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Modern Design — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:228
Sale Title:Modern DesignLots with images:228
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:181
Date:15-Jul-2024
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Vico Magistretti three seat Maralunga sofa for Cassina; textured green wool upholstery with black plastic base. Adjustable headrest.; Italy; 1980s; 102 cm high, 228 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Meret Oppenheim Traccia table for Simon Gavina; oval wooden gold leaf table top on two cast bronze legs. Two bird tracks impressed to the top surface.; Switzerland / Italy; designed 1939 / manufactured c 1972; 64.5 cm high, 67.5 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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Pierre Jeanneret bespoke Chandigarh bookshelf; in teak with three shelves constructed with s shape profile supported by three cylindrical legs. Commissioned for the high court, Chandigarh, India.; Switzerland / India; c 1955; 72 cm high, 122 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Piero Fornasetti Smilzo Bombetta lidded vase for Bitossi; vase in white glazed ceramic with printed face decoration to each side. Bowler hat form lid with matte black glaze. Limited edition, numbered 54/99 with manufacturer mark to base.; Italy; 2000; 64 cm high, 27 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Murano glass chandelier; orange glass spheres strung on chromed steel frame. Six lights.; Italy; 1970s; 135 cm high, 100 cm deep
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Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo table lamp for Artemide; Murano glass diffuser of organic form in white to clear gradation with black interior. Early first edition example with manufacturer and design details in relief on cast aluminium base. European plug.; Italy; designed 1966; 33 cm high, 21 cm deep
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Mathieu Mategot a pair of Copacabana lounge chairs; curved and coiled tubular steel frame with ovoid perforated metal backrest and round seat cushion. Steel lacquered in international orange with grey textured fabric.; Hungary / France; c 1955; 69 cm high, 60 cm wide, 73 cm deep
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Charles and Ray Eames La Fonda coffee table for Herman Miller; round quartzite tabletop. Polished aluminium base with double column support and four spider feet.; United States of America; designed 1961; 46 cm high, 77 cm deep
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Patricia Urquiola Tufty-Too chaise Module for B & B Italia; charcoal fabric upholstery with tufted detailing. Manufacturer tag present to underside.; Spain / Italy; designed 2011; 63 cm high, 108 cm wide, 148 cm deep
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Massimo Iosa Ghini Faro table lamp for Memphis; chrome plated steel, aluminium and brass with frosted glass diffuser. European plug.; Italy; designed 1988; 41 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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Paolo Passerini chaise for Uvet Dimensione; dark charcoal leather cushion on black painted iron rod frame.; Italy; 1980s; 85 cm high, 60 cm wide, 150 cm deep
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Missoni Maschere rug for T & J Vestor; medium pile wool rug depicting abstracted faces in a grid formation. Brightly coloured with contrasting black border.; Italy; 1980s; 241 cm wide, 170 cm deep
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Nathan Yong Bolle coffee table for Living Divani; four round steel trays on canted legs. Powder coated in ocean blue.; Singapore / Italy; designed 2007; 42 cm high, 82 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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Jean-Marie Massaud seven table for B & B Italia; three sided tabletop in brushed light oak. Chalk white steel base. Designed to seat seven.; France / Italy; 2008; 74 cm high, 243 cm wide, 150 cm deep
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Francesco Binfare Brenno two seat sofa for Edra; cream leather upholstery generously draped and folded over plump cushioning.; Italy; c 2010; 70 cm high, 233 cm wide, 116 cm deep
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Knut Hesterberg propellor coffee table for Ronald Schmitt; circular glass table top on stylised twisting blades of brushed aluminium.; Germany; 1960s; 44 cm high, 91 cm deep
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Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina Orix writing desk for Molteni & C; mustard moulded plastic top on chromed tubular steel base. With integrated storage, retractable task lamp and hinged glass panel.; Italy; 1970s; 82 cm high, 105 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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Emilio Ambasz Agamennone floor lamp for Artemide; black powder coated aluminium on cast iron base with a red perspex fin.; Argentina / Italy; c 1980s; 198 cm high, 40 cm deep
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Marcel Wanders a set of four Sparkling chairs for Magis; blow moulded Pet plastic construction. Manufacturer and designer details impressed to side of seat.; the Netherlands / Italy; designed 2010; 77 cm high, 43 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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Hopf & Wortmann (Buro fur form) Atomium floor lamp for Kundalini; organic form rotomoulded translucent white plastic diffuser housing six bulbs.; Germany / Italy; 2006; 54 cm high, 58 cm deep
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Sergio Todeschini Brevettato phone for Telcer; two tone green and yellow plastic with rotary dial and metal handle.; Italy; designed 1969 / manufactured 1970s; 17 cm high, 22 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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Ross Lovegrove Geon desk lamp for Yamagiwa; organic form in black polycarbonate and aluminium. Touching the switch both extends the arm and turns on the light.; the United Kingdom / Japan; c 2005; 47.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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Wall tapestry attributed to Ewald Kroner; handwoven cotton dominated by gradations of purple, red, orange and yellow, with draped tasselled rope feature. 'Tangi' woven into the lower right hand corner.; Germany; 1970s; 260 cm high, 101 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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Frank Chou bold console for HC28; gloss black lacquered finish rectangular top on grouped cylindrical legs.; China; designed 2016; 76.5 cm high, 160 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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Sergio Todeschini Brevettato phone for Telcer; two tone orange and red plastic with rotary dial and metal handle.; Italy; designed 1969 / manufactured 1970s; 17 cm high, 22 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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Patricia Urquiola Pavo real chair for Driade; double braided plastic over tubular aluminium in a brown grey, with black leather cushion. Based on traditional Southeast Asian furniture.; Spain / Italy; 2011; 132 cm high, 100 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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Gaetano Sciolari star of David chandelier for Lightolier; twelve chrome and Lucite rods with interconnecting chrome crossbeams and nine lights.; Italy; c 1970s; 105.5 cm high, 64 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Francesco Binfare shark sofa for Edra; of asymmetrical, organic form with fin shaped back. Black leather upholstery on chromed steel supports. Seat platform pivots out to a daybed.; Italy; c 2000s; 84 cm high, 260 cm wide, 115 cm deep
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Paolo Piva Alanda coffee table for B & B Italia; square powder coated black steel frame with thick smoked glass top.; Italy; designed 1980s / produced 2020s; 27 cm high, 120 cm wide, 120 cm deep
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Ottavio Missoni a rug for T & J Vestor; Quilt inspired design with repeating geometric pattern. Of woven wool in earthtones. With documentation.; Italy; c 1980s
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Antonio Citterio Psiche wall mirror for Maxalto; bronzed nickel plated steel frame designed to be wall leaning.; Italy; designed 2001; 185 cm high, 121 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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Charles and Ray Eames a pair of EA216 soft pad lounge chairs for Herman Miller; cognac leather seat and three cushion back rest on aluminium four star swivel base. Herman Miller manufacturer mark stamped to base of each. Purchased from Featherston interiors (sticker present).; the United States of America; designed 1968; 92.5 cm high, 63 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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Charles and Ray Eames universal base coffee table for Herman Miller; round Carrara marble top on a cast aluminium four point base. Purchased from Featherston interiors.; the United States of America; 1960s; 40.5 cm high, 91.5 cm deep
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Gamfratesi Targa sofa for Gebruder Thonet Vienna; grey upholstery on rounded bent beech structure with woven cane detailing.; Italy / Denmark / Austria; designed 2015; 76 cm high, 160 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Pierre Chapo T22 coffee table; solid elm construction with natural oil finish. Modular and adjustable consisting of two bow form elements with one supporting the central oval panel. Number 10 pressed to underside of two supporting struts. Also known as the 'Oeil' table the form is inspired by the eye.; France; c 1970s; 33 cm high, 175 cm wide, 128 cm deep
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Friso Kramer a set of six Revolt chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel; moulded teak plywood and painted metal frame. Metal T.H Eindhoven tag to side and most with paper manufacturer labels present to underside.; the Netherlands; c 1960s; 77 cm high, 45 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Antonio Citterio Sibilla console table for Maxalto B & B Italia; drop-leaf folding table with gate legs. In stained oak.; Italy; 2000s; 74 cm high, 210 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 90 cm deep (extended)
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Giovanni Offredi three seat wave settee for Saporiti Italia; velvet stripe upholstered curved cushioned seat and back rest on exposed steel frame. Printed manufacturer details under seat cushion.; Italy; designed 1974; 75 cm high, 240 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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Giovanni Offredi two seat wave settee for Saporiti Italia; velvet stripe upholstered curved cushioned seat and back rest on exposed steel frame. Printed manufacturer details under seat cushion.; Italy; designed 1974; 72 cm high, 160 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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Toni Zuccheri Tronchi chandelier for Venini; three tiers of clear textured Murano glass cylinders.; Italy; c 1960s; 80 cm high, 30 cm deep (approx).
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Piero Fornasetti Braccio Con Pistola tray on stand for Fornasetti Milano; rectangular wooden tray with printed and lacquered design to top. Manufacturer sticker present to underside. The folding metal stand with brass details and two leather straps.; Italy; designed c 1950s / manufactured c 2010s; 55 cm high, 59 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Tobia Scarpa a pair of Bastiano lounge chairs for Knoll; chocolate leather cushions on ebonised ash frame.; Italy / the United States of America; designed 1962; 70 cm high, 87 cm wide, 79 cm deep
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Jean Gillon rosewood coffee table for Italma; of sculptural, organic form with upswept profile and tapering bowed legs.; Brazil; 1960s; 39 cm high, 128 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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Toni Zuccheri monumental Tronchi chandelier for Venini; waterfall form of four tiers comprised of 64 handblown Murano glass cylinders. Clear and amber glass with textured surface.; Italy; 1960s; 230 cm high, 60 cm deep (approx).
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Contemporary Murano glass mirror; rectangular wall mirror with geometric ruffled clear glass frame backed with gold leaf. Brass fittings.; Italy; c 2010s; 119 cm high, 79w
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Toni Zuccheri monumental Tronchi chandelier for Venini; waterfall form of four tiers comprised of 64 handblown Murano glass cylinders. Clear and amber glass with textured surface.; Italy; 1960s; 230 cm high, 60 cm deep (approx
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Pair of bar stools for Nordiska Kompaniet; recently reupholstered black leather cushion on stylised cabriole wooden legs with hoop form tubular steel footrest. Retains original plaque 'Nordiska Kompaniet, Buenos Aires'.; Argentina / Sweden; c 1950; 73 cm high, 39 cm deep
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Italian elm six drawer chest; Wainscoting on drawers and sides, with brass swing handles and splayed ebonised feet.; Italy; c 1950s; 81 cm high, 152 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Afro Celotto Murano glass vase; drop vase with curving, upstretched neck. Frosted, subtly faceted surface enclosing intricate, swirling cane work. Predominately in brown and black hues. Etched signature and date to base.; Italy; 2000s; 76.5 cm high, 24 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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Afro Celotto Murano glass vase; drop vase with curving, upstretched neck. Frosted, finely etched ribbing enclosing intricate, swirling cane work. Predominately in gold, brown and purple hues. Signed and numbered to base.; Italy; 2000s; 66 cm high, 19 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A Two-Tier side table in the manner of Ico Parisi; two tiers with upswept ends supported by inverted V form frame. Tapered legs terminate at stylised 'Claw and ball' brass feet. In solid teak and teak veneer.; Italy; c 1950s; 62 cm high, 66 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Toni Zuccheri floor lamp for Mazzega; curled metal cage surrounding a blown glass spherical shade. Supported by a chrome tubular column on marble base.; Italy; 1970s; 162 cm high, 50 cm deep
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Mario Bellini La Rotonda table for Cassina; three intersecting square section legs in stained walnut, with round glass tabletop.; Italy; designed 1976; 73 cm high, 165 cm deep
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Kazuhide Takahama Naeko armchair for Paradisoterrestre; cherry wood structure and cylindrical legs with cream linen velvet upholstery.; Japan / Italy; designed 1958 / edition 2017; 73 cm high, 86 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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Dorty Dyrlund rosewood floating credenza; slab sides with arched ends supporting a rounded floating cabinet. Tambour front with new lock. Solid rosewood.; Denmark; c 1968; 73 cm high, 192 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Pair of chrome and brass planters; Chipboard construction, coated interior with polished chrome and brass sheet metal overlay.; Australia; c 1970s; 46 cm high, 46 cm deep
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Ico Parisi writing desk for Mim; rectangular rosewood top on angular legs with metal ferrules. Single slide out tray drawer. Manufacturer plaque present.; Italy; c 1958; 73 cm high, 140 cm wide, 82 cm deep
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Travertine candle holder attributed to Fratelli Mannelli; solid travertine with minimalistic linear detail.; Italy; 1970s; 18 cm high, 16 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Fratelli Mannelli Travertine giraffe; solid travertine stylised minimalistic form.; Italy; 1970s; 26 cm high, 8 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Bespoke Tyrone Dearing circular breakfast table; based on a design by Jean Royere. Three upward tapering legs terminating at brass rings on a triradiate base. Solid European oak.; Australia; c 1980; 75 cm high, 106 cm deep
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Rodolfo Dordoni Lumiere Xxs table lamp for Foscarini; black cased glass shade on brassed metal tripod base.; Italy; designed 1990; 40 cm high, 26 cm deep
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Rocking chair in the manner of Paolo Buffa; black lacquered wood frame with woven natural fibre seat.; Italy; c 1960s; 105 cm high, 55 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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Pair of Murano chandeliers; textured square clear glass tubes fixed to brass tone frame and stem.; Italy; c 1960s; 63 cm high, 19.5 cm deep
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Monumental sideboard attributed to Jacob Rudowski; repeating nested square panelling with integrated handles across six door fronts. Interior fitted with drawers, shelves and mirror backed bar with built-in lighting. Made of walnut veneer.; Australia; 1960s; 95 cm high, 300 cm wide, 47 cm deep.
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Iris Galbraith Pottery figural group of a horse and rider; stoneware with thick lava multi-coloured glaze.; Australia; 1960s; 55 cm high, 40 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep
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Schulim Krimper three seat sofa; blue striped silk upholstery on tapered wooden legs.; Romania / Australia; 1950s; 76 cm high, 167 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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Grant Featherston R160 Contour armchair; button back original mustard wool upholstery over a formed plywood shell with out-swept tapered hardwood legs. Stamp present to frame.; Australia; designed 1951; 92 cm high, 68 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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Grant Featherston R152 Contour chair; button back upholstery over a formed plywood shell with out-swept tapered hardwood leg base. Reupholstered in red velvet.; Australia; designed 1951; 91 cm high, 60 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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Curved sofa attributed to Jakob Rudowski; four seat asymmetric form in slate grey fabric upholstery with black piping on tapered wooden legs.; Australia; 1960s; 81 cm high, 315 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Helen Kontouris 101 chair for Schiavello; flowing ribbon form with contoured seat. Moulded from fibreglass and covered with red wool felt fabric.; Australia; designed 2006; 82 cm high, 88 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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April dining table for Zuster; floating rectangular tabletop on mitred legs in solid dark-stained American oak.; Australia; 2020s; 73.5 cm high, 260 cm wide, 110 cm deep
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Alesandro Ljubicic Homage to Klein; a glass and acrylic tabletop vitrine encasing a sculptural oil painting in brilliant green pigments on polished stainless steel legs.; Australia; 2016; 37 cm high, 100 cm wide, 120 cm deep
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Matcham Skipper, brutalist pot holder; organic three-tiered sculptural form with perforated detailing. Patinated welded steel. Artist was a longstanding resident of the Montsalvat artist Community.; Australia; 1970s; 110 cm high, 58 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Tim O'Sullivan bespoke platform sofa; yellow upholstery seat and back with trailing button detail and single, angled armrest. On a substantial timber platform with angled steel ribbon legs. Designed by Melbourne architect O'Sullivan.; Australia; c 2008; 82 cm high, 240 cm wide, 84 cm deep
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Werner Langenfeld model 802 leather lounge chair for Esa Møbelværk; black leather upholstery on steel swivel base.; Denmark; 1960s; 89 cm high, 80 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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421P round coffee table in the manner of Verner Panton; of circular form with ebonised laminate wood tabletop on steel wire frame.; Denmark; 1970s; 46 cm high, 90 cm deep
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Arne Jacobsen a pair of model 3107 chairs for Fritz Hansen; black lacquered and moulded stacked veneer on chromed metal legs.; Denmark; designed 1955 / produced 1997; 77 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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Hans Wegner CH445 wing chair by Carl Hansen & Søn; botanical upholstery on chromed steel legs.; Denmark; designed 1960; 95.5 cm high, 90 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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Poul Henningsen Ph artichoke pendant for Louis Poulsen; of stylised organic form. 72 die-cut brushed steel panels affixed to a steel frame.; Denmark; designed 1958; 84 cm deep
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Niels Otto Møller model 63 bench for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik; Soaped oak frame and legs with papercord seat. Manufacturer stamp to frame.; Denmark; designed 1966 / produced 2010s; 60 cm high, 150 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 pendant light for Louis Poulsen; blue, white and orange powder coated aluminium. Remnants of manufacturer label present.; Denmark; designed 1966; 20 cm high, 39 cm deep
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Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen set of four Mikado chairs for Fdb Møbler; white painted beech frame with shaped beech ply seat.; Denmark; designed 1986; 85 cm high, 40 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Alvar Aalto table 81B for Artek; legs and edge-bands in Finnish birch with white high pressure laminate tabletop. Sticker to underside.; Finland, Designed 1933, produced 2007; 73 cm high, 120 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 2 armchair for Dux; seat and back comprised of woven canvas straps on an ergonomic, moulded birch frame.; Sweden; designed 1944; 91 cm high, 64 cm wide, 104 cm deep
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Alvar Aalto coffee table for Artek; legs and edge-bands in Finnish birch with white high pressure laminate tabletop. Sticker to underside.; Finlan cm deep. Designed 1933 / produced 2005; 45 cm high, 100 cm deep
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In the manner of Hans J Wegner a CH25 lounge chair; oak frame with papercord seat and back rest.; Denmark; designed 1950; 73 cm high, 70 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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Alvar Aalto two half circle tables for Artek; legs and edge-bands in Finnish birch with white high pressure laminate tabletop. Sticker to underside.; Finlan cm deep. Designed 1933 / produced 2007; 72 cm high, 120 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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Alvar Aalto pair of Barstools for Artek; legs and edge-bands in Finnish birch with grey high pressure laminate top. Sticker to underside.; Finlan cm deep. Designed 1935 / produced 2004; 56 cm high, 48 cm deep
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Ingmar Relling Siesta chair with footrest for Westnofa; bent beech ply frame with brown leather upholstery.; Norway; 1960s; 100 cm high, 62 cm wide, 82 cm deep (chair); 46 cm high, 64 cm wide, 54 cm deep (footstool)
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Alf Svensson sideboard for Bjasta Mobelfabrik; in teak veneer with rattan doors. Key and manufacturer mark present.; Sweden; 1960s; 72 cm high, 120 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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Contemporary rug; hand knotted wool with warp weft pile in ivory and charcoal tones. Finished with a sumac kilim fringe.; 2020s; India; 282l x 196w
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Arne Vodder rosewood and teak desk for Brouer Møbelfabrik; floating desktop over two sets of three drawers, with integrated handles and locking top drawers.; Denmark; 1960s; 73 cm high, 145 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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Poul Henningsen a pair of Ph 2/1 table lamps for Louis Poulsen; three tier opal glass shades fastened to a brass finish metal stem and base. Manufacturer tag present to underside.; Denmark; designed c 1927; 37 cm high, 20 cm deep
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Rosewood sofa table in the manner of H.W Bach; rectangular top on triangular form legs.; Denmark; 1960s; 52 x 180 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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Aage Christiansen Matador three seater sofa for Erhardsen & Andersen; brown leather upholstery with stitched leather detailing and sweeping arms inspired by a matador's hat.; Denmark; 1960s; 66 cm high, 207 cm wide, 82 cm deep
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Aage Christiansen Matador two seater sofa for Erhardsen & Andersen; brown leather upholstery with stitched leather detailing and sweeping arms inspired by a matador's hat.; Denmark; 1960s; 76 cm high, 151 cm wide, 81 cm deep
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Aage Christiansen Matador armchair for Erhardsen & Andersen; brown leather upholstery with stitched leather detailing and sweeping arms inspired by a matador's hat.; Denmark; 1960s; 75 cm high, 92 cm wide, 82 cm deep
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Trinity nesting tables for Nathan furniture; round coffee table with smoky glass top and teak frame. Three matching solid teak tables store underneath.; United Kingdom; 1960s; 51 cm high, 82 cm deep
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Greta M. Grossman cobra wall light for Gubi; ovoid shade in matte white powder coated aluminium with brass mounts.; Sweden / Denmark; designed 1950s; 33.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep
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Kai Kristiansen a low chest of drawers; six drawers in Brazilian rosewood veneer with solid turned wood legs.; Denmark; c 1955; 61 cm high, 87 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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