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Sale Date:
Dec. 3, 2006
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Lot Numbers, Descriptions and Estimates
901. George Nelson Platform bench with cabinets, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), birch bench with ebonized legs with two primavera cases: one with original Forest Green lacquered sliding doors concealing one adjustable shelf, and one with two doors and four drawers, all with original finish and hardware, foil label in large cabinet, as shown: 92.5”w x 18.5”d x 38”h, cabinets are 24”h, very good original condition 3000-3500
902. Charles and Ray Eames PKW chair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), c.1950, black wire seat with original black vinyl bikini pad over swivel base with birch dowel legs, original finish, 19”w x 21”d x 32”h, some rewelds, burns to tops of wood legs, fair condition 200-300
903. George Nelson cabinets, two, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), two pieces in primavera with original Forest Green lacquered doors; removable upper cabinet with one door with and two adjustable shelves, 34”w x 12”d x 24”h, lower cabinet with one door and two adjustable shelves, original finish, foil label, as shown: 56”w x 12” x 53.75”h, lower cabinet is 29.5”h, very good original condition 1200-1500
904. Charles and Ray Eames LCW, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), molded plywood seat, back and frame with original black aniline dyed finish, original shock mounts, oval mount to back, original finish, unmarked, 22.5”w x 25”d x 27”h, excellent original condition 900-1200
905. Charles and Ray Eames ETR (Surfboard) table, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), 1950s, original black laminated elliptical plywood top on black wire strut bases, unmarked, 89”w x 29”d x 9.75”h, bases repainted, very good condition 3500-4000
906. George Nelson cabinets, pair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), primavera cases with four drawers and original Forest Green lacquered fronts, zinc hairpin legs, original finish, stenciled number to back “4606”, foil label to each, very good original condition 3000-3500
907. Charles and Ray Eames DCMs, set of six, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), molded ash plywood seats and backs over chrome-plated steel bases, original screw-in glides, original shock mounts, foil label to one, original finish, 19.5”w x 21.5”d x 30”h, a nice set in excellent original condition 1200-1500
908. Frederic Weinberg “Swingtime” illuminated wall sculpture (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), 1950s, plaster form of two dancers with original white finish with gray and black splatter decoration to surface, backlit by three bulbs, 31”w x 45”h, original finish, very good original condition 900-1200
909. George Nelson 4721-I dining table, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), primavera, rectangular copper planter insert to center which can be replaced with an included primavera panel, two 14” self-storing leaves (not shown), original finish, signed with foil label, as shown: 54”w x 36”d x 29”h, very good original condition 700-900
910. George Nelson Ball clock, by Howard Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), original gray lacquered balls on metal spokes around a gray lacquered metal case, black metal hour and minute hands and red second hand, Howard Miller label to back, original finish, 13.25”dia., plug to back, very good condition 300-500
911. George Nelson Stereo cabinet, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), 1950s, primavera case over zinc hairpin legs, interior consists of one drop-front door and one sliding shelf for a turntable, contains original Capehart components (receiver, turntable, mono speaker), original finish, stenciled “4743” on back, 56.25”w x 18.5”d x 29.5”h, excellent original condition 400-600
912. George Nelson Starburst clock, model 2202, by Howard Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), salmon-colored wood spikes around a white enameled metal center, black enameled hour and minute hand with red second hand, Howard Miller label to back, 18.75”dia., plug to back, wear to hands, good condition 300-500
913. Charles and Ray Eames RAR (rocking chair), by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), 1950s, bright orange molded orange fiberglass shell over a black wire base with birch runners, original finish, 25”w x 27”d x 28”h, excellent condition 1000-1500
914. Charles and Ray Eames Eiffel tower chairs, pair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), early thick yellow fiberglass shells over black wire bases with original slip-on glides (one missing), unmarked, 24.5”w x 23”d x 31”h, excellent condition 400-600
915. Charles and Ray Eames shell chairs, six, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), early rope-edge shells over black rod X-bases, some with Herman Miller/Venice labels, large rubber shock mounts, all rubber and metal boot glides intact, 24.5”w x 27.5”d x 27.5”h, excellent original condition 1800-2200
916. Charles and Ray Eames shell chair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), 1950s, bright orange molded orange fiberglass shell over a four-point enameled steel base with aluminum trim, on casters, 25”w x 23”d x 33”h, excellent condition 200-300
917. George Nelson headboards, pair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), two twin headboards used together to form a king-size, birch, drop-down tufted headboards, each with one pull-out shelf and open storage, ebonized wood legs, original finish, each 56.25”w x 12”d x 39.75”h, very good original condition 600-800
918. George Nelson Lazy Susan dinette table, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), original black enameled metal base supports a wood top with original putty colored laminate surface and swiveling lazy susan to center, 47.5”dia. x 29.25”h, very good original condition 500-700
919. Paul McCobb occasional table, by Winchendon (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), maple top over removable tapered legs, unsigned, 32”sq x 20”h, very good condition 150-250
920. Heywood Wakefield serving cart, USA (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), maple top over oak legs with faux bamboo styling and rattan trim, original finish, signed with burned mark, 30.5”w x 20”d x 28”h, each side 9.5”, very good condition 100-200
921. George Nelson coffee table, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), birch frame with sliding top with black surface that conceals storage, copper planter insert to one end, brushed chrome legs, stenciled mark “4667”, 50”w x 22.5”d x 16.5”h, glides missing, some fading, very good condition 600-800
922. George Nelson side chair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), model 4671, c.1947, aluminum rod frame with original gold wool upholstery, all glides intact, 20”w x 22”d x 32”h, excellent condition 200-300
923. George Nelson armchairs, pair, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), birch frames with upholstered seat and back in off-white wool, original finish, 23”w x 24”d x 31”h, excellent condition 300-400
924. George Nelson tray table, by Herman Miller (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), molded birch plywood top over chrome-plated steel rod frame, 15.25”w x 15.25”d x 24.5”h, recoated original finish, good condition 300-400
925. 1950s Modern dresser (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), ribbon grain mahogany case with bamboo trim, handles and base, six drawers, on hidden casters, original finish, unsigned, beautiful wood grain, 65.25”w x 20.5”d x 32.35”h, with a matching Tropical Sun mirror, three bands of bamboo around a round mirror, unsigned, 35”dia., both in excellent condition 900-1200
926. 1950s Modern desk (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), ribbon grain mahogany to sides and drawer fronts with matching laminate surface to top, bamboo handles, trim and base, original finish, 41”w x 20.75”d x 30.25”h, with a matching return cabinet, with one open shelf and one drawer, in ribbon grain mahogany, 16.75”w x 16.5”d x 29.75”h, original finish, unsigned, very good condition 300-500
927. Chromcraft lounge chairs (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), pair, generously sized forms with chrome plated curved frames and original multi-colored upholstery, spring seats, Chromcraft label, 39”w x 35”d x 24”h, excellent condition 300-500
928. 1950s Modern loveseat, in the style of Dunbar (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), upholstered bench seat and back over bentwood legs with original black finish, unsigned, maker unknown, 28.5”w x 30”d x 32.5”h, very good original condition 600-800
929. 1950s Modern chair, in the style of Dunbar (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), upholstered bench seat and back over bentwood legs with original black finish, unsigned, maker unknown, 24.5”w x 30”d x 32.5”h, very good original condition 300-400
930. 1950s Modern sofa, in the style of Dunbar (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), upholstered bench seat and back over bentwood legs with original black finish, unsigned, maker unknown, 72.5”w x 30”d x 32.5”h, very good original condition 800-1000
931. 1950s table lamps pair (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), ebonized sculptural wood bases support cylindrical shades of frosted plastic, 6”dia. x 22.5”h, very good condition 500-700
932. Blenko Glass, attribution, group of five pieces (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), four hand-blown balls and one vase, clear glass in shades of blue and green, all unsigned, largest ball is 6.5”dia., vase is 21”h, mint condition 100-150
933. Blenko Glass vase and decanter with stopper (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), bright yellow glass, vase with etched mark “Blenko” and paper label, 6”dia. x 12”h, decanter with etched mark, 7”dia. x 16.5”h, both in mint condition 200-300
934. 1940s Modern wall shelf (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), round form created by seven pieces of bamboo and intersected by two glass shelves, unsigned, original finish, 36”w x 7”d x 30”h, excellent condition 400-600

935. 1950s sculpture (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), matte black glazed ceramic torso, hand signed “Mary E“, 9”w x 5”d x 17.5”h, mint condition 100-200
936. 1950s Modern table lamp (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), maker unknown, black wrought iron tripod base, 13”dia. x 40.5”h, very good condition 200-300
937. Sascha Heifetz floor lamp (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), c.1950, sculptural carved oak base with original ebonized finish, original elliptical fiberglass torchiere shade, 64”h, very good original condition 600-800
938. Sascha Heifetz floor lamp (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), c.1950, sculptural carved oak base with original ebonized finish, glass diffuser and paper shade, 60.5”h, very good original condition 200-300
939. Zahara Schatz table lamp (Mary Ellen Davis Collection), c.1952, Plexiglas and brass tubing, 14”w x 17”d x 31”h, to achieve this effect, Plexiglas is manipulated while hot, and imbedded with wire, mesh and metal shavings to create an abstract composition, excellent condition 800-1000
940. Herbert von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan dining chairs, six, by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Corp., Roanoke, VA, c.1947, birch, molded one-piece seats with cutout to backs over molded legs, signed with ink stamp and paper labels, original finish, 17”w x 18.5”d x 32.75”h, very good original condition 1000-1500
941. Herbert von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan sideboard, by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Corp., Roanoke, VA, c.1947, birch case with center drawer flanked by two doors, removable upper hutch with shelves, original finish, 48.5”w x 18”d x 31”h, hutch is 39”w x 10”d x 24”h, total height as shown is 55”, very good original condition 400-600
942. Herbert von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan stools or plant stands, pair, by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Corp., Roanoke, VA, c.1947, birch, round tops over bentwood legs, unsigned, original finish, 12.5”dia. x 17.5”h, very good original condition 200-300
943. Herbert von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan dining table, by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Corp., Roanoke, VA, c.1947, birch, rectangular top with rounded corners over bentwood legs, one 13.75” leaf, original finish, 44”w x 32”d x 29”h, very good original condition 500-700
944. Alexander Girard “Jar of Pebbles” Environmental Enrichment Panel, silkscreen on cotton in a metal frame, designed for Herman Miller’s Action Office 2 System, 1971, silkscreened signature and date, original Tom Tru/Raymor hang tag attached, 22.5”w x 58”h, excellent condition 400-600
945. Alvar Aalto dining table and chairs, four, imported by ICF, Finland, c.1970, birch, table with white laminate top, each with ICF label, table: 39”dia. x 28”h, chairs 15”w x 18”d x 30.25”h, very good original condition 600-800
946. Alvar Aalto stool, by Artek, birch frame original black vinyl upholstery, original finish, 18”w x 18”d x 18”h, very good condition 200-300
947. Jens Risom lounge chairs, pair, by Knoll, birch frames with original black cotton webbing seats, original finish, marked with metal Knoll Studio tag, 20”w x 30”d x 30.5”h, very good condition 500-700
948. Giovanni Offredi Wave chaise, by Saporiti, Italy, black upholstered seat in a brushed steel frame, 37w x 68”d x 30.5”h, “Saporiti Italia” label, excellent condition 1200-1500
949. Verner Panton “Flowerpot” lamp, by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, wall mounted form with arcing support and round shade with diffuser in bright orange lacquered finish, swivels, cord adjusts to lengthen or shorten shade height, original finish, 18”w x 8”d x 18.5”h, very good original condition 300-500
950. J.A. Burlini kinetic sculpture, “Gum Ball”, 1977, metal construction with colorful enameled metal trim over a pressed wood base, hand signed “J.A. Burlini 77”, very good condition 400-600
951. Poul Henningsen PH-5 hanging lamp, by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s, tiered enameled metal form in white with purple and red accents, 19.75”dia., good condition 300-500
952. Verner Panton Pantonova dining set, c.1970, table and six chairs in chrome-plated steel wire, removable seat cushions reupholstered in 1950s patterned fabric, table: 46.5”dia. x 28”h, chairs: 25”w x 21.5”d x 30”h, as shown, diameter of set is 54”, unsigned, very good condition 4000-5000
953. Piero Fornasetti plates, six, Classical scenes in black and gold on glazed white Arzberg plates, all marked and numbered 1-6, 9.5”dia., excellent condition 300-400
954. Paul Suttman (American, 1933-1993) bronze still life, 1932, plaque reads: “buon natale, 1973”, and J.Walter Thompson Co. commission” signed in surface “Suttman”, 4.25 dia. x 6.5”h, excellent condition 300-400
955. Fontana Arte wall sconce, Italy, internally lit form with textured glass front surrounded by a brass frame with gray glass trim, 15”w x 15”h, chips to two corners, good condition 600-800
956. Raymor vase, Italy, large bottle-shaped form with flared rim, vertical incised design to surface and horizontal bands of green and orange decoration, marked with Raymor paper label and signed “italy”, 20.5”h, mint condition 300-500
957. Raymor vase, Italy, cylindrical form with horizontal bands in textured, matte and high-glaze in shades of blue and purple, marked “1393.A italy”, 4.75”dia. x 14”h, excellent condition 200-300
958. Italian Modernist sculpture, maker unknown, large glazed ceramic from of hands, 22”w x 15.5”h, stamped “made in Italy”, mint condition 200-300
959. Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet, by Directional, patchwork chrome and brass cabinet with lift-top over two doors, top conceals open storage area, one shelf to interior, finished on all sides, signed on exterior “An Original Paul Evans”, 36”w x 18”d x 33.25”h, very good condition 1000-1500
960. Paul Evans Cityscape planter, by Directional patchwork chrome and brass box with original black finish to wood interior, unsigned, 7”w x 7”d x 7”h, excellent condition 200-300
961. Carlo di Carli settee, by Singer & Son, 1950s, upholstered form over tapered brass legs, reupholstered in white vinyl fabric, 56”w x 30”d x 30”h, very good condition 3000-4000
962. Alessandro Albrizzi lucite fire tool set, c.1970, poker, broom, and dustbin of brass construction with black handles suspended from a single block of Lucite on a brass base, 35”h, condition 300-500
963. Katavolos, Littell and Kelley
table, by
Laverne Originals,
USA, c.1949,
gumwood and birch dowel top over black iron legs with handle at each end,
17”w x 62”d x 15”h, very good condition 900-1200
964. Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of six, Italy, Italian walnut, two armchairs and four side chairs, armchairs with upholstered seats, side chairs with synthetic rush seats, armchair: 22”w x 22”d x 34”h, original finish, very good condition 700-900
965. 1940s table lamps, pair, USA, rock crystal and driftwood forms over a plaster base, original driftwood finials included (not shown), unsigned, base is 24”h, overall height 40”h, very good original condition 1500-2000
966. Curtis Jeré wall sculpture, attribution, three dimensional abstract form in brass with brazed construction, unsigned, 63”w x 8”d x 43”h, excellent condition 1000-1500
967. 1960s Modern bench/table, possibly by Baker, slab sides with carved scrollwork design to base and cutouts to sides, original craquelure finish, 70”w x 16”d x 17”h, very good condition 400-600
968. Interior Crafts occasional table, 1960s, in the style of Samuel Marx, white lacquered wood form with symmetrical wave shape and square cutouts, round glass top, original finish, unsigned, 36”dia. x 29.5”h, small chip to glass, very good condition 600-800
969. Red Lion Furniture sectional sofa, two pieces, curved forms with decorative brass and wood front legs and wood back legs, reupholstered in black wool fabric, total footprint as shown: 144.5”w x 63”d x 28”h, left section: 74”w x 31”d x 28”h; right section: 95”w x 31”d x 28”h, very good condition 1500-2000
970. Philip and Kelvin Laverne coffee table, c.1960s, rectangular form with rounded edges in bronze and pewter with decoration of figures to top over four legs with applied decoration, original finish, signed in top surface, 69”w x 23.5”d x 17”h, very good original condition 1200-1500
971. Philip and Kelvin Laverne coffee table, c.1960s, square form with rounded edges in bronze and pewter with decoration of figures to top over four legs with applied decoration, original finish, signed in top surface, 34”w x 34”d x 16”h, very good original condition 1500-1800
972. Raymund Novacek (American, 20th century) sculpture, welded bronze, 1960s, abstract form within an open rectangle, 8.75”w x 8.75”d x 41”h, excellent condition 800-1000
973. Raymund Novacek (American, 20th century) sculpture, welded bronze, 1960s, abstract form over a wood base, excellent condition 600-800
974. Kittinger “Mandarin” chest, original gray and white lacquered finish, five drawers with dividers in two and sliding tray in top drawer, oak interior, well-made, 36”w x 21”d x 48.25”h, very good condition 700-900
975. WITHDRAWN
976. Edward Wormley Long John bench, by Dunbar, 1960s, rectangular walnut top with one drawer over bentwood legs, signed with rectangular brass tag, 66”w x 19”d x 12”h, excellent condition 800-1000
977. Edward Wormley dinette/game table, by Dunbar, 1958, round walnut top over tapered legs, marked with metal tag and paper label with date, top lightly refinished, 40"dia. x 29.25"high, very good condition 600-800
978. Edward Wormley Janus Collection armchairs, pair, by Dunbar, ebonized frames with caned backs and white leather upholstery with loose back cushion, rectangular brass Dunbar tag to one, documented, 27.75”w x 29”d x 27.5”h, refinished, very good condiiton 1500-1800
979. WITHDRAWN
980. Los Castillo necklace, Taxco, Mexico, sterling silver, approx. 14”l, stamped “c80 Los Castillo, Taxco, Made in Mexico 200”, excellent condition 400-500
981. Richard Loving Untitled tile sculpture, series of enameled copper tiles in a teak frame, signed lower right, 18.25”w x 2,25”d x 5.75”h, excellent condition 500-700
982. Gio Ponti Diamond sterling silver flatware, by Reed & Barton, c.1958, 84 pieces of solid sterling, impressed marks, the set consists of 12 six-piece place settings (salad fork, dinner fork, teaspoon, soup spoon, knife, butter knife), six cocktail forks, and 6 serving pieces (pie/cake server, cold meat fork, olive fork, ladle, sugar spoon, serving spoon), excellent condition 2500-3500
983. Russel Wright Oceana bowl, by Klise Wood Working, 11”dia. x 3.5”h, signed with burned mark, original finish, very good condition 800-1000
984. Edward Wormley lounge chairs, pair, by Dunbar, dark mahogany frames with rust-colored vinyl fabric upholstery, original finsh, signed with rectangular brass tags, 24”w x 23.5”d x 28.5”h, very good condition 800-1000
985. Edward Wormley lounge chairs, pair, by Dunbar, dark mahogany frames with rust-colored vinyl fabric upholstery, original finsh, signed with rectangular brass tags, 24”w x 23.5”d x 28.5”h, very good condition 800-1000
986. Edward Wormley dining chairs, four, by Dunbar, 1940s, stylized bleached mahogany frame with flared back legs and slightly oversized dimensions, original floral upholstery, original finish, 24.5”w x 23”d x 30”h, minor repair to one, very good original condition 1500-1800
987. Edward Wormley lounge chair and ottoman, by Dunbar, high-back chair with channeled back, bleached mahogany legs with brass trim, nicely reupholstered in blue and green fabric, chair: 29”w x 36”d x 36”h, ottoman: 28”w x 23”d x 15”h, very good condition 1200-1500
988. Edward Wormley Janus Collection armchair, by Dunbar, 1950s, sculptural ebonized mahogany frame with original red upholstery and exposed wood trim to back, 27”w x 27”d x 29”h, original finish, very good condition 500-700
989. Edward Wormley Alexandria chair, by Dunbar, 1960s, mahogany frame with original tufted fabric seat cushion, original finish, 22.5”w x 22”d x 33”h, excellent condition 900-1200
990. Edward Wormley Long John bench, by Dunbar, sap walnut top over bentwood legs, one drawer, signed with green metal Dunbar tag, original finish, 84”w x 19”d x 12”h, minor stains to top, very good original condition 1500-1800
991. Edward Wormley sofa, by Dunbar, original Jack Lenor Larsen striped velvet upholstery, dark mahogany base with curved-bottom legs, signed in cushion decking, 83.5”w x 32”d x 26.5”h, very good original condition 1500-1800
992. Unusual Edward Wormley bench, by Dunbar, bench seat and floating backrest on a bentwood dark mahogany base, signed with green metal Dunbar tag, original upholstery, original finish, 72.5”w x 22”d x 26.5”h, very good original condition 1500-1800
993. Edward Wormley dining chairs, by Dunbar, set of six, dark mahogany frames with pumpkin colored original leather seats and caned backrests, marked with brass D tags, original finish, 19”w x 21”d x 32”h, very good original condition 1500-1800
994. Edward Wormley dining table, by Dunbar, dark mahogany, large form with two 24” leaves, original finish, marked with brass D tag, 66”w x 44”d x 29.5”h, very good original condition 2000-2500
995. Harvey Probber sideboard, by Harvey Probber, Inc., walnut and mahogany case with bi-fold doors and slate top over a bronze base, interior consists of compartment for tie storage, ten drawers (one drawer with lift-top mirror) and four fixed shelves, doors with mahogany veneer applied in a diamond pattern, 72”w x 18”d x 32”h, refinished, very good condition 1500-1800
996. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings magazine stand, by Widdicomb, 1950s, mahogany and birch, original finish, 29.5”w x 23.5”d x 23”h, very good condition 500-700
997. George Nakashima Origins armchair, by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s, walnut frame and armrests with original tufted wool upholstery, original finish, unsigned, 25.5”w x 27”d x 39”h, excellent condition 900-1200
998. 1950s Modern sectional sofa, two pieces, ebonized mahogany frame with caned sides and original Ray Eames “Sea Things” upholstery, original finish, each piece 49”w x 27”d x 31”h, very good condition 900-1200
999. 1950s table lamps, pair, USA, each with two adjustable brass-plated aluminum shades with perforations, unsigned, 24”w x 13.5”h, very good condition 200-300
1000. Henredon jewelry cabinet, USA, long form with three drawers with original black hourglass shaped pulls over six cone-shaped wood feet, leather and velvet-lined drawers, one with removable tray, burned mark “Henredon Fine Furniture”, original finish, 60”w x 9”d x 6.75”h, excellent condition 400-500
Sale Date:
Dec. 3, 2006