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Sale Date:
May 15, 2005
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Lot Numbers and Descriptions
801. 1960s Modern bar cabinet, by Bruksbo Mellemstrands, Norway, rosewood, two doors, interior consists of one shelf, one drawer, felt-lined trays, storage for bottles in inside of doors, flip-top with black laminate surface which doubles area of top, back nicely finished, on castors, original finish, marked with label, 30.25”w x 16.25”d x 35”h, excellent condition 900-1200
802. Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Grasshopper lounge chair, by Alfred Kill, Germany, c.1968, stainless steel frame with original canvas sling seat and leather cushions, leather-wrapped armrests, 56”long x 28.5”w x 32”h, excellent original condition 5000-7000
803. Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 lounge chairs, pair, by E. Kold Christensen, steel frames with replaced black leather upholstery, signed with stamped marks to frame, 24.75”w x 28”d x 28”h, good condition 4000-6000
804. B. Fridhagen dining table and chairs, six, by Bodafors, made in Sweden, rosewood, table with round top and two 21.5” leaves, six chairs with original light green upholstery, all signed with burned marks, original finish to all, table: 47.25”dia. x 28.75”h, chairs: 19”w x 33.75”d x 33.75”h, excellent condition 2000-3000
805. Jean Prouvé side table, by Atelier Jean Prouvé, c.1935, tubular metal frame with with one shelf, inset melamine surface to top and shelf, illustrated, 19.75”w x 15.5”d x 24”h, repainted, very good condition 3500-4000
806. European Modernist runner, 1930s, wool, hand-made, brown and green geometric decorations on a light brown field, unmarked, 98”l x 32”w, sides somewhat uneven, very good condition 300-500
807. Jacques Blin vase, French, bulbous form with long neck and incised designs of stylized fish covered in a mottled ivory, green and black glaze, signed, 6"h, minor chip to rim 300-400
808. Mathieu Mategot table lamp, by Atelier Mategot, 1950s, perforated and enameled steel construction, 14.5”h, excellent condition 1000-1500
809. 1950s serving cart, in the style of Mategot, black enameled steel frame on castors with three removable birch plywood shelves and a perforated metal storage area, original finish, unsigned, 19”w x 24”d x 34.5”h, very good condition 500-700
810. European Modernist Art Deco rug, wool, large form with a bold geometric design in red, black, gold and taupe, unmarked, 178” x 118”, very good condition 1500-2000
811. Jacques Guillon String chairs, set of four, by Modernart, Montreal, laminated walnut frames with perforated sides and continuous string seats, 18”w x 22”d x 32.5”h, some restoration needed, good condition 800-1000

Illustrated in Modern Furniture in Canada 1920-1970 by Virginia Wright.
812. 1970s Italian Vanity cart, maker unknown, molded white plastic form on casters with lift-up top with swiveling mirror, removable storage compartments and chair with original dark blue upholstery, stamped mark “Made in Italy”, 20”dia. X 28”h, very good condition 200-400
813. Shiro Kuramata Revolving Cabinet, by Cappellini, 1990s, 20 swiveling drawers or red plastic rotate around a metal bar with a weighted base, marked on surface of base, 14”w x 9.75”d x 75.5”h, excellent condition 2000-2500
814. Joe Colombo “Asymmetrico” glasses, three, by C.J. Reidel, Austria, c.1964, special design for drinking and smoking at the same time, each marked “Joe Colombo C.J. Reidel”, 6”h 200-300
815. Giuseppe Terragni “Follia” chair, by Zanotta, recent production, black painted wood seat and backrest with stainless steel back supports, 18.5”w x 25.5”d x 33.75”h, 1000-1500

Terragni designed this chair in 1934 for the Casa del Fascio, the Italian Fascist headquarters in Como, Italy.
816. Joe Colombo Model No. 4801 chair, by Kartell, c.1963, molded plywood form consisting of three interlocking pieces, original orange lacquer finish, impressed “368” under seat, 28.5”w x 27”d x 23”h, very good condition 1000-1500
817. Rare Gruppo 14 “Fiocco” chair, by Gruppo Industriale Busnelli, Italy, c.1970, tubular steel frame with original dark blue fabric zippered cover, 28”w x 46.5”d x 42.5”h, very good condition 3000-3500
818. Roberto Sebastian Matta “Malitte” unit, by Knoll International, five stackable foam cushions covered in original orange and red upholstery, 62"w x 25"d x 61", fading to upholstery, very good condition 2000-3000
819. Berndt Friberg bowl, for Gustavsberg, high-gloss oxblood and turquoise glaze, signed with incised mark “Friberg”, 5.5”dia. x 3.25”h, mint condition 500-700
820. Nana Ditzel candleholder, by Brdr. Kruger, Denmark, six-arm turned wood form in light and dark woods with original black Dansk candles, signed with impressed marks to base, original finish, 13.5”dia. x 13”h, very good condition 400-600
821. Henning Koppel ice bucket and salad bowl, for George Jensen, Denmark, teak, bucket with lid and black plastic liner, original finish, both marked, ice bucket: 8.25”dia. x 10.5”h, bowl: 14.5” x 11.5” x 4.75”h, very good condition 300-400
822. Danish Modern desk, 1960s, teak, lift-top with recessed brass ring pull conceals sliding tray and letter sorter, slanted top with one locking drawer with key, original finish, marked with Danish Furniture Makers Control stamp and an unknown mark, 35.75”w x 25”d x 28.5”h (at front), very good condition 1500-2000
823. Ilmari Tapiovaara chairs, by Laukaan Puu, set of four, Finland, split seat over ebonized dowel legs and frame, legs supported by tension wires, original finish, burned signature on all, 15"w x 15.5"d x 30"h, wear to finish, especially to legs, good condition 700-900
824. Sveinn Kjarval lounge chairs, pair, by Ny-Virki, Iceland, ebonized wood frames with original fur-covered seats, both marked with a paper label, original finish, 23.5”w x 21”d x 27”h, very good condition 1200-1500

Sveinn Kjarval (1919-1981) was born in Iceland and trained in Denmark. He also worked as an architect.
825. Hans Wegner Y-chairs, set of six, oak frames with papercord seats, one chair has burned mark “made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son”, two with original finish, four recoated, an assembled set, 21”w x 21"d x 29"h, very good condition 1500-1800
826. Hans Wegner dining table, by Andr. Tuck, Denmark, teak top with two drop sides over curved legs, signed with burned marks “Fabrikat: Andr Tuck Arkitect: Hans J. Wegner”, original finish, as shown: 52”w x 34”d x 28.5”h, fully open: 94”w, very good original condition 2500-3000
827. Pierre Paulin chairs, pair, original blue upholstered zippered covers over a bent steel frame with aluminum bases, 33”x 27.5”x 26”h, very good condition 800-1000
828. Motomi Kawakami “Fiorenza” lounge chair, by Alberto Bazzani, Italy, c.1970s, two pieces of black formed plastic with chrome fittings, 23"w x 37"d x 25"h, scratches, very good condition 800-1000
829. 1980s torchiere, in the style of Memphis, maker unknown, enameled metal form in primary colors, yellow shade with uplight and two exterior wrap-around fluorescent tubes in blue and red, unmarked, 70”h, dent to shade, very good condition 500-700
830. Eero Aarnio Pastille chairs, pair, by Asko, made in Finland, molded red plastic forms with recessed seas, 36”dia. x 22”h, very good original condition 800-1000
831. Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, pair, by Artifort, round forms with original red upholstery and loose seat cushion over fiberglass bases, stamped mark “design Pierre Paulin” and Artifort paper label, 38.5”dia. x 31”h, very good condition 2500-3000
832. Eero Aarnio Pony, by Adelta, steel frame with molded foam form covered in original black stretch fabric, unmarked, recent production, 44”w x 24”d x 35”h, very good condition 1000-1500
833. Robert Venturi “Art Deco 665” chair, by Knoll, 1980s, laminated molded plywood with cut-outs and silk-screen design to back, 24"w x 24"d x 32"h, very good condition 1500-2000
834. Ettore Sottsass Tahiti lamp, by Memphis, made in Italy, 1981, enameled metal and laminate over wood, light source adjusts via chrome rod to top, 15”w x 4”d x 27”h, excellent condition 1200-1700
835. Ettore Sottsass Jr. vase, from the Hollywood series, manufactured by Bitossi, geometric design in black and white, signed, 18.5"h 900-1200
836. Ettore Sottsass Carlton bookcase, by Memphis, Italy, c.1981, multicolored and patterned laminate with two drawers, perhaps the most famous piece from Memphis and an icon of 80s design, 75"w x 12"d x 76"h, minor repair, very good condition 7000-9000
837. 1960s Modern folding screen, in the style of Paul McCobb, black painted wood squares with tubular brass supports within a black wood frame, four 15.75” panels, refinished, 63”w x 81.5”h, very good condition 1500-1800
838. Harvey Probber Gentleman’s cabinet, by Harvey Probber Inc., 1960s, light and dark mahogany, two folding doors conceal eight drawers with recessed brass pulls and ten glass shelves, felt-lined tray in top drawer, marked with metal tag, 38”w x 20”d x 54”h, very good condition 1800-2200
839. Maitland-Smith dining table, USA, horn over wood, octagonal top with an elaborate geometric design over an octagonal pedestal base, unmarked, 64”dia. X 29.5”h, excellent condition 1500-2000
840. John Widdicomb low lounge chairs, pair, walnut frames on castors with original black leather upholstery, marked with cloth tag, original finish, 24”w x 25.5”d x 24.25”h, seat height 9.5”, excellent condition 400-600
841. Aldo Tura occasional table, Italy, 1950s, molded walnut top with fluted edge over enameled metal legs with plastic feet with gold finish, original finish, signed with brass tag “Aldo Tura Milan Italy”, 22”dia. x 17.5”h, some wear, very good condition 500-700
842. Philip and Kelvin Laverne coffee table, 1960s, pewter, bronze and brass top with acid-etched Asian motif over an octagonal base, signed in surface of top and with paper label, 47.25”dia. x 17.5”h, excellent condition 3000-3500
843. Stilnovo hanging light fixture, made in Italy, nine-light chandelier of brass with original frosted white glass globes radiating from a central column and supported by black enameled metal rods, marked with Stilnovo label, 25”dia. x 35”h, needs to be wired, otherwise excellent condition 1500-2000
844. Baker Furniture cabinet, from the New World Furniture Collection, three sliding doors with original caned panels, original finish, marked with round metal Baker tag, 57”w x 19”d x 32”h, very good condition 700-900
845. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings coffee table, by Widdicomb, 1952, biomorphic top in cherry over three tapered brass legs, marked with Widdicomb label and stenciled date, refinished, 71”w x 44”d x 19.5”h, very good condition 1500-2000
846. 1950s Modern table lamps, pair, geometric black enameled metal forms over travertine marble bases, unmarked, 11”w x 7”d x 32”, very good condition 400-600
847. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings nightstands, pair, by Widdicomb, bleached mahogany, each with one drawer with original brass ring pull under open storage space, marked with “Widdicomb Modern Original” cloth tag, original finish, 18”w x 14"d x 25.75”h, very good condition 700-900
848. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings cabinets, pair, by Widdicomb, bleached mahogany, each with three drawers with original brass ring pulls, on hidden castors, original finish, 36”w x 20”d x 33”h, very good condition 1200-1500
849. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings bench, by Widdicomb, attribution, mahogany frame with upholstered seat, unmarked, 27.25"w x 16"d x 17.5"h, shows wear, good condition 200-300
850. Harvey Probber lounge chair, by Harvey Probber, Inc., mahogany frame with caned barrel back and original blue and green upholstery, original finish, no breaks to caning, unmarked, illustrated, 32”w x 27”d x 24”h, foam hard, fabric clean, very good condition 500-700
Sale Date:
May 15, 2005