A Modernism Summer 2025-08-23 Auction - 315 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA - Page 5
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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Willy Guhl, Small and Medium Diabolo Planters, 1960s: Stunning pair of Willy Guhl small and medium diabolo planters manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland. Medium: Height: 32 in. Diameter: 18 in. Small: Height: 25 in. Diameter: 15 in.
0097: Willy Guhl, Small and Medium Diabolo Planters, 1960sEst. $1,800-$2,700
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Willy Guhl, Bench/Planter, 1960s: A heavy, minimalist concrete bench designed by Willy Guhl. Featuring a simple, curved structure, it embodies brutalist aesthetics. The raw texture and natural wear give it a striking sculptural
0098: Willy Guhl, Bench/Planter, 1960sEst. $1,800-$2,700
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Willy Guhl, Bench/Planter, 1960s: A heavy, minimalist concrete bench designed by Willy Guhl. Featuring a simple, curved structure, it embodies brutalist aesthetics. The raw texture and natural wear give it a striking sculptural
0099: Willy Guhl, Bench/Planter, 1960sEst. $1,800-$2,700
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Willy Guhl, Round Planter, 1960s: Classic round planter in fiber cement by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Features a subtly ribbed upper edge and tapered silhouette, emblematic of 1960s modernist garden design. Height: 12 in. Diameter:
0100: Willy Guhl, Round Planter, 1960sEst. $500-$800
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Audoux Minet, Coffee Table for Roger Capron, 1960s: Charming rattan and tile coffee table by Audoux-Minet for Roger Capron, featuring hand-painted floral ceramic inserts. France, 1950s.Height: 16 in. Length: 31 in. Width: 19 in.
0104: Audoux Minet, Coffee Table for Roger Capron, 1960sEst. $1,400-$2,100
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Pair of Concrete Star Planters, 1960s: Pair of star-shaped planters, showcasing natural patina and sculptural form, circa 1960s. Length: 21 in. Width: 18 in. Height: 5 in.
0105: Pair of Concrete Star Planters, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Jean Asti, Ceramic Coffee Table, France, 1960s: A refined ceramic coffee table by Jean Asti, featuring a beautifully hand-painted tiled top. Height: 16 in. Length: 44 in. Width: 20 in
0108: Jean Asti, Ceramic Coffee Table, France, 1960sEst. $600-$900
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Willy Guhl, Dog House in Fiber Cement, 1960s: A concrete Dog House designed by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Height: 32 in. Length: 38 in. Width: 31 in.
0111: Willy Guhl, Dog House in Fiber Cement, 1960sEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Willy Guhl, Pair of Off-Kilter Planters, 1960s: A pair of rare asymmetrical planters by Willy Guhl, featuring a bold modernist design. FIRST: TOP Diameter: 25 in. BASE Diameter: 13 in. Height: 14.5 in. SECOND: TOP Diameter: 25 in. BASE Diameter:
0113: Willy Guhl, Pair of Off-Kilter Planters, 1960sEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Wood Coffee Table, in the Style of Nakashima, 1970s: Rustic slab wood table with live-edge design on trestle base, in the style of Nakashima. France, 1970s.Height: 12 in. Length: 70 in. Width: 27 in.
0117: Wood Coffee Table, in the Style of Nakashima, 1970sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Olavi HANNINEN, Brutalist Elm Bench, Finland, 1960: Raw brutalist bench in solid elm by Olavi HANNINEN . Finland, circa 1960. Height: 34 in. Width: 78.5 in. Depth:13.5 in. Seat Height: 17.5 in.
0118: Olavi HANNINEN, Brutalist Elm Bench, Finland, 1960Est. $800-$1,600
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Four Metal Planters, France, 1970s: Set of four semi-circular metal planters with soft patina, ideal for outdoor use. France, 1970s.Height: 10 in. Lenght : 22 in. Width: 13 in.
0119: Four Metal Planters, France, 1970sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Willy Guhl, Bench/Planters, 1960s: A heavy, minimalist concrete bench designed by Willy Guhl. Featuring a simple, curved structure, it embodies brutalist aesthetics. The raw texture and natural wear give it a striking sculptural
0120: Willy Guhl, Bench/Planters, 1960sEst. $1,800-$2,700