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Sale Date:
March 5, 2006
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Lot Numbers, Descriptions and Estimates
1001. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining chairs, four, by Widdicomb, walnut frames with flat tapered slats to backs and tapered legs, seats reupholstered in white vinyl fabric, original finish, 22”w x 22”d x 34”h, very good condition 1000-1500
1002. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings china cabinet, by Widdicomb, walnut cabinet with two sliding glass doors over two drawers with original nickel and wood pulls, two adjustable shelves to interior, original finish, 40”w x 16”d x 54”h, excellent condition 1500-1800
1003. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining table, by Widdicomb, rectangular walnut top with rounded corners and contrasting veneer to edge over plinth bases, original finish, stenciled mark “5/55” and “designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings” label, 70”w x 40”d x 28”h, top refinished, very good condition 2500-3000
1004. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings bedroom set, by Widdicomb, mahogany, chest with six drawers, 70.25”w x 21.25”d x 32.5”h, tall chest with five drawers, 36”w x 21.25”d x 48”h, nightstands, pair: 24”w x 24”d x 25”h, mirror: 57.25” x 33.25”, marked with cloth label in drawer, all with brass-plated drawer pulls, original finish, light wear to tops of nightstands, very good condition 1200-1500
1005. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings coffee table, attribution, by Widdicomb, rectangular walnut veneer top with three light mahogany bands over curved legs and stretcher, original finish, partial John Widdicomb label, 52.5"w x 16.5"d x 16.25"h, good condition 200-300
1006. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings nesting tables, set of three, by Widdicomb, original finish, marked with Gibbings/Widdicomb label and stenciled mark “3/54”, 26”w x 22”d x 24.5”h, light wear to top, very good original condition 800-1000
1007. T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings sofa, by Widdicomb, walnut frame with solid brass legs supports an upholstered seat with loose cushion in original textured fabric, marked with cloth label, original finish, 76”w x 33”d x 32”h, upholstery needs to be replaced, otherwise very good condition 3500-4000
1008. Edward Wormley chaise, by Dunbar, graceful form with original tulip patterned upholstery and four loose cushions (three not shown) over round mahogany legs, marked with brass D tag, 33.5”w x 71”d x 30”h, some wear to fabric on back, very good condition 1200-1500
1009. Edward Wormley Drop-Arm headboard, model no. 4588-A, by Dunbar, mahogany frame with 17 panels upholstered in original Boris Kroll velvet fabric, four panels form drop-down armrests, (shown in down position), back tilts to comfortable slant for reading, accommodates two twin or one king-size mattress, also includes two matching dust ruffles, marked with brass D tag, 81”w x 38.5”h, original finish, very good original condition 2000-2500
1010. Edward Wormley coffee table, by Dunbar, rectangular form in light and dark mahogany with brass stretcher to legs, marked with brass D tag and paper label, original finish, 48”w x 28”d x 22”h, excellent condition 700-900
1011. Edward Wormley or Roger Lee Sprunger lounge chair, by Dunbar, large even-arm form with original mohair upholstery, marked with cloth label, 37”w x 34”d x 26.5”h, wear to upholstery, good condition 400-600
1012. Edward Wormley or Roger Lee Sprunger sofa, by Dunbar, large even-arm form with original mohair upholstery, marked with cloth label, 89”w x 34”d x 26.5”h, wear to upholstery, good condition 1200-1500
1013. Edward Wormley Constellation table, by Dunbar, c.1957, round top with black plastic surface with decorative wood inlays and mahogany trim to edge, laminated bent wood legs in ash, original finish, marked with brass D tag, 13”dia. x 19”h, excellent condition 2500-3000
1014. Edward Wormley lounge chair, by Dunbar, upholstered seat with down-filled back cushion over a subtly sculptured walnut base, marked with repeating “Dunbar” fabric in cushion decking, original finish and upholstery, 30”w x 34”d x 28.5”h, some wear to fabric on arms, very good condition 600-800
1015. Rare Edward Wormley lounge chairs, pair, by Dunbar, 1950s, dark mahogany frames with paddle-shaped arms and original caned backs, original light green silk upholstery, original finish, unmarked, foam is hard, 28"w x 30"d x 28"h, very good original condition 4000-4500
1016. Edward Wormley cabinet, by Dunbar, walnut case with nine drawers and bleached rosewood front, original brass ring pulls, original finish, marked with brass D tag, 69.25”w x 18”d x 30”h, very good condition 3000-3500
1017. Edward Wormley high-back lounge chair, by Dunbar, 1950s, upholstered seat over a dark wood frame with lower cross-stretcher, original upholstery, 26”w x 28”d x 42”h, very good condition 500-700
1018. Edward Wormley for Lightolier hanging fixture, 1950s, red enameled metal shade over three uplights with brass supports, fixture: 25.5”dia. x 13”h, original finish, good condition 500-700
1019. Edward Wormley globe and stand, by Dunbar, c.1957, mahogany stand with brass caps to feet supports brass ring and internally lighted globe, original finish, 21”dia. x 34”h, very good condition 900-1200
1020. Good Edward Wormley dining table, by Dunbar, rectangular top with book-matched wood grain over plinth bases with brass trim at floor, three 12” leaves, marked with brass D tag, 83.75”w x 42”d x 29”h, excellent condition 3000-4000
1021. Paul McCobb lounge chairs, pair, by Calvin, solid walnut frames with subtle sculpturing and tapered legs, reupholstered, original finish, unmarked, 29.5”w x 30”d x 30”h, very good condition 2500-3000
1022. Edward Wormley coffee table, by Dunbar, mahogany, large round form with inset glass top over lower shelf on a platform base with castors, marked with metal tag and paper label, 46”dia. x 17.5”h, wear to finish, good condition 600-800
1023. Edward Wormley tiered end tables, pair, by Dunbar, rectangular forms with one drawer over a lower shelf, worn original finish, marked with paper label, good condition 400-600
1024. Edward Wormley tables, pair, by Dunbar, asymmetrical forms with light tops and dark legs, silver metal caps to feet, marked with rectangular brass tags, original finish, 28”w x 22”d x 22”h, very good original condition 900-1200
1025. Edward Wormley Precedent Collection magazine table, by Drexel, elm, four slide-out shelves with half-moon cutout handholds, stenciled mark “Precedent by Drexel” and “Magazine table”, 25”w x 17”d x 26”h, substantial wear to finish, good condition 600-800
1026. Edward Wormley corner table, by Dunbar, mahogany, square form with two square surfaces and cutaway shelf to top, original finish, marked with green metal tag, 32”w x 32”d x 24”h, wear to finish, good condition 200-300
1027. Edward Wormley occasional table, by Dunbar, ash frame with white and black laminate surfaces, unmarked, original finish, 32”w x 15”d x 23”h, wear to finish, very good condition 400-600
1028. Edward Wormley flip-top console/dining table, by Dunbar, walnut, folding rectangular top over tapered legs, top opens and slides to center over legs, unmarked, original finish, open: 72”w x 34”d x 29”h, as shown: 17”d, wear to finish, good condition 1500-1800
1029. Charles and Ray Eames 670/671 lounge chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, molded rosewood plywood shell with black leather foam-filled cushions over a black enameled and polished aluminum base, original finish, nice grain pattern to wood, marked with black rectangular decals, chair: 33”w x 32”d x 32.5”h, ottoman: 26”w x 22”d x 16”h, creases to leather seat, some variation to leather from cushion to cushion, very good condition 2500-3500
1030. George Nelson Steelframe cabinet, by Herman Miller, 1950s, black enameled metal frame with white laminate surface over one shelf, one drawer with original pull, aqua sides and taupe back panel, 33.5”w x 17”d x 29.5”h, original finish, all glides intact, drawer front repainted, very good condition 500-700
1031. Isamu Noguchi coffee table, by Herman Miller, 1950s, two-piece ebonized birch base connected by an aluminum pin, original 3/4” thick light green glass top, unmarked, 50.5”w x 36.25”d x 16”h, base refinished, chip to glass, good condition 1500-1800
1032. George Nelson miniature chest, by Herman Miller, 1994, six drawers, one with dividers, original white enameled metal pulls, white laminate top, Herman Miller metal tag, includes certificate of authenticity, 30.25”w x 13”d x 6”h, excellent condition 1800-2400
1033. George Nelson tray table, by Herman Miller, molded ash plywood top over chrome-plated steel base, height adjustable, unmarked, original finish, 15”w x 15”d x 19”h, very good condition 400-600
1034. George Nelson Coconut chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, c.1960, triangular steel shell with upholstered seat supported by steel legs with integrated footpads, original upholstery to both, chair: 40.5"w x 38"d x 32"h, ottoman" 23.5"w x 19"d x 16"h, wear to fabric and foam, reweld to ottoman frame under seat, good condition 3000-3500
1035. George Nelson Sunburst clock, by Howard Miller, c.1950, no. 2202, black wood spikes around a brass center, orange, gray and black enameled metal hands, electrical cord, partial label and stamped marks, 19”dia., second hand missing, good condition 400-600
1036. George Nelson fire tools, by Howard Miller, 1950s, black wrought-iron stand with three tools, including shovel, brush and poker, all with solid birch handles, original finish, 34”h, very good condition 1500-1800
1037. George Nelson Petal clock, by Howard Miller, model 7513-A, c.1957, white painted wood paddles around a brass center, electrical cord, original finish, 18"dia., marked, very good condition 1500-1800
1038. George Nelson Associates fire dogs, pair, by Howard Miller, iron forms with impressed marks “Howard Miller Zeeland Mich.”, 15.75”w x 2.5”d x 5.57”h, good condition 300-500
1039. George Nelson Associates “Leisure” flatware, by Carvel Hall, 48 pieces, 1950s, set consists of 8 teaspoons, 8 soup spoons, 8 salad/dessert forks, 9 dinner forks, 7 knives, 6 butter knives, as well as a sugar spoon, serving fork and serving spoon, each piece marked “Carvell Hall stainless USA”, very good condition 700-900
1040. George Nelson Thin-Edge cabinets, pair, by Herman Miller, rosewood, each with four drawers with original white hourglass pulls, original polished aluminum legs, original finish, each with foil label, good color, 33.75”w x 18.5”d x 30.5”h, one broken pull, some wear to finish, good condition 3000-4000
1041. George Nelson Thin-Edge cabinets, pair, by Herman Miller, rosewood, each with four drawers with original white hourglass pulls, original polished aluminum legs, original finish, each with foil label, good color, 33.75”w x 18.5”d x 30.5”h, some wear to finish, good condition 3000-4000
1042. Charles and Ray Eames OTW coffee table, by Herman Miller, molded birch plywood legs support a laminated birch top with original black plastic surface, 35”w x 24”d x 15.5”h, top in fair condition, base in very good condition 700-900
1043. 1950s/Modern reference materials, five pieces, including a Baker Furniture catalog from the 1950s including designs by Robsjohn-Gibbings; George Nelson Problems of Design, 1957; Die Schone Wohnung, 1959; Interiors Library No. 2 Chairs, edited by George Nelson; and The Architectural Forum Design Decade 1940. 300-500
1044. Charles and Ray Eames DCWs, set of six, by Herman Miller, 1950s, molded birch plywood seats, backs and frames, original rubber shock mounts to seats and backs, refinished, 19”w x 21”d x 29”h, very good condition 1200-1500
1045. George Nelson desk return/cabinet, walnut case with four birch drawers over brushed steel legs, door with metal pull at left end , back is finished, marked with foil label, 67.5”w x 18.5”d x 26”h, original finish, very good condition 300-500
1046. Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life stool, by Herman Miller, c.1960, turned form in walnut, 13.25”dia. x 14.75”h, original finish, excellent original condition 1200-1500
1047. George Nelson Stereo cabinet, by Herman Miller, walnut case with fabric-covered speaker compartment at one end, drop-down door at other end with slide-out shelf for turntable, one sliding door, one open compartment covered by a wood panel, aluminum legs, unmarked, 82”w x 23”d x 35”h, some wear, good condition 1000-1500
1048. Charles and Ray Eames red LCM, by Herman Miller, c.1954, original red aniline-dyed molded plywood seat and back over a solid chromed solid steel frame, original shock mounts, clear recoat to finish, color is entirely original, 22”w x 26”d x 25.5”h, glides replaced, very good condition 1500-1800
1049. Charles and Ray Eames red LCM, by Herman Miller, c.1954, original red aniline-dyed molded plywood seat and back over a solid chromed solid steel frame, original shock mounts, clear recoat to finish, color is entirely original, 22”w x 26”d x 25.5”h, very good condition 1500-1800
1050. George Nelson Action Office desk, by Herman Miller, 1960s, walnut roll-top over a laminate desk surface and chromed steel legs, black painted sides, 54”w x 29.75”d x 34.5”h, desk surface is 29”h at front, two shallow drawers missing, otherwise very good condition 500-700
1051. Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group side chairs, set of four, by Herman Miller, polished aluminum frames over four-point swivel bases with original black vinyl fabric sling seats, signed with impressed marks, 20”w x 23”d x 33”h, very good condition 400-500
1052. Rare Charles and Ray Eames FSW-8 folding screen, by Herman Miller, 1950s, eight molded birch panels connected by original canvas webbing, original finish, each panel 9.5”w, height is 68”, very minor wear to edges, excellent original condition 4000-6000
1053. George Nakashima end table/nightstand, by Nakashima Studio, sap walnut case with one drawer over tapered and splayed legs, original finish, unmarked, 20”w x 20”d x 21”h, very good condition 800-1000
1054. George Nakashima chair, by Knoll, walnut, curved backrest with dowels over a slab seat on tapered legs, refinished, 23”w x 19”d x 30”h, good condition 200-300 qqq6142.79q
1055. Herman Miller desk, designed by Geoff Hollington, c.1990, stand-up height form with cherry-stained birch case with inset leather surface, top opens to reveal a work surface with small open compartments and two small roll-top storage areas, top held open by hydraulics, original finish, 47.75”w x 30”d x 49.25”h, some wear, good condition 900-1200
1056. Eero Saarinen Womb chair, by Knoll Associates, original brown wool upholstery over a black steel frame with original glides, marked with Knoll labels, 40”w x 34”d x 35.5”h, upholstery and foam in poor condition, frame in very good condition 600-800
1057. Charles and Ray Eames conference/dining table, by Herman Miller, c.1950, oval top in rosewood with black rubber trim to edge over aluminum and black enameled metal base, signed with round metal tag, 72”w x 42.25”d x 28.75”h, excellent condition 700-900
1058. Eames, Nelson and Girard photograph, 1960s, with other designers, image is 7.25” x 9” matted and framed. 100-200
1059. Charles and Ray Eames 671 ottoman, by Herman Miller, dark blue leather with a rosewood shell and four-point base aluminum and steel base, some fading to wood, 26”w x 22”d x 16”h, very good condition 400-600
1060. Charles and Ray Eames Eiffel tower shell chairs, four, by Herman Miller, molded fiberglass seats over black wire bases, impressed Herman Miller marks, 18.5w x 23”d x 31”h, some glides missing, otherwise very good original condition 500-700
1061. American Modern chest-on-chest, pair, c.1960s, walnut forms with horizontal banding to fronts, lower cabinets with sculptural walnut legs support removable matching upper cabinets, original finish, unmarked, as shown: 36”w x 20”d x 57”h, lower cabinet is 31”h, upper cabinet is 26”h, very good condition 2000-3000
1062. 1960s Modern floor lamp, chromed metal form with three rectangular adjustable lights, unmarked, 62”h, very good condition 100-150
1063. Archtectural Elements planters, pair, two-piece forms of solid aluminum with black matte interiors, upper cylinder fits into lower compressed gourd form, could also be used independently, both marked with decal, light wear to interiors very good condition 700-900
1064. Karl Springer end table, by Karl Springer, wood form covered in rolled steel with mirror finish, adjustable glides, marked with Karl Springer paper label, substantial wear to surface of metal, 31.5”w x 14”d x 16”h, fair condition 400-600
1065. Frank Gehry FOG chairs, set of eight, by Knoll Studio, 1999, two armchairs and six side chairs, cast aluminum seats with original red-orange leather seat and back pads, stainless tubular steel legs, back flexes for comfort, impressed marks and date, armchairs: 24.5”w x 24”d x 31”h, side chairs: 21”w, very good condition 3000-3500
1066. 1970s Modern mirrored sideboard, wood case covered in mirror glass, four sets of bi-fold doors with beveled detail conceal two adjustable shelves and one drawer, off-white finish to interior, maker unknown, 72.25”w x 20”d x 29.5”h, very good condition 500-700
1067. Joe Columbo Topo table lamp, by Stilnovo, 1970s, black plastic weighted base supports adjustable chrome arm and shade, signed with impressed mark and label, not wired for US use, 24"h, excellent condition 200-300
1068. Philippe Starck occasional tables, pair, from the Royalton Hotel, New York, round mahogany tops with cherry-colored stain over dimpled polished steel bases, one with hand-written “Royalton”, original finish, 16.25”dia. X 20.25”h, some wear, very good condition 1000-1500
1069. Wendell Castle ‘Castle’ lounge chair, by George Beylerian for Stendig, molded fiberglass form, 44”w x 32”d x 22”h, refinished, small hole to seat, good condition 400-500
1070. Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana chair, by Cassina, imported by Atelier Intl., original red tufted leather with chromed steel trim, marked with AI and Cassina labels, 34”w x 49”d x 25”h, very good condition 700-900
1071. Mario Bellini “Gli Scacchi” modular units, pair, by C&B Italia, imported by Atelier International, molded foam forms over plastic bases, fully marked, each 11.75”w x 35.5”d x 21.5”h, damage to several corners, good condition 100-200
1072. Pierre Cardin coffee table, 1970s, square stepped top in polished and brushed aluminum over a painted particleboard base, signed along edge, 30.25”w x 30.25”d x 15”h, some damage to base, good condition 400-600
1073. Monteverdi-Young table, USA, mahogany, round top with geometric veneer patter over sculptured legs, refinished, unmarked, 48”dia. x 26”h, very good condition 700-900
1074. Sergio Rodrigues lounge chair, by OCA, Brazil, solid Brazilian rosewood frame with suspended brown leather seat cushion, angle of cushion adjusts via leather straps at lower back, original finish, marked with OCA paper label, 28”w x 30.25”d x 28”h, excellent condition 1500-2000
1075. Frey art pottery lamp, ceramic form covered in brown and yellow glaze, impressed "Frey", mica shade, 23"h 200-300
1076. Edmund Spence lounge chairs, pair, Mexico, mahogany frames with carved armrests reverse tapered legs, swiveling backrests with brass fittings, original yellow upholstery, marked with “made in Mexico” labels, original finish, wear to upholstery, 25.5”w x 34”d x 32”h, very good condition 800-1000
1077. David Stewart vase, California, bulbous stoneware form with an incised design, signed, 12.5”h 100-200
1078. Milo Baughman dining table, by Directional, exotic burl wood veneer over a parson’s style form, two 21” leaves, original finish, unmarked, 78”w x 42”d x 29.25”h, very good original condition 1000-1500
1079. Higgins box, glass lid with colorful geometric design over a wooden box, signed in gold, 7.5"l 100-200
1080. Russel Wright American Modern china, set of 85 pieces, portion shown, includes service for 12 (dinner plate, salad plate, cup and saucer, bread plate) as well as 7 cereal bowls, 7 fruit bowls, two covered casseroles, 2 vegetable bowls, creamer and covered sugar, celery dish, 2 small oblong servers, no chips, marked “Russel Wright by Steubenville” 700-900
1081. Dunbar coffee table, attribution, rectangular Parson’s style form on castors, mahogany, pull-out work surface with dark brown laminate surface (shown partially extended), original finish, unmarked, 40”w x 24”d x 20”h, shelf extends to 24”w x 15.75”d, very good condition 300-500
1082. James Prestini turned wood plate, round form with burned mark “prestini”, 11.75”dia., very good original condition 2000-2500
1083. Bob Stocksdale bowl, USA, black walnut, hand-signed “Black Walnut from California” and “Bob Stocksdale”, original finish, 6”dia. x 1.75”h, excellent condition 800-1000
1084. Danish Modern storage cart, 1972, walnut veneer, slides apart to reveal interior with sliding dividers, as shown: 35”w x 20”d x 29”h, stamped with date and maker’s mark, original finish, good condition 300-400
1085. John A. Kapel (American, 20th century) lounge chairs, pair, California, well-made sculptural forms in walnut with thru-tenon details, black leather seat and tufted back cushion (one back cushion reupholstered in black vinyl and not shown), original finish, both signed with burned mark, 29”w x 34”d x 29.5”h, very good condition 1200-1500
1086. Murano glass lamps, pair, Italy, black sommerso bases with silver leaf inclusions, silver hardware and black shades with silver lining, glass: 14.5”h, with shade: 27”h, excellent condition 900-1200
1087. 1950s Italian tea cart, in the style of Cesare Lacca, walnut form with brass trim on castors, removable wood and glass top over a lower wood shelf, original finish, unmarked, 17.5”w x 34.5”d x 24”h, good condition 400-600
1088. Osvaldo Borsani dining table, by Tecno, Italy, c.1969, elliptical walnut top with a starburst pattern over a curved nickel-plated steel base with elliptical wood supports to center, original finish, 77.5”w x 47.75”d x 28.25”h, very good condition 1800-2200
1089. 1960s folding screen, four panels of bronze metallic textured paper over wood, each panel 18”w x 80”h, some wear, good condition 900-1200
1090. Tommi Parzinger floor lamp, trident form in black metal with three arms with plastic sleeves and cloth shades, needs rewiring, 12”w x 70”h, good condition 800-1000
1091. Italian Glass vase, flaring form in red, green, purple and blue, unsigned, partial paper tag on base, 6.5”h, mint 300-400
1092. Large Cenedese vase, translucent red glass with "a fasce" bands at center in yellow, orange and blue, etched "Cenedese", 8.75"dia. x 11"h, mint 500-700
1093. Salviati sommerso basket form vase, attribution, Italy, large form in red and blue glass encased in clear glass, unmarked, 9.5"w x 13"h, mint 400-600
1094. Barovier and Toso “a Spina” vase, designed by Ercole Barovier, c. 1958, composed of jade and white rectangular patches edged with dark amethyst filigrana arranged in a herringbone pattern, engraved Ercole Barovier 1970, also with Barovier and Toso paper label, 11.5”h, mint 6000-8000
1095. Venini Glass sculptures, pair, male and female forms in dappled pink and white glass with clear yellow accents and bases, faces and hands in lattimo, one with partial clear decal which appears to read " FORMIA vetri di murano Made in Italy", larger is 14.75"h, mint 200-300
1096. Barovier & Toso vase, flower form in orange and peach glass with gold inclusions, signed, 18.5”h, mint 300-400
1097. 1960s Modern cabinet, large form with six doors with black lacquer finish and faux malachite decoration to door fronts, two doors at left conceal two shelves, two center and two right doors each conceal three drawers, original finish, unmarked, 108"w x 18"d x 32"h, very good condition 1000-1500
1098. Large Sergio Bustamante sculpture, Mexico, c.1980, cheetah in hollow brass, edition 42/100, includes original bill of sale and certificate of authenticity, 32"w x 29"d x 41"h, very good condition 400-600
1099. Edwin Scheier lamp base, glazed pottery form with decoration of faces on four sides, hole to bottom and groove for electrical cord, incised "scheier" on base, 14.25"h, mint condition 1500-1800
1100. Marcello Fantoni table lamp, Italy, abstract form of welded steel pieces over a steel base, marked “Fantoni Firenze Italy”, 13”w x 30”h, shade not included, very good condition 400-600
Sale Date:
March 5, 2006