A Modernism Summer 2025-08-23 Auction - 315 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA - Page 9
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 16-Piece Mah Jong Modular Sofa with Wood Platform and Missoni FabricWilly Guhl, Pair of Pod Chairs, 1960sJean Boris Lacroix for Disderot, Dog Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
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Gardena, CA, United States
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A Modernism Summer

Circa Auction presents A Modernism Summer - a curated sale celebrating the enduring influence of midcentury modern design and its evolution into contemporary forms. From sculptural lounge chairs and iconic dining sets to rare garden planters and architectural outdoor furnishings, this auction brings together an exceptional lineup of designers whose work helped define the 20th century and beyond. Highlights include pieces by celebrated visionaries such as Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Gio Ponti, Eero Saarinen, Willy Guhl, and Mathieu Matégot, alongside standout contributions from Audoux Minet, Bruno Rey, Francis Jourdain, and Louis Sognot. The sale also features modern classics from Vitra, Ligne Roset, Roche Bobois, and Maison Regain, bridging eras with contemporary refinements. Whether it’s a weathered Guhl planter or a sleek De Sede sectional, each lot in A Modernism Summer embodies the thoughtful craftsmanship, material honesty, and functional beauty that have made these designs timeless. Join us for a sale that honors the spirit of modernism inside and out.
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De Sede, Modular Leather Sofa, 1970: Vintage leather corner sofa, iconic 1970s design, specifically a model called a corner sofa. This modular, flexible set adapts perfectly to different configurations according to your needs: angled,
0193: De Sede, Modular Leather Sofa, 1970Est. $3,000-$4,500
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Umberto Mascagni, Dining Table, 1960s: A classic 1960s dining table by Italian designer Umberto Mascagni. Its lacquered frame and smoked glass top offer a sleek, elegant profile that reflects the clean aesthetics of mid-century Italian
0200: Umberto Mascagni, Dining Table, 1960sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Charlotte Perriand, Set of Four CP1 Wall Sconces, 1963: Set of Four Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Sconces. Black and white pivoting aluminum wall lights, an iconic modernist design by Perriand. Height: 5.9 in. Length: 6.45 in. Width: 2.5 in.
0208: Charlotte Perriand, Set of Four CP1 Wall Sconces, 1963Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Louis Sognot, Rattan Desk Lamp, 1960s: Delicate French modernist desk lamp in bent rattan, with tripod base and parchment-style inner diffuser. By Louis Sognot, 1960s. Height: 11 in lenght: 6 in. width: 7.3 in
0212: Louis Sognot, Rattan Desk Lamp, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Willy Guhl, Set of Four Tray Planters, 1960s: Minimalist and functional, this set of four shallow concrete trays by Willy Guhl offers sculptural beauty and utilitarian grace. RECTANGLE: Length: 19.75 in. Width: 13.75 in. Height: 2.75 in. LARGE
0213: Willy Guhl, Set of Four Tray Planters, 1960sEst. $600-$900
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Small Concrete Ashtray, 1960s: Roughly textured circular ashtray in poured concrete with shell-like form. A sculptural utilitarian object from the 1960s. Height: 2 in. Diameter: 5 in.
0214: Small Concrete Ashtray, 1960sEst. $200-$300