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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 1950s Italian coat rack by Jeam-Verona, with green and cream vinyl panels and a traditional painting of Verona depicting a pair of harlequins serenading Juliet. Height 176 cm, width 115 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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An Italian Industrial desk by studio Bbpr for Olivetti, resin pressed wood top. Height 77.5 cm, width 157.5 cm, depth 79 cm
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A Three-Seater 'Pernilla' sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1960s, Sweden. Laminated beech wood frame. With felted, tufted wool upholstery. Height 100 cm, width 188 cm, depth 66 cm
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A coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Rectangular European beech frame. Maker's mark to underside. Height 44 cm, width 140 cm, depth 73 cm
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A 'Pernilla 69' lounge chair and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s, Sweden. Laminated beech wood frames with grey tufted upholstery. Chair height 98 cm, width 83.5 cm, depth 80 cm, ottoman height 42 cm, width 62 cm, depth 63 cm
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A pendant light by Franco Albini, Franca Helg, and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1968. Made from opaline glass and chrome. Pendant height 32 cm, depth 37 cm, cord and pendant length 1180 cm
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A 1970s hanging glass chandelier by Mazzega, Venice, Italy. With undulating glass pieces. Rewired. Height 79 cm, depth 53 cm
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A pendant light by Franco Albini, Franca Helg, and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1968. Made from opaline glass and chrome. Pendant height 32 cm, depth 37 cm, cord and pendant length 1180 cm
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A Constructivist style coffee table, 1990s, USA. Ex Hollywood movie prop by modern Props, Los Angeles. Made from solid American walnut and glass top. Height 36 cm, width 112 cm, depth 56 cm
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A pair of Constructivist style side tables, 1990s, USA. Ex Hollywood movie prop by modern Props, Los Angeles. Made with solid American walnut and glass tops. Height 59 cm, width 48 cm, depth 48 cm
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A 1970s Italian sculptural Console/Side table, metal base with glass top. Height 48 cm, width 120 cm, depth 60 cm
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A model F-205 chair by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark. Teak frame with woven swivel back rest and upholstered seat. Height 84 cm, width 50 cm, depth 55 cm
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A square coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup, 1960s, Denmark. Made from teak. Height 50 cm, width 94.5 cm, depth 94.5 cm
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A pair of Swedish Safari chairs, with ash frames and blue fabric seats and armrests. Attributed to Elias Svedberg. Height 73 cm, width 57 cm, depth 52.5 cm
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A 19th century gilt framed Masonic Lodge mirror, from Dunedin. With decorative coat of arms symbols. 79 cm x 62 cm
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A large mahogany moulded framed mirror by Mobelhaus, 1960s, Italy. Maker's mark to reverse. 160 cm x 70 cm
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A George II mahogany mirror with original mercury glass, with gilded ho ho bird. Some repairs. Length 106 cm, width 54.5 cm, depth 3 cm
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A rare pair of chairs by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani, 1960s, Italy. Lacquered European beech frames with original black vinyl upholstery. Height 82 cm, width 44 cm, depth 42 cm
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A 'Cyclone' dining table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll international New York, USA. Originally designed in 1953. The column made of chrome-plate steel wire set into a cast iron black base. Veneer core plywood with high pressure laminate top. Maker's mark to underside. Height 73 cm, depth 120 cm
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A rare pair of chairs by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani, 1960s, Italy. Lacquered European beech frames with original black vinyl upholstery. Height 82 cm, width 44 cm, depth 42 cm
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A 1950s Italian rosewood Sideboard/Bar cabinet, in the style of Paolo Buffa. Beautifully crafted in rosewood. The central cabinets with herringbone veneer. Centralised with a fall-flap bar with a classical scene. The sculptural form base is lacquered black. Height 144 cm, width 199 cm, depth 39 cm
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An American Art Deco neoclassical style console, with a mirrored drawer and original decorative painted finish. Central section displays an ornate Roman-style lyre harp. Height 81 cm, width 88 cm, depth 41 cm
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A 1950s Italian bar unit with fitted mirror glass interior by Osvaldo Borsani, the cabinet is made from mottled mulberry with maple fronts and brass fittings. Two panels depicting French pastoral scene engravings. Height 120 cm, width 78 cm, depth 41 cm
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A wood carved cult hook, Papua New Guinea, carved from wood with projecting hooks running up the form. The hooks are interpreted by some to represent the sun and phases of the moon, while others interpret the form as representing water spirits that aid in hunting. Height 78 cm, width 14 cm, depth 9 cm
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A pair of white ceramic candlesticks by Rosenthal, 1960s, Germany. Maker's mark to undersides. Height 11 cm, depth 8 cm
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A coffee Percolator by Antti Nurmesniemi for Finel Arabia, Finland. Brown enamel with a Bakelite handle. Height 19.5 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 15 cm
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ALounger by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s, Norway. Laminated European beech frame with original leather upholstery. Height 87 cm, width 65 cm, depth 144 cm
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A 'Siesta' foot stool by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s, Norway. Wooden frame with original leather upholstery. Width 65 cm, depth 55 cm
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A Lounger by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s, Norway. Laminated European beech frame with original leather upholstery. Height 87 cm, width 65 cm, depth 144 cm
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A rare pair of chairs by John Britten, in the style of William Plunkett. These chairs were designed and hand-made by New Zealand inventor John Britten (1950-1995), known for his 1992 V1000 motorbike design. With original upholstery. One held in Te Papa's permanent collection. Height 80 cm, width 76 cm, depth 73 cm, Provenance: from the collection of Andrew Drummond. Previously used by Britten in his workshop/studio
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A pair of 'Thin Line' armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, USA. Chrome frames with original yellow tufted fabric upholstery. Height 81 cm, width 53 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of armchairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Teak frames with vibrant red upholstery. Height 87 cm, width 64.5 cm, depth 62 cm
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A 1950s Danish modern teak chest of drawers, with brass handles. GM stamp to reverse. Height 112.5 cm, width 72.5 cm, depth 42 cm
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A 19th century American adjustable stool, with metal eagle claw feet on glass balls and a heavy patina. Lowest height 48 cm, depth 36 cm, max height approx. 61 cm
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A late 18th century walnut Italian chest of drawers, crafted from walnut. The drawers are carved with olive branches and laurel wreaths. With brass handles that depict a neoclassical head. Height 84.5 cm, width 120.5 cm, depth 59 cm
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A 1960s elm carving of Madonna and Child, New Zealand. Abstract form on a black base. Height 58 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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A carved Pacifica figure on a kauri base, c. 1970. A minimalist form depicting a Junoesque female figure. Painted reddish brown. Mounted on a cubic kauri base. Height 65 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 18 cm
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A 1960s elm carving of lovers, New Zealand. Abstract form on a black base. Height 57 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm
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A set of four swivel dining chairs by Chromcraft, 1960s, USA. American modern. Upholstered in black vinyl and raised on aluminium bases. Height 89 cm, width 62 cm, depth 62 cm
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A round table by Horst Bruning for Cor Sitzkomfort, 1960s, Germany. Model F214. 'Sedia'. Maker's mark to pedestal base upper. Height 60.5 cm, depth 90 cm
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A set of eight teak dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960s, Denmark. Danish modern. Teak frames with light grey upholstery. Height 76.5 cm, width 48.5 cm, depth 44.5 cm
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A 19th century carved Indian table with hand beaten copper inset, an octagonal table with open work of peacocks. At the top is a copper inset with raised peacock decoration. Height 58.5 cm, depth 76 cm
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An antique Danish walnut carved sofa, c. 1910. Carved with grotesque mask faces and floral decoration. With brown wool upholstery. Height 87 cm, width 198 cm, depth 93 cm
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A segmented Star-Patterned rosewood table by Carlo Enrico Rava, early 1950s, Italy. Round tabletop raised on a pedestal base with four splayed feet. Height 76 cm, depth 112 cm
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A 1930s Danish Art Deco ebonised corner cabinet by C. B. Hansens Stahl, made from solid ebony and veneer. Bow front doors with Grecian key frieze. Carving and legs in the French Art Deco style. Manufacturer's label inside door. Height 129 cm, width 88 cm, depth 39 cm
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A 19th century Danish Biedermeier Two-Section flame mahogany tallboy, with coffered top. One of the drawers is a writing drawer. Height 161 cm, width 100.5 cm, depth 50.5 cm
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A 1980s lounge chair and ottoman by Mathias Hoffman for Rolf Benz, Germany. Model Hicker 6500. With black leather upholstery and a metal frame. Chair height 107 cm, width 90.5 cm, depth 90 cm ottoman height 42 cm, width 62 cm, depth 59 cm
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Harald Jensen Algonquin park, 1970, Ontario, Canada. Framed behind glass. Frame 42.5 cm x 38.2 cm, artwork 23 cm x 19 cm
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George Mathewson the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, 19th century, England. Oil on panel. Signed, dated, and titled verso. Auction label (Eldred's, Dennis, Ma) and gallery label (Kennedy Galleries, New York, Ny) affixed verso. Framed. Painting 33 cm x 45 cm, frame 40.5 cm x 52.5 cm
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David Goldberg port of Hamburg, 1970s, Ireland. Framed. Painting 58 cm x 79 cm, frame 71 cm x 89.5 cm
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A pair of chrome chairs by Warren McArthur, USA. Tubular aluminium frame with original seat pads and 'Hockey puck' feet. Height 87 cm, width 62 cm, depth 81 cm
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A pair of 1960s Danish green leather swivel lounge chairs, on chrome bases. High back height 96 cm, width 82 cm, depth 71 cm, low back height 63 cm, width 82 cm, depth 70 cm
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A pair of wingback armchairs by Mogens Hansen, 1960s, Denmark. Model 195. Upholstered in red leather and with matching ottomans. Chair height 107 cm, width 70.5 cm, depth 75 cm, ottoman height 40 cm, width 54 cm, depth 42.5 cm
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A 1960s Six-Arm Murano chandelier, Murano, Italy. With clear and apricot glass. Including chain height 140 cm, depth 56 cm
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A chrome and glass ceiling light by Veca, 1960s, Italy. With square glass sides and chrome fittings. Rewired. Height 70 cm, width 33.5 cm, depth 33.5 cm
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A large 'Ovali' chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy. Silver-plated with suspended crystal pendalogues. Height 127 cm, depth 74 cm
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A teak console by Komfort Mobler, late 1960s, Denmark. With a teak frame and glass inserts. Height 64.5 cm, width 152.5 cm, depth 50 cm
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A 1970s coffee table by Romeo Rega, Italy. With a wood and brass frame and glass top. Height 40.5 cm, width 141.5 cm, depth 86 cm
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An Italian console table with a volcanic lava pattern ceramic top, 1960s white lacquered steel frame with inset red and blue glazed ceramic tabletop. Height 86 cm, width 129 cm, depth 37.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century neoclassical bronzed urns, on black ceramic bases. Height 24.5 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 18 cm
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An Art Deco copper plaque of an Ubangi African woman by Francisco Rebajes, 1930s, New York, USA. Handmade. 35 cm x 35 cm x 2 cm
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A 19th century silver-plated water jug, with lion head spout and lion paw handle. Height 22.5 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 12 cm
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An American modern ebonised sat bench, 1960s, USA. Feet with brass ferrules. Height 50.5 cm, width 136.5 cm, depth 45.5 cm
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A pair of Italian glass top Scaffold-Style side tables, 1970s. With glass tabletops. Height 4 cm, width 56 cm, depth 56 cm
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An American walnut and black lacquered side table by Florence Knoll, 1950s, USA. Walnut base with lacquered tabletop. Height 50.5 cm, width 71 cm, depth 46 cm, Provenance: used by Ross for the photography of smaller Mr mod stock
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An oak coffee table by Henning Nørgaard for Komfort, 1960s, Denmark. Scaffold-style base with glass tabletop. Height 38.5 cm, width 67 cm, depth 67 cm
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A 1970s burl maple display cabinet by Dillingham furniture, a three-door display and storage cabinet by American designer Arthur Umanoff. With burr maple veneer, perspex doors, and globe eyeball lights. The main and left sections each have three glass shelves. In two sections, the glass-front cabinet sitting on top of the burr cabinets. Rewired for New Zealand. Height 200.5 cm, width 141 cm, depth 50 cm
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A 1950s Italian etched glass coffee table 'Ragno' by Carlo de Carli, with a cherrywood base and original glass. Etched fruit design. Height 47 cm, depth 61.5 cm
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A 1950s Italian black painted steel framed recliner, with brass feet and upholstered in a two-tone wool fabric. Design attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy. Height 92 cm, width 67.5 cm, depth 78 cm
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A Harald Relling High-Back lounge chair and ottoman for Westnofa, 1960s, Norway. Chrome frames with wooden detailing. Original brown leather upholstery. Chair height 85 cm, width 76 cm, depth 79 cm, ottoman height 35 cm, width 60 cm, depth 54 cm
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An armchair by Warren McArthur, USA. Tubular aluminium frame with original seat pad. Height 86 cm, width 61 cm, depth 64 cm
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A vintage twisted wire American cowboy candelabra, four arms suspended on a lasso base. Height 43 cm, width 44.5 cm, depth 47.5 cm
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A vintage Denby studio potter vase by Glyn Colledge, 1960s, England. A baluster form with floral decoration over a cream ground. Height 23 cm, depth 18.5 cm
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A vintage Italian decorative table Torchiere, polychromed wood base, the candle arms decorated with metal leaves. Height 68 cm, width 33 cm, depth 30 cm
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A Danish modern pair of oak bedside drawers, 1960s. Linear forms raised on four rounded legs. Height 79.5 cm, width 60 cm, depth 40 cm
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A pair of Italian cantilever Beside cabinets, 1980s. Lacquered black wood. The tabletops lifting out to a cantilevered platform. Height 40 cm, width 59 cm, depth 40 cm, extended height 66 cm
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A pair of walnut 'Copenhagen' bedside tables by Lane Altavista, 1957, USA. Tiered design with brass feet. Height 62 cm, width 73.5 cm, depth 50.5 cm
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A pair of 1970s Finnish modern Safari chairs, teak frames with brass ball detailing. With the original black faux leather upholstery and seat cushions. Height 74 cm, width 68 cm, depth 66 cm
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A rare rosewood 'Model 68' coffee table designed by Erik Riisager-Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960. Rich grain to the tabletop. Height 48.5 cm, width 149 cm, depth 59 cm
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A 1960s Norwegian Three-Seater Safari leather sofa by MC Bruksbo, with an ash wood frame and original chocolate leather upholstery. Height 73 cm, width 207 cm, depth 80 cm
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A 1970s brutalist torch-cut clock sculpture, USA. Layered form with concave metal forms in varying shades. Length 105 cm, width 80 cm
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A 1960s Italian oblong Shield-Shaped mirror, wooden frame with metal detailing. 136 cm x 33.5 cm
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A pair of 1920s Hollywood Beverly hills mansion lights, Gothic copper with patina. Height 66 cm, width 26 cm, depth 37.5 cm
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A Swedish Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers of small proportions, inlaid birch marquetry panel of a classical chariot being pulled by doves. Height 80 cm, width 74 cm, depth 43.5 cm
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A superb 19th century William IV rosewood Breakfast/Dining table, c. 1835. The top with striking book-matched veneer top. Carved pedestal and feet. Height 77 cm, depth 136.4 cm
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An 18th century English mahogany George III chest of drawers, set on bracket feet. The drawers with pieced brass handles. Height 91.5 cm, width 93.5 cm, depth 51.5 cm
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A pair of Erik Jorgensen 'J147' armchairs for Kvist Møbler, 1970s, Denmark. European beech frames with grey fabric seat cushions. Height 51 cm, width 62 cm, depth 65.5 cm
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A 1950s Danish modern Three-Seater sofa, in the manner of Hans Wegner. Oak legs with new Danish wool striped upholstery. Height 785 196 cm, depth 74.5 cm
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A rare low back lounge chair by Gustav Axel Berg, 1948. Design period 1920-1949. Cantilevered wooden frame with webbing intact. With transfer signature. Height 75 cm, width 63 cm, depth 58 cm
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A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Brown enamel with sculptural handles. Height 16.5 cm, width 38 cm, depth 31 cm
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A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Yellow enamel with sculptural handles. Height 16.5 cm, width 38 cm, depth 31 cm
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A medium enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Brown enamel with sculptural handles. Height 12.5 cm, depth 28 cm
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A. De Beaumont Ornements Venetian, Hindous, Russes etc. (mirror and lamps), France. Framed behind glass. Print 28 cm x 41 cm, frame 47.5 cm x 67.5 cm
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A. De Beaumont Ornements Venetian, Hindous, Russes etc. (mirror and lamps), France. Framed behind glass. Print 39 cm x 28 cm, frame 67.5 cm x 47.5 cm
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A. De Beaumont Ornements Venetian, Hindous, Russes etc., France. Framed behind glass. Print 34.5 cm x 29 cm, frame 47.5 cm x 67.5 cm
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A Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome coffee table, 1970s, USA. Manufactured by Thayer Coggin. With a rosewood top and chrome frame. Height 46 cm, width 120 cm, depth 61 cm
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A Swedish glass-top coffee table, 1940s. Walnut frame and scabbard style legs with brass tips. Height 54.5 cm, width 60.5 cm, depth 100 cm
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An Italian rosewood stretcher base dining table, 1960s. A solid rosewood base dining table. The top with shaped corners. Base with black metal feet. Height 75.5 cm, width 180.5 cm, depth 85 cm
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A brass candlestick with a stylised root base, c. 1990. A tall, solid brass, root-form candleholder with light bronze patina. In the style of Tiffany Studios, New York. Height 52 cm, depth 19 cm
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An American wood sculpture Opis #9, California, USA. Signed H. K. Height 60 cm x 34.5 cm x 10 cm
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