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Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:285
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:285
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:148
Date:24-Sep-2019
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James Bond - Dr. No French poster by Boris Grinsson, 1962, Boris Grinsson's striking artwork for the French release of the first James Bond film, Dr. No, prominently highlights Sean Connery as the suave British spy in an evening suit with his trusty Walther Ppk. Produced by Eon/United artists, the film made Connery a superstar and launched a cinematic franchise that continues to sell out theaters. This French grand poster was printed in three color variants, here seen in 'blue.' 159 x 120 cm
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A Rupert Cavendish 'Leggy Blonde' chest, C. 1980s. In birchwood. Designed by Steve Harman, a design originally commissioned by Freddie Mercury. Height 70 cm, width 75 cm, depth 42 cm
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A large Garry Nash vase, flattened ovoid shape. Signed and dated '99 to the base. Height 30 cm, width 28 cm
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An Eames EA 116 aluminium chair, originally designed in 1958, manufactured by Vittra. Chrome plated die-cast aluminum and upholstered in fabric, on four-point swivel base, signed label to base. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an Art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple departed from the principle of the seat shell, instead stretching a panel of fabric or leather between two aluminium side members to…
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A Christian Linneberg rosewood cabinet for Dyrlund, C. 1960s, Danish. With tambour doors opening to adjustable shelved interior. Height 76 cm, width 167 cm, depth 51 cm
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A mid-century lounge settee, C. 1960s, framed in mahogany, fully reupholstered. Height 75 cm, width 166 cm, depth 70 cm
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A mid-century lounge chair, C. 1960s. Framed in mahogany, fully reupholstered. Height 102 cm, width 63 cm, depth 82 cm
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A contemporary Infinity coffee table, mahogany angular frame with circular glass top, depth 1030 height 33 cm
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A reclining leather lounge chair, C. 1970s, British. Chrome frame, swivels on five-point base. Height 98 cm, width 87 cm, depth 64 cm
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Three Jorgen Gammelgaard VIP wall lights, Danish, manufactured by Pandul. Lacquered aluminum and stainless steel, 'Vip' is the Danish word for twist or tilt. Ex Ecc. Length 80 cm, depth 36 cm
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A glass and aluminium square coffee table in the manner of PK, height 35 cm, width 10 cm
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A pair of armchairs by Hans Wegner, C. 1970s, manufactured by Getama, classic Wegner angular forms in oak with green foliate upholstery. Bases stamped 'Getama Gedsted Denmark.' height 77 cm, width 54 cm, depth 64 cm
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An Eames Ea 116 aluminium chair, originally designed in 1958, manufactured by Vittra. Chrome plated die-cast aluminum and upholstered in fabric, on four-point swivel base, signed label to base. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an Art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple departed from the principle of the seat shell, instead stretching a panel of fabric or leather between two aluminium side members to…
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An Axel Salto Budding table lamp base, C. 1945, manufactured by P. Ipsen Enke for Ole Wegges Boglade, celadon green coloured stoneware, fitted for one light, signed to underside 'Salto studio Cipher Crown 6 Denmark IV'. Axel Salto was one of the most experimental and avant-garde ceramicists of his time. His expressive richly textured designs are drawn from nature yet have decidedly modernist feel. Height 28 cm
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A tall bar table and four stools by Randers, 2006, Danish. The circular table on five-splayed leg base, the seats in black woolen upholstered. Table height 110 cm, depth 70 cm, stool height 104 cm
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A pair of Rodney Kinsman T1 lounge chairs, C. 1967, for Omk. With tubular chrome frames and leather sling seats. Height 70 cm, width 74 cm, depth 73 cm
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A Pieff 'Edel' coffee table, C. 1976, designed by Tim Bates, in black ash with tubular chrome legs. Height 37 cm, width 90 cm, length 90 cm
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An Artemide Tolomeo desk lamp, 2009, designed by M. De Lucchi & G. Fassina. Anodised and polished aluminium with steel wires. Approx. Height 14.5 cm
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An Artemide Tolomeo desk lamp, 2009, designed by M. De Lucchi & G. Fassina. Anodised and polished aluminium with steel wires. Approx. Height 14.5 cm
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An industrial floor lamp, raised on tapering wooden tripod legs, terminating at a steel point. Tilt and swivel fixing allows full movement of the steel lamp casing. Height 21 cm
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A Maarten van Severen lounge chair, designed and manufactured 1990s, by Durlet, a relaxation sofa with a rigid cubist design. Floating sofa with a sandblasted aluminium base, the seat and back webbed, leather finished with reverse seams. Height 11 cm, width 80 cm, length 116 cm
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A Maarten van Severen lounge chair, designed and manufactured 1990s, by Durlet, a relaxation sofa with a rigid cubist design. Floating sofa with a sandblasted aluminium base, the seat and back webbed, leather finished with reverse seams. Height 11 cm, width 80 cm, length 116 cm
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A pair of Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm chairs, 1968, for Kill international, Germany. Polished chrome frames, black leather upholstery and arm rests. One labelled to the underside. Height 86 cm
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Four Norman Foster for Thonet A900PF chairs, C. 1997, aluminium frames and black leather upholstery. Celebrated British architect Sir Norman Foster is perhaps best known for designing 'The Gherkin' and the apple offices in California. Height 82 cm
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A pair of retro 1950s chairs, 1950s, featuring two-tone upholstered seats and slim tapered legs, width 860 height 82 cm, depth 81 cm (each)
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A mid-century lounge suite, C. 1950s, by Parker Knoll, in teak, comprising two-seater settee and a pair of lounge chairs. Winged ribbon arms and tapered legs, with original period damask upholstery. Settee height 80 cm, width 105 cm, depth 76 cm, chairs height 80 cm, width 60 cm, depth 65 cm
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Two walnut nesting tables by Gordon Russell, height 46 cm, width 84 cm, depth 40 cm
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A rosewood and chrome circular coffee table, C. 1960s, American. Tulip base and solid top. Height 46 cm, depth 90 cm
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A France and Daverkosen pinwheel side table, C. 1952, designed by Peter Hvidt. Shield teak top with brass legs. Height 45 cm, width 65 cm
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A 1950s wingback lounge chair, English, sensitively reupholstered in khaki green wool, with tapered front legs. Height 105 cm, width 92 cm, depth 88 cm
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An H W Klein for Bramin dining table and six chairs, Danish, C. 1960s, the chairs in solid mahogany featuring graceful curved back splats and reupholstered seats. The table repolished with two leaves extending to 266 cm. Unextended table height 72 cm, length 165 cm, width 113 cm, chairs height 97 cm
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A reclining Lama lounge chair, C. 1960s, French, powder coated frame and vinyl upholstery. Original label attached. Height 100 cm, width 72 cm, length 14 cm
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A tall rosewood sideboard by Archie Shine, 1957, designed by Robert Heritage. The top cupboards open to shelved interior, flanking open shelves above two fall front drinks cabinets with mirrored backs and strip lighting. The bottom with three cupboards, one fitted for vinyl LP storage and three drawers. Height 157 cm, width 168 cm, depth 48 cm
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An Industrial style lamp on stand, C. 1960s, a converted Furse theatre light, painted on later chrome tripod base. Height 16 cm
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A Robert Heritage slim storage unit, crafted in rosewood with four drawers underneath a tall open display with one fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves. Drawers finished with symmetrical brass ring pulls. Raised on a platform base. Height 176 cm, width 54 cm, depth 47 cm
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A Chic Milo Baughman style dining set, C. 1970s, American. Circular chrome and glass table and three chrome framed chairs with white vinyl upholstery. Chairs height 68 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm, table height 70 cm, depth 106 cm
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A USM Haller sideboard cabinet, designed in 1969, manufactured 2000s, tubular chrome frame and grey powder coated metal panels. The top with open shelf above a single drawer fitted as a filing cabinet. Height 70 cm, width 76 cm, depth 52 cm
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A Mies van der Rohe style MR20 chair, originally designed 1927, chrome-plated tubular steel and leather style fabric. Height 83 cm, width 50.5 cm, depth 71 cm
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A Fornasetti 'Scaletta' screen, the little Staircase' lithograph and transfer printed, on four wood panels. Originally designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) C. 1955. Manufacured 1991. Marked 'Fornasetti, Milano, made in Italy'. No. 1/91. Height 205 cm, width 200 cm
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An Ax coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson for Fritz Hansen, C. 1951, in mahogany and teak. Height 44 cm, width 1,600 cm, width 80 cm
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A rosewood corner drinks cabinet by Johannes Sorth, Danish, C. 1960s. Cupboard doors open to shelved interior with mirrored back, above four drawers and resting on slim tapered legs. Height 134 cm, width 88 cm, depth 56 cm
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A Bengt Ruda armchair, C. 1950s, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Framed in mahogany with elegant winged arms and reupholstered. Height 89 cm, width 59.5 cm, depth 73 cm
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A Bruno Mathsson 'Pernilla' Loveseat for Dux international, C.1950s, framed in birch with striped upholstery. Plaque to base. Height 98 cm, width 147 cm, depth 77 cm
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A tall teak Danish sideboard, C. 1960s. The upper with three sliding doors revealing shelved interior, below two sliding doors with shelves and three drawers, resting on tapered legs. Height 131 cm, width 194 cm, depth 48 cm
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A red retro New Zealand made lamp, approx. Height 80 cm
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A Quinquina Bourin framed print, 101 x 69 cm
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A pair of Fred Lowen Fler lounge chairs, model Sc 65. C. 1960s, mahogany framed with elegant curving lines, reupholstered in teal fabric. Height 88 cm, width 65 cm, depth 81 cm
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A Shoji Hamada square bottle vase, stoneware, rich tenmoku over iron glazes, with wax-resist rust toned highlights, glazed to underside also, together with a red seal signed box. Hamada was a significant influence on studio pottery of the twentieth century, and a major figure of the Mingei folk-art movement. Height 202 cm, width 90 cm, depth 9 cm
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A pair of Ron van Der Vlugt for de flute wave bowls, raised on pedestal base with rolling lip, fluid and dynamic shaping, diameter 26 cm and 20 cm
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Two mid-century Genie glass decanters, C. 1960s, Italian. Height 55 cm
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A 1950s Cunard poster - Europe to all America, 100 x 62 cm
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A set of six zebra wood dining chairs, curved plywood frame and chromed steel legs. Height 87 cm, width 44 cm, depth 44 cm
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A blue glass ovoid vase, Ballooning middle section tapering into a slanted flattened top. Height 26 cm
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An Aldo Londi for Bitossi designed bull Bookend, stylised 'Rimini Blu' pattern bull book-ends, C. 1965. Height 16 cm, length 35 cm
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A Modiano Cartine e Tubetti painted canvas, 98 x 72 cm
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A set of Josef Albers nesting tables, this set of four tables was designed by Bauhaus master Josef Albers. Crafted in Germany from solid oak with lacquered glass tops, these tables are both functional and elegant with meticulous and rich simplicity. Largest height 62 cm, width 60 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Dyrlund teak and rosewood coffee table, Danish C. 1960s. Rectangular top and square straight legs. Height 39 cm, width 50 cm, length 16 cm
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A Uniflex chest of drawers by Peter Hayward, a finely tailored chest of drawers showcasing the sophistication of the Uniflex offering. With flared trumpet handles and herringbone marquetry inlay to the top drawer, the remaining drawers in walnut veneer. Height 90 cm, width 78 cm, depth 46 cm
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An Art Deco style tiger print club chair, height 80 cm
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A 1960s starburst clock, teak arms radiating from a polished brass face. Attributed to Seth Thomas. cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of contemporary enamelled nesting tables, on copper tripod legs. Tallest 50 cm
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A set of five Bauhaus style dining chairs, C. 1970s, tubular chrome frames and brown leather sling seats. Height 75 cm
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A pair of Don Narvik lounge chairs, designed by Fred Lowen. In mahogany, winged armrests with sleek pointed ends. C. 1960s. Height 110 cm, width 60 cm, depth 10 cm
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A mid-century style grey floor lamp, a double hinged mid-century style floor lamp. Tilt and swivel fixture at the base of the shade allows full movement. Height 17 cm
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A Yrjo Kukkapuro Experiment series chair, chrome tubular frame with black lacquered plywood seats and black leather upholstery, the armrests are made of red lacquered front leg curved plywood. Some pitting to chrome. Height 74 cm, width 54 cm, depth 60 cm
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An Italian glass and brass coffee table, C. 1970s. Height 41 cm, width 1,200 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of Italian brass Marble-Topped side tables, oval tops, on ball feet. Height 52 cm
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A leather and chrome Z chair, C. 1970s, polished chrome frame and leather upholstered seat. Height 72 cm
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A Garry Nash Iridized studio glass plate, height 55 cm, depth 35 cm
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A glass topped coffee table, C. 1950s. Framed in teak. Height 42 cm, length 123 cm, depth 46 cm
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A Julien of Paris opalescent platter, oval shaped Art Deco design, fruits and flowers surrounding geometric pattern. Raised on four small studded feet, with 'Julien France' marking on underside. Length 35 cm, width 27 cm
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A spherical Garry Nash vase, iridescent purple with concentric lined etchings. Height 20 cm, depth 20 cm
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A Kosta Boda Atelier art glass vase, an opaque orange bowl with two handles painted cartoonishly in white with black detailing. Inscribed on base 'Kosta Boda Atelier 944011/300'. Height 23 cm, width 22 cm
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A Hoglund circular dish in scarlet red, raised on a base, signed Hoglund art glass. Height 90 cm, depth 30 cm
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A Ron Arad for Driade clover chair in white Polyethylene, height 75 cm
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A pair of Lalique Reverie book ends, in satin finish crystal, signature engraved. Height 23 cm (each)
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A Lalique Bacchantes vase, satin finish crystal, handcrafted in France, designed in 1927 by Ren e Lalique. Features the young priestesses of Bacchus in low-relief, with their voluptuous beauty and delicate curves, dancing to glorify the god of the vine, inebriation and ecstasy. 'A work of unparallel beauty, the splendor and sensuality of the vase continue to leave admirers spellbound'. Label Lalique Paris, in original box. Height 24.5 cm, depth 19 cm
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French school - La Fee Urgele, 18th portrait of a French Actress 'A la Fee Urgele'. Oil on canvas. The fairy Urgele, or What Pleases women is a comedic opera in four acts by the composer Egidio Duni. The libretto, by Charles-Simon Favart, is based on Voltaire's Ce qui plait aux dames and Chaucer's the Wife of Bath's Tale. This portrait possibly depicts Marie-Therese Laruette (1744 '1837) a French opera singer. 154.5 x 70 cm
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An antique French tea caddy in boulle style marquetry, 19th century, in mahogany, faux tortoiseshell finish with intricate brass inlay. Double well tea caddy inside, coated interior, lids with delicate ivory handles (faults). Some losses, key is missing. Height 11 cm, width 22 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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A Victorian work table, marquetry inlaid octagonal top, raised on foliate carved tripod base. Height 75 cm, width 45 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany side table, marquetry inlaid with spade feet, Two-drawer format, both with brass fixtures. Height 66 cm, width 58 cm, depth 37 cm
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A pair of French Wrough iron Candelabras, a pair of five-branch wrought iron candelabras, raised on trefoil base with scrolling and leaf design. Height 52 cm
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A George III painted corner cabinet with Chinoiserie style decoration, two symmetrical convex doors. Three-shelf format, raised on a platform base. Height 98 cm, width 60 cm
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A Victorian mahogany pier cabinet with brass corbels, raised on a plinth base with brass ormolu corbels and inlaid design. Height 103 cm, width 77 cm, depth 32.5 cm
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A Late-Victorian display cabinet, C. 1880, in mahogany, the pediment top with scroll, pierced and carved decoration, flanked by finial tops. The glazed door opens to shelved interior, above single base drawer., height 188 cm, width 82 cm, depth 37.5 cm
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A George III mahogany chest on oak stand, Ten-drawer format, including two frieze drawers, each with swing handles attached to brass escutcheons with intricate etchings. Raised on turned legs joined by stretchers and terminating in ball feet. Height 147 cm, width 96 cm, depth 59 cm
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A late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany stool with claw and ball feet, the upholstered seat framed by a thinly etched detail and raised on four carved legs. Height 45 cm, width 75 cm, depth 49 cm
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A Colonial kauri and rimu pedestal desk with leather inset top, three drawers over two symmetrical pedestal each with three drawers, all with turned wooden knobs. Each pedestal raised on a box plinth base. Height 71 cm, width 100 cm, depth 45 cm
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An Arts & Crafts Crank extension dining table, in oak and mahogany, raised on square tapering legs on spade feet. Unextended length 119 cm, height 77 cm, depth 106.5 cm. Two extensions, each cm, width 29 cm
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A bead edged Three-Drawer' side table, raised on four turned legs tapering to a point. Three-drawer format with turned wooden knobs. Height 78 cm, width 75 cm, depth 47 cm
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A hand-knotted Turkoman rug, 150 x 105 cm
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A harlequin set of four Georgian Chippendale style chairs, two with floral upholstery, turned legs and carved balloon back with inset. Two with muted upholstery, raised on outwards splaying legs and intricate design set inside balloon back frame. Height 90 cm, width 50 cm, depth 44 cm
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An Early-19th century mahogany fold-over card table, gateleg design, raised on four turned legs with a tapering finish. Felt inset top. Height 75 cm, width 91 cm, depth 91 cm
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A mahogany Sheraton sidetable with three frieze drawers, Three-drawer format with brass fixtures, underneath a marquetry inlaid top. Raised on square sectional legs. Height 72 cm, width 76 cm, depth 44.5 cm
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A mahogany Chippendale style chair with claw and ball feet, in mahogany, 19th century. Pierced back splat and cabriole legs. Stitched upholstery seat with floral designs. Height 96 cm, width 54 cm, depth 44 cm
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A postmaster's pedestal desk, late-19th/early-20th century. In mahogany, leather inset slope, hinged opening to fitted interior. With pigeon holes and some keys. Height 119 cm, width 140 cm, depth 75 cm
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Three reproduction plates from John Gould's the birds of New Guinea Vol 5, 1875, Charmosyna Papou, Lorius Domicella, Psittacara Leptorhyngha. 41 x 30 cm (each)
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A pair of leather club chairs, early/mid 20th century, distressed leather. Rolled arms and backs. Height 92 cm, width 98 cm, depth 90 cm
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An Art Deco style side table, New Zealand made, in mottled kauri with black lacquered detailing. Height 48 cm, width 83 cm, depth 52 cm
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A pair of Industrial style lamps, Assembled using copper pipes, decorative faucet, with bottle green shades. Height 73 cm
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