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mr mod: The Morrison Collection Part II — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:207
Sale Title:mr mod: The Morrison Collection Part IILots with images:207
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:128
Date:20-Nov-2023
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A pair of Japanese modern cane folding lounge chairs, 1960s, Japan. With steel frames. Height 86 cm, width 65 cm, depth 61.5 cm
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A Japanese folding sling 'Ny' chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1958. The chrome frame supports a canvas sling. Height 87.5 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 67 cm
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A steel framed rocking chair attributed to John Crichton, New Zealand. The seat shell made from woven cane. Height 104 cm, width 58 cm, depth 73 cm
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A red enamel 'Wartsila' saucepan for Finel Arabia, Finland, white enamel interior and a wooden handle. Height 10.5 cm, width 35.5 cm, depth 20 cm
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A yellow enamel casserole by Nana Ditzel for Rafa, Denmark, with metal handles. Height 19 cm, width 32 cm, depth 22 cm
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An olive green enamel casserole by Antti Nurmesniemi for Finel Arabia, Finland, white enamel interior and sculptural handles. Height 13.5 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 20 cm
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A Danish modern teak Low-Line chest of drawers, 1960s. With eight drawers, the frame raised on a black plinth base. Height 72 cm, width 179.5 cm, depth 45 cm
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An Illum Wikkelso coffee table for Mikael Laurensen, 1960s, Denmark. Model ML115, produced between 1960 and 1969. Made from solid teak. Height 48 cm, width 160.5 cm, depth 67 cm
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A George Nelson for Herman Miller chest of drawers, 1951-1956, USA. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller as part of the 'Basic cabinet Series', also called 'Primavera'. Three drawers sitting on top of Nelson's signature ebonised legs. These drawers feature the rarer signature round handles rather than the more common rectangular aluminium drawer pulls. Original 'George Nelson design, Herman Miller, Zeeland Michigan' foil label in upper drawer. Height 75.5 cm, width 87 cm, depth 47 cm
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A limed mahogany sideboard by John Keal for brown Saltman, 1950s, USA. Mahogany frame and drawers with nickel plated brass fittings. With a storage compartment below the main drawers to fit extension leaves for lot 12, a limed mahogany dining table with two leaves by John Keal for brown Saltman. Height 84 cm, width 167.5 cm, depth 52.5 cm
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A set of six limed mahogany dining chairs by John Keal for brown Saltman, 1950s, USA. Two carvers with low arms. Each chair with cream upholstery to the seat and back rests. Height 76 cm, width 54 cm, depth 57 cm
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A limed mahogany extending dining table by John Keal for brown Saltman, 1950s, USA. With two removable extension leaves. Lot 10, a limed mahogany sideboard by John Keal for brown Saltman has a storage compartment below the main drawers to fit the extension leaves. Height 74 cm, width 105.6 cm, depth 106.5 cm, fully extended width 183 cm
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A Charles and Ray Eames Rar rocking chair, 1960s, USA. Indigo blue armshell on metal legs and walnut rocker rails. Stamped Herman Miller. Height 69 cm, width 63 cm, depth 68.5 cm
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An Ib Kofod-Larsen rocking chair made by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. Lacquered frame with red fabric upholstered seat cushion. Maker's mark to seat. Exported to the USA under the Selig Denmark label. Height 100 cm, width 76 cm, depth 87 cm
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A 1950s Dutch cherrywood armchair, attributed to G. J. Van Os Culemborg, Netherlands. Made with a cherrywood frame and has retained its original teal upholstery. Height 63.5 cm, width 63.5 cm, depth 88 cm
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A 1950s Italian adjustable biomorphic lounge chair in gold fabric, after a design by Nello Pini for Novarredo, Italy. Upright eight 90 cm, width 88 cm, depth 77 cm
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A late 19th century George II revival Flip-Top burr walnut bachelor's chest, with brass handles. Burr veneer to the drawer fronts. Height 77.5 cm, width 74.5 cm, depth 35.5 cm
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A Danish 1920s Three-Seater sofa, with original gold velour upholstery and a carved walnut frame. Height 82 cm, width 174 cm, depth 74 cm
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A 1970s Italian 'Topo' lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy, polished aluminium shade, chromed arms. Height 79 cm, depth 28.5 cm
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A pair of Murano Latticino glass pendant lights for Lightolier Ny, USA, 1960s. Hand-blown glass. Pendants height 34 cm, depth 32 cm
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A 1980s Italian lamp in the Memphis style, made from brushed metal. Shade included. Height 74 cm, width 32 cm, depth 31 cm
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A 1960s tulip suite by Eero Saarinen for Knoll international New York, USA. Walnut top table and four matching chairs. Knoll labels to each chair and the table underside. Chair height 82 cm, width 50 cm, depth 44 cm, table height 74 cm, depth 106.5 cm
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A 1950s George Nelson 'Basic Series' (BCS) sideboard for Herman Miller, with full front desk. Aluminium J pulls. Herman Miller maker's mark to drawer inner. Walnut with coral front panels. Height 101 cm, width 143 cm, depth 47 cm, with desk leaf down depth 86 cm
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A Danish dining suite by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Tranekær Denmark, comprising six string-backed dining chairs and a dining table with two extension leaves. Chair height 72.5 cm, width 55 cm, depth 54.5 cm, dining table height 78 cm, width 116.5 cm, depth 116 cm
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A set of cube nesting tables by Kai Kristiansen for Vicobjerg Møbelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. Danish modern. Made from teak. The tables sit within each other to form a cube. Height 42 cm, width 44.5 cm, depth 45 cm
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Italy. Made from moulded plastic and set on castors. 'Joe Colombo' raised to lowest shelf. Produced by Bieffeplast. Maker's mark raised to underside. Height 73.5 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 42.5 cm
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A teak drinks trolley by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad Møbelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. Danish modern. The top tray with a sliding mechanism. Height 59 cm, width 75 cm, depth 51 cm
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Hwang Kyu-Baik (b. 1932) abstract Towers, c. 1970, Korea. Intaglio etching with aquatint, signed in pencil lower right 'K.B. Hwang' and numbered lower left '41/100'. Framed behind glass. Etching 34.5 cm x 29 cm, frame 51.5 cm x 41.5 cm
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Ludovico de Luigi a Venice light orse, 1988, Italy. Mixed media print. Signed lower right. Ludovico de Luigi (b. 1933) has work in the Peggy Guggenheim collection, Venice. Framed behind glass. Print 21 cm x 32 cm, frame 35 cm x 50 cm
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A. De Beaumont Ornements Turcs, 19th century, France. Imp. Lemercier and Cie, Paris. Framed behind glass. Print 28 cm x 40.5 cm, frame 47.5 cm x 67.5 cm
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A 1950s pair of Swedish modern black leather armchairs, with European beech frames. After a design by Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Svangsta Stilmobler. Height 84 cm, width 56 cm, depth 51.5 cm
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A 1960s Harry Bertoia diamond chair for Knoll international New York, USA. Chrome frame. Height 77.5 cm, width 85 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of Harry Bertoia upholstered side chairs, USA. With orange seat pads. Height 73.5 cm, width 49 cm, depth 50 cm
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A New Zealand kauri, rimu, and tapa cloth screen, folding screen with star shaped lattice design, one panel with a tapa covering. Height 150.5 cm, width 114 cm, depth 3 cm
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A vintage French-Style rattan chest of drawers, 1950s. With original handles. Height 83 cm, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm
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An American modern Lane walnut side table, 1957, USA. With lower shelf. Model 'Copenhagen'. Maker's mark to underside. Height 51.5 cm, width 74 cm, depth 51 cm
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A 1960s Danish glass Viking decanter set by Holmegaard, Denmark. The decanter with a Viking design, the four cups with horns. Decanter height 23 cm, depth 12 cm, cup height 6 cm, width 6 cm, depth 6.5 cm
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A vintage Anatomical sculpture of a Dissection of an Insect's nervous system, on a Lucite base. Some damage. Height 48.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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A 1960s faceted 'Goccia' Murano glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy. Maker's sticker attached. Height 20.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm
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A Murano glass and chrome floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s, Italy. Three long glass cylinders sit within a chrome base. Height 174 cm, depth 30 cm
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A 1970s Italian orange floor Lamp/Coat stand, umbrella stands to base. Height 178 cm, depth 53 cm
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A 1960s French adjustable arch floor lamp, marble base with chrome arm and plastic shade. Height 162 cm, width 107 cm, depth 31 cm
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An Ax sectional Loveseat by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. European beech X-shaped frames with original striped upholstery. Height 71.5 cm, width 130 cm, depth 64 cm
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A Warren McArthur coffee table for Namco Australia, 1950s, Australia. Machine age coffee table with Tasmanian walnut top and metal frame. Height 45.5 cm, width 45.5 cm, depth 91 cm
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A pair of Ax lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. European beech X-shaped frames with original striped upholstery. Height 73 cm, width 650 height 70.5 cm
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A 1950s Danish ceramic coffee set, comprising four cups and saucers, four side plates, and a larger cake plate. Signed Il-Jf Denmark. Cup height 7 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 9 cm, saucer height 2 cm, depth 14.5 cm, plate height 2 cm, depth 17 cm, cake plate height 3.5 cm, depth 30 cm
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An Ettore Sottsass Olivetti 'Valentine' typewriter, 1969, Italy. Original label attached. Without a ribbon. Case height 10.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 35 cm
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A Walter Gropius Bauhaus tea set for Rosenthal Germany, 1960s. Comprising a teapot, creamer, and four cups and saucers. Teapot height 13 cm, depth 26 cm, depth 15 cm, creamer height 8 cm, width 17 cm, depth 9 cm, cup height 6.5 cm, width 13 cm, depth 10 cm, saucer height 2 cm, depth 16 cm
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A Slant-Front teak sideboard by Ærthøj Jensen and Tage Mølholm for Ærthøj Jensen & Mølholm Herning, 1960s, Denmark. Danish modern. Four sliding doors open to reveal a central bar unit. Height 110 cm, width 200 cm, depth 55.5 cm
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A 1950s Italian black painted steel framed sofa, with brass feet and upholstered in microsuede. Design attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy. Height 87.5 cm, width 182.5 cm, depth 75 cm
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A Two-Drawer console by J. Hølmer-Hansen for Risskov Spejle, 1970s, Denmark. Teak with inlaid blue tiles. Height 44.5 cm, width 90.5 cm, depth 33.5 cm
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A lithograph by Salvador Dali, number 2 (suite 16), Shakespeare. Framed behind glass. Lithograph 27.5 cm x 22 cm, frame 45 cm x 59 cm
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A Vitra 100 chairs poster, framed. Poster 120 cm x 83 cm, frame 128.5 cm x 88.5 cm
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A Salvador Dali Offset lithograph, depicting a woman with fruit basket and cherubs. Framed behind glass. Lithograph 26.5 cm x 21 cm, frame 49 cm x 39 cm
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A 17th century pair of Venetian polychromed decorated chairs, each chair with a central painting of a bird. Height 105 cm, width 54 cm, depth 44 cm
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A pair of armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. Model Ge-151. European beech frames. Maker's mark to underside. Height 78 cm, width 62 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of Italian silk lounge chairs, 1950s. Original silk upholstery printed with an alpine depiction of a merino farmer and his flock. Height 82 cm, width 55 cm, depth 71 cm
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A pair of Brazilian modern side tables, 1960s, Brazil. Solid Brazilian rosewood frames with triangular inlaid marble tops. Height 49 cm, width 60 cm, depth 59 cm
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A set of nesting tables by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Denmark. Made from rosewood. Maker's mark to underside. Largest height 48 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 39 cm, smallest height 44.5 cm, width 34 cm, depth 32 cm
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An elm and maple Italian inlaid square coffee table, 1970s. Cube form on raised plinth base. Height 31.5 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm
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A 1950s American vintage globe on stand, a land and sea globe by Replogle. Height 78 cm, depth 30 cm
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A vintage French copper glove mould, hollowed out metal form. Height 39.5 cm, width 12 cm, depth 7 cm
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A large map of Russia, CCCP era. 174.5 cm x 260 cm, Provenance: formerly from the University of canterbury
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A 1950s Danish rosewood desk by frits Henningson, with gooseneck bare handles. Height 75.5 cm, width 144.5 cm, depth 75 cm
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An American Art Nouveau carved chair by Indianapolis chair Manufacturing Co., USA. Black oak with an organically detailed carved backrest. Height 113 cm, width 41 cm, depth 42 cm
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A George Seddon mahogany dressing table, England. An early Victorian mahogany dressing table by the famous cabinet making firm of George Seddon. Fluted legs and mirror supports. Original label attached to inside of drawer. Height 155 cm, width 92 cm, depth 53.5 cm
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A 'Model Norse' lounge chair by Gerhard Berg for Tynes Møbelfabrik Norway, 1960s, Norway. Ash frame with a sculpted upholstered backrest. Sold by Hangen & Strandgaard Inc, San Francisco, USA. Height 74.5 cm, width 60.5 cm, depth 55 cm
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A 1970s American walnut Plycraft Eames-Style Lounger, USA. In pecan leather with a four-pointed aluminium swivel base. Height 99 cm, width 84 cm, depth 73 cm
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A Deep-Buttoned upholstered walnut chair by Plycraft, 1960s, USA. American modern. On a chrome swivel base. Height 83 cm, width 61 cm, depth 52 cm
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Vickie Bailey Ebbers vanity Whispers, USA. Offset print in pencil. Framed behind glass. Print 51.5 cm x 38 cm, frame 76 cm x 80.5 cm
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Bonnie Quirk, March City, Bonnie Quirk (b. 1932) is a New Zealand/Australian artist. Etching 2/50. Framed behind glass. Etching 40 cm x 45.5 cm, frame 47.5 cm x 62.5 cm
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George Hugh de Groat (1917-1995) Don Quixote de la Mancha, France. Woodblock print. 23/50. Signed in pencil lower right. Framed behind glass. Print 49 cm x 35 cm, frame 70.5 cm x 56 cm
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An Italian Hollywood Regency ornate bar cart, 1950s, Italy. Decorated with rococo style gilt mounts and fine filigree detailing. With a rosewood shelf and a glass insert. Height 89.5 cm, width 43 cm, depth 106 cm
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A chrome and brass nest of tables by Banci Firenze, 1970s, Italy. Cubic frames with inset glass tabletops. Two sections. Largest height 40 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm
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A 1970s Californian Hand-Forged steel and brass Tray/Coffee table, attributed to Arturo Pani. The tray is removable from the base. Height 46.5 cm, width 143.5 cm, depth 92.5 cm
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A 1950s Italian teak and rosewood sideboard, Cantu, Italy. Book-matched teak panels on each door. Unusual waterfall-shaped drawers. Set on fine tapered legs with brass supports. Height 97 cm, width 224.5 cm, depth 49 cm
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A European beech Webbed daybed attributed to Johnny Sorensen, 1980s, Denmark. With original webbing. Height 33 cm, width 199.5 cm, depth 80 cm
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A lattice front sideboard by Lane Altavista, 1960s, USA. Made from walnut and ash with brass handles. Height 76.5 cm, width 187.5 cm, depth 45.5 cm
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A small German Lucite and glass coffee table, 1970s. Made with a black steel frame, Lucite legs, and a black glass top. Height 40 cm, width 64 cm, depth 64 cm
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A Three-Seater 'Globe' sofa by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Møbler Norway, 1980s, Norway. Grey leather upholstery on a black wooden frame. Ross wrote to Peter Opsvik around 2010 asking how many were made. He received a reply that approximately only 110 wmm, width ere made. Height 102 cm, width 240 cm, depth 78 cm
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A large German Lucite and glass coffee table, 1970s. Made with a black steel frame, Lucite legs, and a black glass top. Height 40 cm, width 64 cm, depth 64 cm
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A 19th century peacock and rooster scene painting, framed. Painting 29 cm x 38.5 cm, frame 38 cm x 48 cm
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Norbert Schlaus (1927-2008) untitled, German/American artist. Oil on canvas. Depicting a nude. Signed upper right. Canvas 122 cm x 86.5 cm
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Ednah root (1917-1987) Ponies, 1975. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Framed behind glass. Painting 19 cm x 23.5 cm, frame 45 cm x 30.5 cm
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A Murano glass apple by Barovier & Toso, 1960s, Italy. Height 10.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 10 cm
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Two Scandinavian art glass bottles, 1960s. One in blue glass, one in purple. Height 29 cm, depth 12 cm
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A Murano glass apple by Venini, 1950s, Italy. Height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm, depth 9 cm
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An Aage Christiansen Matador sofa for Erhardsen & Andersen, Danish modern. Designed in 1966. On the rare sleigh base in Burmese teak. Leather upholstery with baseball stitching. Height 71 cm, width 184 cm, depth 73 cm
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A 1960s Italian Oak-Top coffee table by Ico Parisi for Cassina, on a black steel base with brass feet. Height 32.5 cm, width 79.5 cm, depth 80 cm
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An Aage Christiansen Matador lounge chair and ottoman for Erhardsen & Andersen, Danish modern. Designed in 1966. On the rare sleigh base in Burmese teak. Leather upholstery with baseball stitching. Chair height 73 cm, width 92 cm, depth 800, ottoman height 39 cm, width 67 cm, depth 44 cm
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A Charles and Ray Eames Director's/Architect's high stool with swivel base, 1971, USA. Model Ec 118, manufactured by Herman Miller. With purple upholstery. Height 103.5 cm, width 64 cm, depth 69 cm
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An early Charles and Ray Eames Pkc wire rolling Task chair for Herman Miller, late 1950s, USA. A white metal shell set on a cast aluminium base with rollers. Height 83 cm, width 48 cm, depth 43 cm
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A Charles and Ray Eames Director's/Architect's high stool with swivel base, 1971, USA. Model Ec 118, manufactured by Herman Miller. With blue upholstery. Height 104.5 cm, width 63 cm, depth 69 cm
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A 1970s Brass-Plated 'Jax' coffee table, in the style of Milo Baughman. With glass tabletop. Height 34 cm, depth 75.5 cm
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An early 1970s American walnut sideboard by Heritage USA, a walnut body with brass detailing. Featuring three cupboards, each with a surmounting drawers. Height 79.5 cm, width 193.5 cm, depth 48.5 cm
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A 1970s Brass-Plated 'Jax' coffee table, in the style of Milo Baughman. With glass tabletop. Height 34 cm, depth 75.5 cm
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A pair of chrome lounge chairs by Pace collection, early 1970s, USA. Original vinyl upholstery and tubular frame. Height 77 cm, width 64 cm, depth 81 cm
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An executive desk by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, 1970s. Floating glass top on a nickel-plated steel frame and a black lacquered floating drawer set. Height 75 cm, width 181 cm, depth 115 cm
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A pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Mix' office chairs for Molteni, 1970s, Italy. Black leather swivel office chairs on a five-pointed star base. Height 80 cm, width 71 cm, depth 50.5 cm
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A 1950s American Empire revival sideboard by Kittinger furniture, USA. With gilt detailing and star shaped handles. Height 89.5 cm, width 174 cm, depth 56.5 cm
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