A Modernism Summer 2025-08-23 Auction - 315 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA - Page 2
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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Audoux Minet, Wooden and Rope Armchair, c. 1930s: An iconic french modernist piece by Audoux Minet. This 1930s chair uses a gracefully bent wood frame and woven rope seat to express early functionalist ideals with minimalist charm. Height: 29.5 in.
0025: Audoux Minet, Wooden and Rope Armchair, c. 1930sEst. $2,000-$3,000
Ebert Wels, Folding Lounge Chair, c. 1960s: Designed by Ebert Wels, this 1960s lounge chair offers a tactile and functional form. With its lightweight folding design, woven cord seat, and ebonized wood frame, it reflects postwar efficiency and
0031: Ebert Wels, Folding Lounge Chair, c. 1960sEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed
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Roger Capron, Large Ceramic Coffee Table, 1960s: A large ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, showcasing his signature earthy tones and intricate tile work. Height: 11.75 in. Width: 27 in. Length: 52.5 in.
0032: Roger Capron, Large Ceramic Coffee Table, 1960sEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Roger Capron, Herbarium Pine Wood Coffee Table, 1960s: Roger Capron coffee table featuring Garrigue tiles, a technique in which real leaves from La Garrigue, a variety of vegetation indigenous to southeastern France only, are pressed into the clay and,
0034: Roger Capron, Herbarium Pine Wood Coffee Table, 1960sEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Willy Guhl, Pair of Bowl Planters with Stands, 1960s: Pair of round planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit, showcasing a magnificent patina. Elevated on their original concrete stands, creating a majestic and commanding presence.Height: 16
0037: Willy Guhl, Pair of Bowl Planters with Stands, 1960sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Willy Guhl, Pair of Monumental Globe Planters, 1960s: Pair of monumental globe-shaped planters by Willy Guhl. Each displays subtle variations in surface texture and tone from age.Height: 24 in. Opening Diameter: 17 in. Diameter: 21 in.
0040: Willy Guhl, Pair of Monumental Globe Planters, 1960sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Willy Guhl, Bowl Planter with Original Stand, 1960s: Round planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit, showcasing a magnificent patina. Elevated on its original concrete stand, creating a majestic and commanding presence.Height: 15 in. Length: 23
0046: Willy Guhl, Bowl Planter with Original Stand, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Maison Regain, Wood Coffee Table, 1960s: Solid pine coffee table with clean lines and visible joinery, reflecting the timeless craftsmanship of Maison Regain. France, 1980s. Height: 14 in. Length: 31 in. Width: 20 in.
0047: Maison Regain, Wood Coffee Table, 1960sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Maison Regain, Wood Coffee Table, 1960s: Solid pine coffee table with clean lines and visible joinery, reflecting the timeless craftsmanship of Maison Regain. France, 1980s. Height: 15 in. Length: 20 in. Width: 17 in.
0048: Maison Regain, Wood Coffee Table, 1960sEst. $600-$900