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Furniture — Post 1950 - Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 95 |
| 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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| *** | Angelo Mangiarotti (Italian, 1921-2012), Eros coffee table, designed 1971, frosted white carrara marble with light grey veins, height 40 cm width 70 cm length 120 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Geoffrey Harcourt, Cleopatra lounge, designed 1973, manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands; one piece form upholstered in black wool | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson, Embryo chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Idee, Japan. Height 94 cm. Provenance: de de Ce, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Jens Risom (1919-) lounge chair with a timber base (model No. 2117) | *** |  |
| *** | Silver craft furniture Co. (American) pair of swivel lounge armchairs, c. 1970 polished aluminium bases, rust-orange velvet upholstery, retain Silver-Craft label (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Khai Liew (Malaysian / Australian, b. 1952), Love Cube Dining Suite, c. 2004, manufactured by Khai Liew Design, Norwood, Adelaide, blackwood, chairs with brown leather webbing, height 77 cm width 359 cm depth 102 cm. Provenance: commissioned from the… | *** |  |
| *** | Custom made cabinet, steel, brass and timber, with four drawers, height 81 cm width 133 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), pedestal dining table, designed c. 1957, possibly manufactured by William Latchford & Sons Pty Ltd, North Melbourne and box hill, white oval marble top supported by white powder-coated aluminium tulip base, height 74 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Hans Jorgensen Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007), Three Seater Sofa, Model Ge-236, designed c. 1953, manufactured by Getama, oak frame, upholstered in Kvadrat fabric, height 77 cm width 220 cm depth 78 cm. Provenance: Great Dane, Sydney, c. 2010. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Dominique (French, 1922-1970), pair of club armchairs, c. 1930, rosewood frame, each upholstered in raspberry leather with loose seat cushion, on block feet (2), height 74 cm width 64.5 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Art et Dessin, Paris, 2003. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), curved sofa, c. 1950, manufactured by Casa e Giardino, cream velvet upholstery, timber legs, height 78 cm width 215 cm depth 80 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian Three Seater Sofa, manufactured by Stouby Polster Mobelfabrik, red leather upholstery, height 78 cm width 217 cm depth 78 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) R160 chair, designed c. 1951 original golden mustard velvet upholstery, on four timber tapered legs | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009), Groovy chair, model 598, designed 1972, manufactured by Artifort, red fabric upholstery, anodised aluminium base, height 65 cm width 80 cm depth 65 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Russell (British, 1892-1980) dressing cabinet, c. 1926, Cuban mahogany and western red cedar, retains original printed and hand-written paper label 'This piece of furniture design no. 430 was made throughout in the Russell Workshops Broadway,… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), three seater sofa, c. 1960, with ochre brown velvet upholstery, height 78 cm width 225 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Caulfield, VIC | *** |  |
| *** | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886 -1969), Barcelona Chair and ottoman, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, green buttoned suede upholstery on chrome plated steel base, chair retains decal label, cushions marked 'Knoll' (2), height 72 cm, width 75… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), open armchair, c. 1960, sides and back with brass and copper rods, ochre brown velvet upholstery, raised on tapered brass and copper sabots, height 84 cm width 66 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 Contour chair, moulded plywood frame and pale blue upholstery, manufacturer's label stamped to wooden support. Height 90 cm. Depth 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929-1980). PK54 extending dining table, designed 1963, produced 1963-1981 manufactured by E. Kold Christensen A/S, Denmark, circular flint-rolled Italian marble top on matt chromium-plated steel frame, includes six 15-inch table… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston B230 Chair, c1953 Original oatmeal wool upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finish, 1910-1961), 'Tulip' dining table oval shaped marble top on enamelled aluminium base. Height 74 cm. Width 137.5 cm. Length 244.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jorgen Baekmark (Danish), set of six dining chairs, model J80, c. 1960, manufactured by Fdb Mobler, oak and paper cord, retain manufacturer's labels (6), height 81 cm. Provenance: Khai Liew, Adelaide. Private Collection, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Sebastian Herkner (German, b. 1981), Bell Coffee Table, designed 2012, manufactured by Classicon, black glass top with brushed brass edging, supported by hand-blown amethyst emerald glass base, retains manufacturer's label, height 36 cm diameter 75 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Tony Kenway, Tasmanian and New South Wales, blackwood dining suite, comprising table and four chairs. | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair, designed 1958/ c. 2011, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, tan leather upholstery, aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's decal label, together with matching footstool, chair missing handle (2), height 105… | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), blackbean desk with curved plate glass top the timber member which supports the glass top pivots on a copper cylinder above a double sided bank of four drawers, (A/F), veneer loss. Height 75 cm. Width 155 cm. Depth 88 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston B230 Chair, second generation aubergine upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) pair of GE240 cigar chairs, designed 1955, oak, with lime wool cushions(2) | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1964 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, red upholstery, on aluminium swivel base. Height 106 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW. Literature: Thau, Carsten and Vindum, Kjeld, Arne Jacobsen,… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of tank armchairs, model 400, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with orange leather upholstery (2), height 65 cm, labels: Markku Lahti, Alvar Aalto: designer, p. 174, Alvar & Aino Aalto… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), tank armchair, model 400, designed 1936/ c. 2019, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with black and white zebra pattern upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 70 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, occasional table, Melbourne, 1952, blackbean, plate glass, brass base. Height 46 cm. Width 65 cm. Length 70 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), four dining chairs, silver series executive, designed c. 1965, manufactured by Framac, blue fabric and chromed aluminium, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of tank armchairs, model 400, designed 1936/ c. 2005, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with dark grey upholstery, retains manufacturer's labels (2), height 64 cm width 77 cm depth 79 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of tank armchairs, model 400, designed 1936/ c. 2005, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with dark grey upholstery, retains manufacturer's labels (2), height 64 cm width 77 cm depth 79 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Sigurd Ressel (Norweigian, b. 1920), pair of Falcon chairs, c. 1970, manufactured by Mobler, chrome frames with canvas sling and brown leather loose cushions, retains manufacturer's labels (2) height 81 cm width 76 cm depth 81 cm (each). Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), set of six series 7 chairs, designed c. 1955, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, chocolate brown leather upholstery, chromed steel legs, each retains manufacturer's label (6), height 77 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | Roberto Cavalli, Medea console table, black croco leather top, glossy ivory lacquered metal tusk legs with gilded snakes, retains manufacturer's label, height 90 cm width 100 cm depth 40 cm. Provenance: Palazzo Collezioni. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020), Bronze Trepied Side Table, designed 2001, black patinated bronze, circular top above tripod base, height 58 cm diameter 27 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France, Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of Barcelona chairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, black leather upholstery, chrome plated steel, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 73 cm width 77 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Eileen Gray (Irish, 1878-1976), Transat lounge chair, designed 1927/ c. 1980, manufactured by Ecart international, enameled wood, chromed steel, and black leather, height 75 cm width 108 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Patricia Urquiola (Spanish, b. 1691), Bohemian armchair, designed 2008, manufactured by Moroso, injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam over internal resin frame, beige leather upholstery, red metal swivel base', missing seat cushion, height 82 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Yrjö Kukkapuro (Finish, b. 1933), Ateljee' three piece lounge suite, c. 1960, manufactured by Haimi, comprising a three-seater sofa and two matching armchairs, black leather cushions and red painted timber (3), height 67 cm width 231 cm depth 83 cm (sofa)… | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Aarnio, ball chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Asko, Finland; orange Frp and orange upholstery, A/F | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, orange fabric upholstery, retains decal label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen 2006', height 107 cm. Provenance: Republic of Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2006,… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, swan sofa, designed manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark; shell upholstered in turquoise fabric, supported by cast aluminium base | *** |  |
| *** | Henry Walter Klein, (b. 1919), reclining chaise longue chair, Denmark c. 1960 second generation upholstery, green leather headrest, footrest and armrest. Height 98 cm. Width 76 cm. Depth 147 cm. Provenance: This chair appears in a set for the movie… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), set of four Grand Prix chairs, Model no. 4130, designed 1955 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, teak plywood seat, beech leggs, rubber (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) circular tulip dining table, designed 1957 manufactured by Knoll, circular white marble top supported by white powder-coated aluminium tulip base, retains manufacturer's decal label | *** |  |
| *** | Vittorio Dassi (Italian, 1893-1973), executive desk, c. 1950 rosewood, glass top, with two drawers on each side | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson, 'Embryo' chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Idee, Japan, tubular steel, brushed aluminium, upholstered in black neoprene. Height 94 cm. Literature: Alice Rawsthorn, Marc Newson, London, 1999, pp. 26-29, 70 and 72 | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), RS161 Contour Settee, designed 1951, upholstered in red fabric, on four tapered timber tapered legs, bearing Grant Featherston label underneath, height 89 cm, width 120 cm, depth 76 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair and Footstool, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown leather upholstery and chromed steel, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark 1998' (2), height 106 cm, width 88.5 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, swan chair, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown leather | *** | N/A |
| *** | Schulim Krimper (Australian, 1893-1971), open armchair, c. 1960, sides and back with brass and copper rods, ochre brown velvet upholstery, raised on tapered brass and copper sabots, height 84 cm width 66 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection… | *** |  |
| *** | Jorn Utzon, two seater sofa, 1968-1970 | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of tank armchairs, model 400, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with orange leather upholstery (2), height 65 cm, labels: Markku Lahti, Alvar Aalto: designer, p. 174, Alvar & Aino Aalto… | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge and ottoman, manufactured by Herman Miller, black leather | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Borge Mogensen, pair of Spanish chairs | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), La chaise, designed 1948 manufactured by Vitra AG, Basel, Switzerland, moulded white fibreglass, chrome legs supported on oak base. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise, designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, retains… | *** |  |
| *** | Mark Brazier-Jones (b 1956) 'Marney' table, 1994 the triangular marble top supported by three conjoined bronze mermaid figures resting on domed circular base with anthropomorphic legs, limited edition of 25. Height 77 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 62 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal… | *** |  |
| *** | Willy Rizzo for Pierre Cardin, cabinet, black laminated wood and chromed steel, having two drawers and two doors with interior shelf, side corners in polished steel, chromed door handles. Height 75.5 cm. Length 122 cm depth 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen, model 2213 sofa, c. 1962, manufactured by Frederica, three seater with brown leather upholstery and wooden legs, bearing maker's stamp. Height 67 cm. Length 219 cm. Depth 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Bramante Trestle table, manufactured by Zanotta, Italy, c1950, separate white top with adjustable timber trestle legs. Length 330 cm. Width 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jan Ekselius (Swedish, b. 1946), Etcetera easy chair, designed c. 1970, steel frame, with cotton velour upholstery in 'sand beige?, height 75 cm. Provenance: purchased from Tigmi | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of eight Dcw chairs, designed 1945, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood seat, back and frame, each retaining factory label to underside, chips to veneer on some (A/F)(8), height 73… | *** |  |
| *** | Agresti, Italy, Grande Scrigno Jewellery Armoire, briar and mahogany, with matte finish, with twenty lockable drawers, the upper part with two pull out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment, retains manufacturer's… | *** |  |
| *** | After Diego Giacometti (Swiss, 1902-1985), console table, c. 1970, beige and brown marble rectangular top, cast iron base with sculptural decorations of trees and dogs, height 94 cm width 141 cm depth 41 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston R160 Armchair, Original blue and green tweed wool upholstery | *** |  |
| *** | Ole Wanscher (Danish, 1903-1985), OW150 daybed, designed 1963, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, oak frame with tan leather cushion and single matching bolster, retains manufacturer's label underneath, height 45 cm width 70 cm length 180 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, orange fabric upholstery, retains decal label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen 2006', height 107 cm. Provenance: Republic of Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2006,… | *** |  |
| *** | Oscar Niemeyer (Brazilian, 1907-2012), Rio chaise, designed 1978, manufactured by Fasem, black lacquered ash wood and black leather cushion, height 86 cm width 174 cm depth 57 cm. Provenance: Espasso, New York, USA, c. 2017. Private Collection, Sydney..… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston pair of R152 Contour chairs, tan vinyl upholstery, black finish legs. Height 88 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman, designed 1956 /c. 2007, manufactured by Herman Miller, white leather cushions, moulded plywood shell with walnut finish, metal base, retains manufacturer's decal… | *** |  |
| *** | Jon Jansen, pair of Carrona Chairs upholstered in lime green wool, each having a three element back, leading to a single large seat resting on plated star base. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen, 'Tulip' dining table, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll international, the black marble top resting on a black base. Height 73 cm. Diameter 137 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews, early 'Rondo' chair, designed 1956, cast aluminium splayed base, upholstered in brown and faded red fabric. Height 79 cm Provenance: Literature: Andrews, Gordon. a Designers life, South Australia: Griffin press, 1993, p103 | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and 1917-2002), four wire chairs, designed c. 1955, manufactured by Michael Hirst, Melbourne, black coated steel rods (4), height 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Scandinavian armchairs upholstered in green, with painted rails and legs, on tapered fluted legs. Height 114 cm. Width 90 cm. Depth 64 cm. Provenance: Purchased Charles Saunders Antiques, London | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, B230 chair, Contour Series, second generation red wool upholstery, on four tapered wooden legs, c. 1953 | *** |  |
| *** | Valdemar Mortensen (Danish), desk, c. 1960, rosewood, with three short drawers on each side, the back with lockable compartment and open bookshelf, marks to the back (A/F), height 73 cm, width 148 cm, depth 75 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, 2019.… | *** |  |
| *** | Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935), pair of Bambole lounge chairs, designed c. 1972, manufactured by B&B Italia, cream canvas, one retains manufacturer's label (2), height 71 cm width 85 cm depth 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Maralunga sofa, designed 1973, manufactured by Cassina, pale pink velvet upholstery, height 70 cm width 184 cm depth 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), dining table, designed 1957, manufactured by Knoll, circular Grigio Marquina marble top, white enamelled aluminium base, retains manufacturer's label, height 72 cm diameter 107 cm. Provenance: DeDece. Private Collection… | *** |  |
| *** | Gordon Andrews, Rondo Chair, designed 1956, cast aluminium splayed base, original upholstery. Height 79 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Chaise 'Wing Back Chair' c. 1988, cast aluminium, backrest with outstretched wings, three-legged, seat covered in silver snake skin pattern upholstery, minor marks (A/F), height 88 cm width 63.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, bar counter, c. 1970, brass and black glass, together with four stools, seat upholstery exhibits visible wear (5), height 111 cm width 160 cm depth 46 cm; height 80 cm diameter 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black and blue powder-coated steels panels, four compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 152 cm depth 37 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson, Wood Chair, 1988 | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), Womb chair, designed 1948, manufactured by Knoll, chromed steel frame and legs, red wool upholstery, together with matching footstool (2), height 92 cm width 106 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006) Maralunga two seater sofa, designed 1973 / c. 2010 manufactured by Cassina, blue wool upholstery, steel frame and black plastic base | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), set of four tulip armchairs, designed 1956 / c. 2010, manufactured by Knoll, white powder-coated fibreglass shell, white powder-coated aluminium swivel base, with red wool cushions, each retains manufacturer's label (4)… | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair, designed 1954, upholstered in pink velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm width 106 cm depth 75 cm | *** |  |