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Interiors | Private Collections — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:524
Sale Title:Interiors | Private CollectionsLots with images:524
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:435
Date:23-Sep-2024
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A Marc Newson 'Felt Chair' for Cappellini, Australian / Italian, circa 2000s, cobalt moulded fibreglass and chrome pole, 84 cm high, 67 cm wide, 104 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Mario Bellini three piece 'Camaleonda' modular setting for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 1970s, original brown 1970's fabric, manufacturers label to base, corner module 65 cm high, 90 cm wide, 90 cm deep, modules 65 cm high, 60 cm wide, 83 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A nest of Giotto Stoppino 'Binasco' tables for Kartell, Italian, circa 1970s, three pieces in chartreuse plastic, 41 cm high, 43 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Mario Bellini 'La Bambole' corner module for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 2000s, original striped velvet upholstery, manufacturers stamp to base, 74 cm high, 80 x 80 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Charles & Ray Eames shell chairs for Herman Miller, American, circa 1950s, moulded orange plastic, painted metal and polished aluminium swivel base, 81 cm high, 46 cm wide, 52 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' table lamps for Artemide, Italian, circa 1960s, yellow powder coated metal and plastic, 18 cm high, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' chair and matching ottoman for Vitra, American / Italian, circa 2000s, cardboard and natural chipboard with metal manufacturers plaque to underside of each, chair 85 cm high, 35 cm wide, 64 cm deep, ottoman 41 cm high, 40 cm high, 43 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Don Chadwick eight piece lounge for Herman Miller, American, circa 1993, blue wool / cotton blend modular sculptural sectional sofa with black plastic moulded base, each module 69 cm high, 70 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Charles Pollock executive chairs for Knoll international, American, circa 1960s, brown vinyl button back upholstery on polished metal swivel base with castors, 77 cm high, 68 cm wide, 68 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An Anna Castelli 'Componibili' storage cabinet for Kartell, Italian, circa 1970s, white moulded plastic with sliding doors, 41 cm high, 39 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Mario Bellini 'La Bambole 'Two seat sofa for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 2000s, bright red canvas upholstery, B&B fabric label to corner, 74 cm high, 152 cm wide, 86 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Three Aldo Rossi 'La Cupola' stovetop coffee makers, Italian, designed 1988, aluminium body, plastic handle and knob, the largest 29 cm high
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A vintage sofa in the style of Rodney Kingsman, Australian, circa 1980s, leather cushions and chrome, 58 cm high, 185 cm wide, 80 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A green fibreglass space age bed, Australian, circa 1970s, fibreglass with plastic and rubber, original thin mattress insert, 44 cm high, 140 cm wide, 199 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A chair in the style of Gerrit Rietveld, Australian, circa 2000s, painted timber in red, black, blue and yellow, 88 cm high, 66 cm wide, 80 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A side table in the style of Gerrit Rietveld, Australian, circa 2000s, black and white painted timber, 63 cm high, 50 x 50 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Wassily inspired chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, Australian, circa 1980s, brown leather and polished chrome frames, 74 cm high, 77 cm wide, 74 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves armoire from the Kyoto collection, American, circa 1990s, powder coated pale blue timber, 153 cm high, 138 cm wide, 80 cm deep, original provenance: Michael Graves office, Princeton, Nj, purchased Rago Auctions USA. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Carlo Bartoli 'Gaia' chairs for Arflex and similar style coffee table, Italian, circa 1960s, fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish, the table 69 cm high, 74 cm wide, 73 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Marc Newson 'Gluon' lounge chair & ottoman for Moroso, Australian / Italian, designed 1993, black leather, metal and moulded plastic with Moroso fabric label, the chair 67 cm high, 134 cm wide, 87 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Marc Newson 'Cosmo' shaker for Alessi, together with a pair of ceramic cups by Marc Newson, Australian / Italian, designed 2003, the shaker in lead crystal and blue polycarbonate, 18.5 cm high
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A chair in the style of Eero Aarnio, Australian, circa 1960s, black moulded pearlescent plastic, 53 cm high, 86 cm wide, 82 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves armoire from the Kyoto collection, American circa 1990s, powder coated rust coloured wood, 153 cm high, 111 cm wide, 78 cm deep, purchased Rago Auctions USA, original provenance: Michael Graves office Princeton, Nj. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Vico Magistretti 'Gaudi' chair for Artemide, Italian, circa 1960s, in brown moulded plastic, 74 cm high, 59 cm wide, 57 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Don Chadwick four piece lounge for Herman Miller, American, circa 1993, comprising three modules in maroon and one in a pale blue wool, each module 68 cm high, 70 cm wide, 80 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A vintage polished metal and glass top coffee table, Australian, circa 1990s, 38 cm high, 120 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Frank Gehry 'Easy Edge' chair for Vitra, American / Italian, circa 2000s, cardboard and natural chipboard with metal manufacturers plaque to underside, 83 cm high, 36 cm high, 54 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of Frank Gehry 'Easy Edges' nesting tables for Vitra, American / Italian, circa 2000s, cardboard and natural chipboard with metal manufacturers plaque to underside, the largest 51.5 cm high, 63.5 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Frank Gehry 'Hat Trick' chair for Knoll, American, circa 1992, interwoven strips of bentwood in a stained aubergine finish, signature and model number embossed to base 5/20/92, 88 cm high, 50 cm wide, 58 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of cone chairs attributed to Verner Panton, Danish, circa 1960s, red cotton / wool blend upholstery, on a polished metal swivel base, 84 cm high, 59 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Michael Graves plastic home goods for Alessi, American, comprising a coffee pot, water jug, t-shirt, tray and container, re-editions from 1980s designs, the coffee pot 31 cm high
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A set of six outdoor stacking chairs for Casala, Australian, circa 2007 / 2008, in green moulded plastic, 73 cm high, 57 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Joe Colombo 'Boby' trolley for Bieffeplast, Italian, circa 1970s, moulded plastic on castors with sectional opening side drawers, 75 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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A pair of Clement Meadmore 'Sling' chairs, Australian, circa 1960s, polished steel and black leather, 73 cm high, 73 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Grant Featherston 'R160' contour chair, Australian, circa 1950s, button back rust coloured cotton / wool blend upholstery on ash timber base, 91 cm high, 72 cm wide, 83 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Grant Featherston 'R160' contour chair, Australian, circa 1950s, button back rust coloured cotton / wool blend upholstery on ash timber base, 91 cm high, 72 cm wide, 83 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Grant Featherston TV chair, Australian, circa 1950s, original flecked wool/cotton upholstery, faded manufacturers stamp to base, 78 cm high, 68 cm wide, 44 cm deep, seat height 40 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Grant Featherston 'Suspension' chair, Australian circa 1950s, original black and red flecked upholstery, mountain ash legs, 96 cm high, 65 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two Grant and Mary Featherston Numero IV modular chairs, Australian, circa 1970s, brown coloured modular 88 cm high, 80 cm wide, 74 cm deep, oatmeal coloured modular 59 cm high, 75 cm wide, 78 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A chaise in the style of Grant Featherston Z300 lounge, Australian, with pale turquoise tweed buttoned upholstery, 60 cm high, 187 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An ottoman in the style of Grant Featherston, Australian, upholstered in a pale blue turquoise wool tweed, 43 cm high, 67 cm wide, 42 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A circular 'Scape' table for Aristoc, Australian, circa 1960s, faux timber laminate top, painted metal base, 73 cm high, 106 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two side tables in the style of Josef Hoffmann, European, circa 1940s, stained timber, silk and glass, the tallest 81 cm high, 60 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Josef Hoffmann cabinet chairs for Wittmann, Austrian, circa 1980s, dark stained timber, Josef Hoffmann textile print design, metal manufacturers plaque to base, 82 cm high, 68 cm wide, 68 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Josef Hoffmann chairs for Wittmann, Austrian, circa 1980s, stained timber, Josef Hoffmann textile print design, 75 cm high, 54 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Josef Hoffmann settee for Wittman, Austrian, circa 1980s, black velvet with striped seams, metal manufacturers plaque to base, 92 cm high, 135 cm wide, 82 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Josef Hoffmann cabinet sofa for Wittmann, Austrian, circa 1980s, dark stained timber, Josef Hoffmann textile print design, metal manufacturers plaque to base, 77 cm high, 126 cm wide, 68 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Josef Hoffman two-tier fruit bowl for Bieffeplast, Austrian / Italian, circa 1980s, together with two pieces of coloured vintage Czech glass, painted metal fruit bowl 22 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Josef Hoffmann 'Armloffel' chairs for Wittmann, Austrian, circa 1980s, black ebonised oak with leather button upholstered seat, makers plaque to underside, 96 cm high, 66 cm wide, 52 cm deep, seat height 44 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Art Deco tub chairs, American, circa 1930s, upholstered in charcoal striped corduroy, 74 cm high, 80 cm wide, 81 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An Arts & Crafts carved maple 'Sit-Rite' drafting chair, America, circa 1920s, 106 cm high, 41 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Three Aldo Rossi 'La Cupola' stovetop coffee pots for Alessi, Italian, designed 1988, aluminium body, plastic handle and knob, the largest 30 cm high
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A Mario Bellini three piece 'Amanta' modular sofa for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 1970s, white leather buttoned cushions to white moulded plastic shells on ball feet. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of eight black Joe Colombo 'Model 4867' chairs and one white chair for Kartell, American / Italian, circa 1960s, moulded plastic, 71 cm high, 42 cm wide, 43 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of six cantilevered chairs in the style of Mies van der Rohe, European, circa 1980s, polished chrome frames with rattan seat, 79 cm high, 69 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Marcel Breuer 'Isokon' chaise for windmill, Hungarian-German / American, circa 1970s, bentwood, with grey cotton cover, manufacture sticker to base, 81 cm high, 61 cm wide, 94 cm deep
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A Vico Magistretti 'Stadio 100' table for Artemide with five 'Selene' chairs, Italian, circa 1960s, the table brown moulded plastic with detachable legs, the chairs in orange, white, brown and green, 71 cm high, 96 cm wide, 96 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two Joe Colombo table lamps for Kartell, American / Italian, circa 1960s, in green and yellow moulded plastic, 32 cm high, 25 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Charles Pollock executive chair for Knoll international, American, circa 1960s, button-tufted black leather seat and backing on a chrome base with four castors, 83 cm high, 68 cm wide, 68 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves armoire cabinet, American, circa 1990s, three drawers, two cupboards, autographed inside left door 'Michael Graves the avertine la Jolla Cal 1986', 183 cm high, 132 cm wide, 74 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Wassily inspired armchair in the style of Marcel Breuer, American, circa 1980s, polished chrome with brown leather seat, 73 cm high, 80 cm wide, 72 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Six high back side chairs in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, American, circa 2000s, with cream diamond texture upholstery, 134 cm high, 41 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two tables in the style of Marcel Breuer, European, circa 2000s, polished chrome, black lacquered timber, largest 38 cm high, 128 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A large contemporary sofa and ottoman in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Australian, circa 2000s, in black and red wool, length of back 320 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A large contemporary sofa and ottoman in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Australian, circa 2000s, black and white wool upholstery, length of back 320 cm approx.. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A mid century side table for Herman Miller, American, circa 1990s, polished aluminium and painted metal base, laminate top, 72 cm high, 83 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of cantilevered armchairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, circa 1980s, ribbed leather over aluminium frame, seat 44 cm high, overall 87 cm high, 60 cm wide, 63 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of chairs in style of Arne Jacobsen, circa 2000s, vinyl and polished chrome, 77 cm high, 76 cm wide, 62 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A mid century side table for Herman Miller, American, circa 1990s, polished aluminium and painted metal base, laminate top, 72 cm high, 83 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Ron Arad 'Soft little Heavy' chair for Moroso, Israeli / Italian, circa 1990s, designed 1988, red wool upholstery, metal manufacturers plaque to underside, 74 cm high, 63 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Marc Newson carry on suitcase for Samsonite together with a Marc Newson Scrabble set, American / Australian, the case 55 cm high, 54 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An 'Isokon' chaise lounge attributed to Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Hungarian-German / American, circa 1970s, black leather on bentwood ply, 80 cm high, 140 cm wide, 65 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A coffee table in the style of Isamu Noguchi, sculptured glass top, pine timber base, 39 cm high, 126 cm wide, 96 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Grasshopper chair in the style of Eero Saarinen, American, circa 2000s, oatmeal button back wool upholstery on bentwood ply frame, 90 cm high, 67 cm wide, 85 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves 'Rural' letterbox, American, circa 1990s, together with a Michael Graves watering can, the letterbox enameled steel, lacquered plastic, 41 cm high, 60 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of twelve Marc Newson for Iittala drinking glasses, Australian / Italian, circa 1998, in original retail packaging, the largest 11.5 cm high
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A coffee table in the style of Isamu Noguchi, sculptural glass top, black painted timber base, 35 cm high, 126 cm wide, 90 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves 'MG4' sofa for Sawaya & Moroni, American / Italian, circa 1980s, black silk textile and crafted of bird's-eye maple veneer, 82 cm high, 134 cm wide, 74 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of vintage Italian coffee pots including Gazzini and Giannini, Italian, comprising five pieces, the largest 25 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Charles & Ray Eames group chairs for Herman Miller, American, circa 1960s, brown ribbed vinyl on brushed aluminium frame, 90 cm high, 55 cm wide, 66 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A coffee table in the style of Mies van Der Rohe, polished steel base, tempered glass top, 46 cm high, 100 x 100 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Mario Botta 'Tesi' table for Alias, Swiss / Italian, circa 1980s, tempered glass top on powder coated perforated metal frame, 75 cm high, 240 cm wide, 86 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Burkhard Vogtherr 'Vario Pillo' modular sofa for Rosenthal studio line, German, circa 1960s, seven pieces, two larger elements in brown velvet which can be set in varied composition, 87 cm high, 270 cm wide, 90 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An over-dyed vintage Kerman rug, Persian, with a central elongated medallion and decorated with palmettes and floral sprays overdyed in scarlet and navy colours, 404 x 288 cm
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A set of four Namco chairs, Australian, circa 1970s, moulded white plastic with cotton/wool tweed upholstery, polished chrome swivel base, 75 cm high, 49 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of side tables in the style of Michael Graves, American, circa 2000s, tempered glass top, veneered timber base, 72 cm high, 48 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four chairs in the style of Aldo Rossi, Italian, circa 1970s, black lacquered beech, 84 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' side table for Arkana, together with a similar side table, Finnish / American, circa 1960s, the Eero Saarinen table 52 cm high, 45 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set six of mid century style bentwood chairs, together with a rattan top dining table, Polish / Australian, circa 1980s / 1990s, bentwood and rattan, table missing it's glass top, chair 86 cm high, 46 cm wide, 45 cm deep, table 76 cm high, 153 cm wide, 86 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A five piece nautical outdoor setting of a table and four chairs, European, circa 1980s, fold out table and chairs, white painted timber with blue 7 white striped canvas., the chairs 86 cm high, 54 cm wide, 41 cm diameter, the table 86 cm high, 83 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, European, polished chrome and wicker, 88 cm high, 54 cm wide, 73 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A bentwood settee for Thonet, four chairs and a carver, European, the settee 92 cm high, 117 cm wide, 62 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two low line modules for Aero, Australian, circa 1970s, ribbed cotton fabric over foam, the corner module 70 cm high, 85 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' two seat settee for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 1981, brown cotton covering over polyurethane foam, 77 cm high, 154 cm wide, 80 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An over-dyed vintage Tabriz rug, Persian, with an elongated central medallion overdyed in charcoal and ivory tones, 314 x 294 cm
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Four diamond chairs in the style of Harry Bertoia, Australian, circa 1990s, with white vinyl upholstery, 86 cm high, 84 cm wide, 62 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Alessi stainless steel tea and coffee wares, Italian, comprising an French press together with four mugs, a milk jug and a teapot, the coffee pot 22 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A tubular stool in the style of Marcel Breuer, black padded seat on chrome frame, 45 cm high, 42 cm wide, 42 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of ten Windsor style chairs and one other rocking chair, European / Australian, circa 2000s, comprising six dining chairs and four carvers, polished and stained timber, the largest chair 104 cm high, 50 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Lucian Ercolani longue chairs for Ercol, Italian / English, circa 1960s, stained timber with floral print cotton fabric, 76 cm high, 71 cm wide, 84 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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