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Modern Design — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:298
Sale Title:Modern DesignLots with images:298
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:208
Date:17-Jul-2023
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Babak Aryaie a set of eight stool sixty stools for Woodmark, coloured fabric upholstery over board and foam with plastic feet, Iran / Australia, designed 2006. Produced 2010, 45 cm high, 62 cm wide, 54 cm deep each
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Charles & Ray Eames a high back soft pad group chair for Herman Miller, Latte coloured leather on a polished aluminium and cast metal frame. Adjustable and on a five point castor base that swivels. Stickers present, the United States of America, designed 1956. Produced 1988, 105 cm high, 58 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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Takashi Kato post modern desk clock for Lorenz, painted metal and plastic. Battery operated, Japan / Italy, c 1980s, 29 cm high, 13 cm deep
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George Sowden & Nathalie du Pasquier wall clock for Neos by Lorenz, plastic, glass, and coloured laminate. Battery operated, Italy, c 1980s, 34 cm high, 4 cm deep
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Grant Featherston R160 Contour armchair, button backed olive vinyl upholstery with original out swept tapered leg base, Australia, designed 1951, 92 cm high, 72 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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Grant Featherston R161 Contour settee, textured black fabric upholstery with buttons over a contoured wing-backed formed plywood frame with out swept tapered hardwood legs, Australia, designed 1951, 90 cm high, 120 cm wide, 87 cm deep
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Attributed to Grant Featherston a set of six dining chairs, restored and reupholstered in yellow suede. Formed plywood frames with tapered out swept hardwood legs, Australia, designed 1951, 87 cm high, 42 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Cube furniture three piece lounge suite, two lounge chairs and a coffee table constructed from stained plywood with brass and metal fittings. Fabric upholstered cushioning to chairs with a smoked glass top on the coffee table, Australia, c 1970s, lounge chairs: 85 cm high, 67 cm wide, 79 cm deep, coffee table: 28 cm high, 79 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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Don brown a pair of wall lights for Beco, spun metal exterior with white powder coated interiors. Each light takes two bulbs. Plastic and chromed fittings. Stickered and stamped, Australia, c 1950s, When wall mounted: 33 cm high, 19 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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Dario Zoureff abstract painting, oil on board. Signed and dated to the lower right hand corner. Solid teak frame, Australia, c 1964, 57.5 cm high, 88w, frame size: 67 cm high, 98w
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Ben Shearer wall hanging, handwoven woollen tapestry affixed to a rod in tones of red, orange, yellow, and brown, Australia, c 1970s, 170 cm high, 81w
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Two mid century conical planter pots, green and orange painted concrete with iron frames, Australia, c 1950s, Taller: 60 cm high, 46.5 cm deep, Shorter: 40 cm high, 46.5 cm deep
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Clement Meadmore three Corded chairs, black painted wrought iron frames with original green cotton cording. Rubber ball features with rubber feet, Australia, designed 1952, 81 cm high, 42.5 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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Iris Galbraith stoneware bison, hand built with multi-coloured glaze. Incised signature 'Iris Galbraith', Australia, c 1970s, 31 cm high, 14 cm wide, 37 cm deep, condition: damage to horns
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Kirsty Grant mid-century modern Australian furniture design for the National Gallery of Victoria, hard cover. Detailed reference on mid-modern Australian furniture design produced for the National Gallery of Victoria by Kirsty Grant, Australia, produced 2014, 30 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep
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Dario Zoureff four seat sofa, teal coloured chenille fabric upholstery with blackbean wishbone front legs and blackbean rear legs, Australia, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 218 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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Dario Zoureff two set sofa, teal coloured chenille fabric upholstery with blackbean feature to sides. Blackbean wishbone front legs with blackbean rear legs, Australia, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 141 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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Rosando side table, Queensland maple base with marquetry feature to top. Loose glass protection panel, Australia, c 1950s, 55.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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Dario Zoureff three seat sofa, cherry brown coloured velvet upholstery with blackbean feature to sides. Blackbean wishbone front legs with blackbean rear legs, Australia, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 202 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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Australian five branch ceiling light, multi-coloured perforated metal diffusers on a brass and metal frame with Bakelite fittings, Australia, c 1950s, 40 cm high, 74 cm deep
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Gus & Betty McLaren comic cat, earthenware with green/blue glaze and sgraffito decoration. Signature present to the underside, Australia, c 1970s, 16 cm high, 7 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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Fred Ward Patterncraft No.37 armchair, mountain ash timber frame and red fabric cushions with swirl patterns, Australia, designed 1947, 84 cm high, 67 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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Fred Ward unit range armchair for the Myer Emporium, solid myrtle with brass fittings. Sloping ladder back and wide flat arm posts with dovetail joinery. Loose white cotton & vinyl cushions. Reclinable, Australia, c 1930s, 100 cm high, 71 cm wide, 85 cm deep, reference: the National Gallery of Victoria website, Fred Ward unit range armchair for the Myer Emporium Ltd.
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Fred Ward unit range two seat sofa for the Myer Emporium, Sloping ladder back and wide flat arm posts with dovetail joinery. Loose white cotton & vinyl cushions, Australia, c 1930s, 80 cm high, 156 cm wide, 81 cm deep, reference: the National Gallery of Victoria website, Fred Ward unit range armchair for the Myer Emporium Ltd.
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Australian mid century floor lamp, solid teak base and stem with a new shade, Australia, c 1960s, 163 cm high, 46 cm deep
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Ben Shearer in the Midst of Waters wall hanging, handwoven woollen tapestry affixed to a rod in tones of blue, green and purple. Label present to verso. Displayed at the Springfield Art show, Australia, produced 1974, 190 cm high, 95w
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Mid century twin head floor lamp, twin copper shades with a brass frame and black coated metal base, Australia, c 1950s, 137 cm high, 62 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Attributed to T. H. Brown a set of six dining chairs, blackwood frames with new grey upholstery, Australia, c 1960s, 84 cm high, 47 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Philip Elford tripod chair, inspired by his spinning wheel designs, this chair is a one-off commissioned design produced in Ballarat. Badge present to underside. Solid teak, Australia, c 1970s, 78 cm high, 49 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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Oswald Noel Coulson floor lamp with side table, limed oak frame with two shelves and a chromed metal lamp pole, Australia, c 1950s, 168 cm high, 28 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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Peter Adams forest bench for D.Vise workshop, constructed from salvaged huon pine with 45 varying cube inserts that create an elongated 'S' shape, Australia, produced 1992, 51 cm high, 197 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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Mark Douglass convex wall mirror, polished metal and convex mirrored glass with ornate features and balls. Hammered metal section and a signature etched into the glass, Australia, produced 1993, 90 cm high, 90 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni a pair of Jensen armchairs for Minotti, Foam and goose down filled cushioning under removable tan leather upholstery. Coated triangular aluminium 4-point swivel return bases. Minotti tags present and both are stamped underneath, Italy, c 2010s, 79 cm high, 82 cm wide, 81 cm deep
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Sue Carr bespoke marble dining table by Basile and Evans, chromed metal frame with a square white marble top, Australia, c 2000s, 72 cm high, 151 cm wide, 151 cm deep
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Jon & Jesus Gasca Nube armchair for Stua, two tone grey felt upholstery with tubular chromed metal sled base frame. Plastic feet with tag present to underside, Spain, designed 2007, 65 cm high, 69 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina a pair of Tolomeo lamps for Artemide, Articulating arms with cantilevered spring balancing system. Die cast aluminium, metal, and plastic, Italy, designed 1987, 100 cm high, 23 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Giellesse frame system storage unit, Rovere tobacco veneer with dark grey mat lacquered fittings. Two large drop-down cabinet doors with an internal shelf, Italy, c 2010s, 52 cm high, 182 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep
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David Chipperfield a pair of Posa armchairs for B & B Italia, brown leather upholstery and exposed bright brushed aluminium base frames with plastic feet caps. Tags present to undersides, the United Kingdom / Italy, designed 2008, 76 cm high, 71 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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Soo Chan Soori side table for Poliform, matt black lacquered polyurethane with a grey coated metal base and adjustable feet. Stamped to underside, Singapore / Italy, designed 2011, 46 cm high, 41.5 cm deep
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Patricia Urquiola Husk chair and footstool for B & B Italia, black Hirek hard shells with grey sectional fabric cushioning. Grey coated metal four point bases. Stamped to the underside of the shells. A pin can be removed from the underside of the chair that allows it to swivel. The ottoman is fixed, Spain / Italy, designed 2011, chair: 88 cm high, 65 cm wide, 70 cm deep, footstool: 45 cm high, 65 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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Marcel Wanders & Gabriele Chiave a pair of gentleman bedside tables for Poliform, black stained veneered board structure with matt grey lacquered polyurethane tops and glossy dark grey painted metal feet. Each bedside table has two spring loaded drawers with Poliform branding present to the side, the Netherlands / Italy, designed 2021, 54 cm high, 59 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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Emmanuel Gallina curve easy chair for Poliform, Blacked stained elm frame with moulded flexible polyurethane cushioning and thick woven earthy-red coloured fabric upholstery, Italy, designed 2022, 71 cm high, 68 cm wide, 69.5 cm deep
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Jean-Marie Massaud home Hotel bench for Poliform, black stained solid elm legs and veneered slats covered in dark brown stringed leather. Comes with two latte coloured Nabuk woven leather and fabric cushions, France / Italy, designed 2016, 44.5 cm high, 144 cm wide, 43.5 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni Two-Seater Dandy Module 002 for Roda, grey coated aluminium frame with elastic straps and padding covered in removable light teal fabric. Tag present and the module comes with a grey protection cover. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Adjustable feet, Italy, c 2020s, 36 cm high, 146 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni a pair of Warhol tub chairs for Minotti, tan leather cushioned seating and back supports with ebonised wooden frames and chrome feet. Minotti tag, Italy, designed 2006, 67 cm high, 71 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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Draga & Aurel square Loren coffee table for Baxter, burnished and antiqued brass finish. Baxter plaque present to underside, Italy / France, designed 2014, 25 cm high, 98 cm wide, 98 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni a pair of Chelsea bergeres for Molteni & C, teal coloured chenille fabric upholstery on brown stained eucalyptus frames. Sticker present to underside of one, Italy, designed 2014, 104 cm high, 71 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni Brooks armchair for Minotti, grey fabric upholstery on a black coated frame with polished metal feet. Armrests covered in brown leather. Minotti tag present, Italy, c 1980s, 87 cm high, 80 cm wide, 81 cm deep
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Vincent van Duysen surface coffee table for B & B Italia, grey coated steel sheets with black stained veneered wood and board. Beige coloured sections. Steel and plastic feet, Germany / Italy, designed 2010, 38 cm high, 150 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A pair of space age Halogen down light pendant lamps by La Murrina, gold plated metal and tempered glass. Adjustable, Italy, c 1980s, 70 cm high, 60 cm deep each
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Nick & Renee Garnham Charlie sofa for Jardan, cream leather upholstery on cream coated steel legs. Retains tag, Australia, c 2000s, 69 cm high, 232 cm wide, 85 cm deep
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Nick & Renee Garnham pair of Uki armchairs for Jardan, black and white patterned fabric upholstery on a dark grey coated metal frames. Jardan tags present, Australia, designed 2011, 78 cm high, 101 cm wide, 73 cm deep
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Nick & Renee Garnham Charlie armchair for Jardan, patterned fabric upholstery on cream coated steel legs. Retains tag, Australia, c 2000s, 69 cm high, 90 cm wide, 85 cm deep
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Christopher Boots Oracle pendant light, brass and perspex with metal wire and metal fittings, Australia, c 2010s, largest ring: 5.5 cm high, 150 cm deep
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Bill Stumpf & Don Chadwick Aeron chair for Herman Miller, back textiles and plastic with a metal frame. On castors. Size - B. Adjustable arms, adjustable lumbar support, adjustable height and angle. Comes with original instruction guide, the United States of America, designed 1994, 100 cm high, 67 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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Massimo Scolari Normal armchair for Giorgetti, leather and herringbone fabric upholstery on wooden legs. Wooden swing tag present, Italy, designed 2003, 98 cm high, 73 cm wide, 68 cm deep
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Lievore Alther Molina a pair of high back Catifa 60 lounge chairs for Arper, multi-coloured stripe patterned fabric upholstery on four point aluminium swivel bases. Tag present to undersides, Spain / Italy, designed 2008, 109 cm high, 79 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni pair of Chelsea armchairs for Molteni & C, Graphite stained oak frames with beige boucle upholstery. Sticker and tag present under cushions, Italy, designed 2014, 72 cm high, 70 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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Tom Dixon slab table, solid oak in natural lacquered finish, the United Kingdom, designed 2005, 74 cm high, 200 cm wide, 96.5 cm deep
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David Chipperfield a pair of Posa armchairs for B & B Italia, taupe coloured leather upholstery and exposed bright brushed aluminium base frames with plastic feet caps. Tags present to undersides, the United Kingdom / Italy, designed 2008, 76 cm high, 71 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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Norman Foster a pair of Foster 500 armchairs for Walter Knoll, mottled beige coloured knit fabric upholstery with brushed chrome steel leg frames. Retain Walter Knoll labels, the United Kingdom, c 2000s, 77 cm high, 80 cm wide, 81 cm deep
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Justin Hutchinson Otway coffee table & Johanna ottoman for Kett, size large Otway coffee table with a light walnut frame and Calacatta Oro Venato porcelain top. Size large Johanna ottoman with grey/green leather upholstery. Stamp/tag present to both, Australia, designed 2022 & 2017, coffee table: 32 cm high, 100 cm deep, ottoman: 23 cm high, 100 cm deep
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Nicole Lawrence studio and Seb brown number one table lamp, white powdercoated steel with two pivoting lights, Australia, c 2020s, 52 cm high, 52 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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Patricia Urquiola gentry sofa for Moroso, blue fabric upholstery on a gently arched frame. Polished metal legs and Moroso tag present, Spain / Italy, designed 2011, 75 cm high, 220 cm wide, 95 cm deep
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Gallotti & Radice dining table, Wenge stained veneered stem on a steel base with a frosted circular glass top, Italy, c 2000s, 74 cm high, 120 cm deep
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Patricia Urquiola six last minute high bar stools for Viccarbe, black polyethylene seats with black lacquered steel frames and stainless steel footrests, Spain, designed 2006, 80 cm high, 37 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A pair of space age Halogen down light pendant lamps by La Murrina, chromed metal and tempered glass. Adjustable, Italy, c 1980s, 70 cm high, 60 cm deep each
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Contemporary sofa by Minotti, black and brown quilted cotton fabric upholstery on a polished steel frame, Italy, c 2000s, 81 cm high, 236 cm wide, 107 cm deep
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Todd Bracher T-No.1 table for Fritz Hansen, burnished aluminium frame with a 15 mm thick clear tempered glass top and rubber fittings. Sticker present to underside, the United States of America / Denmark, designed & produced 2008, 74 cm high, 240 cm wide, 102 cm deep
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J.Takagi & H.Homstvedt half & half Hemisphere pendant light for roll and hill, frosted rippled glass and brass with metal fittings. White powder coated metal canopy with brass chain and cord suspension, Norway / the United States of America, designed 2018, 33 cm high, 33 cm deep
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Pair of Toro lounge chairs by Blu Dot, solid natural beech wood frames with full grain leather sling seating and metal zipper details to rear, Australia / Italy, designed 2010, 83 cm high, 64 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A pair of space age Halogen down light pendant lamps by La Murrina, gold plated metal and tempered glass. Adjustable, Italy, c 1980s, 70 cm high, 60 deep each
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A pair of Murano turquoise leaf wall lights, transparent turquoise coloured textured glass shades with brass mounts, Italy, 1940s, 22 cm high, 15 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Alessandro Mandruzzato sommerso Murano vase, red, blue, and clear sommerso glass with two textured sides, Italy, c 1960s, 14.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Dino Rosin glass Adonis figure, clear glass figure on a black glass base. Signed 'Dino Rosin'. Retains stickers, Italy, c 2000, 30 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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Dino Martens vase for Aureliano & Toso, Mezza filgrana bianca nera technique, Italy, c 1950s, 26 cm high, 12.5 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of the late P a Evans - a Bowral, E Copeland & de Soos, Queen St. Woollahra.
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Glacier glass vase by Peill & Putzler, textured clear glass, Germany, c 1970s, 44 cm high, 19 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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Tall Murano floor lamp, blue, pink, and clear Murano glass with brass fittings and a large shade, Italy, c 1960s, with shade: 157 cm high, 33 cm wide, 33 cm deep, without shade: 83.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Oball, purple, blue, pink, and clear sommerso glass. Signed to the base and numbered 1/1 with original Oball label, Italy, c 1990s, 18 cm high, 14 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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Luigi Onesto Murano glass perfume bottle for Vetreria Artistica Oball, large, heavy glass object in multicolored sommerso glass with a removable stopper. Signed 'L. Onesto Murano' to base, Italy, designed 1970s, 34.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso glass in aqua blue tones and clear glass. Signed to the base 'L. Onesto, Murano' with the original Oball labels affixed to the side, Italy, c 1990s, 17 cm high, 16 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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Gino Cenedese Murano glass sample vase, sommerso glass in tones of aqua blue and black. Cenedese Vetri label to the base. Numbered 1783/2, Italy, c 1960s, 36.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Joe Colombo four smoke Asimmetrico champagne flutes for Claus Josef Riedel, clear hand blown crystal glass, Italy / Austria, c 1964
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Flavio Poli vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, sommerso glass in clear, ruby, and blue colours, Italy, c 1959, 32 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso art glass vase in pink, purple, green and clear. Signed to the base 'Luigi Onesto, Murano', Italy, c 1990s, 22.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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Venini Reticello Murano glass & brass wall light, white and clear reticallo glass shade with brass mounts, Italy, c 1940s, 15 cm high, 12 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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Sergio Costantini Murano vase, clear glass with gold fleck inclusions. Signed to base, Italy, c 1980s, 39 cm high, 26 cm deep
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Dino Rosin glass Aphrodite figure, clear and Calcedonian glass. Signed 'Dino Rosin', Italy, c 2000, 34 cm high, 17 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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Aino Aalto pitcher and nine tumblers for Iittala, clear glass with ripples inspired by water. Pitcher retains Iittala sticker and the tumblers are marked to their undersides, Finland, designed 1930s, pitcher: 17 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep, tumblers: 9 cm high, 7.5 cm deep
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Archimede Seguso bowl for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, of canoe form with gradients of purple, pink and clear glass. Archimede Seguso foil label present to the base, Italy, c 1980, 9 cm high, 33 cm wide, 8 cm deep. Provenance: Bonhams USA
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Barovier vase, pink to clear gradient with gold fleck inclusions, Italy, c 1960s, 27 cm high, 27 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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Peill & Putzler wall light, brass backing plate with gold flecked hand crafted glass, Germany, c 1970s, 23 cm high, 25 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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Adriano Piazzesi three seat Okay sofa, new dusty pink textured velour upholstery over a chromed metal frame, Italy, c 1970s, 79 cm high, 205 cm wide, 87 cm deep
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Stilnovo ten globe chandelier, black powder coated metal and teak frame with brass fittings. Ten opaline glass shades, Italy, c 1950s, 110 cm high, 75 cm deep
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Pair of tusks for Maitland Smith, substantial pair of tessellated stone elephant tusks in marble and brass. Both retain stickers to base, the United States of America, c 1970s, 141 cm high, 31 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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Gio Ponti desk, rosewood veneered frame with green reverse painted inset glass top. Four black lacquered drawers including two with locks, Italy, c 1950s, 79.5 cm high, 190 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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Italian square coffee table, tubular lacquered metal and nickel frame with a glass top and metal fittings, Italy, c 1970s, 46 cm high, 60 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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German brass wall mirror, brass framed circular mirror with waved decoration to top. Retains manufacturers sticker to verso, Germany, c 1950s, 51 cm deep
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Italian mid century tripod floor lamp, black coated metal frame with brass fittings. Opaque glass light housing. New fabric cording with a switch, Italy, c 1950s, 120 cm high, 46 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa a three seat Bastiano sofa for Knoll, solid rosewood and timber frame with elastic straps and floating cushions. Brown leather upholstery with metal fittings, Italy / the United States of America, designed 1962, 68 cm high, 208 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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