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Like-new Borsani sofa starring in Nova Ars online auction Oct. 13

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa made by Tecno, original fabric, excellent condition, 76 inches x 36 inches. Estimate: €5,000-€6,000. Nova Ars image
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa made by Tecno, original fabric, excellent condition, 76 inches x 36 inches. Estimate: €5,000-€6,000. Nova Ars image

 

ASTI, Italy – Nova Ars will hold another of its trademark 20th century design auctions online only on Oct. 13. Absentee and internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.

The lineup of nearly 120 lots features ceramic and glass items lamps, chandeliers and furniture – many designed and made in Italy.

Furniture highlights include a 1954 Tecno sofa designed by company founder Osvaldo Borsani (above) and an Angelo Mangiarotti coffee table (below) produced by Skipper around 1970.

 

Angelo Mangiarotti coffee table, produced by Skipper, circa 1970. Estimate: €1,500-€2,000. Nova Ars image
Angelo Mangiarotti coffee table, produced by Skipper, circa 1970. Estimate: €1,500-€2,000. Nova Ars image

 

Lighting is always a vital part of Nova Ars auctions and this month has an Arredoluce easel of chromed and varnished metal that stands 84 inches high. The floor lamp is estimated to sell for 3,500-4,000 euros.

On a whimsical note is a set of nine Alessandro Mendini corkscrews (below) manufactured by Alessi.

 

Close-up view of the Alessandro Mendini corkscrews. The nine-piece set is estimated at €1,500-€2,000. Nova Ars image
Close-up view of the Alessandro Mendini corkscrews. The nine-piece set is estimated at €1,500-€2,000. Nova Ars image

 

For details contact Nova Ars by phone at +39 328 9667353 or email valeria@novaars.net or info@novaars.net.

 

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

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