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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:257
Sale Title:20.21C Design | Contemporary ArtLots with images:251
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:191
Date:28-Feb-2017
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Fredrik A. Kayser (Norwegian, 1924-1968), Two Easy Chairs, Model 563, c. 1960, manufactured by Vatne, teak frames, with forest green wool cushions, each retaining manufacturer labels (2), height 79 cm, width 65 cm, depth 66 cm
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Willumsen & Engholm (Danish), Folding Coffee Table, Model 4508, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, teak, retains manufacturer's stamp to underside, height 43 cm, diameter 60 cm
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Pair of 3300 Series Easy Chairs, designed 1956, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown leather and chromed steel (A/F) (2), height 71 cm, width 71 cm, depth 80 cm
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair and Footstool, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown leather upholstery and chromed steel, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark 1998' (2), height 106 cm, width 88.5 cm, depth 70 cm
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Table 83, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch, rectangular top above four L-shaped legs, together with Alvar Aalto H297 Filing Cabinet, manufactured by Artek, both items retain decal labels (2), height 70 cm, width 182 cm, depth 91 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Sydney
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Coffee Table, Model Y805A, designed 1946, manufactured by Artek, birch with square glass top, minor chip to glass top, height 46 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm. Provenance: Anibou
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Two Stools, Model 60, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, black lacquered wood with salmon skin seats, retain decal labels to undersides (2), height 45 cm. Provenance: Anibou. Other Notes: Made for the 75th Anniversary of Artek
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Table, Model 80C, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch, square top above four L-shaped legs, retains decal label to underside, height 72 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm. Provenance: Anibou
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Three Ant Chairs, designed 1952, manufactured by Republic of Fritz Hansen, light red, dark red and pink pressure moulded veneer and chromed steel, retain decal labels (3), height 78 cm
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Pancho Nikander (Mexican-Finnish, b. 1981), Kanto Magazine Holder, designed 2004, red lacquered birch, retains decal label to underside, height 55 cm. Provenance: Anibou
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Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), Six Eros Chairs, designed 1998, manufactured by Kartell, clear acrylic and chromed steel (6), height 79 cm, width 62 cm, depth 70 cm
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Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881), Vanity Fair Armchair, designed 1930, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, red leather, height 100 cm, width 90 cm, depth 90 cm
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Raymond Loewy (French / American, 1893-1986), DF 2000 Valet Cabinet, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Compagnie d'Esthetique Industrielle, plastic, laminate and aluminium, featuring a flip-top compartment revealing mirrored interior and tray, three drawers and one drop-front compartment, retains 'DF 2000' decal label, stamped, Made in France' with serial number, height 106 cm, width 51 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Tom Dixon (English, b. 1959), S-Chair, designed 1991, manufactured by Cappellini, white leather and enamelled steel, height 101 cm. Other Notes: Jerryll Habegger, The Sourcebook of Modern Furniture, p. 235
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Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), TRG Revolving Bar Coffee Table, 1970, round taupe laminated and stainless steel table, with integrated ice bucket, rotatable, height 37 cm, diameter 115 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Norma Skurka, Underground Interiors: Decorating for Alternative Lifestyles, Galahad Books, 1972
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After Jean Royere (French, 1902-1981), Coffee Table, oak, executed by Davis and Reed, circular top above three feet, height 45.5 cm, diameter 77.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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After Jean Royere (French, 1902-1981), oak, circular top above a tripod base, minor stain to top, height 48 cm, diameter 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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German Lounge Armchair, c. 1940, oak and green velvet upholstery, height 81 cm, width 60.5 cm, depth 79 cm. Provenance: Tyrone Dearing, Elizabeth Bay. Private Collection, Sydney
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886 -1969), Barcelona Chair and ottoman, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, green buttoned suede upholstery on chrome plated steel base, chair retains decal label, cushions marked 'Knoll' (2), height 72 cm, width 75 cm, depth 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886 -1969), Barcelona Day Bed, designed 1930, manufactured by Knoll, green buttoned suede upholstery on wood and chrome plated steel base, retains decal label, cushion marked 'Knoll', with bolster, height 44 cm, width 195 cm, depth 96 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Angelo Mangiarotti (Italian, 1921-2012), Dining Table From The Eros Collection, deisgned c. 1970, manufactured by Skipper, black marquina marble, height 72 cm, width 144.5 cm, depth 144.5 cm. Provenance: Collins House, Mosman, NSW. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Beppe Finessi, Su Mangiarotti: Architettura, Design, Scultura, p. 182-185 Angelo Mangiarotti: Matter and Sense, Casati, unpaginated, illustrates models, from the series
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After Jean Royere (French, 1902-1981), Coffee Table, 'Flaque, executed by Davis and Reed, black lacquered solid wood, height 43.5 cm, width 122 cm, depth 54.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Attributed to Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Three Door Cabinet, c. 1932, glass top over marbleized paper, featuring three panelled doors, on four tapered legs, one key, height 126 cm, width 172 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: The Estate of George Freedman, NSW
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Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Superleggera' Chair, designed 1957, probably manufactured by Cassina, black lacquered wood frame and woven cane seat, height 82.5 cm, width 40 cm, depth
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U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich, K. Vogt, DS-600 Organic Sofa, designed 1972, manufactured by De Sede, comprising twenty four interchangeable segments, with dark brown leather upholstery, height 76 cm, approx. length 600 cm. Provenance: From 'Camelot', Centennial Park, The Estate of W. R. Burge, Esq. Cf. for comparison Anne Bony, 'Furniture and Interiors of the 1970s', p. 60
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Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Two Falcon Chairs, designed 1974, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, wooden frame, with canvas sling and dark brown leather cushions, retains manufacturer's decal label (2), height 102 cm, width 80 cm, depth 77 cm
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Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Coffee Table, designed 1974, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, circular glass top on wooden base, retains manufacturer's decal label (2), height 46 cm, diameter 90 cm
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After Jean Royere (French, 1902-1981), Coffee Table, black lacquered solid wood, height 41 cm, width 112 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pierre Vandel (French), Pair of Side Tables, c. 1970, lacquered aluminium with inset glass top, labeled 'Pierre Vandel Paris' (2), height 51 cm, width 54 cm, depth 54 cm
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Jaime Hayon (Spanish, b. 1974), Favn' Sofa, designed 2011, manufactured by Republic of Fritz Hansen, forest green fabric upholstery and brushed aluminium, applied metal manufacturer's label, height 88 cm, width 221 cm, depth 93 cm. Provenance: Cult, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pierre Guariche (French, 1926-1995), pair of Tonneau chairs, designed c. 1955, manufactured by Steiner, black enamelled steel, plywood with orange cotton fabric upholstery, applied metal manufacturer's labels to undersides (2), height 80 cm, width 53 cm
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Italian Telephone Console, c. 1955, manufactured by FIARM, plastic and rosewood, one panel featuring round mirror and console table, the other panel with hooks and bench (2), height 176 cm, with 67 cm, depth 32 cm
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After Xavier Pauchard (French, 1880-1948), Console Table, manufactured by Tolix, galvanised sheet-metal table with rectangular top, raised on four feet (A/F), height 73.5 cm, width 200.5 cm, depth 50.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection QLD
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Missoni, Rug, c. 1980, manufactured by J & T Vestor, 'Madison' pattern, wool, rectangular in shades of black, pink, blue and green, retains label, 240 x 168 cm
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Giulio Cappellini (Italian, b. 1954), Magic Carpet, manufactured by Cappellini, hand-knotted Tibetan green wool and viscose, 200 x 300 cm. Provenance: Cult Design
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V'Soske, Circular Custom Designed Rug, silk and wool, in the Art Deco Style, retains V'Soske label, diameter 240 cm. Provenance: Alan Wanzenberg Architect, New York, V'Soske Inc., 10 April 2002
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Caimi Brevetti, Umbrella and Coat Stand, c. 1970, manufactured by Caimi Brevetti, Italy, white moulded plastic, retains decal label 'Caimi Brevetti made in Italy, height 168 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Two Lobby Chairs ES 104, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Herman Miller, red leather, chromed aluminium tilt back base (2). Provenance: from the boardroom of Lend Lease, Australia Square, Sydney, built by Harry Seidler, c. 1964
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Lobby Chair ES 104, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Herman Miller, red leather, chromed aluminium tilt back base. Provenance: from the boardroom of Lend Lease, Australia Square, Sydney, built by Harry Seidler, c. 1964
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Eight DCM Chairs, designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood in ebony finish and chromed steel, retain labels (8), height 76 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Workarena, 2005
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Four DSW Dining Chairs, designed c. 1948, manufactured by Vitra, plastic shell seat with timber and black wire base, three white chairs and one green, all retaining Vitra labels (4), height 81 cm, width 46 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection QLD
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Seven DCM Chairs, designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood and chromed steel, retain labels (7), height 76 cm
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Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988), Freeform Sofa and ottoman, designed 1946, manufactured by Vitra, birch, grey upholstery, with applied metal manufacturer's label to underside of each element 'Isamu Noguchi Original Design 1946 Authorized Reedition c. 2002 Vitra Design Museum' (2), height 74 cm, width 305 cm, depth 122 cm, (sofa)
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Hawaiian Single Pedestal Desk, exotic wood, with floral carved pulls, together with a matching side cabinet (2), height 77 cm, width 153 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, Sydney
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Warren T. Harding (1926-2017) and David Lorimer (b.1935) for Decor Associates, Harris' Obelisk Display Cabinet, 1964, executed by cabinetmaker Stan Nelson, Sydney, wood with lime washed satin finish, with mirrored back and brass mounts (A/F), height 240 cm, width 90 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, Sydney, custom made for the interior scheme by Decor Associates for the living room of the Keith and Betty Harris house, Point, Piper 1964. Other Notes: Cf. Warren Harding and David…
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Warren T. Harding (1926-2017) and David Lorimer (b.1935) for Decor Associates, Three Chain-Edged 'Harris' Side Tables, 1964, executed by cabinetmaker Stan Nelson, Sydney, wood with lime washed satin finish and brass mounts (3), approx. height 49 cm, width 62 cm, depth 62 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, Sydney, custom made for the interior scheme by Decor Associates for the living room of the Keith and Betty Harris house, Point, Piper 1964. Other Notes: Cf. Warren Harding and David Lorimer,…
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Warren T. Harding (1926-2017) and David Lorimer (b.1935) for Decor Associates, Two Chain-Edged 'Harris' Coffee Table, 1964, executed by cabinetmaker Stan Nelson, Sydney, wood with lime washed satin finish and brass mounts of rectangular shape, together with a round coffee table (A/F) (2), height 41 cm, width 110 cm, depth 85 cm, height 38.5 cm, diameter 77 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, Sydney, custom made for the interior scheme by Decor Associates for the living room of the Keith and…
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Warren T. Harding (1926-2017) and David Lorimer (b.1935) for Decor Associates, Pair of 'Harris' Bedside Tables, c. 1964, executed by cabinetmaker Stan Nelson, Sydney, wood with lime washed satin finish, brass mounts and mirror tops, together with a dressing table and bedhead (A/F) (4), height 69 cm, width 56 cm, depth 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, Sydney, custom made for the interior scheme by Decor Associates for the main bedroom of the Keith and Betty Harris house, Point, Piper 1964.…
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Four Giltwood Wall Sconces, each sconce embellished with leaf and ribbon decoration, with Thai silk shades, shades (A/F) (4), approx. height 91 cm, 69 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Betty May Harris, part of interior scheme by Decor Associates for the foyer of the Keith and Betty Harris house, Point Piper 1964. Other Notes: Cf. Warren Harding and David Lorimer, Australian Decor, Nelson, 1971, p. 20. Catriona Quinn, Modest Luxury by Decor Associates: 1960s Hollywood Glamour Comes to Sydney in the Harris…
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Paul Kafka (Australian, 1907-1972), Three Tiered Coffee Table, c. 1940, burr wood veneer, with black glass top (A/F), height 50 cm, width 117 cm, depth 51 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Collections of the MAAS, item ref. A8118
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Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Pair of Side Tables, c. 1950, with rectangular glass tops (2). Provenance: Private Collection, VIC. Other Notes: Cf. Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987
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Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Sideboard, c. 1950, featuring four short drawers flanked by a pair of two door cupboards, two keys available, one key (A/F). Provenance: Private Collection, VIC. Other Notes: Cf. Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987
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Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Dining Suite, c. 1950, comprising a dining table and six chairs with leather-thonged back and beige leatherette seats (7), height 75 cm, width 199 cm, depth 94 cm, height 87. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987, p.30 and 36
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Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Blanket Chest, c. 1960, probably Queensland walnut, of plain design with exposed dovetail corners, raised on two feet, hammered horse shoe brass pulls, locks and keys, two keys available, height cm, width cm, depth cm. Provenance: Private Collection Toorak, VIC. Other Notes: Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987
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Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo Chair and Footstool, designed c. 1959, with internal fibreglass structure, orange fabric upholstery, raised on spun aluminium base (2), height 84 cm, width 75 cm, depth 54 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, 1900-1990), Chest of Drawers, c. 1950, Queensland maple, featuring three long drawers, retains label, height 76 cm, width 84 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: Probably from of the Heritage Collection for Myer's Department Store, Melbourne, c. 1950. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Derek F. Wrigley, Fred Ward Australian pioneer designer 1900-1990, Canberra, 2013, p. 76
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Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), Coffee Table, c. 1950, Queensland maple, rectangular top above four tapered legs, height 53 cm, width 77 cm, depth 45.5 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Collection of the MAAS, registration number 95/109/1-8/9
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), TY Chair, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Ramler Engineering Co., black enamelled steel and black vinyl upholstery, retains label 'Featherston Furniture Made by Ramler Engineering Co., height 80 cm, width 62 cm, depth 48 cm
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Idee, dark blue wool upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel, height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Gluon Chair and ottoman, designed 1993, manufactured by Moroso, red upholstery, grey lacquered steel and rigid polyurethane (2), height 90 cm, width 67 cm, depth 85 cm, (chair), height 48 cm, width 67 cm, depth 52 cm, (ottoman). Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, 1st Edition, London: Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1999, p. 80-83
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Parker Furniture, Sideboard, c. 1960, teak, featuring three doors and four short drawers, height 74 cm, width 183 cm, depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Barry Martin, NSW
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Parker Furniture, Dining Table, c. 1960, teak, extendable, height 72 cm, width 218 cm, (extended) depth 91.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Barry Martin, NSW
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Parker Furniture, Coffee Table, c. 1960, teak, square top with under shelf, height 53 cm, width 78 cm, depth 78 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Barry Martin, NSW
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Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone Chair, designed 1948, made of a single sheet of marine plywood, metal frame and legs, retains decal labels, height 72 cm. Other Notes: Kirsty Grant et al, Mid Century Modern, National Gallery of Victoria, 2014, illustrated p.32
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Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985), Module Line Cabinet, c. 1940, Queensland maple and silver ash, with two glass sliding doors, stamped to the underside, height 82 cm, width 90.5 cm, depth 38 cm
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Alan Wanzenberg (American), Console Table, executed by Davis and Reed, oak, or rectangular shape, with low shelf, height 90 cm, width 200 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, second generation red upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel base, height 85 cm
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Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935), Cuboglass Television, c. 1992, manufactured by Brionvega, glass, enamelled and perforated steel, printed manufacturer's mark to reverse, with original box, case, control and manuals, height 34 cm, with 38 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Floor Lamp Model Club 1195, designed 1983, manufactured by Arteluce, enamelled steel, glass and plastic, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 132 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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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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Carlotta De Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello (Italians, b. 1957 and 1982), Empatia Table Lamp, designed 2013, white painted die-cast aluminium base with hand blown glass diffuser, retains decal label, height 20 cm
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Taccia Lamp, designed 1962, manufactured by Flos, chrome-plated steel, cast aluminium, glass, enamelled aluminium, height 53 cm, diameter 49 cm
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Taccia Lamp, designed 1962, manufactured by Flos, chrome-plated steel, cast aluminium, glass, enamelled aluminium, height 53 cm, diameter 49 cm
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Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Arco Floor Lamp, designed 1962, probably manufactured by Flos, stainless steel arc with aluminium shade, on rectangular marble base, height 235 cm
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Francesco Bocola (Italian), Bubble Lamp, c. 1970, for Pierre Cardin, manufactured by Stilnovo, perspex, stainless steel, chrome-plated steel, base impressed 'design F. Bocola, height 48 cm. Other Notes: Originally designed for 'Space Age' house of French Fashion Designer Pierre Cardin on the Cote d?Azur built by Hungarian Architect Antti Lovag between 1979 and 1984
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After Serge Roche (French, 1896-1988), Pair of Floor Lamps, designed c. 1930, plaster, each in the shape of a palm tree (2), height 186 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Manning & Manning, Sydney. Other Notes: Cf. for comparaison Bruno Foucard and Jean-Louis Gaillermin, Les Decorateurs des Annees 40, 1998, p. 236
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Muller Freres (French), Floor Lamp, c. 1930, with mottled glass shade, supported on a wrought-iron base, shade marked 'Muller Freres
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After Hector Guimard, Art Nouveau Style Table Lamp, silvered bronze and glass, on marble base, height 80 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Philippe Thiebault, L'Art Nouveau, in Guimard, Paris, Reunion des Musees Nationaux, 1992
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After Carl Aubock (Austrian, 1900-1957), Modernist Table Lamp, c. 1950, probably manufactured by Kalmar, enamelled metal, brass, height 33 cm
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Serge Mouille (French, 1922-1988), Library Ceiling Lamp, designed 1953, white enamelled aluminium and enamelled steel with brass fittings, height 100 cm. Provenance: Cult Design
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Serge Mouille (French, 1922-1988), Library Ceiling Lamp, designed 1953, white enamelled aluminium and enamelled steel with brass fittings, height 100 cm. Provenance: Cult Design
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Curtis Jere (American), Monumental Horse Sculpture, designed c. 1980, brass wire, depicting a rampant horse, on a rectangular marble base. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC
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