Rago Modern Auctions Sale - Day One

Early HARRY BERTOIA welded and enameled steel table sculpture, c. 1958, with projecting rods and "floating" enameled rectangles. Some enam...

HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze floor sculpture, c. 1960, with a network of rods connected by rectangular forms, with sound resonance similar to Bertoi

HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze branch sculpture with projecting rods and "floating" rectangles. Descended through family to current owner....

HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze branch sculpture with projecting rods and "floating" rectangles. Descended through family to current owner....

HARRY BERTOIA monoprint on rice paper, 1960's, in magenta and turquoise inks depicting four sculptural forms, framed and matted under glass. Fro...

HARRY BERTOIA monoprint on rice paper, 1960's in magenta and black inks depicting rod-like sculptural forms. From the collection of a friend of ...

HARRY BERTOIA monoprint in black and maroon ink on rice paper with geometric and folded forms. From the estate of the artist. Numbered 288. 24"...

HARRY BERTOIA monoprint in black and maroon ink on rice paper with two parallel bands of swirling linear improvisations. From the estate of the artist

HARRY BERTOIA monoprint in black and maroon ink on rice paper with surreal landscape of sculptural forms. From the estate of the artist. Numbered 677.

Tall faceted sommerso glass vase attributed to LUCIANO GASPARI for SALVIATI with pale blue and amethyst interior spiral. Unmarked. 14" x 3 1/2&...

Tall MURANO vase of heavy clear glass with opaque blue band to rim, middle and base. Unmarked. 14"x 8" $400-600

Large SEGUSO tear-shaped clear glass vase with charcoal canes and diagonal ribbon of vetri lattimo. Etched FSI SEGUSO. 13" x 8" $600-900

ETTORE SOTTSASS for VISTOSI pear-shaped vase of opaque ochre and aubergine glass with clear cobalt rim. VISTOSI SOTTSASS label. 12" x 6 1/2&quo...

CENEDESE four-sided vase of charcoal scavo glass with abstract smudge to each side. A couple of minute nicks. Foil label and etched Cenedese. 13&quo...

Fine MICHAEL COFFEY sculptural music stand, 1990, of African Mozambique wood, with organic base and adjustable settings. Carved M. Coffey. 56" ...

Fine MICHAEL COFFEY wall-mounted sideboard, 1983, of African Mozambique wood and white oak, with hand-dovetailed construction, two interior drawers an

Fine, large and unique MICHAEL COFFEY Vertical Bar Sculpture, 1987, of African Mozambique with free-form sculptural base and wall-mounted cabinet, the

Rare PAUL EVANS wall-hanging sculpture with cubicles and circular openings, in polychrome-patinated metals (this piece captures Paul Evans imaginative

Fine and rare PAUL EVANS custom-designed wall-hanging cabinet with welded steel door in sunburst motif with enamel and bronze finish. (A great piece o

PAUL EVANS STUDIO coffee table, c. 1964, with elliptical granite top and welded steel base with patchwork forms in brown, blue and gold patinas. Brais

Fine and rare PAUL EVANS sculpture front cabinet, 1965, with four doors of relief patchwork of gilded and patinated abstract forms under a slate top,

PAUL EVANS STUDIO plant stand of riveted textured sheets and sculpted bronze plant holder. Unmarked. 25" x 11 1/2" x 12" $600-900

PAUL EVANS STUDIO coffee table, 1964, with inset rectangular granite top on four sculpted bronze legs. Signed Paul Evans Studio, 1964. 16" x 53...

PAUL EVANS STUDIO and PHIL POWELL single-panel room divider with painted frame and gold-washed welded steel fish-scale lattice. (One of Evans' e...

PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL dining table with a rectangular glass top on chrome and burlwood patchwork stepped base. Signed under base. 29 1/4" ...

WHARTON ESHERICK corner cabinet mounted on a painted, five-drawer, non-Esherick cabinet. (From the home of a close personal friend of Esherick's...

Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry desk with floating free-edge top over a pedestal of three drawers and two flaring dowel legs. (From the original owner, p

Pair of PHIL POWELL mirror-backed doors with organic cut-outs covered in silver leaf. Some scratches to finish. Unmarked. 96 1/2" x 23 1/2"...

PHIL POWELL mirror-backed buffet covered in silver leaf, en suite with preceding, with flush marble top and four cabinet doors, on a faceted base. Min

Pair of PHIL POWELL triangular side tables, one of cherry and one walnut, each with three flaring dowel legs. Unmarked. 19 1/4" x 20" x 30...

PHIL POWELL walnut bench, a rectangular sectioned case with dowel construction on dowel legs. From the collection of the original owner. Unmarked. 1...

Extremely fine and unusual WENDELL CASTLE "Caligari" reading table, 1989, with a beautifully-executed ebony patchwork surface mounted on a...

Unusual and whimsical WENDELL CASTLE compact-disk holder, 1991, consisting of a rectangular limed wood box with six interior compartments fitting over

WENDELL CASTLE Post-Modern wedge-shaped cabinet of carved and polychromed wood, with pod motif and v-shaped support, mounted on an enameled cast-metal

Unusual WENDELL CASTLE sculpted wood starfish-shaped storage cabinet, "Bird of Paradise," 1996, of textured and painted surface with red n...

Massive WENDELL CASTLE architectural floor lamp, "Heavy Light," c. 1993, of polychromed wood with sponged patinated metal shade. Light scu...

Fine and unusual WENDELL CASTLE sculptural cabinet comprised of three ribbed and chiseled "barrels" finished in black laminate and gold fo...

WENDELL CASTLE biomorphic three-footed table lamp, 1994, of marbled wood with conical black shade. Signed Castle '94. 31" x 19" $2,500...

Unusual mahogany sideboard attributed to OSVALDO BORSANI, with a high mirror backsplash, red glass top over four veneered cabinet doors, three with or

Mahogany dining table attributed to OSVALDO BORSINI, en suite with preceding, with rectangular top covered in red glass with gilded details, on flarin

EDWARD FIELDS wool rug, c. 1970, with geometric border in shades of olive green and taupe. Small stains and a small tear one foot in from border. Sign

Art Deco reversible room-size sisal rug with geometric bands in tan, brown, olive green and melon. Good condition. 8'10" x 11' $600-900

COX & WALTERS oak veneer writing table, c. 1980, based on a design by FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, with thick overhanging top on square columnar posts, w...

Set of six VLADMIR KAGAN 7000 Tee Chairs, c. 1970, two arm- and four side, upholstered in beige brocade, on a bright-chrome ribbon aluminum frame. Unm

Set of six VLADMIR KAGAN 7000 Tee Chairs, c. 1970, two arm- and four side-, en suite with preceding. $4,250-6,500

Rare MATHIEU MATEGOT (France) ivory colored coated wire garden table, c. 1950, with corseted base, looped apron and plate glass top. Unmarked. 28&qu...

Pair of FRANK GEHRY Easy Edges side chairs of laminated corrugated cardboard. Good condition. Unmarked. 32" x 15 1/2" x 21" $1,000-1,...

FRANK GEHRY for KNOLL "Ribbon" bentwood chair, c. 1993, with wood seat and slatted back. Branded signature Knoll/Made/in/USA 04/24/93. 33&...

Unusual TOMS ROYAL for DYOA ("Do Your Own Art") "Mantis" side chair, the white ceramic back and seat incised with wavy black lin...

Memphis geometric tabletop mirror of orange, gray, powder blue and green plastic laminate with central square pivoting mirror. Nick to one side. Memph

ILMARI TAPIOVAARA for THONET ebonized plywood side chair on black enameled tubular legs. Minor loss to frame. Blue Thonet label. 29 1/4" x 20&q...

Rare and funky GIANNI RUFFI for POLTRANOVA sculptural foam seating enclosure, "La Cova" ("The Nest"), 1973, fully-upholstered wi...

Pair of GAETANO PESCI locker doors, one painted with a key and a lady's bathing suit, and mounted on an ebonized plywood cabinet of later constr...

ALBERT PALEY sculpted steel long door handles of organic form with enameled finish, consisting of two pieces made to mount on either side of a door. U

ALDO TURA for Memphis lacquered corner liquor cabinet with brass gallery top, drop-front door with transfer-printed Renaissance scene of figures and s

Whimsical PIERO FORNASETTI transfer-printed sheet metal umbrella stand in the form of a seated Doberman Pinscher. Minor loss to decoration at neck, so

Very unusual KARL SPRINGER African-style games table of tribal fabric motif in papier mGchT and frieze encrusted with shells along the sides. Marked w

Pair of HOWARD SHAVER bar stools of welded steel, with two scalloped burnished back rails, velour seat cushions, and curved rod legs. Paper label. 4...

HANS WEGNER sideboard, with a high cabinet with woven cane sliding doors enclosing four adjustable shelves, over a lower cabinet with six drawers. Mar

Set of four fine and rare HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak "Cow Horn" dining chairs, each with an organic curved back rail, and seat u...

Set of four fine and rare HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak "Cow Horn" dining chairs, identical to preceding. Overcoat to finish. Unmar...

HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak extension dining table with a rectangular top over flaring dowel legs, complete with two end leaves stored undern

HANS WEGNER "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman, both upholstered in black fabric, on flaring teak legs. Illums Bolighus and black Danish metal ...

HANS WEGNER "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman with original red upholstery. One strap loose, water stain. Unmarked. Chair: 38 1/2" x 31&q...

FINN JUHL "Poet Sofa" (#705), re-upholstered in geometric fabric in eggshell, and shades of red and green, on flaring teak legs. (Ref: The...

Pair of BORGE MOGENSEN for FEDERICIA STOLEFABRIK "Spanish" chairs with oak frames and buckled-on leather sling seats and backs. Labeled. 2...

GRETTA GROSSMAN settee with turquoise wool upholstery on tubular black metal frame with ball feet. Unmarked. 28 1/4" x 46 1/2" x 26 1/2&qu...

ARNE JACOBSEN "Swan" chair upholstered in black vinyl on a four-footed aluminum swivel base. Unmarked. 34 1/2" x 29" x 25" ...

Four ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN brown suede Oxford chairs with five-footed aluminum pedestal bases. Some soiling and wear. Fritz Hansen labels. 35

Rare JULES LELEU white chaise longue by JEAN PROUV+, c. 1950, for the Sanatorium de Guebriant et Martel de Janville au Plateau d'Assy, of painte...

JEAN PROUV+ Compass desk, c. 1950, with laminated wood top on enameled black metal tubular legs. Laminate loss to some edges. Unmarked. 28" x 4...

JEAN PROUV+ Compass table, c. 1950, with yellow laminate top and blue enameled metal base. Some laminate loss to sides, burn to top. Unmarked. 28&qu...

JEAN PROUV+ Compass table with yellow top and blue base, identical to preceding. 28" x 47" x 31" $2,200-2,400

Set of four GERRIT RIETVELDT designed "Zig-Zag" chairs of birch plywood with enameled blue edges. Some veneer chips, minor wear. Unmarked....

LE CORBUSIER wood staircase with metal handrails, designed for LeCorbusier's UnitT d'Habitation in Firminy, France, completed in 1967. (Docu...

JEAN DUNAND (French, 1877-1942) octagonal Oreum (German gold-colored metal) compact of eggshell on a red lacquered ground complete with original fitte

Fine and rare PAUL FRANKL "Skyscraper" armchair and matching ottoman, each with triple-banded bright chrome frame and new brown vinyl upho...

PAUL FRANKL for BROWN-SALTMAN four-drawer combed-wood chest of drawers with bronze X-shaped handles. Original finish. Brown-Saltman stencil mark. 46...

PAUL FRANKL for BROWN-SALTMAN mirrored vanity en suite with preceding, with two pairs of curved drawers flanking a tall mirror, over a long drawer. Br

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. mahogany display cabinet with two sliding glass doors, laminated cork interior, and three adjustable glass shelv

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY extension dining table with cork top and four 12" leaves on a mahogany zig-zag slatted base (a classi...

Set of eight PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY mahogany dining chairs, two with bentwood arms, all with sea green velvet upholstered seat and

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY mahogany buffet with stepped-in top with silverware drawers over four center drawers and side cabinets doors

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. mahogany sideboard en suite with preceding, with six drawers flanked by laminated cork-front cabinets with large

Set of six HANS WEGNER "The" armchairs with teak frame and upholstered green fabric seat. Each marked Johannes Hanse. 30" x 25" ...

Six HANS WEGNER for CARL HANSEN "Wishbone" chairs with original rush seats and ebonized frames. Foil labels to three chairs. 29" x 19...

Scandinavian sofa in the style of Finn Juhl, with wrap-around back and loose seat cushion upholstered in polychrome velvet, on dowel legs. Petrified f

HVIDT & MOLGAARD for FRANCE & SON (Copenhagen) sofa with striped velvet upholstered seat, back, and side cushions on a wooden frame with pla...

Scandinavian wooden coffee table, its square tray top inlaid with concentric squares, on tapering dowel legs. Marked. 17 3/4" x 30 1/2" $4...

Set of three Scandinavian teak triangular nesting tables. One marked "Made in Sweden." Largest: 20 1/4" x 28 1/2" x 15 1/2"...

Two J.O. CARLSSON (Sweden) rosewood nesting tables, each with rectangular top on attached legs. A couple of minor scratches to one top. One marked wit

Two Danish rosewood case pieces, a credenza with two sliding doors and four interior shelves, the other a two-door cabinet with single interior shelf.

Cocktail table with a chrome-framed laminate top, 1940s-50s, inset with bar motif of martini glass and olive in polychrome, on a black-enameled weight

Fine and unusual Art Deco coffee table designed for the WALDORF ASTORIA, New York, 1930s, with a desert motif in coral and cream laminate on a bright

Two Art Deco green enameled cast-iron footed jardinieres, one with intersecting triangle motif, the other with scrolls and bars. Some paint loss and r

French Art Deco parcel gilt end table with a (new) triangular smokey glass top on open metal frame with fretwork to apron and legs. (An exceptional ex

Art Deco-style wooden torchere lamp with stepped shade and base, elongated corseted shaft, and silver-leaf finish. Minor crack to base. Woodlee Furnit

Fine and rare THOMAS MOLESWORTH side chair, c. 1935, with fir log legs, plank back carved with a Native American motif, and Navajo-blanket upholstered

Unusual mid-century American elk antler armchair upholstered with a Navajo blanket. (Bosha Lipton estate.) Very good condition. Unmarked. 38" x...

Cowboy weathervane, 1930's, in the style of Thomas Molesworth, of cut-out galvanized steel with a rancher on horseback and dog chasing three cow...