Modernist 20th Century Auction

Tapio Wirkkala Nikke chair, model 9019 Asko Oy Finland, 1958 laminated plys of birch and teak, nickel plated steel 17.5"w x 19.5"d x 30.75...

Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Plywood dining table, model 9018 Asko Oy Finland, c. 1957 laminated birch and walnut plywood, steel, brass 34"w x 58&qu...

Bruno Mathsson untitled (Abstract Study) Sweden, 1970 bent steel mounted on lacquered wood panel Mathsson created a limited number of art pieces stric

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 2 lounge chair and ottoman Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1969 birch plywood, canvas 25.5"w x 34"d x 38.5"h Branded ma...

Timo Sarpeneva Sunballs, set of seven Ittala Finland, 1960s blown glass 7.5"dia Rare collection of hand blown decorative spheres with fine inte...

Karl Gustav Hansen candelabra Hans Hansen Denmark, 1952 sterling silver 9.25"dia x 7.25"h An extremely rare example of Danish silver. Sign...

George Nelson & Associates Sunflower clock, model #2261 Howard Miller USA, 1958 walnut plywood, brass, painted wood 30"dia The Sunflower wa...

George Nelson & Associates Steering Wheel clock, model #4756 Howard Miller USA, 1948 chrome steel, lacquered wood, enameled metal 12"dia Cu...

George Nelson & Associates Ball clock, model #4755 Howard Miller USA, 1948 painted wood, brass 13.5"dia x 3"h Label.

George Nelson & Associates Spool clock, model #2239 Howard Miller USA, 1957 walnut, brass, enameled metal 23"dia stamped mark

George Nelson & Associates Eye clock, model #2238 Howard Miller USA, 1957 walnut, brass, enameled metal 28"w x 2.5"d x 15"h

George Nelson & Associates Triangle clock, model #2225 Howard Miller USA, 1955 lucite, metal wire, enameled metal 20.5"w x 17.5"d x 3....

George Nelson & Associates Masonite wall clock, model #4772 Howard Miller USA, 1950 masonite, birch, enameled metal 10.25"dia x 3"h Ea...

George Nelson & Associates Paddle clock, model #2246 Howard Miler USA, 1957 painted wood, enameled metal 17.5"dia x 2.5"h Rare color c...

George Nelson & Associates Triangle clock, model #2225 Howard Miller USA, 1955 chrome steel, brass, lacquered wood 20.5"w x 17.5"d x 4...

George Nelson & Associates Pretzel clock, model #4775 Howard Miller USA, 1952 walnut, brass 18"dia x 3"h The carved concave center of ...

George Nelson & Associates Asterisk clock, model 2213 Howard Miller USA, 1961 enameled metal 10"dia x 3"h A rare example with original...

George Nelson & Associates Flock of Butterflies clock, model #2226 Howard Miller USA, 1955 brass, walnut, enameled metal 24"dia x 3"h

George Nelson & Associates Kite clock, model #2201 Howard Miller USA, 1953 enameled metal, painted wood 22.5"w x 16.5"d x 4.5"h T...

George Nelson & Associates Kaleidoscope clock, model #2277 Howard Miller USA, 1959 enameled metal, enameled glass, mirror, painted wood 13.5&quo...

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Herman Miller USA, 1950 birch plywood, primary-colored masonite, perforated aluminum, zinc fiberglass 47"w x 16...

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-10 Herman Miller USA, c.1950 ash plywood, canvas The FSW-10 was the largest production size offered.

Charles and Ray Eames FSW-10 Herman Miller USA, c.1950 ash plywood, canvas

Charles and Ray Eames custom FSW-12 Herman Miller USA, c. 1949 molded walnut plywood, canvas 107"w x 67"h The folding screens were offered...

Herman Miller Time-Life stool variation Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 laminated and turned walnut 13"dia x 23"h

Henry Glass prototype wall clock USA, c. 1965 enameled wood, pressboard over foam, enameled metal 18"dia Exhibited: Henry Glass, Art Institute ...

Charles and Ray Eames ESU 220 Herman Miller USA, c. 1952 neutral masonite, chrome steel, birch plywood 24"w x 16"d x 32.5"h

Charles and Ray Eames half-height FSW-8 Herman Miller USA, 1950 canvas, plywood 34"w x 3"d x 80"h

Charles and Ray Eames Hang-It-All Tigrett USA, c. 1952 painted wood, enameled metal 20"w x 6"d x 14.5"h

Charles and Ray Eames child's chair Evans Products USA, 1945 aniline-dyed birch plywood 13.25"w x 11"d x 14.5"h 3000-4000

Charles and Ray Eames 670 lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 rosewood plywood, leather, aluminum 33"w x 31"d x 33"h

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 220-C Herman Miller USA, 1950 birch plywood, lacquered masonite, zinc 47"w x 17"d x 32.75"h First series ...

George Nelson & Associates Swag Leg desk Herman Miller USA, 1956 walnut, lacquered wood, laminate, chrome metal 39"w x 28.5"d x 34.5&q...

George Nelson & Associates Pedestal End Table, model # 5655 Herman Miller USA, 1956 walnut, enameled aluminum 17"w x 24"d x 22"h

George Nelson & Associates Coconut ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 fiberglass, chrome steel, upholstery 15"w x 23"d x 19.5"h

George Nelson early Thin Edge cabinet, model #5202 Herman Miller USA, c. 1952 combed oak, enameled metal, lacquered wood 34"w x 19.5"d x 3...

George Nelson early Thin Edge cabinet, model #5202 Herman Miller USA, c. 1952 combed oak, enameled metal, lacquered wood 34"w x 19.5"d x 3...

George Nelson early Thin Edge nightstands, pair Herman Miller USA, c. 1952 combed oak, enameled metal, lacquered wood 17.5"w x 19.25"d x 2...

Charles & Ray Eames DCW, set of four Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 aniline dyed ash plywood, rubber 19.5"w x 21"d x 28"h

George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet Herman Miller USA, 1958 rosewood, aluminum 80"w x 18.5"d x 33.5"h One of the largest...

George Nakashima coffee table, model # N 11 Knoll USA, 1948-49 solid butternut top, birch legs and sides 37"w x 20"d x 15"h

Lewis Butler lounge chairs, pair, model #655 Knoll USA, 1955-1962 walnut, upholstery 24.5"w x 27.25"d x 28"h Signed with factory labe...

Abel Sorenson coffee table, model #110 Knoll USA, 1948-1954 walnut 72"w x 24"d x 13"h

Neil Morris Cloud cocktail table, model #600 Knoll USA, 1947 birch plywood 41"w x 44"d x 18.5"h Signed with factory label on bottom.

Greta Grossman floor lamp Ralph O. Smith USA, 1950 enameled metal 15"w x 19"d x 48"h

John Follis rare planter, model FS Architectural Pottery USA, 1950s glazed ceramic, iron 12.5"dia x 32"h The FS planter is one of the few ...

Greta Grossman Drop-Leaf coffee table Glenn of California USA, c. 1952 laminate, birch, iron 43.25"w x 23.5"d x 15"h Extends to 60&qu...

Dan Johnson B 100 cocktail table Dan Johnson Studio USA, c. 1955 brass, enameled metal, travertine 42"dia x 15"h

Alexander Girard coffee table, model #66351 Herman Miller USA, 1966 cast aluminum, glass 34"w x 20"d x 15"h Originally designed for B...

Florence Knoll settee Knoll USA, c. 1958 stainless steel, upholstery 62"w x 32"d x 29"h

Charles Pollack Penelope chairs, set of four Knoll/Castelli USA, 1982 steel, wire mesh, leather 22.5"w x 25"d x 32"h

Tepper-Meyer Adjustable Cocktail Dining table Fred Meyer Manufacturing USA, 1953 plywood, iron 60"w x 30"d x 16"h The legs on this ta...

Isamu Noguchi occasional table Herman Miller USA, 1955 maple, enameled metal, laminate 23.5"dia x 20"h

Krakall nut cracker USA, c. 1950 cast and polished aluminum 7"w x 1.5"d x 7.75"h The Krakall nut cracker illustrates a moment in Amer...

Trivett Manufacturing Company Thermette Hot Lunchbox, Model No. #6 USA, c. 1943 aluminum, leather, plastic 10.5"w x 5.25"d x 9"h Leat...

Walter Dorwin Teague receipt machine Moore USA, 1930s aluminum, Bakelite 18"w x 9.5"d x 7"h Signed with metal manufactured tag.

Dr. Peter Schulbohm Fahrenheitor cocktail shaker Dr. Peter Schulbohm Manufacturers USA, 1940 aluminum, cork 4"dia x 11.25"h Stamped patent...

Dr. Peter Schulbohm ice bucket Dr. Peter Schulbohm Manufacturers USA, 1940 spun aluminum, birch, cork 11.5"dia x 11.5"h Stamped manufactur...

Peter Muller-Munk Normadie Pitcher Revere USA, 1935 chrome plated brass 9.5"w x 3"d x 12"h The streamlined design of the Normandie Pi...

designer unknown Ice Gun Opco Company USA, c. 1935 plastic, enameled metal 11"w x 3"d x 7"h The rare Ice Gun is modeled after the ray...

Various Artists vintage art supplies 1920s-1960s various paper, cardboard, plastic and metal containers A large grouping of vintage artist's sup...

Charles & Ray Eames ephemera related to the designs of Charles and Ray Eames USA, 1940s-1970s Museum of Modern Art catalogs: What is Modern Inte...

Charles and Ray Eames radio Teletone USA, 1946 walnut, bakelite, glass 11.5"w x 6.5"d x 7.5"h This rare production radio parallels th...

Charles Eames Photo of Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes 1964 gelatin silver print 8.25 x 10 This image was taken by Charles Eames and illustrates the el

Charles and Ray Eames pre-production DKR Zenith plastics USA, c. 1948 hand laid fiberglass, enameled metal 26.5"w x 22"d x 30"h The D...

Charles and Ray Eames trim tab from a Vultee Bt-15 and accompanying Arts & Architecture Magazine USA, c. 1943 painted spruce 19"w x 2.25&qu...

Charles and Ray Eames LCM with developmental mounts Herman Miller USA, c. 1952 aniline dyed plywood, chrome plated steel, rubber 22.25"w x 25.2...

Charles and Ray Eames early CTR Herman Miller/Evans Products USA, c. 1947 plywood, chrome plated steel, rubber 35"w x 35"d x 15.25"h ...

Charles Eames House of Cards, set of three Tigrett/Creative Playthings USA, c. 1952 printed paper This lot contains the Large House of Cards, Small Ho

Charles and Ray Eames DAW with Zenith Shell Herman Miller/Zenith USA, 1949 fiberglass, birch, enameled metal 25"w x 25"d x 31.25"h Ro...

Charles and Ray Eames speaker Stephens Tru-Sonic USA, 1956 plywood, aluminum, plastic, saran cloth 29.75"w x 13.25"d x 28"h This spea...

Charles Eames LTR Herman Miller USA, 1950 birch and oak, steel 15.5"w x 13.25"d x 10.25"h Solid pieced core with birch and oak veneer.

Charles and Ray Eames DAX with prototypical base Zenith Plastics USA, c. 1950 fiberglass, painted steel, rubber 25"w x 22"d x 31.5"h ...

Herbert Bayer untitled (Formation) 1949 oil on canvas 23 x 32 Among all the artists to attend the Bauhaus, none lived the Bauhaus ideal of total integ

Various Artists Eleven piece fabric collection USA, 1950s printed and woven cotton 24"w x 24"h Study collection illustrating the depth of ...

Alexander Girard Quatreto fabric roll in original dated Herman Miller shipping sleeve Herman Miller USA, 1955 printed silk, brown paper 50"w x ...

Greta Grossman table lamp Ralph O. Smith USA, 1950 enameled metal, brass 6.25"w x 15"d x 15.5"h

Greta Grossman Cobra table lamp Ralph O. Smith USA, 1950 enameled metal 10"w x 14"d x 13"h Good Design and patent labels.

Paul McCobb table lamp USA, 1950s enameled steel, enameled aluminum, birch 18"w x 5.5"d x 22.5"h A rare example of McCobb design feat...

Robert Bulmore Anywhere lamp USA, 1950 enameled metal 11"w x 9"d x 12"h Innovative form that can be used as a table lamp, wall sconce...

Lester Geis table lamp, model T-5-G Heifetz Manufacturing Company USA, 1951 enameled metal, brass 14"w x 14.5"d x 22.5"h The Lighting...

Peter Macchirini ring USA, c. 1950 silver, brass, bone, wood .75"w x 1"h This ring illustrates Macchirini's constructivist sentiment i...

Margaret De Patta Pair of Eyes earrings USA, c. 1949 sterling silver, blue moonstone In order to have an individual custom jewelry design created by D

Margaret De Patta brooch USA, 1937 sterling silver 4"w x 1.5"h A wonderful example of modern jewelry created from pairs of washers, disks ...

Peter Macchirini prototype teapot USA, c. 1949 copper, wood 5.5"w x 3"d x 5"h This teapot is the maquette for a single production ser...

Margaret De Patta rare place setting USA, c. 1937 copper, stainless steel This flatware represents one of two flatware designs created by De Patta

Various Artists post war radio collection, set of eight 1946 wood, bakelite, glass, chrome steel, phenolic resin This collection of radios represents

Raymond Loewy experimental radio Hallicrafters USA, c. 1946 plastic, bakelite 11.5"w x 5"d x 5.5"h This rare radio was used as a sale...

Various Artists post war molded plywood radio collection, set of six USA, 1946 molded plywood, bakelite, glass, plastics This collection features semi

Raymond Loewy Avanti Studebaker Corporation USA, 1963 Raymond Loewy and a team of three designers designed the 1963 Avanti in Palm Springs, California