DESIGN 2013-10-17 Auction - 381 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 14
Ron Arad This Mortal CoilEames special-order 670 lounge chair and ottomanArne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Wright's Design sale features works by renowned designers of the 20th century. This October Wright presents more than twenty designs by George Nakashima from an important private collection that have never before been to market. Highlights from the collection include an exceptional Minguren I coffee table made of Carpathian Elm, a Conoid bench with an expressive seat as well as many lamps, stools, chairs and bookcases each expertly crafted. The works, most ordered in the 1970s, are accompanied by drawings from Nakashima as well as correspondence between the artist and the collector. Other sale highlights include works from Chandigarh, India by Pierre Jeanneret, as well as American mid-century designs by George Nelson & Associates, Charles and Ray Eames and Greta Magnusson Grossman. Works by Paul Evans, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Edward Wormley, Serge Mouille and many others also feature prominently in this sale.
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Nelson & Associates rare Highback lounge chair: George Nelson & Associates rare Highback lounge chair, model 5469 Herman Miller USA, 1954 leather, chrome-plated steel 27.5 w x 31 d x 40 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer,
0415: Nelson & Associates rare Highback lounge chairEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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George Nelson & Associates wall clock, model 2293: George Nelson & Associates wall clock, model 2293 Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1961 walnut, enameled aluminum 17.75 dia x 40 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to reverse:
0416: George Nelson & Associates wall clock, model 2293Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstand: George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstand, model 5207 Herman Miller USA, 1952 rosewood, lacquered wood, aluminum 17.5 w x 19.5 d x 23.5 h inches Signed with applied foil manufacturer's
0417: George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstandEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Frank Gehry Wiggle stool: Frank Gehry Wiggle stool Easy Edges, Inc. Canada, 1972 corrugated cardboard, masonite 16.25 w x 17 d x 15.5 h inches Literature: Frank O. Gehry: Design & Architecture, Vitra, pg. 11 Provenance:
0418: Frank Gehry Wiggle stoolEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Charles and Ray Eames Time Life stool: Charles and Ray Eames Time Life stool Herman Miller USA, 1960/c. 2000 walnut 13 dia x 15 h inches Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and
0419: Charles and Ray Eames Time Life stoolEst. US$500-US$700
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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 Provenance: Collection of Michael Maharam, New
0420: Sori Yanagi Butterfly stoolEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Florence Knoll Executive Office cabinet: Florence Knoll Executive Office cabinet Knoll International USA, 1961/c. 1970 rosewood, marble, chrome-plated steel 74.75 w x 18 d x 25.5 h inches Cabinet features four drawers and four file
0421: Florence Knoll Executive Office cabinetEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
Charles and Ray Eames DKW: Charles and Ray Eames DKW Herman Miller USA, 1951 enameled steel, upholstery, birch 19.25 w x 20 d x 32.5 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's label to underside: [Herman Miller Furniture
0422: Charles and Ray Eames DKWEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
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Charles and Ray Eames RKR: Charles and Ray Eames RKR Herman Miller USA, 1950 leather, enameled steel, birch 19.5 w x 27 d x 27 h inches Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart,
0423: Charles and Ray Eames RKREst. US$700-US$900
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George Nelson & Associates cabinet, model 4937: George Nelson & Associates cabinet, model 4937 Herman Miller USA, 1946/c. 1952 combed oak, aluminum 56.25 w x 19.5 d x 39.5 h inches Cabinet features five drawers and two doors concealing two
0424: George Nelson & Associates cabinet, model 4937Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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George Nelson & Associates cabinets, pair: George Nelson & Associates cabinets model 4606, pair Herman Miller USA, 1953 combed oak, aluminum 34 w x 19.5 d x 29.5 h inches Sold with original invoice, dated 1953, from Lansdowne Furniture,
0425: George Nelson & Associates cabinets, pairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair: Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair Knoll Associates USA, 1948 stained and laminated birch plywood, upholstery 29.5 w x 32 d x 34.5 h inches Literature: Eero Saarinen: Furniture For Everyman, Lutz,
0426: Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock: George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock, model 2217D Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1954 walnut, brass, enameled aluminum, map pins 10.5 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h inches Signed with decal
0427: George Nelson & Associates Kite table clockEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock: George Nelson & Associates Kite table clock, model 2217C Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1954 lacquered wood, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, map pins, rubber 10.25 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h inches
0428: George Nelson & Associates Kite table clockEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
Charles and Ray Eames ESU 400-C: Charles and Ray Eames ESU 400-C Herman Miller USA, 1950 lacquered masonite, birch, zinc-plated steel, mirror, chrome-plated steel 48.25 w x 16.75 d x 58.5 h inches Signed with applied
0429: Charles and Ray Eames ESU 400-CEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
Tony Paul Tempo occasional tables, pair: Tony Paul Tempo occasional tables, pair Woodlin-Hall USA, c. 1955 ribbon mahogany plywood, enameled steel 19.25 dia x 18.5 h inches
0430: Tony Paul Tempo occasional tables, pairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Lewis Butler lounge chair: Lewis Butler lounge chair Knoll Associates USA, 1955 ash, walnut plywood, upholstery 25 w x 29 d x 29 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Knoll Associates Inc].
0431: Lewis Butler lounge chairEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Carl Auböck coat rack: Carl Auböck coat rack Werkst?ñtte Carl Auböck Austria, 1953 oak, brass 39.5 w x 5.5 d x 29.25 h inches Literature: Carl Auböck: The Workshop, Kois, ppg. 166-167 Provenance: Collection of
0432: Carl Auböck coat rackEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Warren Platner chairs, set of four: Warren Platner chairs, set of four Knoll International USA, 1966 chrome-plated steel, upholstery 28 w x 21 d x 29.5 h inches Literature: Ten by Warren Platner, Platner, ppg. 105, 162, 164, 167,
0433: Warren Platner chairs, set of fourEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Marilyn Neuhart dolls, set of ten: Marilyn Neuhart dolls, set of ten USA, c. 1961 wool, silk 8 w x 3 d x 13.75 h inches Provenance: Collection of Michael Maharam, New York
0434: Marilyn Neuhart dolls, set of tenEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
Eero Saarinen Tulip stools, set of eight: Eero Saarinen Tulip stools, set of eight Knoll International USA, 1958/c. 1975 enameled aluminum, upholstery 15 dia x 16.5 h inches Signed with applied paper manufacturer's label to underside of
0435: Eero Saarinen Tulip stools, set of eightEst. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Passed
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Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen cabinet: Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen cabinet Red Lion Furniture Company USA, 1941 Honduran mahogany 36 w x 18 d x 35.25 h inches Literature: Organic Designs in Home Furnishings, Noyes, ppg. 26-29
0436: Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen cabinetEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Nelson & Associates collection of Bubble lamps: George Nelson & Associates collection of five Bubble table lamps Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1952 sprayed fiberglass over metal frame, steel 14 dia x 37 h inches Signed with applied
0437: Nelson & Associates collection of Bubble lampsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Kipp Stewart outdoor suite: Kipp Stewart outdoor suite Terra USA, c. 1960 bronze tubing, nylon cord, glass 23.5 w x 76 d x 22.75 h inches Suite includes chaise, chair, ottoman and occasional table; chair measures: 23 w x
0438: Kipp Stewart outdoor suiteEst. US$3,000-US$5,000