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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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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Paolo Venini Clessidre462 - Paolo Venini Clessidre
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Paolo Venini Clessidre Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass, sand 2.25 dia x 6 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Venini S.A....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 165.00BP) = 765.00
 
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini463 - Alessandro Pianon Pulcini
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy, c. 1963 glass, copper 6 w x 5 d x 8.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Co
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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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini464 - Alessandro Pianon Pulcini
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy, c. 1963 glass, copper 5.5 w x 4.75 d x 9 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 (4,500.00 + 1,237.50BP) = 5,737.50
 
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome465 - Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1960 ash, laminate, brass 47.25 w x 13.75 d x 30 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 1,237.50BP) = 5,737.50
 
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Marcello Fantoni monumental figure466 - Marcello Fantoni monumental figure
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Marcello Fantoni monumental figure Italy, c. 1960 hand-built and glazed earthenware 19 w x 8 d x 29 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [Fantoni I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Ico Parisi dining table467 - Ico Parisi dining table
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Ico Parisi dining table MIM Italy, c. 1958 rosewood, lacquered wood, brass 47 dia x 28 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's label to unde...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,375.00BP) = 6,375.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani, attribution tea cart468 - Osvaldo Borsani, attribution tea cart
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Osvaldo Borsani, attribution tea cart Italy, c. 1960 mahogany, glass, brass 32 w x 19 d x 27 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 165.00BP) = 765.00
 
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Renato Venturi dining chairs, set of six469 - Renato Venturi dining chairs, set of six
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Renato Venturi dining chairs, set of six MIM Italy, 1961 walnut, upholstery 17.5 w x 19 d x 32 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's label...
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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Italian counterbalance desk lamp470 - Italian counterbalance desk lamp
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Italian counterbalance desk lamp c. 1950 brass, enameled aluminum, enameled brass 14 w x 7 d x 26 h inches Condition of the item is not included in t
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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Osvaldo Borsani T96 desk and chair471 - Osvaldo Borsani T96 desk and chair
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Osvaldo Borsani T96 desk and chair Tecno Italy, 1956 rosewood, chrome-plated steel, leather, aluminum, plastic 98 w x 65 d x 28.5 h inches Chair measu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (11,000.00 + 3,025.00BP) = 14,025.00
 
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Gio Ponti Leggera chairs, set of twelve472 - Gio Ponti Leggera chairs, set of twelve
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Gio Ponti Leggera chairs, set of twelve Cassina Italy, 1950 leather, ash 17.5 w x 18 d x 32.5 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti, Disegn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,500.00 + 2,062.50BP) = 9,562.50
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table473 - Gio Ponti coffee table
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Gio Ponti coffee table Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 walnut, travertine 60 w x 17.5 d x 15.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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Melchiorre Bega wall-mounted cabinet from the Villa Sacchetti, Rome474 - Melchiorre Bega wall-mounted cabinet from the Villa Sacchetti, Rome
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Melchiorre Bega wall-mounted cabinet from the Villa Sacchetti, Rome Italy, c. 1937 palisander, silk, glass 129.5 w x 8 d x 19.5 h inches Literature: I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani P40 lounge chair475 - Osvaldo Borsani P40 lounge chair
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Osvaldo Borsani P40 lounge chair Tecno Italy, c. 1955 upholstery, enameled steel, rubber, brass 28.5 w x 37 d x 35 h inches Signed with decal manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 632.50BP) = 2,932.50
 
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Franco Albini and Franca Helg, attribution lounge chairs, pair476 - Franco Albini and Franca Helg, attribution lounge chairs, pair
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Franco Albini and Franca Helg, attribution lounge chairs, pair Vittorio Bonacina and Co. Italy, c. 1950 rattan, enameled steel 34 w x 35 d x 36 h inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 7,650.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani coat rack from Casa Baroni, Milan477 - Osvaldo Borsani coat rack from Casa Baroni, Milan
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Osvaldo Borsani coat rack from Casa Baroni, Milan Italy, c. 1950 tempered glass, brass 39.5 w x 12 d x 2.5 h inches Signed with acid-stamp to glass:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 330.00BP) = 1,530.00
 
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Arredoluce table lamp478 - Arredoluce table lamp
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Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled brass 4 dia x 13.5 h inches Literature: l'Arredamento Moderno: Quinta Serie, Aloi, fig. 226...
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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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chairs, pair and ottoman479 - Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chairs, pair and ottoman
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chairs, pair and ottoman Cassina Italy, 1970 leather, chrome-plated steel, plastic 35 w x 38 d x 26 h inches Otto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa480 - Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa Cassina Italy, 1970 leather, chrome-plated steel, plastic 100 w x 42 d x 28 h inches Signed with applied distributo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 1,237.50BP) = 5,737.50
 
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Mario Ceroli pair of chairs from the Mobili nella Valle series481 - Mario Ceroli pair of chairs from the Mobili nella Valle series
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Mario Ceroli pair of chairs from the Mobili nella Valle series Poltronova Italy, 1972 pine 21.5 w x 19.75 d x 75.5 h inches Branded signature to side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 495.00BP) = 2,295.00
 
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Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan chandelier482 - Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan chandelier
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Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan chandelier USA, c. 1970 bamboo, paper, brass 28 dia x 15 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,275.00
 
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Jorge Pardo Subscription lamp483 - Jorge Pardo Subscription lamp
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Jorge Pardo Subscription lamp Cuba, 2003 plastic 9 w x 7 d x 12 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 130.63BP) = 605.63
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea hanging lamp484 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea hanging lamp
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea hanging lamp Flos Italy, 1960 spun fiberglass, steel 26 w x 26 d x 20 h inches Literature: Achille Cast
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sella stool485 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sella stool
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sella stool Zanotta Italy, 1957/1983 enameled steel, aluminum, leather, chrome-plated steel 11 dia x 27.5 h inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 75.63BP) = 350.63
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro stool486 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro stool
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro stool Zanotta Italy, 1957/1971 enameled steel, chrome-plated steel, beech 19.5 w x 22 d x 20 h inches Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 467.50BP) = 2,167.50
 
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Ettore Sottsass Jardiniere487 - Ettore Sottsass Jardiniere
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Ettore Sottsass Jardiniere Poltronova Italy, c. 1958 aniline-dyed oak, copper 39.25 w x 12 h inches Literature: Ettore Sottsass: Mobili e Qualche Arre
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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Ettore Sottsass Valentine typewriter488 - Ettore Sottsass Valentine typewriter
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Ettore Sottsass Valentine typewriter Olivetti Italy, 1969 plastic, enameled metal 13.5 w x 15.5 d x 4.5 h inches Signed with molded manufacturer'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidstuff12.. for (1,300.00 + 357.50BP) = 1,657.50
 
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Gerald McCabe Daisy table489 - Gerald McCabe Daisy table
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Gerald McCabe Daisy table Eon Furniture USA, c. 1965 enameled steel, glass, chrome-plated steel 24 dia x 21.75 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 206.25BP) = 956.25
 
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Gerald McCabe Daisy table490 - Gerald McCabe Daisy table
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Gerald McCabe Daisy table Eon Furniture USA, c. 1965 enameled steel, glass, chrome-plated steel, marble 24 dia x 21.75 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 206.25BP) = 956.25
 
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Yrjo Kukkapuro Karnselli lounge chair and ottoman491 - Yrjo Kukkapuro Karnselli lounge chair and ottoman
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Yrjo Kukkapuro Karnselli lounge chair and ottoman Haimi Finland, c. 1964 leather, plastic, enameled aluminum, enameled steel, chrome-plated steel 30 w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 247.50BP) = 1,147.50
 
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Joe Colombo Modello 300 dining chairs, set of six492 - Joe Colombo Modello 300 dining chairs, set of six
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Joe Colombo Modello 300 dining chairs, set of six Pozzi Italy, 1965 walnut, vinyl, enameled steel 19.25 w x 20 d x 30.75 h inches Literature: I Colomb
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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Vistosi, attribution floor lamp493 - Vistosi, attribution floor lamp
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Vistosi, attribution floor lamp Italy, c. 1970 glass, chrome-plated steel 9.5 dia x 43 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descrip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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Pierluigi Spadolini Fiocco Composable wall494 - Pierluigi Spadolini Fiocco Composable wall
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Pierluigi Spadolini Fiocco Composable wall Kartell Italy, 1970 plastic 148 w x 30 d x 78 h inches This example includes ninety-three pieces that can b
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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Alessio Tasca collection of seven ceramics495 - Alessio Tasca collection of seven ceramics
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Alessio Tasca collection of seven ceramics Italy, c. 1966 glazed stoneware and earthenware 11.5 w x 2.75 d x 10 h inches Signed with impressed manufac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Gae Aulenti Jumbo coffee table496 - Gae Aulenti Jumbo coffee table
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Gae Aulenti Jumbo coffee table Knoll International Italy, 1964 marble 44 w x 44 d x 14 h inches Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 209 C
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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Alessio Tasca vase497 - Alessio Tasca vase
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Alessio Tasca vase Italy, c. 1966 glazed stoneware 15.25 w x 2.5 d x 15.25 h inches Signed with glazed manufacturer's mark and signed with decal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 130.63BP) = 605.63
 
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Vasa (Vasa Mihich) Blue Mantle498 - Vasa (Vasa Mihich) Blue Mantle
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Vasa (Vasa Mihich) Blue Mantle USA, 1965 painted masonite 18 w x 12 d x 36 h inches Signed and dated to underside: [Vasa V. Mihich 1965]. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 261.25BP) = 1,211.25
 
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Barnaba Visconti and Giovanni Ronzoni Divano 2 Posti sofa from the Segni e Disegni collection499 - Barnaba Visconti and Giovanni Ronzoni Divano 2 Posti sofa from the Segni e Disegni collection
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Barnaba Visconti and Giovanni Ronzoni Divano 2 Posti sofa from the Segni e Disegni collection Italy, 1983 stained beech, lacquered wood, elastic cord,
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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Ettore Sottsass German Silver vase from the Bharata series500 - Ettore Sottsass German Silver vase from the Bharata series
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Ettore Sottsass German Silver vase from the Bharata series Design Gallery Milano Italy, 1988 silver plate, brass, mahogany 10 dia x 19.5 h inches This
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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Ettore Sottsass Fruttiera Bianco e Rosa501 - Ettore Sottsass Fruttiera Bianco e Rosa
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Ettore Sottsass Fruttiera Bianco e Rosa Ceramica Gatti Italy, 2001 glazed ceramic 12.25 w x 12.25 d x 12.25 h inches This work is number seventeen fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 206.25BP) = 956.25
 
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