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Fine Jewels & Watches; Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:480
Sale Title:Fine Jewels & Watches; Decorative ArtsLots with images:429
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:313
Date:14-Mar-2021
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An Italian modernist glass vase, ovoid body with cinched lines and hankerchief mouth, height 24 cm, diameter 20 cm
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A Stephane Rondel 'Cool it' trivet, working effectively to draw heat away from the surface of a table, but also to accentuate it as a design centrepiece. In Rondel's characteristic cast aluminium with playful curves. Impressed makers mark, height 2 cm, width 40 cm, length 40 cm
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A blue Garry Nash vase, with alternating light and dark blue stripes, height 27 cm, width 20 cm
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A stunning Tom Dixon brass teaset, four pieces in total. Made from spun brass. Each with manufacters mark etched to base. Milk jug, height 25 cm, diameter 8 cm
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A Swedish mid-century decanter by Strombergshyttan, c.1950. Original label affixed, height 26 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm
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A Bitossi table lamp, ceramic body in skittle form with scale detailing in orange, brass neck and Eunice Taylor shade. Incised 'Italy' to base, height 60 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A pair of Italian mid-century ceramic lamps, in a lustruous banded glaze of gold, silver and black. Skittle form with trumpet neck to the upper. Raised on ball feet resting on circular wooden base, height 65 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A Tom Dixon 'Etch' pendant light. The geodesic pendant is formed of finely pierced flat metal sheets tabbed together like Victorian tin toys. Using digital acid etching methods, Etch is patterned for the effective filtering of light designed to cast an intricate set of shadows, diameter 43 cm
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A pair of modern design side tables. The timber body lacquered in a black finish. Reduced form with clean lines, height 61 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm, each
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A modernist set of Lucite nesting table, of graduating size, in forest green. Largest, height 46 cm, width 44 cm, depth 30 cm
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A Gubi Mategot wall coat rack, designed in 1956 by Mathieu Mategot for the Danish design house Gubi, diameter 36 cm
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An unusual Len Castle vase, bottle form tapering to the upper to form two openings but with a circular hole between them. In shades of olive. Impressed c.1950 makers mark to base, height 23 cm, diameter 10 cm
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A Jon Jansen kidney sidetable, Characteristic tapering legs to the upper and lower joined by a lower shelf and supporting the kidney shaped glass top, height 60 cm, width 60 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Matthew Bolton for Driade candleholder, in polished nickled brass. Five twisting arms with conical upper, height 16 cm, diameter 25 cm
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A Jean Prouve for Vitra 'Standard Chair', chairs take the most stress on their back legs, where they bear the weight of the user's upper body.' the engineer, architect and designer Jean Prouve incorporated this simple insight in his design for the standard chair: while steel tubing suffices for the front legs, since they are subject to less stress, the back legs are made of voluminous hollow sections that transfer the primary weight to the floor, height 80 cm, width 42 cm, depth 46 cm
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A Finnish mid-century glass vase, for Riihimaen Riihimaen Lasi Oy c.1960. Bulbous form to the lower tapering into a column with ribbing and terminating in a trumpter mouth. Original manufacturers label affixed, height 20 cm, diameter 10 cm
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A mid-century Wishbone magazine rack. The wishbone format giving this elegant mid-century design piece a light and utilitarian presence, height 50 cm, width 47 cm, depth 26 cm
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A large Garry Nash glass bowl, etched signature to base, dated to 2007, height 13.5 cm, diameter 23 cm
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An mid-century French drinks trolley, in solid brass, raised on four legs with twisted detailing. The removable tray to the upper with repeating geometric pierced bordering, height 60 cm, width 52 cm, depth 39 cm
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A set of five Maui chairs, designed by Vico Magistretti for Kartell. In chromed steel and pale blue polypropylene. Stackable design, height 77 cm, width 55 cm, depth 52 cm
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A pair of retro German floor lamps. The tripod cast steel base with central chroed steel column supporting the spherical glass upper with tilt and swivel function. Dimmable light. Label affixed to shade, height 125 cm, diameter 35 cm
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A Holmegaard Kluk Kluk decanter, in ocean blue with clear stopper. Original label affixed. A colourful example of Danish modern design, height 21 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 6 cm
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A Chris Pantano (Australian) art glass vase, etched signature to base, height 21.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 11 cm
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A Kosta Boda art glass vase, faceted design to the exterior giving a textured fweel and look to Swedish designed vase. Signed to base, height 16 cm, diameter 15 cm
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A set of six genuine vintage Industrial stools, four legged steel frame with screw adjustable and lockable seat. Vintage patina consistent with age and use, height 600-75 cm, diameter 35 cm
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A Naturofantastic vase by Lladro, Lladro's Naturofantastic collection is inspired by exuberant plant shapes to create a bright and warm fantasy, a celebration of the joy of life. Stamped to base, height 41 cm, diameter 25 cm
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A set of six 'Global' chairs by Josep Llusca, designed and manufactured in 1998 for Spanish design house Enea, the polypropalene chairs are stackable, stylish and highly functional, height 81 cm, width 48 cm, depth 52 cm
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A Juliet Peter flower horse, included in a 1960 group show with Roy Cowan. Flattened, sculpted body cavity flanked by an elongated neck and shortened, curled tail. Raised on four tapering feet, height 27 cm, width 17 cm, length 22 cm
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A 1970's sommerso art glass vase, weighted cylindrical form with cobalt blue accents. Minor chip to base, height 21 cm, diameter 8 cm
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A mid-century ceramic lamp, with abstract geometric banding raised in relief to the body. Raised on circular wooden foot. Eunice Taylor lampshade, height 72 cm, diameter 45.5 cm
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A pair of Yamakawa rattan chairs, Japan. In woven cane with cobra arms. Yamakawa label to underside, height 82 cm, width 55 cm, depth 45 cm
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Foscarini Murano bubble Tavolo lamp by Valerio Bottin, c.1990's, designed for Focarini Murano, Italy. Chromed metal structure, white polycarbonate diffuser, diameter 50 cm
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A pair of Yamakawa rattan chairs, Japan. In woven cane with straight arms. Manufacturers label to the underside, height 84 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 cm
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Jenny Smith - silk Road ruby, cast glass, signed and dated '06 to base, height 44.5 cm
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A 1960's retro egg chair, in padded seat and backrest upholstered in deep buttoned black vinyl. Raised on chromed steel four spoke swivel base, height 10 cm, width 90 cm, depth 80 cm
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Jenny Smith - silk Road blue, cast glass, signed and dated '06 to base, height 38 cm
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A set of six Stephane Rondel 'Peanut' chairs. The curvacious chairs in copper plated steel and hand woven cane an excellent example of New Zealand design by the important Stephane Rondel. A rare and coveted set, height 83 cm, width 50 cm, depth 60 cm, each
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A Japanese cedar freeform bench seat, sleigh legs in powdercoated steel, supporting the free form natural cedar top, height 56 cm, width 70 cm, length 180 cm
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A pair of Barsony cast alloy busts, c.1950. In good vintage condition, height 40 cm, width 23 cm, each
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A set of five Bmf Nagel candleholders, designed by Fritz Nagel and Caeser Stoffi c.1960.
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An impressive Meiji period inlaid desk, intricately worked inlaid timbers of varying shades in repeating geometric designs. Pull out writing top in the lower and letter shelving and drawers to the upper. Some damage consistent with age and use.
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A set of five Bmf Nagel candleholders, designed by Fritz Nagel and Caeser Stoffi c.1960.
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A set of four 'Baker' stools by Imo. The top in solid oak raised on a grey powder coated aluminium four legged base. Stamped and dated 'Nov 2014' to base, height 66 cm, diameter 36 cm
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A pair of monumental studio Italia floor pots, with textured detailing and a well thrown form giving the body an attractive uneven finish, height 124 cm, diameter 34 cm, each
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A set of four 'Baker' stools by Imo. The top in solid oak raised on a powder coated aluminium four legged base. Two with red base, two with grey. Stamped and dated 'Nov 2014' to base, height 66 cm, diameter 36 cm
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An Aplomb pendant by Lucidi e Pevere for Foscarini, a special, exclusively formulated concrete plays the starring role in the Aplomb lamps, a model that combines sophistication with texture to cast a concentrated beam of light downwards, height 36 cm, diameter 16 cm
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A Tandem Seating bench by Charles and Ray Eames, designed for Herman Miller c.1950. Moulded plastic shell seating with high quality tan leather upholstery, raised on steel base. In excellent vintage condition, height 80 cm, width 165 cm, depth 50 cm
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An Aplomb pendant by Lucidi e Pevere for Foscarini, a special, exclusively formulated concrete plays the starring role in the Aplomb lamps, a model that combines sophistication with texture to cast a concentrated beam of light downwards, height 36 cm, diameter 16 cm
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A Le Corbusier LC4 style Lounger, originally designed in 1928. In genuine ponyskin and black leather upholstery and chrome frame. Length 160 cm, width 56 cm, height 69 cm
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An Aplomb pendant by Lucidi e Pevere for Foscarini, a special, exclusively formulated concrete plays the starring role in the Aplomb lamps, a model that combines sophistication with texture to cast a concentrated beam of light downwards, height 36 cm, diameter 16 cm
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A Len Castle crater lake bowl, matte grey stained earthenware exterior and alkaline blue glaze to the interior. Purchased directly by the vendor from the artist, the work perfectly encapsulates Castle's unrivalled skill, with the balanced, elegant form juxtaposed by the rawness of the precisely sculptured cavetto. Thrown at the latter end of his distinguished career, this example embodies his full control as a practitioner in all areas of his craft, height 10 cm, diameter 44 cm
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An Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian lamp, c.1960 cylindrical earthenware form with painted blue tile detailing. Eunice Taylor hessian shade, height 81 cm, diameter 35 cm
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An after Paul Evans 1970's chrome and glass coffee table, an exceptional example of modern design. The interwoven base in the manner of Paul Evans. Minor abrasion to one corner, height 42 cm, width 100 cm, depth 100 cm
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An Aldo Londi for Bitossi 60's lamp, inverted baluster form with mottled bone and charcoal glaze. Half bubbles raised in relief at intervals. Signed to base, height 68 cm, diameter 45 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. Fully extended, height 125 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. Fully extended, height 125 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. Fully extended, height 125 cm
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A Dodo armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, a transformative chair, the headrest either snapped down for a lower profile or stood upright easily, the adjustable footrest functioning at the turn of the sleek side lever, raised on steel cruciform swivel base and upholstered in supple black leather. A functional example of timeless design, height 106 cm, width 75 cm
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A T. H. Brown & Sons Fondue coffee table, circular glass top with three black vinyl upholstered stools which slot into a tripod teak frame base, height 42 cm, diameter 85 cm
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A Dodo armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, a transformative chair, the headrest either snapped down for a lower profile or stood upright easily, the adjustable footrest funtioning at the turn of the sleek side lever, raised on steel cruciform swivel base and upholstered in supple black leather. A functional example of timeless design, height 106 cm, width 75 cm
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A mid-century rocket lamp, with original shade, height 46 cm, diameter 29 cm
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An 'Originals' studio daybed by Ercol, designed by Lucien Ercolani in 1958, this iconic design functions as a sofa and occasional bed for guests. It's attractive steam bent frame consists of tapered spindles and arched arm rests, raised on cigar form legs, height 85 cm, width 206 cm, depth 88 cm
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A Vladimir Kagan coffee table, splayed compass style legs, the front legs incorporating an angular shelf to display a book. A sculptural modern design piece, height 41 cm, width 37 cm, length 58.5 cm
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A medium Gubi Ronde pendant light, designed and manufactured in Copenhagen, Denmark. The spun metal bell shaped form an homage to the hey day of lighting design in the 1970's, height 22 cm, diameter 20 cm
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A set of four Cees Braakman for Pastoe SMO5 chairs, c.1950's. The wire frame in white and black, with orignal red upholstered seat cushions, height 84 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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A large Gubi Ronde pendant light, designed and manufactured in Copenhagen, Denmark. The spun metal bell shaped form an homage to the hey day of lighting design in the 1970's, height 28 cm, diameter 38 cm
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A large rosewood mid-century mirror, an elegant example of mid-century form with mitred dovetail joins, height 123 cm, width 63 cm
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A pair of Tom Dixon 'Rubber Band' chairs, a cafe chair made with a powder coated steel frame and Epdm rubber bands. The stripe patterns created by the rubber bands forms a surprisingly comfortable, flexible and 'bouncy' seating solution. Rubber band chair is a product which effectively makes the user into the designer with the addition of more rubber bands, personalising the chair, height 80 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm
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A Peter Lovig Nielsen 'Boomerang' desk, manufactured by Hedensted Mobelfabrik c.1956. An exceptional example of Danish mid-century design. In teak, raised on sleigh base with brass accents. Three lockable drawer format with original key included. Bar door opening to reveal a shelf and pattern mirror backing, height 73 cm, width 150 cm, depth 89 cm
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A pair of Robert Dunlop 'Tanderra' chairs, in radiata pine and leather esigned and manufactured in Australia. C.1970, height 67 cm, width 80 cm, depth 60 cm, each
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A Robert Dunlop coffee table, ebonised teak and aluminium frame with solid timber top. Exceptional Australian modern design, height 37 cm, width 90 cm, diameter 90 cm
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A pair of Robert Dunlop 'Squatters Campaign' chairs. The raw fabric seat supported by ebonised teak and aluminium frame. Buttoned and leather strapped seat. Manufacturers label to the underside, height 90 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm, each
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An Artemide Tolomeo desk lamp, 2009, designed by M. De Lucchi & G. Fassina. Anodised and polished aluminium with steel wires. Fully extended, height 125 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. Fully extended, height 125 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. Fully extended, height 125 cm
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A Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC3 armchair, designed for Cassina c.1928. In chromed steel with black leather upholstery, height 61 cm, width 100 cm, depth 71 cm
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A Vivai del Sud Tropicalist bamboo rattan dining table by Mariani and Purini, twin pedestal base with smoked glass top. Designed and manufactured in Italy c.1970. In excellent vintage condition, height 70 cm, width 1200 length 195 cm
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A Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC3 armchair, designed for Cassina c.1928. In chromed steel with black leather upholstery, height 61 cm, width 100 cm, depth 71 cm
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A trio of layered glass vessels, artist unknown, opaque glass layered over multi coloured inner layers of glass. Largest, height 21 cm, diameter 10 cm
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A modernist Italian chrome and leather sofa, solid chrome base supporting the cream leather panelled three seater upper. The cushions buttoning into the sling base. An elegant example of Italian design. In good vintage condition, height 70 cm, width 170 cm, depth 70 cm
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A 'Le Soleil' pendant by Foscarini, designed by Vincente Garcia Jimenez, the suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. Diffuser consisting of 6 rings of various diameters and shapes with an oblique cut, made of matt finish injection moulded polycarbonate, secured to the epoxy powder coated metal internal frame using 3 small stainless steel wires, height 43 cm, diameter 62 cm
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A Vono sofa daybed by Don, elegant refined form, designed and manufacters c.1960 in New Zealand. Freshly upholstered in high quality slate coloured fabric, height 75 cm, width 207 cm, depth 85 cm, upright
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A monumental Whites Aviation of Shotover river, handcoloured photograph, signed to lower right edge. Label affixed verso. Framed and mounted. Condition consistent with age and use. 2340 x 105 cm
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A mid-century drinks trolley, in teak with brass trim. Incised decorative lines to each shelf. Raised on ball casters, height 93 cm, width 55 cm, length 90 cm
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A Grant Featherston R160 rocker, c.1953 by the iconic Australian mid-century furniture designer. Raised on tapered timber legs and sweeping rockers. Buttoned upholstery, height 86 cm, width 70 cm, diameter 75 cm
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A Jon Jansen coffee table, c.1950's, in oak with glazed top. Exceptional condition, height 40 cm, width 61 cm, length 107 cm
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A set of ten Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Series 7' chairs, c.1960. Embossed 'Fritz Hansen made in Denmark' to underside of each chair. The chromed steel frame supporting the shaped seat finished in emerald green. An iconic design, height 75 cm, width 50 cm, depth 42 cm
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A mid-century teak and glass coffee table, double 'H' intersecting base in the style of G-Plan, height 40 cm, width 65 cm, length 114 cm
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A large Murano sommerso glass vase, in shades of violet, height 27.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm
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A set of eight model 75 chairs by Neils Moller, c.1960's. The sleek solid timber frame casting with cigar form legs and a shaped backrest. Emblematic of Danish mid-century design, height 75 cm, width 45 cm, depth 50 cm, condition: in good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use.
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A pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina '412 Cab' chairs, designed in 1977, this chair has become an iconic Cassina design. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. Individually die-cut, they then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the…
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A set of eight Poltrona Frau 'Donald' chairs, named for its outfolded structure reminiscent of a ducks beak. This elegant folding chair is constructed in cast aluminium and upholstered in a supple red leather esigned and manufactured by Italian design house Poltrona Frau, height 76 cm, width 50 cm, depth 45 cm
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A modernist black leather club chair, raised on full length chromed steel sleigh base, height 80 cm, width 84 cm, depth 86 cm
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A large salt glaze bowl by Denis O'Connor, both interior and exterior with a rich green glaze of a grey. Raised on a circular foot. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 11 cm, diameter 35 cm
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A rare large Len Castle book, Outfolding white earthenware form with accents of grey. Impressed makers mark to base, height 20 cm, width 24 cm, depth 200
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An early large Len Castle platter, rectangular form with a mottled olive, brown and charcoal glaze. Impressed makers mark to base, height 6 cm, width 32 cm, length 36 cm
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A set of six Bmf Nagel candleholders, designed by Fritz Nagel and Caeser Stoffi c.1960.
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A set of six Bmf Nagel candleholders, designed by Fritz Nagel and Caeser Stoffi c.1960.
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A set of seven Bmf Nagel candleholders and base, designed by Fritz Nagel and Caeser Stoffi c.1960.
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A pair of 'Fjord' tub chairs by Moroso, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Italian manufacturer Moroso. Steel sleigh base supporting the blue leather uphostered tub with incision to the back rest, height 75 cm, width 60 cm, depth 50 cm, each
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