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20/21C Design — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:181
Sale Title:20/21C DesignLots with images:177
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:110
Date:27-Apr-2016
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Swedish sideboard, c. 1960, rosewood, teak and birch, with five drawers and a two door compartment, raised on four tapered legs, with two keys, height 83 cm, width 154 cm, depth 42 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Copeland & de Soos, Sydney, 1998
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Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Swedish trolley, c. 1955, oak with teak and micarta laminate top, on wheels, height 61 cm, width 100 cm, depth 43 cm
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Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass chandelier, manufactured by Boda Smide/Kosta Boda, green enamelled wrought iron stucture, with sixteen arms and molded glass drops, height 110 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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Danish dining suite, c. 1955, possibly manufactured by Sibast Mobler, comprising a teak table with two extension leaves and six teak dining chairs with rattan seats (7), height 73 cm, width 152 cm, (232 cm, with extension leaves) depth 100 cm, (table), height 80 cm, (chair). Provenance: Purchased from Tyrone Dearing, Sydney, 1997
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), six tulip chairs, model no. 151, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll international Inc., molded fiberglass, enamelled cast aluminium, with white vinyl cushions, labelled 'Knoll' (6), height 80 cm. Provenance: collection of Anna Utzon, NSW
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), dining table, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Knoll international Inc., enamelled cast aluminium base, with replaced top, height 69 cm, width 200 cm, depth 127 cm. Provenance: collection of Anna Utzon, NSW
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Yrjo Kukkapuro (Finnish, b. 1933), Ateljee two seater sofa, designed 1963, black leather, with oak veneer base, height 70 cm, width 150 cm, depth 81 cm
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Hans Sandgren Jakobsen (Danish, b. 1963), Viper screen, designed 1996, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, consisting of vertical oval aluminium tubes, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, design Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, made in EU 2008', height 162 cm
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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), System 1-2-3 standard lounge chair, designed 1973, manufactured by Verpan, brushed aluminium swivel base, iron frame, foam rubber seat, with black leather upholstery, marked to base 'Verner Panton Verpan', numbered 'DBI NA 0576', height 89 cm
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894-1967), PH 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 table lamp, designed 1931, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, polished chrome base and stem with white opal glass shade, marked 'Louis Poulsen PH 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 N. 14530', height 53 cm, width 46 cm, diameter 46 cm
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), coffee table, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll Studio, oval marble top, raised on white enamelled aluminium base, labelled Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen 1956 to underside, height 37.5 cm, width 108 cm, depth 70.5 cm
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Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), ball chair, designed 1968, manufactured by Adelta, Finland, gel-coated fiberglass with turquoise upholstery, on enamelled aluminium swivel base, retains decal label 'Eero Aarnio Adelta made in Finland, height 122 cm, width 102 cm, depth 120 cm. Provenance: collection of Anna Utzon, NSW, labels: cf. For comparison Scandinavian design, Fiell, p. 91
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair and footstool, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, black leather upholstery on aluminium swivel base, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark 2000' (2), height 106 cm, width 88.5 cm, depth 70 cm, (chair), height 40 cm, (footstool), labels: cf. For comparison: 'Arne Jacobsen', Thau and Vindum, p. 471-472 'Danish chairs', Oda, p. 60
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Hans Sandgren Jakobsen (Danish, b. 1963), Viper screen, designed 1996, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, consisting of vertical oval aluminium tubes, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, design Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, made in EU 2008', height 162 cm
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Erik Hoglund (Swedish, 1932-1998), wrought iron and glass chandelier, manufactured by Boda Smide/Kosta Boda, black enamelled wrought iron structure, with twelve arms, suspending molded glass drops, height 117 cm, width 28 cm, depth 28 cm
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Bruno Mathsson (Swedish, 1907-1988), Pernilla easy chair, designed 1969, manufactured by Dux, upholstered in red and beige fabric, moulded beech plywood frame, one strap (A/F), height 100 cm, width 70 cm, depth 80 cm
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Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Falcon chair, designed 1974, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, Norway, wooden frame, with canvas sling and brown leather cushion, together with matching footstool (2), height 102 cm, width 80 cm, depth 77 cm
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Bruno Mathsson (Swedish, 1907-1988), Pernilla easy chair, designed 1969, manufactured by Dux, upholstered in beige fabric with red and black stripes, moulded beech plywood frame, minor wear to cover and button holes, together with a footstool, both marked 'Bruno Mathsson by Dux' (2), height 97.5 cm, width 81 cm, depth 90 cm, (chair), height 40 cm, width 51 cm, depth 66 cm, (footstool)
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After Carlo Mollino (Italian, 1905-1973), writing desk, c. 1960, retailed by Artes Studios Pty Ltd, Sydney, the glass top above a sculptured ebonised support, with a column of four drawers and a file compartment, height 73 cm, width 183 cm, depth 76 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Tyrone Dearing, Sydney, 1997
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Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), pair of armchairs, designed 1928, manufactured by Cassina, white leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames, Cassina label stitched on underside (2), height 68 cm, width 76 cm, depth 71 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Space furniture
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Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Arco floor lamp, designed 1962, manufactured by Flos, white marble base and stainless steel arc, with aluminium shade, retains Flos label, height 230 cm, width 210 cm
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After Syrie Maugham, Hollywood Regency style wall mirror, the white plaster square shape frame with sculpted waves, height 136 cm, width 136 cm
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Murano glass eight-light chandelier, manufactured by Mazzuccato Murano, Italy, clear, opaque and red glass, labelled ' Mazzuccato Murano Venezia Italy
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Paolo Piva (Italian, b. 1950), Alanda Pyramid coffee table, designed 1980, manufactured by B&B Italia, rectangular glass top on black iron base, height 26.5 cm, width 120 cm, depth 60 cm
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Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair, designed 1955, manufactured by Tecno, orange wool upholstery, with manufacturer's label 'Tecno S.P.A. Milano via Bigli 22 made in Italy' and applied logo to frame 'T, height 87 cm, width 72 cm, depth 124 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Osvaldo Borsani, Gramigna and Irace, p. 258-261 Tecno: a Discreetly Technical Elegance, Bosoni, p. 56-61 Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, p., 88
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Antonio Citterio (Italian, b. 1950), Tight four seater sofa, manufactured by B&B Italia, with chocolate leather upholstery, height 66 cm, width 211 cm, depth 89 cm. Provenance: Dedece
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Aldo Tura (Italian), room Divider, c. 1950, wood and parchment, composed of four panels, height 200 cm
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Fernando and Humberto campana (Brazilian, b. 1953 and 1961), Corallo chair, designed 2006, manufactured by Edra, Italy, composed of irregular interlaced hand-bent steel wires, with orange epoxy paint finish, stamped 'EDRA 62008 E, height 91 cm, width 143 cm, depth 86 cm. Provenance: Space furniture
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Marzio Rusconi Clerici (Italian, b. 1960), two Kundalini Shakti lamps, each with tall plexiglass tube, on chrome plated base (2), height 250 cm, width 31 cm, depth 35 cm, height 200 cm, width 25 cm, depth 30 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Space furniture
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Marzio Rusconi Clerici (Italian, b. 1960), Kundalini Shakti lamp, tall plexiglass tube, on chrome plated base, height 320 cm, width 39 cm, depth 44 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Space furniture
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Sergio Asti (Italian, b. 1926), chrome coat stand, c. 1970, chromed steel, with moveable hooks, height 176 cm, width 45 cm, depth 33 cm
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Space Age chrome table lamp, c. 1960, composed of six curved arms, height 53 cm
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Eclipse coffee table, c. 1970, the circular glass top resting on a tubular chromed steel base, height 41 cm, diameter 100 cm
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After Mies van Der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), four cantilever chairs, each with polished chrome tubular steel frame, leather seat and backrest (4), height 83 cm, width 51 cm, depth 75 cm
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Thonet armchair, model S411, designed 1932, manufactured by Thonet, wooden arms with chrome-plated steel cantilever frame, with tan leather upholstery, together with matching ottoman (2), height 79 cm, width 63 cm, depth 79 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Sydney, 2013
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Eileen Gray (Irish, 1878-1976), desk lamp, c. 1930, chromed steel and aluminium, height 40 cm, width 45 cm
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Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964), red and blue chair, designed 1917, manufactured by Cassina, red, blue, black and yellow lacquered wood, with Cassina stamp to underside of base, height 90 cm, width 66 cm, depth 61 cm
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Olivier Mourgue (French, b. 1939), Djinn' two seater sofa, designed 1965, manufactured by Airborne, France, with red wool upholstery
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Antonio Citterio (Italy, b.1950), Kalos chair, 'Apta collection', designed 1997, manufactured by B&B Italia, black leather upholstery, together with matching footstool, B&B Italia label to underside of bases (2), height 88 cm, width 70 cm, depth 100 cm, (chair), height 15 cm, width 56 cm, depth 35 cm, (footstool)
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Pierre Vandel (French), etagere bibliotheque neo-Classique, designed c. 1970, black lacquered aluminium with gold foil banding, with glass shelves, marked 'Pierre Vandel - Paris, height 197 cm, width 105 cm, depth 30 cm
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Giovanni Peli (Italian), Troley cart or office Organizer, manufactured by Neolt, Italy, black plastic, on wheels, height 76 cm, width 40 cm, depth 43 cm. Provenance: collection of Anna Utzon, NSW
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Two Arum lily floor lamps, c. 1970, black fibreglass, with white opaque glass bulbs (2), height 190 cm, 166 cm
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Patrick Norguet (French) and Emilio Pucci (Italian, 1914-1992), Rive Droite swivel armchair, designed 2001, metal swivel base and poplar plywood frame, upholstered in Emilio Pucci fabric, height 71 cm, width 92 cm, depth 64 cm
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Angelo Brotto (Italian, 1914-2002), sculptural light panel, c. 1970, for Poliarte Murano, multi-coloured glass cubes on white metal panel, height 50 cm, width 70 cm
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Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Elda chair, designed 1963, manufactured by Fratelli Longhi, tan leather cushions, black fibreglass frame, height 92 cm, width 95 cm, depth 95 cm
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Two door display cabinet, c. 1950, with two sliding glass doors enclosing three glass shelves, height 113 cm, width 90 cm, depth 36 cm
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After Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), rattan bucket chair, white painted rattan seat, raised on four black enamelled steel legs, height 77 cm, width 81 cm, depth 66 cm
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Michael Young (British, b. 1966), Sticklight, designed 1997, manufactured by Eurolounge, white plastic, with integrated LED source, height 196 cm
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Michele de Lucchi (Italian, b. 1951), first chair, designed 1983, manufactured by Memphis, Italy, varnished tubular steel frame, with enamelled wood seat, backrest and armrests, height 90 cm
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Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), walnut' lamp, designed 1972, manufactured by Flos, red enamelled metal and frosted glass, stamped 'Flos made in Italy, height 17 cm, width 37 cm, depth 25 cm
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Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), Tahiti lamp, designed 1981, manufactured by Memphis Milano, Italy, enamelled metal and plastic laminate, retains decal label 'Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1981', height 68 cm, labels: Charlotte and Peter Fiell (ed.), 1000 lights Vol 2: from 1960 to Today, Taschen, 2005, p. 95
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Two Memphis style side tables, c. 1980, manufactured by Nu-Art Deco, Australia, laminated wood top, raised on enamelled wooden feet, stainless steel, stamped 'Nu-Art Deco, Mermaid beach, height 70 cm, width 40 cm, depth 58 cm
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Two Memphis style serving trays, c. 1988, manufactured by Nu-Art Deco, Australia, laminated wood, raised on powdercoated brass feet (2), height 6 cm, width 44 cm, depth 32 cm
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Patrice Butler (English), table lamp, silvered metal structure, with oval shaped light globe, decorated with Egyptian motifs, labelled 'Patrice Butler' (A/F), height 53 cm, width 22 cm
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Patrice Butler (English), near pair of six branch candelabra, c. 1980, with amber spherical glass beads and yellow glass spiral column, raised on stepped circular base (2), height 72 cm
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Franck Evennou (French, b. 1958), three seater sofa, c.1994, silver and grey upholstery and cushions, above a cast bronze base, height 77 cm, width 275 cm, depth 106 cm. Provenance: The mount collection, Shapiro, 26/10/2010. Private collection, Vaucluse, NSW
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), Octopus' coffee table, c. 1992, executed in an edition of 20, the circular bevel edged glass top above a silvered cast bronze and steel base, with sunray design disc supporting glass ball, signed 'Mark Brazier Jones 1992 6/20', height 45 cm, diameter 110 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, labels: cf. For comparison the mount collection, Shapiro, 26/10/2010, lot 184
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), gilded bronze clock, c. 1990, the sculptural tree clock, with a winged globe dial and decorative coloured quartz pendulum, raised on a white marble base with paw feet, signed to interior of clock case, height 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Vaucluse, NSW
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), embroidered silk table lamp, gilded metal stem, with embroidered silk lampshade and tassels (A/F), height 70 cm, width 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Vaucluse, NSW
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), Cortes' two door cabinet on stand, 1993, patinated bronze and iron, with glass top and cobalt blue glass doors, raised on four cabriole legs, height 173 cm, width 99 cm, depth 69 cm. Provenance: The mount collection, Shapiro, 26/10/2010. Private collection, Sydney, labels: cf. For comparison similar cabinet illustrated in Kjellburg, Le Mobilier du XXe Siecle, Paris, 1994, p. 98
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), Sera' floor lamp, c. 1998, silvered metal stem, suspending glass lantern with candlestick holder on each side, height 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Vaucluse, NSW
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), hand embroidered and beaded lamp shade, c. 2000, silk shade with purple teardrop glass beads, height 44 cm, diameter 50 cm. Provenance: The mount collection, Shapiro, 26/10/2010. Private collection, Vaucluse, NSW
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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealand, b. 1956), Sera' ceiling lamp, c. 1990, circular steel frame, adorned with glass, height 27 cm, width 47 cm, depth 47 cm
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, purple wool upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel base, height 85 cm
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Fred Ward (Australian, 1899-1990), blackwood side table, c. 1950, with circular formica top, on four tapered legs, height 56 cm, diameter 61 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 chair, designed c. 1951, green velvet upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, height 92 cm, width 71 cm, depth 60 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Terence Lane, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988, p. 25
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Schulim Krimper (Austro-Hungarian, 1893-1971), sideboard, c. 1955, with two sliding doors and four drawers, on four swept-down legs, height 90 cm, width 183 cm, depth 50 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Z300 chaise longue, designed 1953, original pink fabric, on four raised on four tapered wooden legs, stamped, height 35 cm, width 185 cm, depth 51 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Terence Lane, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988, p. 28
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Schulim Krimper (Austro-Hungarian, 1893-1971), coffee table, c. 1955, blackbean wood, the rectangular top above a sculptural frame, height 52 cm, length 147 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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Schulim Krimper (Austro-Hungarian, 1893-1971), sideboard, c. 1955, blackbean wood, featuring three sliding doors, enclosing two drawers, height 91 cm, length 244 cm, depth 52.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 chair, designed 1954, upholstered in pink velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm, width 106 cm, depth 75 cm
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Fred Ward (Australian, 1899-1990), Myrtle wood writing desk, c. 1950, with laminate top above three long drawers and two short drawers, retains label 'Myer Heritage furniture, height 76 cm, width 143 cm, depth 53 cm
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Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), coffee table, the rectangular enamel top decorated with fruits and vegetables, supported by four metal legs, signed 'Hesling, height 35 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 43.5 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), the Eleanor E1 chair, designed 1954, upholstered in green velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm, width 10 6 cm, depth 75 cm
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George Reves (Australian, b. 1910), coffee table, c. 1950, manufactured by Gerstl furniture, clear glass top above a wooden base, raised on ebonised tapered legs, height 40.5 cm, width 156 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: commissioned by the Bartos family for their house in rose Bay, NSW, 1957
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George Reves (Australian, b. 1910), pair of armchairs, c. 1950, manufactured by Gerstl furniture, wood frames, upholstered in beige fabric, together with a matching footstool (3), height 81 cm, width 67 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: commissioned by the Bartos family for their house in rose Bay, NSW, 1957
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George Reves (Australian, b. 1910), coffee table, c. 1950, manufactured by Gerstl furniture, the stylised rectangular clear glass top resting on a wooden base, height 47 cm, width 122 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: commissioned by the Bartos family for their house in rose Bay, NSW, 1957
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George Reves (Australian, b. 1910), pair of armchairs, c. 1950, manufactured by Gerstl furniture, wood frames, upholstered in beige fabric (2), height 81 cm, width 67 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: commissioned by the Bartos family for their house in rose Bay, NSW, 1957
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Gordon Andrews (Australian), Rondo chair, designed c. 1959, of shell shape, with internal fibreglass structure, upholstered in cream wool fabric, raised on spun aluminium base, height 84 cm, width 75 cm, depth 54 cm
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Fred Lowen (German/Australian, 1919-2005), chair, c. 1980, manufactured by Module, green upholstery with black buttons, height 100 cm, width 77 cm, depth 69 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Expo mark 2 sound chair, designed 1967, manufactured by Danish de Luxe and Aristoc Industries Pty. Ltd., shell upholstered in green wool and containing original sound equipment, with label 'Aristoc Industries Pty. Ltd. Australia Danish de Lux', (A/F) cushion is worn. Provenance: originally designed for the Australian Pavilion at Expo '67, Montreal, Canada, labels: cf. For comparison Kirsty Grant, mid-century modern Australian furniture design, NGV, 2014, p. 153
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Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985), six dining chairs, designed 1948, with black webbed seats, together with one footstool (7), height 79 cm, width 42 cm, depth 49 cm, (chairs), height 44 cm, width 47.5 cm, depth 38.5 cm, (footstool), labels: cf. For comparison collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), A310H Space dining chair, designed 1953, upholstered in green fabric, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 73 cm, width 58 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: Marion hall Best, thence by descent
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Gordon Andrews (Australian), Rondo chair, designed c. 1959, of shell shape, with internal fibreglass structure, upholstered in cream wool fabric, raised on spun aluminium base, height 84 cm, width 75 cm, depth 54 cm
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Attributed to Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985), chaise longue prototype, brown webbed seat raised on four black enamelled steel legs, height 50 cm, width 171 cm, depth 60 cm
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Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914 - 2001), pair of perch stools, designed 1961, each with saddle form seat above a four branch star base, seats not upholstered (2), approx. Height 70 cm. Provenance: collection of Chee Soon & Fitzgerald, labels: the perch stool was originally designed in 1961 for the New South WalesGovernment tourist bureau in Sydney
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Clement Meadmore (Australian, 1929-2005), four cord chairs, designed 1953, steel rod frames, with yellow and black cord and rubber finials (A/F) (4), height 79 cm, width 43 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: collection of Chee Soon & Fitzgerald
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Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), side table, the square enamel top decorated with flowers and fleur-de-lis, supported by four metal legs, signed 'Hesling, height 37 cm, width 41 cm
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After Paul Kafka (Austrian/Australian, 1907-1972), armchair, c. 1950, upholstered in green velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, together with a matching footstool (2), height 76 cm, width 64 cm, depth 55 cm
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Clement Meadmore (Australian, 1925-2005), Sling chair, designed 1963, dark brown leather seat, chrome steel base, height 72 cm, width 71.5 cm, depth 59 cm, labels: cf. For comparison collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
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Clement Meadmore (Australian, 1925-2005), Sling chair, designed 1963, dark brown leather seat, chrome steel base, height 72 cm, width 71.5 cm, depth 59 cm, labels: cf. For comparison collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
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Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), four aluminium group chairs, manufactured by ICF, with woven leather seats, cast aluminium and enamelled steel frames, on swivel bases, stamped to base 'Herman Miller' (4), height 84 cm
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Byron Botker, Palo Alto armchair, designed c. 1971, chrome steel frame, with black leather upholstery, height 66 cm, width 86 cm, depth 76 cm
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Dorothy Draper (American, 1889-1969), Hollywood Regency chest of drawers, black lacquered timber with gilt highlights and brass ring pulls, height 81 cm, width 97 cm, depth 46 cm
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Curtis Jere (American), wall sculpture, 'Raindrops', c. 1970, circular brass discs mounted on brass frame, height 90 cm, width 73 cm, depth 16 cm
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Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal label 'Original Eames chaise, Charles Eames, Vitra, height 86.5 cm, width 145 cm, depth 84 cm, labels: Charles and RayEames designed La chaise in 1948 for a competition at the Museum of modern Art in New York, inspired by 'Floating figure', a sculpture by…
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Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), dining suite, designed 1966, comprising a table and four dining chairs, the table with nickel-plated steel base and circular glass top, the chairs with nickel-plated steel frames and light olive green seats (5), height 70 cm, diameter 135 cm, (table), height 75 cm, width 68 cm, depth 51 cm, (chair). Provenance: Purchased from Dedece
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), bird chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll international, USA, the welded steel wire frame with cream boucle upholstery, repair to frame, height 101 cm, width 97 cm, depth 66 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Knoll furniture: 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, p. 74-75
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Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), two shell chairs, designed c. 1953, manufactured by Herman Miller, white molded fiberglass seats, on black enamelled steel swivel bases, stamped 'Herman Miller' (2), height 80 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Eames design: the work of the office of Charles and RayEames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, p. 138-140 the Herman Miller collection, manufacturer's, catalogue, 1952, p. 94-95
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John McGuire, American rosewood and bamboo gate-leg dining table, with drop-side oval top, together with six matching dining chairs, with green silk cushions, labelled 'McGuire San Francisco' (7), height 72 cm, width 190 cm, depth 167 cm, (table), height 83 cm, width 39 cm, depth 51 cm, (chair). Provenance: Marion hall Best, thence by descent
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