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Furniture — Post 1950 - Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Furniture - Post 1950
- Australian (420)
- British (83)
- European (871)
- New Zealand (2)
- Scandinavian - Named Designers (892)
- Scandinavian - Other (257)
- United States (418)
- Zother (61)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Ib Kofod-Larsen (Danish, 1921-2003), Rosewood Sideboard, c. 1960, of rectangular form with four frieze drawers above four panelled doors, interior shelves, minor losses to veneer, height 82 cm width 251 cm depth 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Four side tables, c. 1960, teak, with square tops (4), height 42 cm width 38 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed by Peter Swan and interiors by Marion Hall Best, c. 1964. | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Ward, (1947-1988), two single door wardrobes each with fluted border, one having four internal shelves, the other having two shelves and one hanging rod (2). Height 175 cm. Width 82 cm. Depth 53 cm. Provenance: Estate of Lord and lady Casey, thence… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of six dining chairs, c. 1960, each tub chair upholstered in pink and beige cotton fabric (6), height 76 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed by Peter Swan and interiors by Marion Hall Best, c.… | *** |  |
| *** | B&B Italia, Lunar Sofa Bed, designed by James Irvine (b. 1958, London), removable orange upholstery covering, with steel legs and mechanism which converts to a bed, length 132 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Romano Marcato (Italian, b. 1951), Lapalma Brio Dining Table, extending circular plywood top, labelled 'Lapalma made in Italy, height 76 cm, width 128 cm, (201 cm, when fully extended) | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), two soft pad armchairs manufactured by Herman Miller, green leather upholstery (2). Height 80.5 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 61.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Walnut Trolley, designed c. 1950, with glass top and shelf, brass mounts and castors, height 81 cm width 88 cm depth 46.5 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Rizzoli, 1995, p. 191 | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian desk, c. 1960, teak, having three short drawers, height 72 cm width 116 cm depth 62 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) little tulip chair, designed 1965 manufactured by Artifort, red fabric upholstery over foam, polished aluminium and chromed steel base, retains manufacturer's labels | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Vandel (French), Etagere Bibliotheque, c. 1970, black lacquered aluminium with gold foil banding, with black glass shelves, marked 'Pierre Vandel - Paris' (A/F), height 197 cm width 105 cm depth 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Emerson Bros Pty Ltd, Melbourne, wingback armchair, c. 1950's, blue felt upholstery. Height 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Victoria Wilmotte (French, b. 1985) Pli side table, designed 2016 manufactured by Classicon, black polished stainless steel base, with opaque glass top | *** |  |
| *** | Danish Two door Cabinet, oak, enclosing pull out trays and shelves, retains manufacturer's stamp, height 80 cm width 138 cm depth 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), chest of drawers, c. 1960 oak, having eight graduating drawers with circular pulls | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish armchairs, c. 1960, teak, with dark green loose cushions (2), height 73 cm, width 67 cm, depth 64 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Edward Barber und Jay Osgerby (British, b. 1969), Saturn coat stand, designed 2007 manufactured by Classicon, walnut stained beech and metal, retains manufacturer's label | *** |  |
| *** | Danish Deluxe dining suite, Australian c. 1960 table with iron stretcher on four tapered legs together with eight chairs with black vinyl seats (9). Height 74 cm. Width 214 cm. Depth 87 cm. Chair height 76 cm. Width 48 cm. Depth 43m | *** |  |
| *** | Jean Gillon (Brazilian, 1919-2007), coffee table, designed 1960/ c. 1997, manufactured by wood Art, jacaranda, retains manufacturer's label, height 40 cm width 130 cm depth 54 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971) open bookcase, c. 1955, oak, with two open shelves | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006). Red Vicario armchair manufactured by Artimede Italy, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, manufacturer's marks to underside, patent pending | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006). Red Vicario armchair manufactured by Artimede Italy, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, manufacturer's marks to underside, patent pending | *** |  |
| *** | Yvan Methot (Hungarian/Australian) pair of bedside chests, c. 1980 lacquered wood, polished brass and marble, each with three long drawers and pull-out slide (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Jan Ekselius (Swedish, b. 1946), Etcetera Chaise and ottoman, designed c. 1970, steel frame, with beige zip off velvet fabric cover (2), height 80 cm width 60 cm depth 95 cm (chaise), height 40 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm (ottoman) | *** |  |
| *** | Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000) Kone chair, designed 1948 marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame and legs | *** |  |
| *** | Caroline Casey (Australian, b. 1964), Pair of Bedside Tables, laminated hoop pine, with single drawer (2), height 49 cm, width 55.5 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965) LC3 Divano two seater sofa, designed 1928 manufactured by Cassina, polished chrome tubing and angled steel base with light grey upholstery, cushions retain manufacturer's labels | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen, 'Tulip' coffee table, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll international, the black marble top resting on a black base. Height 39 cm. Diameter 91 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Lowen (German-Australian, 1919-2005), wing back chair, c. 1980, probably manufactured by Module, turquoise upholstery, metal legs, height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), footstool for egg chair, Model 3127, designed 1958 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, aluminium base with black leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's decal label | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), armchair, model 402, designed 1933/c. 2016, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with Kvadrat Coda pale blue fabric upholstery, retains manufacturer and retailers decal labels, height 76 cm. Provenance: Anibou,… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) stool, model X600, designed 1954 manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch top, supported by three X form legs together with two lacquered birch model 60 stools (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Bruno Rainaldi (Italian, 1952-2011), Ptolomeo wall mounted bookcase, designed c. 2004 manufactured by Opinion Ciatti, stainless steel with black lacquer finish | *** |  |
| *** | Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), TRG Revolving Bar Coffee Table, 1970, round taupe laminated and stainless steel table, with integrated ice bucket, rotatable, height 37 cm, diameter 115 cm. Other Notes: Cf. for comparison Norma Skurka, Underground… | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Vandel (French), Pair of Side Tables, c. 1970, lacquered aluminium with inset glass top, labeled 'Pierre Vandel Paris' (2), height 51 cm, width 54 cm, depth 54 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames, set of five Ea335 chairs, manufactured by Herman Miller, green fabric | *** |  |
| *** | Italian Telephone Console, c. 1955, manufactured by FIARM, plastic and rosewood, one panel featuring round mirror and console table, the other panel with hooks and bench (2), height 176 cm, with 67 cm, depth 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three purple wool armchairs, c. 1960, of square form, Lucite armrests and back, wooden base supported on chrome legs (3) (A/F). Frame height 57 cm, width 77 cm, depth 72.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971) four series 7 chairs, designed 1952 / 1995 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, moulded plywood with blue finish, and chromed steel, retain decal labels (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) two door cabinet, designed c. 1960, oak, with two cupboard doors enclosing shelves, retains manufacturer's stamp | *** |  |
| *** | Xu Zhen (Chinese, b. 1977) black sofa, 2016 manufactured by Xu Zhen studio, polyurethane foam | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Arne Vodder (Danish, 1926-2009) desk, c. 1960, teak, having six short drawers with caramel and white paint, three open shelves to back | *** |  |
| *** | Brazilian rosewood extension dining table, Danish c. 1970, seats twelve | *** |  |
| *** | Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), Tahiti lamp, designed 1981, manufactured by Memphis Milano, Italy, enamelled metal and plastic laminate, retains decal label 'Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1981', height 68 cm, labels: Charlotte and Peter Fiell (ed… | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) executive armchair, designed 1950 manufactured by Knoll, black and white spotted upholstery, chromed steel legs, retains manufacturer's name stitched to base | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) executive armchair, designed 1950 manufactured by Knoll, black and white spotted upholstery, chromed steel legs, retains manufacturer's name stitched to base | *** |  |
| *** | Danish sideboard c. 1960, manufactured by LC Denmark, rosewood, having four sliding doors enclosing shelves and pulling trays, retains manufacturer's label, water stains to top | *** |  |
| *** | Danish chest of drawers c. 1970 rosewood, having two long drawers, the top drawer with two spacers, on tapered legs | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) set of three tulip armchairs, designed 1957 manufactured by Knoll, white powder-coated fibreglass shell with red leather cushion, white powder-coated aluminium swivel base, coating has been reapplied (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Danish storage cabinet, c. 1970, oak, having a pair of tambour doors enclosing two shelves above two long drawers flanked by two short drawers, height 121.5 cm 169.5 cm depth 41.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Peter Hvidt (1916-1986), and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), Ax armchair, c. 1950 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, moulded beech frame with tan padded leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's decal label | *** |  |
| *** | Mark Brazier-Jones (b 1956) silvered vase with wing, 1994 limited edition 1/2. Height 41.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four bar stools, model K65 designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, bent birch plywood (4), height 71 cm | *** |  |
| *** | After Milo Baughman (American, 1923-2003), Three Drum Side Tables, stainless steel (3), height 37 cm, diametre 38 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) green tongue chair, designed 1967 manufactured by Artifort, steel frame with green fabric upholstery over foam, retains manufacturer's plastic tag and decal labels | *** |  |
| *** | Jasper Morrison (English, 1959) pair low pad chairs, designed 1999 manufactured by Cappellini, black leather cover, stainless steel frame (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames, Time life chair, chrome-plated steel, aluminium, black leather upholstery, manufactured by Herman Miller, designed 1960. Height 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Attilio Bersanelli, six Spoleto chairs, polished chrome tubular steel frame, seat and back in orange belting leather, manufactured by Knoll Studio, c. 1971 | *** |  |
| *** | Erik Buch, set of six dining chairs, teak with upholstered seats, manufactured by Chr. Christiansen Mobelfabrik, Denmark, stamped to underside 'Made in Denmark, CHR. Christensens, Mobelfabrik Vamdrup, Erik Buch' (6). Height 81 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, A310H dining chair, Space series, original cream wool upholstery, four tapered wooden legs, c. 1953 | *** |  |
| *** | Michele de Lucchi for Memphis, 'First' chair, the frame of patinated tubular steel, the seat, back and arm rests of enameled wood, manufactured by Memphis, 1983 (A/F). Height 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Vodder (Danish, b. 1926). Low boy's chest of drawers, designed 1959 manufactured by great Dane, quarter oak, with three organic scallop shaped drawers | *** |  |
| *** | Fred Ward, dining suite, c. 948 | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, stool, in green fabric upholstery, manufactured by Emerson Brothers Pty Ltd Melbourne, stamped to base | *** |  |
| *** | Stouby, two seater leather sofa, tan leather. Height 74 cm. Length 140 cm. Depth 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Stouby, vintage leather three seater sofa, tan leather. Height 65 cm. Length 206 cm. Depth 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Michael Graves, chair, c. 1985, America, maple veneer over hardwood frame with ebonized marquetry accents, ribbed coral coloured upholstery, stamped 'Sawaya & Moroni Graves collection, design Michael Graves, manufactured under license of Sunar, made in… | *** |  |
| *** | Riis Antonsen (Danish), Desk, c. 1960, teak and rosewood, frieze with three short drawers, brass key holes, height 72 cm, width 175 cm, depth 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jean Prouve (French, 1901-1984), Cite armchair, designed 1930/ c. 2002, manufactured by Vitra, black powder-coated steel frame, leather and fabric, retains manufacturer's label, height 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, pair of bedroom stools, timber, brass and grey buttoned upholstery (2), height 48 cm width 76 cm depth 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Italian lounge chairs, c. 1950, textured rust velvet upholstery, timber legs with brass sabots, retain period upholstery (2), height 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Hans Jorgensen Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007), sewing table, designed 1950, teak and oak, with drop sides, a long drawer and a pull-out wicker basket bellow, labelled, height 61 cm width 67 cm (118 cm extended) depth 51 cm. Other Notes: Cf. For comparison… | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), side table, designed 1957, circular black marble top, black powder-coated aluminium, height 51 cm, width 51 cm. Provenance: Private Estate collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish Bamboo Chairs, c. 1970, bamboo, with brown leather back and seat (2), height 69 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Douglas Snelling (Australian, 1916-1985), line armchair, designed c. 1946, manufactured by functional Products, cross-woven black webbing and timber frame, together with matching footstool, retain manufcaturer's labels (2), height 76 cm; 44 cm. Provenance… | *** |  |
| *** | After Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand (French/Swiss). Pair of LC1 Armchairs, designed 1928, chrome plated steel frame with black leather upholstery (2), height 67 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, yellow neoprene upholstery, injection moulded polyurethane foam over a steel frame, significant wear (A/F), height 79 cm. Provenance: Christies, 1995, Private Collection, NSW, Reference: Cf.… | *** |  |
| *** | Ingmar Relling (Norwegian, 1920-2002), Siesta chair and ottoman, c. 1970, manufactured by Westnofa Norway, chromed tube frame, brown leather upholstery, some wear, retains factory labels to underside (A/F)(2), height 89 cm (chair) 38 cm (ottoman).… | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961). Grasshopper Chair, Model 61, designed 1946, manufactured by Modernica, mustard woollen upholstery, supported by North American Hard Rock Maple with walnut veneer frame and matching footstool (2), height 86 cm width 66… | *** |  |
| *** | Christian Liaigre (French), pair of Fanal candle holders, bronze, brass and glass (2), height 25 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France. Private collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Eames Moulded Plywood Lounge Chair (LCW), designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood with red finish, each retains manufacturer's label, height 67 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), sofa with arms, designed 1982, manufactured by Cappellini, chrome tubular steel, polyurethane foam with cream leather upholstery, height 66 cm width 92 depth 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller TV unit, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes and black metal insert panels, height 40 cm width 153 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), pair of side units, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, one white powder-coated steel panels, one alcove with open shelves, the other with black powder-coated steel panels, one alcove… | *** |  |
| *** | After Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed 1956, black leather cushions, moulded plywood shell with walnut finish, metal base, ottoman missing buttons (A/F)(2), height 81 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Pearson Lloyd, pair of 'Kyo' chairs, c. 2010, manufactured by Walter Knoll, black leather upholstery, aluminium and steel swivel base, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 81 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), model 90 dining table, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, grey laminate circular top, lacquered birch, retains labels underneath, together with three model 69 lacquered birch dining chairs, some scuffing (A/F)(4),… | *** |  |
| *** | Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988), in-52 Rudder table, designed 1944, birch and veneer amorphous top and one leg, two legs chrome tube, height 40 cm width 90 cm length 126 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of Low-back armchairs, model 402, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with light green linen upholstered seats (2), height 73 cm. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Russell Whitechurch, the Estate of… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Four Armchairs, Model 45, designed 1947, manufactured by Artek, each with laminated birch frame and cream cross-woven webbing, rattan armrests, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 83 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), Four Tulip Chairs, c. 1970, manufactured by William Latchford and Sons, raised on four star aluminium swivel base terminating in castors, with red seat cushions, bearing 'William Latchford & Sons Pty. Ltd. Knoll… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Swan Chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, with orange leather upholstery, on aluminium swivel base, bearing decal label 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark in 1995', height 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), two square tables, model 84, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, birch, white laminated top above four L-shaped legs, retain manufacturer and retailer's decal labels (2), height 72 cm width 120 cm depth 120 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Evanson Studios, New York, 1991 coffee table solid rosewood (bubinga), of elliptical form, with white inlaid timber beading, on four tapering cylinder legs, each with black and white inlaid detailing, on a rectangular stepped base with four large square… | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian Sideboard, c. 1960, teak, four sliding doors above two long drawers, height 120 cm width 180 cm depth 45.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), screen 100, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, pine, height 150 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |