DESIGN 2013-10-17 Auction - 381 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 16
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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Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of six: Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of six American Desk Corporation USA, 1962/1974 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, walnut, rubber 22.5 w x 22 d x 33.5 h inches Set includes two armchairs and four
0463: Gideon Kramer Ion chairs, set of sixEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Charles and Ray Eames LARs, pair: Charles and Ray Eames LARs, pair Herman Miller USA, 1950/c. 1951 molded fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber 25 w x 25 d x 24.5 h inches Signed with partial decal manufacturer?ÇÖs label to
0464: Charles and Ray Eames LARs, pairEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Charles and Ray Eames DTM-2: Charles and Ray Eames DTM-2 Herman Miller USA, 1947/c. 1950 walnut, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, rubber 34 w x 34 d x 29 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside:
0465: Charles and Ray Eames DTM-2Est. US$700-US$900
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George Nelson & Associates Turbine wall clock: George Nelson & Associates Turbine wall clock, model 2240 Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1957 brass, aluminum, walnut, enameled aluminum 30 dia x 29 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's
0466: George Nelson & Associates Turbine wall clockEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Nelson & Associates Bubble hanging lamps: George Nelson & Associates collection of five Bubble hanging lamps Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1952 sprayed fiberglass over a metal frame, steel 36 dia x 13.5 h inches Signed with applied
0467: Nelson & Associates Bubble hanging lampsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Isamu Kenmochi Rattan furniture suite: Isamu Kenmochi Rattan furniture suite Yamakawa Rattan Japan, 1960-1967 wicker over bamboo frame. 54.5 w x 31.5 d x 27.5 h inches Suite includes a chair, settee and planter; chair measures: 31
0468: Isamu Kenmochi Rattan furniture suiteEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Eliot Noyes telephone tables, pair: Eliot Noyes telephone tables, pair USA, c. 1960 enameled steel, formica, chrome-plated steel, rubber 22.5 w x 19 d x 22.75 h inches
0469: Eliot Noyes telephone tables, pairEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Alexander Girard armchair: Alexander Girard armchair Herman Miller USA, 1967 cast aluminum, upholstery, chrome-plated steel, rubber 24.75 w x 22.5 d x 28 h inches Literature: Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller,
0470: Alexander Girard armchairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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I.M. Pei double-sided clock: I.M. Pei double-sided clock from the John Hancock Building, Boston USA, c. 1976 anodized aluminum 13.75 w x 6.5 d x 20.25 h inches Provenance: John Hancock Building, Boston
0471: I.M. Pei double-sided clockEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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George Nelson & Associates nightstands, pair: George Nelson & Associates nightstands model 4608, pair Herman Miller USA, 1948 walnut, lacquered wood 17 w x 12 d x 39.75 h inches Each nightstand features one pullout shelf. Literature:
0472: George Nelson & Associates nightstands, pairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pair: Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pair Evans Products/Herman Miller USA, 1945/1947 aniline-dyed birch plywood, rubber 19.25 w x 21 d x 28.75 h inches This pair of DCWs features a rare
0473: Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pairEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pair: Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pair Evans Products/Herman Miller USA, 1945/1947 birch plywood, aniline-dyed ash plywood, rubber 19 w x 21 d x 29 h inches This pair of DCWs features a
0474: Charles and Ray Eames special-order DCWs, pairEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Nelson & Associates Lantern Series table lamps: George Nelson & Associates Lantern Series table lamps, pair Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1962 walnut, plastic 16 dia x 29.5 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer,
0475: Nelson & Associates Lantern Series table lampsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
George Nelson & Associates Thin edge nightstand: George Nelson & Associates Thin edge nightstand, model 5707 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel 18 w x 20 d x 23.25 h inches Signed with disc manufacturer's label to
0476: George Nelson & Associates Thin edge nightstandEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Alexander Girard collection of six fabrics: Alexander Girard collection of six fabrics Herman Miller USA, 1965-1973 cotton, wool and nylon blend 54 w x 38.25 d inches Collection includes swatches of Toostripe, Six Stripe, Millerstripe and
0477: Alexander Girard collection of six fabricsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Nelson & Associates Sergeant Schultz table lamp: George Nelson & Associates Sergeant Schultz table lamp General Lighting Company USA, 1947 aluminum, enameled steel 7.75 w x 6 d x 7 h inches Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer,
0478: Nelson & Associates Sergeant Schultz table lampEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
Nelson & Associates Watermelon table clock: George Nelson & Associates Watermelon table clock, model 2219B Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1954 lacquered wood, enameled steel, enameled brass, rubber 8 w x 4.5 d x 4.75 h inches Signed
0479: Nelson & Associates Watermelon table clockEst. US$7,000-US$9,000Lot Passed
Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra table lamp: Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra table lamp Ralph O. Smith Sweden, 1950 enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel 11.5 w x 15 d x 15 h inches Signed with partial decal manufacturer's label to
0480: Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra table lampEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra floor lamp: Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra floor lamp Ralph O. Smith Sweden, 1948-1949 enameled steel and aluminum, chrome-plated steel 11.5 w x 23 d x 48 h inches Signed with cast manufacturer's mark to
0481: Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra floor lampEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Charles and Ray Eames Hang-It-All: Charles and Ray Eames Hang-It-All Herman Miller USA, 1953 enameled steel, lacquered wood 19.75 w x 7 d x 14 h inches Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames,
0482: Charles and Ray Eames Hang-It-AllEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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George Nelson & Associates Marshmallow Sofa: George Nelson & Associates Marshmallow Sofa Herman Miller USA, 1956 upholstery, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel 51.5 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Signed with metal disc manufacturer's label to
0483: George Nelson & Associates Marshmallow SofaEst. US$9,000-US$12,000