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Dedicated to the idealism, innovation and industriousness of America during the 20th century, Wright's American Design auction captures the optimism of the nation at midcentury and celebrates the visionaries who shaped the future beyond.

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Frank Lloyd Wright, Low bench from the Unitarian Meeting House, Madison: Frank Lloyd Wright Low bench from the Unitarian Meeting House, Madison USA, 1951 fir plywood, upholstery, steel, brass 20 h × 42 w × 24 d in (51 × 107 × 61 cm) Provenance:

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0198: Frank Lloyd Wright, Low bench from the Unitarian Meeting House, Madison

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Edward Wormley, Occasional table, model 162: Edward Wormley Occasional table, model 162 Dunbar USA, c. 1950 / c. 1955 walnut, lacquered wood, leather 22.25 h × 28 w × 28 d in (57 × 71 × 71 cm) Green metal

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0199: Edward Wormley, Occasional table, model 162

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Frank Lloyd Wright, Chair from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas: Frank Lloyd Wright Chair from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas USA, 1955 upholstery, enameled steel, stained maple 33 h × 21.5 w × 26 d in (84 × 55 × 66 cm) Provenance:

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0200: Frank Lloyd Wright, Chair from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas

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Gilbert Rohde, No. 3770 Group vanity: Gilbert Rohde No. 3770 Group vanity Herman Miller USA, c. 1940 rosewood, brass, glass 26 h × 55.75 w × 18 d in (66 × 142 × 46 cm) Vanity features three drawers and four

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0201: Gilbert Rohde, No. 3770 Group vanity

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Russel Wright, Bobo bookend: Russel Wright Bobo bookend Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 nickel-plated brass 4.375 h × 4.75 w × 4 d in (11 × 12 × 10 cm) Literature: Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel

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0202: Russel Wright, Bobo bookend

Pattyn Products, Table lamp, model 310: Pattyn Products Table lamp, model 310 USA, c. 1935 spun aluminum, Bakelite, brass 19.5 h × 8 dia in (50 × 20 cm) Literature: The Machine Age in America 1918-1941, Wilson, Pilgrim and

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0203: Pattyn Products, Table lamp, model 310

Est. $2,000-$3,000

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Donald Deskey, attribution, Armchair: Donald Deskey, attribution Armchair USA, c. 1939 matte chrome-plated steel, oil cloth, lacquered steel 31 h × 20.25 w × 24 d in (79 × 51 × 61 cm) Literature: Donald Deskey:

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0204: Donald Deskey, attribution, Armchair

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Elsa Tennhardt, Cocktail set: Elsa Tennhardt Cocktail set E. and J. Bass Company Germany / USA, 1928 chrome-plated brass, reverse-painted glass 1.375 h × 12 w × 10.375 d in (3 × 30 × 26 cm) 5 h ×

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0205: Elsa Tennhardt, Cocktail set

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Ruth Reeves, Paloma tapestry: Ruth Reeves Paloma tapestry USA, c. 1930 screenprint on linen 103.75 h × 70.75 w in (264 × 180 cm) Screenprinted signature to two corners of image ‘Ruth Reeves’. This

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0206: Ruth Reeves, Paloma tapestry

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Paul Lobel, Benduro picture frame: Paul Lobel Benduro picture frame Romania, c. 1935 chrome-plated brass, acrylic, glass 12.25 h × 12.375 w × 4.5 d in (31 × 31 × 11 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to

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0207: Paul Lobel, Benduro picture frame

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Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company, Two-handled tray: Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company Two-handled tray USA, c. 1928 silver-plated metal 1.625 h × 14 w × 10.375 d in (4 × 36 × 26 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to

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0208: Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company, Two-handled tray

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Elsa Tennhardt, Vester table lighter: Elsa Tennhardt Vester table lighter Alfred Vester Sons, Inc. Germany / USA, 1928 silver-plated brass, chrome-plated brass, leatherette 3.625 h × 2.125 dia in (9 × 5 cm) Impressed

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0209: Elsa Tennhardt, Vester table lighter

Reed & Barton, Cigarette box: Reed & Barton Cigarette box USA, 1929 pewter 2 h × 7.375 w × 3.25 d in (5 × 19 × 8 cm) Box features two hinged doors concealing divided storage. Impressed manufacturer's

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0210: Reed & Barton, Cigarette box

Est. $800-$1,000

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John Rainbault, Table clock, model 5F50: John Rainbault Table clock, model 5F50 General Electric USA, c. 1937 reverse-painted glass, brass, gold-tone metal 5.75 h × 7.5 w × 3 d in (15 × 19 × 8 cm) Gilt

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0211: John Rainbault, Table clock, model 5F50

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Russel Wright, Lidded serving bowl: Russel Wright Lidded serving bowl USA, c. 1935 spun aluminum, wood 5.5 h × 11.5 w × 9.25 d in (14 × 29 × 23 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Russel

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0212: Russel Wright, Lidded serving bowl

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Modern, Bench: Modern Bench USA, c. 1970 leather, chrome-plated steel 16.5 h × 72 w × 23 d in (42 × 183 × 58 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.ConditionGood vintage

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0213: Modern, Bench

Henry Dreyfuss, Crane Neuvogue sink and toilet: Henry Dreyfuss Crane Neuvogue sink and toilet Trenton Potteries Company for Crane Co. USA, c. 1939 glazed porcelain, aluminum, chrome-plated brass sink: 36.5 h × 27 w × 21.75 d in (93

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0214: Henry Dreyfuss, Crane Neuvogue sink and toilet

Est. $4,000-$6,000

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Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection coffee table, model 8705: Paul McCobb Irwin Collection coffee table, model 8705 Calvin USA, 1952 white glass, lacquered wood, chrome-plated brass 16 h × 65.75 w × 32 d in (41 × 167 × 81 cm) Table

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0215: Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection coffee table, model 8705

Est. $1,000-$1,500

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Richard Schultz, Dining set: Richard Schultz Dining set Knoll International USA, 1966 / c. 1970 enameled aluminum, enameled steel, nylon, leather table: 26.25 h × 60 w × 38 d in (67 × 152 × 97 cm)

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0216: Richard Schultz, Dining set

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Ritts Co., Wroughtan coffee table: Ritts Co. Wroughtan coffee table USA, c. 1955 painted steel, painted pressboard 15.375 h × 29.625 w × 19 d in (39 × 75 × 48 cm) Metal manufacturer's label to underside

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0217: Ritts Co., Wroughtan coffee table

Roger Sprunger, Cabinet: Roger Sprunger Cabinet Dunbar USA, c. 1967 rosewood, chrome-plated steel 27 h × 60.5 w × 18.25 d in (69 × 154 × 46 cm) Cabinet features five drawers total, four of which

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0218: Roger Sprunger, Cabinet

Est. $2,000-$3,000

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Milo Baughman, Sofa: Milo Baughman Sofa Pacific Iron Products Co. USA, c. 1950 upholstery, enameled steel 28.25 h × 52 w × 33 d in (72 × 132 × 84 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles,

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0219: Milo Baughman, Sofa

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George Nelson & Associates, Executive Office Group desk: George Nelson & Associates Executive Office Group desk Herman Miller USA, 1949 walnut, chrome-plated steel, aluminum 30 h × 42 w × 25.25 d in (76 × 107 × 64 cm) Desk

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0220: George Nelson & Associates, Executive Office Group desk

Don Chadwick, Modular Seating system: Don Chadwick Modular Seating system Herman Miller USA, 1975 upholstery, plastic 26.5 h × 26.5 w × 30 d in (67 × 67 × 76 cm) Lot is comprised of nine elements that can be

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0221: Don Chadwick, Modular Seating system

Est. $1,500-$2,000

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