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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 mid century rustic daybed, Chinese, circa 1950s, bed frame structure, poplar wood, 61 cm high, 199 cm wide, 75 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A cardboard rocker in the style of Frank Gehry for Levy designs, circa 2000s, together with a similar stool, cardboard materials, MDF, natural colouring, only the rocker with Levy designs mark, rocker 61 cm high, 56 cm wide, 98 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Art Deco inspired bedside tables with front pillars, European, circa 1980s, maple veneer with central drawer and mirrored back, 70 cm high, 71 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A rocking chair and ottoman in the style of Charles & Ray Eames, and a pair of chairs in the style of Le Corbusier, Australian, circa 1990s / 2000s, black leather, veneer, metal, plastic and hide, rocker 67 cm high, 61 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of six Marcel Breuer style cantilever chairs, Polish, circa 1980s, consisting of four side chairs, two carvers. Bentwood and rattan on polished metal frames, ***dims. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Eero Saarinen chairs for Knoll, Finnish / American, circa 1960s, black fibreglass back, vinyl seat, powder coated legs, 83 cm high, 53 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Marcel Breuer style bar stools, Italian, circa 1980s, polished metal, bentwood and rattan, 113 cm high, 46 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Six contemporary dining chairs, European, circa 1990s, 83 cm high, 42 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A mid century executive table, in the style of Charles and Ray Eames, American, circa 1970s, frosted glass above a laminate top, on a painted metal and aluminium base, 74 cm high, 152 cm wide, 88 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Gerrit Rietveld 'Utrecht' chair for Cassina, Netherlands, circa 2000s, grey wool upholstery with white contrast corner stitch detail, 72 cm high, 63 cm wide, 82 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Four bar stools for Airnova, Italian, circa 2000s, red, orange and green leather upholstery, monogrammed manufacturers lining to underside, 97 cm high, 40 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Charles & Ray Eames group chair for Herman Miller, American, circa 1960s, brushed aluminium frame, blue, green and purple cotton/wool blend upholstery, 98 cm high, 66 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Geoff Hollington executive desk chair for Herman Miller, American, circa 2000s, in forest green leather, polished aluminium base with casters, 106 cm high, 76 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four cantilevered chairs in the style of Mies van Der Rohe, American, circa 1970s, black leather upholstery to polished steel frames, 63 cm high, 59 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Robert Dunlop daybed and sling chair, Australian, circa 1980s, black leather, canvas, painted pine and aluminium caps, the day bed 44 cm high, 204 cm wide, 77 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Robert Dunlop armchair and coffee table, Australian, circa 1980s, the chair with cross stitched leather seat, both pieces constructed out of pine and aluminium frame, table 40 cm high, 130 cm wide, 59 cm deep, chair 67 cm high, 77 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A coffee table in the style of Marcel Breuer, European, circa 1970s, polished chrome and timber top, 35 cm high, 130 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A contemporary office chair in the style of Charles and Ray Eames, red vinyl and polished metal construction, on a swivel base with castors, 88 cm high, 62 cm wide, 70 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Michael Hirst chairs, Australian, circa 1960s, leather and timber, 83 cm high, 52 cm wide, 53 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A mid century side table for Herman Miller, American, circa 1950s, 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 tubular chaise lounge in the style of Le Corbusier, European, circa 1990s, together with a second frame missing cushion, complete chaise with cowhide upholstery and black leather head cushion, 77 cm high (adjustable), 157 cm wide, 52 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Three Rodney Kinsman Tokyo bar stools for Bieffeplast, British, circa 1980s, black powder coated metal with vinyl seat, 82 cm high, 44 cm wide, 38 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Michael Graves desk lamps, American, circa 1990s, frosted glass shades with metal frames and trays, 45 cm high, 27 cm wide, 39 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four jasper Morrison chairs for Magis, English / Italian, circa 2000s, ribbed coloured plastic on solid oak frames, stamped manufacturers label to stretchers, 79 cm high, 45 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Robin day chair for Hille, Britain, circa 1970s, moulded swivel shell on polished chrome base, 76 cm high, 50 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A jasper Morrison 'Trattoria' table for Magis, English / Italian, circa 2000s, timber and plastic (original box, never opened), 73 cm high, 79 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Charles & Ray Eames coffee table for Herman Miller, American, circa 1960s, laminate and polished aluminium frame, 41 cm high, 89 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' chairs for Fritz Hansen, Danish, circa 1990s, moulded ply with birch veneer to polished metal legs, 77 cm high, 50 cm wide, 47 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of mid century style chairs, Australian, circa 1990s, stained timber and chocolate brown vinyl upholstery, 71 cm high, 58 cm wide, 54 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of chairs in the style of Grant Featherston, Australian, circa 1950s, cream vinyl upholstery, stained timber frames, 74 cm high, 58 cm wide, 47 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of vintage bentwood and rattan chairs, Australian, circa 1990s / 2000s, comprising four carvers, two side chairs and two stools, all black painted, carvers 74 cm high, 58 cm wide, 56 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Robert Dunlop dining chairs, Australian, circa 1980s, comprising nine chairs, in black and tan whipstitched leather on painted and natural pine frames, with aluminium stretchers, 77 cm high, 58 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four Marc Newson 'Coastal' chairs for Magis, Australian / Italian, circa 1990s, white pebbled moulded plastic with red wool upholstery, 79 cm high, 42 cm wide, 43 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A dining table in the style of Le Corbusier, Australian, circa 2000s, glass top, powder coated aluminium frame with adjustable height plastic supports, 68 cm high, 226 cm wide, 85 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Robin day chairs for Hille, Australia, circa 1970s, black moulded plastic with black wool upholstery, polished metal frames, impressed manufacturers marks to base, 78 cm high, 68 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of contemporary marble top side tables, Australian, black painted metal bases, white marble tops not attached, 62 cm high, 60 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A contemporary caramel leather chair and ottoman in the style of Michael Graves, American, circa 2000s, overstuffed form, on painted timber feet, 67 cm high, 90 cm wide, 88 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A sofa in the style of Le Corbusier, Australian, circa 1990s, white leather on polished chrome frame, 68 cm high, 130 cm wide, 70 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A chair in the style of Charles & Ray Eames, circa 2000s, moulded plastic to a metal and timber base, 86 cm high, 151 cm wide, 82 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A contemporary coffee table, in the style of Charles & Ray Eames, with laminate top, polished metal base, 27 cm high, 179 cm long, 59 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A coffee table in the style of Gae Aulenti, Australian, circa 2000s, tempered glass, plastic and metal wheels, 27 cm high, 145 cm wide, 85 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A contemporary circular metal and glass top coffee table, pierced metal base, black glass, 47 cm high, 100 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves watering can, American, circa 2002, chrome watering can, 35 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A contemporary three seat sofa, Australia, circa 2000s, structured block frame, red wool upholstery, 75 cm high, 218 cm wide, 109 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Alessi stainless steel kitchenware, Italian, comprising an Alessi French press with four espresso cups, a water pitcher and a milk jug, coffee pot 22 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A suede buttoned cantilever armchair in the style of Mies van der Rohe, circa 2000s, suede leather cushions on a polished chrome frame, 89 cm high, 78.5 cm high, 77 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A five piece collection of Michael Graves designs for Alessi, American / Italian, the coffee pot 24 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Frank Lloyd Wright teapot, building block set and chess set, American, together with a framed piece of fabric designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Michael Graves fire screen, log rack and fire tool set, American, the screen 74 cm high, 116 cm wide. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of bar and wine accessories by Michael Graves, American, comprising an ice bucket, a wine rack, corkscrew set and barware set, the wine rack 30 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Philips Hd 2001 electric kettle and a Philips Hd 2000 toaster for Alessi, Italian, together with three multicolour containers
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A collection of Michael Graves kitchen goods, American, comprising a toaster, paper roll holder, pair of coffee mugs, napkin holder/salt and pepper shaker and cheese grater, the toaster 19 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A Michael Graves knife block and knife set, together with a chopping board and salt and pepper shaker, American, the chopping board 31 x 43 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A large contemporary stained oak oval dining table in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, on a reticulated pedestal base, 72 cm high, 244 cm wide, 153 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Three Aero Saarinen chairs for Knoll international, Finnish / American, circa 1970s, two side chairs in vinyl and an executive chair in brown tweed and brown vinyl, all on chrome frames, label to underside of black vinyl chair with evidence of label to two other chairs, the largest 80.5 cm high, 67 cm wide, 57 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A tubular cantilevered armchair in the style of Mies van der Rohe, circa 2000s, black leather and brushed metal frame, 81 cm high, 80 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A Piero Lissoni two piece 'Tech fabric 6095' sofa for Kartell, Italian, circa 2000s, plastic linear moulded seats on transparent polycarbonate, 60 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Robin day chairs for Hille, British, circa 1970s, cherry red wool fabric, plastic and metal, 74 cm high, 47 cm wide, 47 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Two clear moulded plastic chairs in the style of Philippe Starck and Verner Panton, circa 2000s, together with a pair of contemporary laminate and chrome barstools by Basile & Evans, the largest chair 84 cm high, 49 cm wide, 54 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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Three Pedrali 'Pasha 660' armchairs for Archirivolto, Italian, circa 2000s, two in black polycarbonate, one in white, 99 cm high, 85 cm wide, 73 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of chairs in the style of Eileen gray, circa 2000s, laced back on polished metal, 81 cm high, 45 cm wide, 53 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four stacking chairs for Aero, Australian, circa 2000s, grey pearlescent plastic on polished metal frame, 78 cm high, 43 cm wide, 42 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A pair of Philippe Starck 'One more Please' bar stools for Kartell, Italian / French, circa 2000s, black moulded polycarbonate construction, 110 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 50 cm deep, the seat height 75 cm. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of five industrial style adjustable stools, Australian, circa 2000s, 46 cm high (adjustable), 38 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A set of four Robert Dunlop dining chairs, Australian, circa 1980s, solid pine frames with aluminium joins, with black leather seats, 64 cm high, 56 cm wide, 53 cm deep. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Michael Graves designs for Alessi, American / Italian, comprising a sugar bowl, teapot, French press, including a t-shirt, the water jug 22 cm high. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Michael Graves kitchenware, American, the linen lined fruit bowl 10 cm high, 27 cm diameter. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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An extensive collection of Michael Graves porcelain, kitchenwares and fruit bowl, American, comprising biscuit barrels, casserole dishes, fruit bowls and dishes, the largest cookie jar 31 cm high
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A pair of glass and brass nautical lamps, Italian, 13.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A partial set of Michael Graves and Russell Wright designed cutlery, American, together with a Michael Graves knife set, approximately twenty pieces. Provenance: The John Henry collection, Melbourne
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A collection of Michael Graves cutlery and kitchen goods, American, including a clock, a knife set in block, swizzle sticks and a can opener
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A collection of Alessi stainless steel kitchenware and accessories, American / Italian, comprising a frame, a water pitcher, a corkscrew, a stovetop coffee pot, a milk jug and a small tray, the water pitcher 22 cm high
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A collection of Michael Graves home goods, American, comprising a toaster, a blender and spare pitcher, a paper towel holder, a wall shelf and a wall clock
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A collection of Michael Graves designed home goods for Alessi, American / Italian, comprising a clock, a French press, a pitcher and a bread bin, the bread bin 21 cm high, 41 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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A Philips Hd 2004 drip coffee maker together with a Philips Hd 2003 citrus press, both designed by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi, Italian, the coffee maker designed in 1992, produced for use with ground coffee with a 4 cup capacity using a thermal carafe and separate water vessel, 26 cm high, 35 cm wide, 18 cm deep, the pale yellow citrus press designed 1989, 22 cm high
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Three wall lights and a table lamp for Lightworks, Australian, the table lamp 17 cm high, 20 cm diameter, individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998
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A Michael Graves toaster and table fan, American, the fan 40 cm high
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A collection of Michael Graves home goods, American, comprising a metal and glass fruit bowl, a table fan and a toaster, the fan 40 cm high
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A collection of Michael Graves kitchenware, American, comprising a ten cup coffee maker, a stovetop coffee pot, a teakettle, a coffee grinder and a sugar and creamer set
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An Alessi stovetop coffee maker together with a miniature kettle, American / Italian, the coffee maker 23 cm high
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Two Alessi stovetop coffee makers together with a small French press, Italian, the largest 22 cm high
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A collection of Alessi wine accessories, Italian, a large decanter with cork and wood base, corkscrew and a pair of glass carafes, the decanter 31 cm high
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A large collection of Michael Graves homewares and kitchen goods, American, including a clock, kettle, cheese grater, two magazine racks, footed fruit bowl and an ice bucket, the racks 36 cm high
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A large collection of Michael Graves acacia wood and steel homewares, American, comprising a box, two fruit bowls, a tray, two candle holders and a plastic candelabra, the footed fruit bowl 27 cm high
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A collection of Michael Graves kitchen goods, American, comprising a kettle, a waffle maker, a pepper grinder, stovetop coffee pot and a glass water pitcher, the pitcher 27 cm high
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A Frank Gehry wall clock together with two Michael Graves wristwatches, American, circa 2000s, the wall clock 31 cm diameter
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A Michael Graves tea set on tray for Alessi, American / Italian, comprising a kettle, jug and sugar bowl, the kettle 20.5 cm high
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A partial set of Frank Lloyd Wright 'Cabaret' pattern porcelain, American, approximately twenty pieces
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A large collection of contemporary porcelain by Rosenthal and Michael Graves for Swid Powell, American, together with other transfer decorated pieces, including a soup tureen, side plates, jugs, teapots and coffee pots, approximately fifty pieces
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A coat rack in the style of Charles & Ray Eames, 36 cm high, 51 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A collection of decorative glassware including Cleto Murano and Dansk wineglasses, Italian/Scandinavian, comprising approximately fourteen pieces, the 'Grandma' teapot 30 cm high, note the two nautical lights are not included in this lot
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A Michael Graves wall clock together with a multicolour petal inspired wall clock, American, the largest clock 45 cm diameter
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A yellow 'Unfold' pendant lamp by Muuto together with a modern glass pendant light, Finland
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A set of twelve Marc Newson for Iittala drinking glasses, Australian / Italian, circa 1998, in original retail packaging, the largest glass 11.5 cm high
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A large suite of Ichendorf Milano glassware, Italian, circa 2000s, comprising approximately 50 pieces, in original retail packaging
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A partial set of Frank Lloyd Wright gilded mugs for the Imperial Hotel Japan, American, circa 2000's, together with a collection of Mikasa 'Antique lace' pattern dinner plates and a Frank Gehry for Tiffany vase. Approximately twenty eight pieces, largest vegetable bowl 26 cm diameter
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A Marc Newson porcelain coffee and dinner service for Qantas by Noritake, circa 2000's, comprising four small bowls, four mugs, four medium bowls, four medium bowls, four bread and butter plates, four cups and saucers, four entree plates, two serving plates, four dinner plates, a round serving bowl, a round serving platter and a boxed set of four dinner plates, four entree plates, four cups and saucers and four medium bowls, the largest serving platter 30 cm diameter
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A Marc Newson porcelain coffee and dinner service for Qantas by Noritake, circa 2000's, comprising four small bowls, four mugs, four medium bowls, four medium bowls, four bread and butter plates, four cups and saucers, four entree plates, two serving plates, four dinner plates, a round serving bowl, a round serving platter and a boxed set of four dinner plates, four entree plates, four cups and saucers and four medium bowls, the largest serving platter 30 cm diameter
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A Marc Newson porcelain coffee and dinner service for Qantas by Noritake, circa 2000's, comprising four small bowls, four mugs, four medium bowls, four medium bowls, four bread and butter plates, four cups and saucers, four entree plates, two serving plates, four dinner plates, a round serving bowl, a round serving platter and a boxed set of four dinner plates, four entree plates, four cups and saucers and four medium bowls, the largest serving platter 30 cm diameter
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A collection of Marc Newson for Qantas porcelain crockery by Noritake, circa 2000's, comprising two pairs of espresso cups and saucers, two sugar and creamer sets, a serving plate and a teapot, the serving plate 24.5 x 17.5 cm
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