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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:303
Sale Title:20.21C Design - Timed Online AuctionLots with images:298
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:233
Date:31-Aug-2021
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair, designed 1958/ c. 2011, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, tan leather upholstery, aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's decal label, together with matching footstool, chair missing handle (2), height 105 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Greg Copeland studio (American), Daisy, c. 1978, chromagraph prints, styles 2152 and 21543, signed, framed (4), 47 x 47 cm (framed). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design
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Kelly Wearstler (American), Ruched Souffle chair, c. 2000, pink leather, cast burnished brass legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 80 cm width 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design
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Pair of side tables, c. 2000, cream travertine, triangular form, minor chips to edges (2), height 55 cm width 100 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Florence Knoll (American, 1917-2019), two seater sofa, designed 1954, manufactured by Knoll, Havana tan leather, retains manufacturer's label, visible wear to leather, height 64 cm width 157 cm depth 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), moulded plywood coffee table, designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, walnut finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 40 cm diameter 87 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929-1980), pair of PK22 easy chairs, designed 1956 / c. 2000, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, rattan and matte chromed spring steel, each retains manufacturer's labels (2), height 70 cm
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Side table, c. 2000, cream travertine, triangular form, minor chips to edges, height 45 cm width 100 cm depth 49.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of lounge armchairs, custom mandarin silk velvet upholstery, cushions by Brendan Wong (2), height 77 cm width 64 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design
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Arterior, pair of tassel table lamps, Laura Kirar collection, ivory nylon strands, metal frame, retains label, with cream cotton lining (2), height 77 cm (including. Shade). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design
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Pair of bedside tables, c. 2000, designed by Brendan Wong, oak veneer, bronzed brass hardware, one cabinet with one handle (A/F) (2), height 69 cm width 82 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design
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Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923-2005), three seater sofa, designed 1952, manufactured by Soren Willadsen, peach mohair upholstery, oak, height 72 cm width 186 cm depth 69 cm
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Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929-1980), PK22 easy chair, designed 1956 / c. 2000, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, rattan and matte chromed spring steel, retains manufacturer's labels, height 70 cm
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Contemporary drum side table, c. 2000, gilt metal, together with matching table lamp with cream shade (2), height 47 cm diameter 45 cm (table); height 88 cm (lamp). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Andre Dubreuil (French, b. 1951), pair of ram chairs, designed 1986, manufactured by Ceccotti Collezioni, painted steel, each retains manufacturer's stamp (2), height 93 cm
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Distressed rug, 21st century, wool, in shades of pink and cream with palm trees and geometric motifs, together with a wool runner (2), 242 x 174 cm; 304 x 74 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007), Papa Bear chair, designed 1951/ c. 1955, Burgundy alpaca velvet upholstery, stained oak legs and teak arms, retains 'Made in Denmark' stamp to the underside, height 97 cm
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Danish sideboard, c. 1960, with a pair of sliding doors and five short drawers to side, height 78 cm width 180 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Scandinavian three seater sofa, 20th century, cognac leather upholstery, timber legs, minor wear to leather, height 64 cm width 218 cm depth 76 cm
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Bethan Gray (Welsh, b. 1977), Nizwa sideboard, Shamsian collection, stained wood with jade finish and brass inlay, height 73 cm width 151 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: inspired by the rounded castellation of the Nizwa Fort in Oman and the ombre colour effect caused by the sunlight falling across them
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Silvio Coppola (Italian, 1920-1985), dining suite, c. 1970, manufactured by Bernini, walnut, comprising a rectangular table with inset ceramic bowls, together with eight cognac leather and walnut chairs (9), height 74 cm width 220 cm depth 80 cm (table); height 79 cm (chair). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Hans Jorgensen Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007), sewing table, designed 1950, teak and oak, with drop sides, a long drawer and a pull-out wicker basket bellow, labelled, height 61 cm width 67 cm (118 cm extended) depth 51 cm. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison Zacho catalogue, Los Angeles, 1961 p.15
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Pierre Jeanneret (Swiss, 1896-1967), conference chair, designed c. 1952, teak frame, seat with braided cane work, painted inventory number to back 'Aca-Ch/W9', height 84 cm width 51 cm depth 49 cm. Provenance: Chandigarh, India, Private Collection, Sydney, Shapiro SH115, lot 34, November 2015, Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: cf. For comparison E. Touchaleaume et G. Moreau, 'Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret - L'aventure indienne', Editions Gourcuff Gradenigo et Eric Touchaleaume Galerie 54, Paris,…
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 chair, designed c. 1951, manufactured by Kennett Bros. & Rayner, original green, blue and grey wool upholstery, timber tapered legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 97 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ole Wanscher (Danish, 1903-1985), rocking chair, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Frances & Son, teak, burnt orange velvet cushions, retains manufacturer's label, height 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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'Ice Blue' rug, Pakistan, 20th century, teal wool, retains label, 243 x 303 cm. Provenance: Robyn Cosgrove, Sydney, c. 2019 Private Collection, Sydney
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Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr and Manel Molina, four Zoe lounge chairs, designed 2006, manufactured by Verzelloni, brown leather, retain manufacturer's label (4), height 74 cm width 120 cm depth 83 cm
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Grete Jalk (Danish, 1920-2006), coffee table, c. 1960, manufactured by Poul Jeppesen, teak, retains manufacturer's labels, height 55 cm width 175 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Set of four grotto style bar stools, 20th century, bronzed cast aluminium frames with leaf backs, green leatherette seats (4), height 122 cm. Provenance: Queen Victoria building Cafe, Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell (Danish), armchair, c. 1955, probably manufactured by Vik & Blindheim, teak, original green wool upholstery, together with footstool, stained beech and green wool (2), height 80 cm (chair); height 39 cm (footstool)
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Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell (Danish), wingback armchair, c. 1955, probably manufactured by Vik & Blindheim, teak, original green wool upholstery, with head cushion, height 101 cm
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Sonia Farley (Australian), dining table, c. 1980, Tasmanian blackwood, with oval top, height 73 cm width 300 cm depth 120 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Sonia Farley, Sydney, thence by descent
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Attributed to Poul Hundevad (Danish, 1917-2011), set of six dining chairs, model 208A, c. 1960, manufactured by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, teak, olive green wool upholstery (6), height 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), coffee table, c. 1960, manufactured by France & Son, teak, checkerboard pattern, retains manufacturer's label, top (A/F), height 42 cm, width 160 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Italian lounge chairs, c. 1950, orange velvet upholstery, black enamelled and brass legs (2), height 84 cm
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Douglas Annand (1903-1976), three Marti panels, 1961, mixed media, signed and dated, framed (3), 221 x 83 cm. Provenance: fire & Accident Underwriters Association of Queensland, Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Douglas Annand was an Australian graphic designer and artist active from 1931 and 1970. Well known for his vibrant poster celebrating the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. He also did commercial works for farmers, David Jones, Grace Brothers and Anthony Hordern. He created the…
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Attributed to Parker Knoll, pair of floor lamps, c. 1960, teak, with cream fabric and cork shades (2), height 114 (cm). Provenance: Copeland and de Soos, Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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Cow hide rug, 21st century, yellow mustard, labelled 'Maison de Vacances, skin Collection', 266 x 219 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Henry Wilson (Australian, b. 1983), surface sconce, designed 2017, produced by studio Henry Wilson, green onyx, height 35 cm width 30 cm depth 10 cm
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Attributed to Tito Chau (Chinese), two Brutalist panels, c. 1970, brass, copper and steel (2), 50 x 90 cm; 51 x 51 cm
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Italian coffee table, c. 1950, white marble top, brass and steel base with Egyptian design, height 47 cm width 100 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty, Vic., Private Collection, Perth
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (American, 1905-1976), pair of lounge chairs, c. 1955, for Widdicomb, teak, with cream cotton cushions (2), height 75 cm. Provenance: Copeland and de Soos, Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (American, 1905-1976), square side table, c. 1950, teak, with pink mapple marble top, height 30 cm width 56 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: Copeland and de Soos, Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935), Camaleonda modular sofa system, designed 1973, manufactured by B&B, first release of the design, comprising three units, second generation tan leather upholstery, chromed steel, plastic ball feet, retain manufacturer's labels (3), height 65 cm width 92 depth 92 cm (each)
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Piero de Martini (Italian, b. 1939), pair of Viola d'Amore armchairs, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Cassina, tan leather, with matching footstools (2), height 96 cm width 82 cm depth 90 cm
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Piero Lissoni (Italian, b. 1956), nest two seater sofa, manufactured by Cassina, cream fabric, chromed steel, retains manufacturer's label, height 80 cm width 220 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), square coffee table, designed c. 1935, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with white laminated top, retains manufacturer's labels, height 35 cm width 120 cm depth 120 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney, c. 2005
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), armchair 41 Paimio, designed 1932/ c. 2003, manufactured by Artek, birch plywood with white finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 65 cm width 85 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Perth
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), armchair 41 Paimio, designed 1932/ c. 2003, manufactured by Artek, birch plywood with white finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 65 cm width 85 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Perth
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Henry Wilson (Australian, b. 1983), surface sconce, designed 2017, produced by studio Henry Wilson, green onyx, height 35 cm width 30 cm depth 10 cm
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Marion Mahony Griffin, America the beautiful, ink on silk, inscribed within image 'Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves for purple mountain majesties against the fruited plain America, America god shed his grace on thee, Verse by Clarmyra Smith 1915, decoration by Marion M. Griffin', 92 x 25.5 cm. Provenance: Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, the Estate of Eric Nicholls and thence by descent, Shapiro Modern + Contemporary, May 2002, lot 358, Private Collection, Sydney
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Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), dining table, designed c. 1966, manufactured by Knoll, circular glass top with bevelled edge, nickel plated steel, height 72 cm diameter 137 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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After Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of flat bar Brno chairs, designed c. 1930, cream leather upholstery with padded arm rests, chromed steel (2), height 77 cm
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Charles and Ray Eames (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, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 88 cm width 145 cm depth 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Beat Stout pendant light, designed c. 2004, manufactured by Tom Dixon studio, spun brass with black finish and hand beaten interior, retains manufacturer's label, height 53 cm diameter 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Falcon armchair, c. 1970, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, wooden frame with canvas sling and brown leather cushion, height 97 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Joyce and Selwyn Coffey (Australian, 1918-2001 and 1918-1994), Mandarin standard floor lamp, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Kempthorne, glass shade, black enamelled steel, shade with restored hairline crack, height 160 cm.
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Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), set of ten Cafe Costes chairs, designed 1982, manufactured by Driade, plywood with mahogany finish, black leather seats and steel (10), height 81 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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After Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand (French/Swiss), dining table, model LC6, custom made oval glass top with bevelled edge, black powder coated steel base, height 76 cm width 220 cm depth 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Mario Botta (Swiss, b. 1943), pair of Seconda chairs, model 602, designed 1982, manufactured by Alias, enamelled and perforated metal, rubber, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 71 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Serge Mouille (French, 1920-1988), Lampadaire Droit, designed c. 1950 / c. 2000, manufactured by Ateliers Serge Mouille, black lacquered aluminium and brass, shade with white painted interiors, height 160 cm
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Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009), Little Tulip chair, designed 1965, manufactured by Artifort, red fabric over foam, polished aluminium and chromed steel base, retains manufacturer's label, height 77 cm
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Pair of French outdoor chairs, c. 1960, cast iron, painted green, with green and red cushions (2), height 87 cm. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty, Vic., Private Collection, Perth
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After Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964), red and blue chair, designed 1917, red, blue, black and yellow lacquered wood, (A/F), height 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Swan Chair, designed 1958 / 1988, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown wool upholstery, polyurethane foam with glass fibre reinforcement shell, chromed steel and aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's label (A/F), height 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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After Karl Trabert (German), Bauhaus desk lamp, c. 1930, manufactured by Bunte & Remmler, green painted spun aluminium and metal, base stamped 'Bur Leuchten', height 50 cm diameter 30 cm (shade).
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Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917-2002), H-Flex chair, designed c. 1960, white coated steel, with brown leatherette seat pad, height 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Warren McArthur (American, 1885-1961), set of five dining chairs, c. 1940, red, green and Burgundy leather upholstery, aluminium tubular frame and rubber, visible wear to frames (5), height 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo chair, designed 1969, red fabric, internal fibreglass structure, spun aluminium swivelling base, height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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After Isamu Noguchi (Japanese/American, 1904-1988), coffee table, black ash, glass, height 40 cm width 128 cm depth 92 cm
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Mariano Fortuny-Madrazo (Spanish, 1871-1949), Palluco Fortuny floor lamp, designed 1907, manufactured by Palluco, painted steel with adjustable cream fabric shade, height 200 cm diameter 95 cm (shade). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Patricia Urquiola (Spanish, b. 1691), M.A.S.S.A.S. Three seater sofa, designed 2012, manufactured by Moroso, grey fabric, polyurethane foam structure, retains manufacturer's label, minor stains to fabric, height 70 cm width 230 cm depth 110 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Christophe Pillet (French, b. 1959), Plume table lamp, designed 2017, manufactured by Oluce, lacquered metal with anodic bronze finish, height 50 cm. Other Notes: the Plume series was created by the French designer for the Sezz Hotel in Saint-Tropez. Brand new, in excellent condition
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Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), V11 three seater sofa, designed 1965, upholstered in black leather with loose cushions, raised on tapered legs, height 70 cm width 225 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: great Dane furniture, April 2013, Private Collection, Sydney
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Gijs Papavoine (Dutch, b. 1949), Olivier swivel easy chair, c. 1990, manufactured by Montis, black leather, steel base, together with matching ottoman (2), height 95 cm width 85 cm depth 95 cm (chair) height 35 cm width 80 cm
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Rodolfo Dordoni (Italian, b. 1954), Caulfield side table, designed 2003, manufactured by Minotti, circular smoked glass top above a stainless steel base, height 46 cm diameter 70 cm
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Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), Eros chair, designed 2001, manufactured by Kartell, red acrylic shell and chromed steel Eiffel base, retains manufacturer's label, height 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Francesca Borelli (Italian, b. 1993), Eva table lamp, designed 2017, manufactured by Oluce, metal, black with gold internal, diameter 25 cm. Other Notes: brand new, in excellent condition
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Charles Pollock (American, 1930-2013), pair of executive armchairs, designed c. 1963, manufactured by Knoll, black leather, aluminium and stainless steel, with swivel bases, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 83 cm
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Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd (British), Kyo lounge chair, c. 2010, manufactured by Walter Knoll, brown leather, powder-coated aluminium base, retains manufacturer's label, height 92 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Attributed to Luigi Massoni (Italian, b. 1930), modular dressing table, c. 1970, brown lacquered wood, chrome plated tubular steel, vinyl, moulded plastic and mirrored glass, height 80 cm width 50 cm depth 50 cm
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), four aluminium group Management chairs, designed 1958/ c. 2001, manufactured by Herman Miller, cast aluminium and enamelled steel, black leather upholstered channel seat, on swivel base with castors, retains decal labels (4), height 87 cm
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After Milo Baughman (American, 1923-2003), drum coffee table, stainless steel, minor scratches to metal surfaces, height 42 cm diameter 90 cm
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Perry King, Santiago Miranda, Gianluigi Arnaldi, Jill floor lamp, designed 1978, manufactured by Arteluce, blue glass diffuser, enamelled metal, height 195 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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