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Australian — Furniture - Post 1950 - Shapiro Auctioneers
Auction House:
| Shapiro Auctioneers | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 94 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Australian
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Henry Pilcher (b. 1985), Seced prototype desk, 2008, laminated rock maple timber with timber underframe, height 93 cm width 150 cm depth 95 cm. Provenance: The collection of Henry Pilcher, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R152 Chair, c. 1951, original upholstery, timber tapered legs. Height 93 cm. Literature: Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, Terence Lane, p. 23, p. 29 | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo Chair, designed 1956, cast aluminium splayed base, upholstered in brown and faded red fabric, height 79 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, SH068 20/21C Design, Lot 95, 17/8/11. Other Notes: cf. Andrews,… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Chess Table, c. 1955, teak and New Zealand kauri, with two double end drawers, supported on splayed legs, one drawer is signed 's Krimper, height 74 cm, width 96 cm, depth 56 cm. Provenance: Collection of Janek and Joyce… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Austro-Hungarian, 1893-1971), coffee table, c. 1955, blackbean wood, the rectangular top above a sculptural frame, height 52 cm, length 147 cm, depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 armchair, c. 1951, timber frame with white vinyl upholstery (A/F). Height 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), blanket chest with sculpted dovetails, two large turned and incised disc shaped handles to front. Height 54 cm. Width 114.5 cm. Depth 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Neil Burley (Australian), Longreach sofa, designed 1986, for Anibou, brown leather upholstery, on cylindrical timber legs, retains label, height 84 cm width 280 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair, designed 1954, upholstered in green velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm width 10 5 cm depth 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Noel Coulson, coffee table, variegated marble, limed oak base, brass sabots. Height 46 cm. Width 60 cm. Length 140 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Numero VII Lounge Set, designed 1973, comprising of two single-seat chairs, and one curved two-seat sofa, made from moulded polyurethane foam, tubular metal frame, steel webbing, and rigid plastic base, with red… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, B210 Television Chair, 1953, orange wool upholstery, timber tapered legs (A/F). Height 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), chess table solid teak and New Zealand kauri, with elbow rests and trays for the chess men, the shaped ends of the frame serve as carrying handles, supported on four splayed legs. Height 75 cm. Width 92.5 cm. Depth 67.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schamburg and Alvisse (Australian), Uma ottoman, designed 1998, manufactured by S+A, brown leather upholstery and stainless steel frame, retains manufacturer's label, height 43 cm width 200 cm depth 75 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, B210 Television Chair, designed 1953, purple upholstery, timber tapered legs. Height 86 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R152 chair, designed c. 1951 mustard yellow wool upholstery, on four timber tapered legs | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R152 chair, designed c. 1951 mustard yellow wool upholstery, on four timber tapered legs | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Dining Suite, c. 1960, the table with rectangular glass top, on wooden frame, possibly blackbean wood, together with six dining chairs, with brown leather seats (7). Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, Labels: cf. for… | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews, gazelle chair, 1956, Exhibited at the Pioneers of design, Cofa, Ivan Dougherty gallery 1992. Vinyl and steel. Provenance: collection of Gordon Andrews | *** |  |
| *** | After Carlo Mollino (Italian, 1905-1973), writing desk, c. 1960, retailed by Artes Studios Pty Ltd, Sydney, the glass top above a sculptured ebonised support, with a column of four drawers and a file compartment, height 73 cm, width 183 cm, depth 76 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, Navy blue leatherette upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, retains label, height 95.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Perth, WA | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 Armchair, c. 1951, manufactured by Emerson Brothers, Australia, timber frame with blue velvet upholstery. Provenance: Estate of Constance Stokes and thence by descent | *** | N/A |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 armchair, c. 1951, timber frame with white vinyl upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | George Surtees, four white leather swivel club chairs, Australian, 1972, en suite with a wood pedestal coffee table | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Sayer and Christopher Connell (Australian) set of four post modernist 'G'Day' chairs, designed 1988 manufactured by the central foundry, mascot, aluminium, 'Made in Australia' impressed in upper back, designer and manufacturers information impressed… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston R152 Contour chair, moulded plywood frame and green upholstery, manufacturer's label stamped to wooden support. Height 98 cm. Depth 47 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971) single pedestal desk, c. 1955, oak, the shaped rectangular top with glass insert, above a swivel pedestal with bank of five short drawers | *** |  |
| *** | Neil Burley (Australian), Longreach sofa, designed 1986, manufactured by Thonet & Company for Anibou, cream fabric upholstery, on cylindrical timber legs, height 80 cmwidth 230 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), pair of Relaxation Chairs, designed 1947, manufactured by Gordon Mather Industries, cream leather and timber legs, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 72 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), china cabinet blackbean wood with two sliding glass doors and applied wood handles, five interior shelves. Height 176 cm. Width 152.5 cm. Depth 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Open Bookcase on Chest of Drawers, c. 1955, English oak and teak, the open bookcase resting on a low chest of six drawers, the drawers have turned, tapered and incised knobs, height 128 cm, width 147.5 cm, depth 38 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 armchair | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, four 'A305H' dining chair, c. 1953 of the Contour series, the seat and back upholstered in red woven fabric on four tapered wooden legs (4). Height 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, manufactured by Craftmasta, red leatherette upholstery, on four wooden tapered legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 94 cm width 71 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Pair of Side Tables, c. 1950, with rectangular glass tops (2). Provenance: Private Collection, VIC. Other Notes: Cf. Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987 | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo chair, designed 1969, red fabric, internal fibreglass structure, spun aluminium swivelling base, height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of diamond outdoor chairs, c. 1960, cast iron, black enamel finish (2), height 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Perth, WA | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, two 'A310H' dining chairs, c. 1953 of the Contour series, the seat and back upholstered in red woven fabric on four tapered wooden legs (2). Height 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, manufactured by Craftmasta, textured red wool upholstery, on four wooden tapered legs, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 94 cm width 70 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Folding Card Table, c. 1955, possibly Queensland walnut and teak, the square top with brown insert above four drawers, height 72 cm, width 91.5 cm, depth 91.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Janek and Joyce Landau, St. Ives, NSW… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 Chair, designed 1967, manufactured by Danish De Luxe and Aristoc Industries Pty. Ltd., second generation orange wool upholstery, height 115 cm width 74 cm depth 83 cm, Labels: Originally designed for… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed 1951, red velour upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, height 94 cm, width 68 cm, depth 59 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30… | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), Pair of Blackwood Easy Chairs, designed c. 1950, each with wing back and curved armrests, no cushions (2), height 85 cm width 70.5 cm depth 62.5 cm. Provenance: Originally designed for the Common Room of University House… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Rocking Chair, designed c. 1953, orange upholstery, on tapered timber legs, with rockers, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988 | *** |  |
| *** | John Duffecy (Australian, 1919-2002) dining suite, c. 1960 cherrywood, comprising a dining table, with one extension leaf, six side chairs and two carvers, retain manufacturer's decal labels (9) | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, Scape chair, 1960, manufactured by Aristoc Industries Melbourne, retains original metalic brown vinyl upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, B230 chair | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore, Sling chair, designed 1963, model 248, manufactured by Leif Wessman Associates, inc,New York brown leather and steel. Height 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Stephen Collins 'Zig Zag' room divider, 2005, reconstituted timber. Height 191 cm. Width 195 cm. Depth 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson, Orgone chair, moulded yellow plastic, manufactured by Marc Newson, Ltd, Uk, with a moulded mark 'Orgone chair' | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair, designed 1960, plywood frame, upholstered in green vinyl, with decal label underneath 'Aristoc Industries Glen Waverley Vic., height 90 cm, width 64 cm, depth 72 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, coffee table, amoeba shaped top inset with plate glass on blackbean base. Height 51 cm. Width 1226 cm. Depth 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jakob Rudowski (Australian), armchair, c. 1960 light blue velvet upholstery, mahogany | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Lowen (German - Australian, 1919-2005). FLER dining suite including a dining table of rectangular shape and six green and grey fibreglass chairs (7) | *** |  |
| *** | Australian tall chest of drawers, c. 1970, teak, with mirror plate, electrified, one drawer (A/F), height 180 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore, Sling chair, designed 1963, model 248, manufactured by Leif Wessman Associates, Inc, New York, leather and steel. Height 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), pair of marble top square side tables, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, with cast bronze legs. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate… | *** |  |
| *** | John Duffecy (attributed), dining suite, extension round table with eight tub chairs fully extended, central pedestal base. 189 cm x 120 cm, height 73 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Lady Walton | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore Sling chair, c. 1960s, having black leather upholstery and steel base. Height 72.5 cm. Width 72.5 cm. Depth 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, 'Scape' chair, 1960, manufactured by Aristoc Industries, Melbourne, with black steel tube frame and upholstered seat and back in yellow fabric (A/F). Height 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) R152 chair, designed c. 1951, cream wool upholstery, on four timber tapered legs (A/F) | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair, designed 1960, plywood frame, upholstered in blue vinyl, with decal label underneath 'Aristoc Industries Glen Waverley Vic., height 90 cm, width 64 cm, depth 72 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, four light chandelier, with yellow shades. Width 82 cm, drop from ceiling 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985), six dining chairs, designed 1948, with black webbed seats, together with one footstool (7), height 79 cm, width 42 cm, depth 49 cm, (chairs), height 44 cm, width 47.5 cm, depth 38.5 cm, (footstool), labels: cf.… | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990) Patterncraft armchair, designed 1947 teak, with grey wool cushions, and matching footstool (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R152 Chair, designed c. 1951, manufactured by Gordon Mather Industries, brown wool upholstery, on four wooden tapered legs, retains manufacturer's decal label, together with matching footstool (2), height 95 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Desk Chair, c. 1955, English oak, with leather-thonged back and brown leather seat, height 88 cm, width 58 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: Collection of Janek and Joyce Landau, St. Ives, NSW. Commissioned by the Landaus from… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), Folding Card Table, c. 1955, possibly Queensland walnut and teak, the square top with brown leather insert above four drawers, one drawer signed 's Krimper, height 72 cm, width 91.5 cm, depth 91.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of… | *** |  |
| *** | Three swivel lounge chairs c. 1970 made by Mr. Sandro for Diomede architects, Sydney, orange velvet upholstery, white enamelled steel and aluminium base (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Paul Kafka (Australian, 1907-1972), dining suite, c. 1950, burr wood, comprising an extendable dining table, having a circular top on pedestal base, four dining chairs and two carvers, with cane backs and upholstered seats (7), height 87 cm (table), 79 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R152 armchair | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Coffee Table, c. 1950, with rectangular glass top and lower support platform for magazines. Provenance: Private Collection, VIC. Other Notes: Cf. Terence Lane, Krimper, Gryphon, Melbourne, 1987 | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, purple wool upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel base, height 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Paul Kafka (1907-1972), burr wood veneer storage cabinet, c. 1950 manufactured by modern Exclusive furniture, having a fall front bar with mirrored interior, surrounded by cupboards and cabinets, retains decal label 'Modern Exclusive Furniture, P.E. Kafka… | *** |  |
| *** | Douglas Snelling, four Webbed 'Saran' chairs, manufactured by Functional Products, Australia, c. 1957, one red, one blue, one green and one yellow, without arm rests (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Paul Kafka (Australian, 1907-1972), Queensland yellow sycamore and burr veneer three piece wall display cabinet, c. 1959, comprising a main unit with open shelves flanked by two glass cabinets with sliding doors enclosing shelves, and a pair of cabinets… | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond outdoor settee, c. 1960, cast iron, black enamel finish together with matching chair (2), height 86 cm width 130 cm depth 70 cm; height 85 cm (chair). Provenance: Private Collection, Perth, WA | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews, Rondo Chair, designed c. 1959, of scoop shape, with internal fibreglass structure, upholstered in green and blue wool fabric, raised on iron star base, height 84 cm, width 75 cm. Provenance: Marion Hall Best, thence by descent, c. 1959,… | *** |  |
| *** | Frederick Ward, dining suite, manufactured by Fler Company, Australia; comprising table and six 'DC' chairs, Queensland maple and New South Walescoachwood. Exhibited: National Gallery of Victoria, 'One hundred modern chairs', 1974 | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, chair R150, second generation red wool upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | Harry Seidler (Australian, 1923-2006) coffee table, c. 1998, with circular marine verde granite top | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), dining table, c. 1950, with drop-side, together with six chairs, with green leatherette upholstered seats (7), height 74 cm, width 152.5 cm, depth 86 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Caroline Casey (Australian, b. 1964), pair of cabinets, c. 1990, ash, each with a pair of zinc doors and shaped ash pulls (2), height 200 cm width 55 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Caroline Casey's Studio, c. 1990 | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) B210 television armchair, designed 1953 dark grey cotton upholstery, raised on four tapered timber legs | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), Blanket Chest, c. 1960, probably Queensland walnut, of plain design with exposed dovetail corners, raised on two feet, hammered horse shoe brass pulls, locks and keys, two keys available, height cm, width cm, depth… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), two teak side tables, rectangular top with recessed collar. Height 74 cm. Length 96 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 chair, designed c. 1951, green velvet upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, height 92 cm, width 71 cm, depth 60 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Terence Lane, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30… | *** |  |
| *** | Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985) line armchair, designed c. 1946 cross-woven black webbing and timber frame, together with matching footstool, stool labelled 'Functional Products' (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Five piece cane suite, Australia c. 1960, comprising two armchairs, two ottomans and one day bed all with cream sprung cushions (5) | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of lounge armchairs, custom mandarin silk velvet upholstery, cushions by Brendan Wong (2), height 77 cm width 64 cm depth 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design | *** |  |
| *** | John Duffecy (Australian, 1919-2002), pair of teak open armchairs, c. 1960, caned back and seat (2), height 83 cm, width 55 cm, depth 57 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Ward, (1947-1988), single drawer bed side table oak, having one drawer above two shelves. Height 66 cm. Width 57 cm. Depth 44 cm. Provenance: Estate of Lord and lady Casey, thence by descent | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, coffee table, rectangular shaped plate glass top (with chip on corner) raised on blackbean, base. Height 50 cm. Width 122 cm. Depth 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), coffee table, c. 1950, with rectangular plate-glass top resting on a timber base, height 47 cm width 107 cm depth 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), pair of A310H Space chairs, designed 1953, pink velvet upholstery, raised on four tapered timber legs (2), height 76 cm, labels: This chair is illustrated in Geoff Isaac, Featherston, Thames & Hudson, 2017, p. 73 | *** | N/A |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R152 chair | *** |  |