Lacquered Musical Instruments

Gio Ponti Triennale Armchairs, $117,900 CHICAGO – Among the starring lots at the Wright Design sale on March 28 was this pair of Gio Ponti lacquered wood, upholstery, and brass Triennale armchairs dating to 1951. The design is one produced for ISA (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti), the luxury furniture firm. To achieve the effect of […]

LOS ANGELES – Mid-century works by the modernist architects and interior designers Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) and Jacques Quinet (1918-1992) were in strong demand at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA). A trio of pieces in their signature leather-clad style brought five-figure sums on February 28. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. While Adnet began his career […]

PARIS — Fine quality and an eye for great design characterize the 210 lots coming up for bid at Piasa on Wednesday, March 20. Its French Design sale features some of the 20th century’s brightest talents, and the catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a modern-day Renaissance man who […]