 h inches Glazed signature to underside: with app
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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George Nakashima Pedestal Table216 - George Nakashima Pedestal Table
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George Nakashima Pedestal Table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 32 w x 27 d x 26.5 h inches Solid slab top features single free edge and worm hole
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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George Nakashima Corner Shelf217 - George Nakashima Corner Shelf
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George Nakashima Corner Shelf USA , 1973 American black walnut 14 w x 9.5 d x 26 h inches Signed and dated to underside: [George Nakashima Dec. 1973].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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George Nakashima New Chair plus Rockers, without Arms218 - George Nakashima New Chair plus Rockers, without Arms
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George Nakashima New Chair plus Rockers, without Arms USA , 1976 American black walnut, hickory 18.5 w x 29 d x 33 h inches Signed and dated to unders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 715.00BP) = 3,315.00
 
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George Nakashima Coffee Table219 - George Nakashima Coffee Table
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George Nakashima Coffee Table Widdicomb USA, 1961 walnut 60 w x 22 d x 13.25 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Widd...
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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Harry Bertoia untitled (Kinetic Form)220 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Kinetic Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Kinetic Form) USA, c. 1948 copper, bronze, blackened steel, spruce 7.5 w x 4 d x 15 h inches Provenance: Acquired directly fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,000.00 + 2,475.00BP) = 11,475.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)221 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and brass 8 w x 8 d x 35.5 h inches Forty-nine rods in a seven by seven grid. Sold w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (18,000.00 + 4,950.00BP) = 22,950.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)222 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1965 beryllium copper and brass 16 w x 4.5 d x 33 h inches Twenty-seven rods with long tops in a single ro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (18,000.00 + 4,950.00BP) = 22,950.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)223 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and brass 11 w x 4 d x 15.5 h inches Twenty-six rods with slender tops in a single r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (11,500.00 + 3,162.50BP) = 14,662.50
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)224 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1965 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 16 dia x 11 h inches Provenance: William Connell | Privat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)225 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1965 steel, patinated brass 11.5 w x 9 d x 14 h inches This work features three clusters of thin rods set
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 2,612.50BP) = 12,112.50
 
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Archotypo Studio chair226 - Archotypo Studio chair
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Archotypo Studio chair USA, 1973 walnut 17.75 w x 20 d x 41 h inches Impressed signature to underside of base: [Archotypo LXX III 55]. Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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Art Smith cuff227 - Art Smith cuff
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Art Smith cuff USA, c. 1950 copper 3 w x 2.5 d x 1.75 h inches Impressed signature to reverse: [Art Smith]. Condition of the item is not included in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 261.25BP) = 1,211.25
 
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Ed Wiener brooch228 - Ed Wiener brooch
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Ed Wiener brooch USA, c. 1950 sterling silver 1.75 w x 1.75 h inches Impressed signature to reverse: [Ed Weiner Sterling]. Condition of the item is n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 151.25BP) = 701.25
 
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Ed Wiener brooch229 - Ed Wiener brooch
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Ed Wiener brooch USA, c. 1950 sterling silver, semi-precious stone 1.5 w x 3.75 h inches Impressed signature to reverse: [Ed Wiener Sterling]. Condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 206.25BP) = 956.25
 
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Arthur Espenet  Carpenter book crib230 - Arthur Espenet Carpenter book crib
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter book crib USA, 1971 laminated and carved wood 21.75 w x 12.5 d x 3.25 h inches Carved signature to underside: [Espenet 7116]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Stewart Paul small chest231 - Stewart Paul small chest
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Stewart Paul small chest USA, 1976 oak 34.5 w x 20.5 d x 22.5 h inches This chest features a single drawer. Carved signature and date to reverse: [SP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Mark Levin occasional tables, pair232 - Mark Levin occasional tables, pair
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Mark Levin occasional tables, pair USA, 1978 carved and laminated walnut 23.5 w x 20 d x 26 h inches Carved signature and date to edge of each example
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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Clyde Burt vessel233 - Clyde Burt vessel
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Clyde Burt vessel USA, c. 1960 glazed earthenware 8 dia x 15.5 h inches Incised signature to underside: . Condition of the item is not included i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Edward Moulthrop turned bowl234 - Edward Moulthrop turned bowl
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Edward Moulthrop turned bowl USA, c. 1980 orangewood 6.5 dia x 4 h inches Incised signature and branded manufacturer's mark to underside: [Moult...
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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Carl Aubock coffee table235 - Carl Aubock coffee table
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Carl Aubock coffee table Austria, c. 1950 walnut, brass, rubber 61 w x 18 d x 21.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descriptio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-two236 - Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-two
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Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-two Dansk Designs Denmark, 1972 teak, rosewood 2.5 dia x 15.5 h inches Signed with varied molded man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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Pablo Picasso Jug237 - Pablo Picasso Jug
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Pablo Picasso Jug Spain, c. 1953 glazed stoneware 9.5 w x 7 d x 12 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark: [Madoura Diapres Picasso]...
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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Pablo Picasso Jug238 - Pablo Picasso Jug
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Pablo Picasso Jug Spain, c. 1960 glazed stoneware 6 w x 4.5 d x 5.25 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside: [Madoura D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Jeff Schlanger Whiteye239 - Jeff Schlanger Whiteye
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Jeff Schlanger Whiteye USA, 1965 glazed earthenware 19 w x 6 d x 34.5 h inches Signed, titled and dated to underside: [Jeff S. Whiteye 1965]. Conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Claude Conover Ichac vessel240 - Claude Conover Ichac vessel
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Claude Conover Ichac vessel USA, c. 1970 glazed stoneware 14 dia x 20 h inches Signed and titled to underside: [Claude Conover Ichac]. Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,925.00BP) = 8,925.00
 
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Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE 19241 - Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE 19
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Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE 19 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1965 welded and enameled steel, slate 48.5 w x 17 d x 17.5 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 2,612.50BP) = 12,112.50
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape wall-mounted console242 - Paul Evans Cityscape wall-mounted console
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Paul Evans Cityscape wall-mounted console Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1975 chrome-plated steel 48.25 w x 16 d x 18.25 h inches Impressed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,550.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape dining table243 - Paul Evans Cityscape dining table
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Paul Evans Cityscape dining table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1975 maple burl, chrome-plated steel 84 w x 40 d x 29.5 h inches Sold with
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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American sculptural doors, pair244 - American sculptural doors, pair
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American sculptural doors, pair c. 1970 ponderosa pine, bronze 72 w x 4 d x 96 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Co
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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Garry Knox Bennett partner desk245 - Garry Knox Bennett partner desk
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Garry Knox Bennett partner desk USA, 1985 ribbon mahogany, pear wood, brass, rosewood, ebony 92.25 w x 41 d x 29 h inches Desk features two shallow dr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 7,650.00
 
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Edward Wormley Janus occasional table, model 5633246 - Edward Wormley Janus occasional table, model 5633
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Edward Wormley Janus occasional table, model 5633 Dunbar USA, 1956 Tiffany glass tiles, mahogany, brass 10.25 w x 10.25 d x 23 h inches Signed with ap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,000.00 + 2,475.00BP) = 11,475.00
 
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Edward Wormley Tête-a-Tête, model 5944247 - Edward Wormley Tête-a-Tête, model 5944
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Edward Wormley Tête-a-Tête, model 5944 Dunbar USA , c. 1959 velvet, mahogany, brass 81 w x 28 d x 27 h inches Signed with fabric manufactu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 2,062.50BP) = 9,562.50
 
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Edward Wormley occasional tables, pair248 - Edward Wormley occasional tables, pair
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Edward Wormley occasional tables, pair Dunbar USA , 1971 bleached mahogany, bronze 29 w x 23 d x 22 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's la...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 7,650.00
 
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Edward Wormley Love Seat, model 253249 - Edward Wormley Love Seat, model 253
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Edward Wormley Love Seat, model 253 Dunbar USA, c. 1962 upholstery, lacquered mahogany 52 w x 33 d x 31 h inches Signed with applied fabric manufactur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Edward Wormley flip-top console, model 4911250 - Edward Wormley flip-top console, model 4911
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Edward Wormley flip-top console, model 4911 Dunbar USA , c. 1949 walnut 72. w x 34.25 d x 28 h inches Signed with applied green rectangular manufactur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 357.50BP) = 1,657.50
 
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