Modern Design 2010-10-12 Auction - 420 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 17
505: Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa, model 5670283: Edward Wormley desk with chair, model 452118: Edwin and Mary Scheier bowl
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Modern Design

From an impressive collection of Claude Conover vessels to classic designs by George Nelson & Associates or early handmade forms by Walter Lamb to bold Italian designs from the 1980s, this bi-annual sale presents a remarkable and varied selection of mid-century modern design.
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW: Charles and Ray Eames LCW Herman Miller USA, 1945/1952 ash plywood, rubber 22.25 w x 25 d x 26.5 h inches Signed with impressed mark to underside: [LCW]. Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the
0487: Charles and Ray Eames LCWEst. $700-$900
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW: Charles and Ray Eames LCW Herman Miller USA, 1946/1952 aniline-dyed ash plywood, rubber 22.25 w x 23 d x 27 h inches Signed with impressed mark to underside: [LCW].
0488: Charles and Ray Eames LCWEst. $500-$700
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Nelson & Associates Contract Bench System: George Nelson & Associates Contract Bench System, model 5995 Herman Miller USA, 1958 enameled steel, walnut, upholstery 100.5 w x 20.5 d x 16 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer,
0489: Nelson & Associates Contract Bench SystemEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Nelson & Associates Contract Bench System: George Nelson & Associates Contract Bench System, model 5993 Herman Miller USA, 1958 enameled steel, walnut, upholstery 60.75 w x 20.5 d x 13 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer,
0490: Nelson & Associates Contract Bench SystemEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Nelson & Associates Sunflower wall clock: George Nelson & Associates Sunflower wall clock, model 2261 Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1958 laminated walnut, birch, brass, enameled aluminum 29.5 w x 2.75 d x 29.5 h inches Sold with original
0491: Nelson & Associates Sunflower wall clockEst. $1,000-$1,500
Greta von Nessen Anywhere table lamp: Greta von Nessen Anywhere table lamp Nessen, Inc. USA, c. 1952 enameled aluminum, aluminum 15 dia x 15 h inches Provenance: Estate of Gregory Carraher, Ann Arbor
0492: Greta von Nessen Anywhere table lampEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Robert Gage table lamp, model T-6-G: Robert Gage table lamp, model T-6-G Heifetz Manufacturing Co. USA, 1951 lacquered masonite, enameled steel, brass 8 w x 8 d x 18 h inches As a prizewinner of the MoMA Low Cost Lighting Competition of
0493: Robert Gage table lamp, model T-6-GEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Roger Capron coffee table: Roger Capron coffee table France, c. 1950 glazed earthenware, enameled steel 38.25 w x 15.25 d x 13 h inches
0494: Roger Capron coffee tableEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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George Nelson & Associates settee, model 5575: George Nelson & Associates settee, model 5575 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery, aluminum 51 w x 30 d x 30 h inches Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's
0495: George Nelson & Associates settee, model 5575Est. $2,000-$3,000
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George Nelson & Associates bench: George Nelson & Associates bench Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 stained wood, enameled steel 72 w x 21 d x 15 h inches Provenance: George Nelson, New York | Thence by descent
0496: George Nelson & Associates benchEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Nelson & Associates Platform bench, model 4690: George Nelson & Associates Platform bench, model 4690 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 birch, chrome-plated steel 48 w x 19 d x 13.5 h inches Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's
0497: Nelson & Associates Platform bench, model 4690Est. $1,500-$2,500
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chair: George Nelson & Associates Coconut chair Herman Miller USA, 1955 upholstery, enameled steel, aluminum 41 w x 33 d x 33.5 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's label to underside: [Herman Miller
0498: George Nelson & Associates Coconut chairEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chairs with ottoman: Eero Saarinen pair of Grasshopper chairs with ottoman Knoll Associates USA, 1946/c. 1955 laminated birch, upholstery 26.5 w x 34 d x 35.5 h inches Ottoman measures: 24 w x 18 d x 15.5 h inches.
0499: Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chairs with ottomanEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool: Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan, 1954 rosewood plywood, brass 17 w x 12 d x 15 h inches Literature: Design Since 1945, Hiesinger, pg. 137
0501: Sori Yanagi Butterfly stoolEst. $700-$900
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George Nelson & Associates custom coffee table: George Nelson & Associates custom coffee table Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 laminate, birch, aluminum 48 w x 24 d x 16 h inches This coffee table features an Alexander Girard patterned top. Provenance:
0502: George Nelson & Associates custom coffee tableEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage System: George Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Herman Miller USA, 1959 anodized aluminum, enameled aluminum, walnut, laminate, plastic, lacquered masonite 99 w x 22 d x 86 h inches
0503: Nelson & Associates Comprehensive Storage SystemEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Charles and Ray Eames Hang-it-All: Charles and Ray Eames Hang-it-All Tigrett Enterprises USA, 1953 enameled steel, lacquered wood 20 w x 6 d x 15 h inches Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames,
0504: Charles and Ray Eames Hang-it-AllEst. $500-$700
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Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa, model 5670: George Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Herman Miller USA, 1956 naugahyde, enameled and chrome-plated steel 52 w x 32 d x 31 h inches This excellant example features original
0505: Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa, model 5670Est. $15,000-$20,000
Harrison McIntosh untitled: Harrison McIntosh untitled USA, c. 1970 glazed stoneware, oak 51 w x 7 d x 51 h inches Signed to verso: [Harrison McIntosh]. Provenance: Estate of Gregory Carraher, Ann Arbor
0506: Harrison McIntosh untitledEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Nelson & Associates night stands model 4615, pair: George Nelson & Associates night stands model 4615, pair Herman Miller USA, 1946 birch, lacquered wood, aluminum 18 w x 19.5 d x 24.25 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer,
0507: Nelson & Associates night stands model 4615, pairEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Greta Magnusson Grossman desk: Greta Magnusson Grossman desk Glenn Of California Sweden/USA, c. 1952 walnut, laminate, enameled steel 47.5 w x 23.75 d x 28.5 h inches Single door conceals two drawers and one pull-out shelf.
0508: Greta Magnusson Grossman deskEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Sol Bloom Scoop settee: Sol Bloom Scoop settee New Dimensions Furniture USA, 1950 enameled steel 43.5 w x 30 d x 47 h inches Provenance: Estate of Gregory Carraher, Ann Arbor
0509: Sol Bloom Scoop setteeEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Isamu Noguchi Radio Nurse and Guardian Ear: Isamu Noguchi Radio Nurse and Guardian Ear Zenith Radio Co. USA, 1937 Bakelite, enameled steel 7 w x 6 d x 8.5 h inches Guardian Ear measures: 4.25 w x 8.25 d x 6.25 h inches. Signed with molded
0510: Isamu Noguchi Radio Nurse and Guardian EarEst. $5,000-$7,000