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Furniture — Post 1950 - Shapiro Auctioneers
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| 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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| *** | Warren Platner, four Platner collection chairs, bright nickel finish with clear lacquer protection, moulded fibreglass shell with foam cushion quilting, aubergine coloured cover attached to seat with velcro, manufactured by Knoll Studio, c. 1966 (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 armchair, c. 1951, timber frame with white vinyl upholstery, faded stamped to base 'Emerson' (A/F). Height 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, circular coffee table, c1955, teak, having four curved legs with flat brass sabots. Diameter 92 cm. Height 39 cm. Provenance: Ex collection of R. Seddan, Chairman of BP, President of Trustees, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), shelving unit, manufactured by Usm, dark blue powder-coated aluminium with chrome tube frame, two long shelves above two compartments, with two shelves underneath, minor marks (A/F),… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, white leather upholstery, aluminium swivel base, base (A/F), height 106 cm width 88 cm depth 70 cm. Other Notes: cf. for comparison Thau, Carsten and Vindum, Kjeld,… | *** |  |
| *** | Nina Mair (Austrian, b. 1978) Cypris mirror, designed 2015 manufactured by ClassiCon, burnished brass frame with smoked glass | *** |  |
| *** | Neil Burley (Australian), Longreach sofa, designed 1986, manufactured by Thonet & Company for Anibou, brown leather upholstery, on cylindrical timber legs, height 84 cm width 280 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Jaime Hayon (Spanish, b. 1974), Favn' Sofa, designed 2011, manufactured by Republic of Fritz Hansen, forest green fabric upholstery and brushed aluminium, applied metal manufacturer's label, height 88 cm, width 221 cm, depth 93 cm. Provenance: Cult,… | *** |  |
| *** | Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), Super Leggera chairs, designed 1957, manufactured by Cassina, ash frames with woven cane seats, retaining decal labels (6), height 83 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935) Le Bambole lounge chair, designed c. 1972, manufactured by B&B Italia, brown leather, retains manufacturer's label, leather (A/F) | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), pair of swan chairs, designed 1958 / c. 2006, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, grey wool upholstery, chromed steel and aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 78 cm width 74 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza Lounge Chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Arflex, timber frame, covered in Knoll Honour Array cotton fabric, and matching footstool (2), height 102 cm width 71 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Swan Chair, designed 1958 / 1988, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, brown wool upholstery, polyurethane foam with glass fibre reinforcement shell, chromed steel and aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's label (A/F),… | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of six Dcw chairs, designed 1945/2005, manufactured by Herman Miller, black moulded plywood seat and back, chromed steel frame, retains labels to underside (6), height 76 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Pollock (American, 1930-2013), pair of executive armchairs, designed c. 1963, manufactured by Knoll, black leather, aluminium and stainless steel, with swivel bases, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 83 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), tank armchair, model 400, designed 1936/ c. 2017, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch frame with Kvadrat Harald Burgundy velvet upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 67 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of S 35 armchairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Thonet, chromed tubular steel, timber and black leather, retain Anibou label (2), height 83 cm width 65 cm depth 84 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), shelving unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel panels, six open shelves, with two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 144 cm, width… | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), shelving unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel panels, six open shelves, with two bottom compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, minor wear… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Florence Knoll (American, 1917-2019), pair of lounge chairs, designed 1954, manufactured by Knoll, black leather upholstery, steel with polished chrome finish, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 78.5 cm width 82 cm depth 80 cm (each). Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Jader Almeida (Brazillian, b. 1981) Euvira rocking chair, designed 2013 manufactured by ClassiCon, black stained oak chair with black leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's and retailer's decal labels | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of Wassily armchairs, designed 1925/ c. 1980, manufacture by Fasem, tubular chrome-plated steel frame, brown leather, each retains manufacturer's label (2), height 73 cm width 77 cm depth 66 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson (b. 1963). Black Orgone chair, designed 1983 rotation-molded polyethylene, with molded mark 'Orgone chair http://www.marc-newson.com' and molded facsimile signature 'Marc Newson' | *** |  |
| *** | Afra and Tobia Scarpa, (Italians). Pair of Artona chairs, designed 1975 manufactured by Maxalto, Italy, walnut, ebony, with black leather seat, one leather seat A/F, (2) | *** |  |
| *** | 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,… | *** |  |
| *** | Giovanni Offredi. Wave sofa, designed 1974 manufactured by Saporiti, Italy, three-seater with beige cushions over a brushed steel frame | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Danish cabinets, oak and teak, one having four short drawers to one side and a pair of sliding doors, the other with two sliding doors (2), height 81 cm width 120 cm depth 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006) Maralunga two seater sofa, designed 1973 / c. 2010 manufactured by Cassina, tan leather upholstery, steel frame and black plastic base | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, swan chair | *** |  |
| *** | Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Brazilian rosewood chest of drawers, c. 1950, with triangular shaped pulls on curved legs. Height 74 cm, width 140 cm, depth 49 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish executive chairs c. 1970 polished stainless steel swivel base with light tan leather upholstery (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, R160 armchair, c. 1951, timber frame with white vinyl upholstery (A/F). Height 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | B & B Italia sideboard, rosewood, laminated and chrome | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller sideboard, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes, black and blue metal insert panels, height 74 cm width 153 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), 'Tulip' dining chairs, pedestal range, designed 1956 manufactured by Knoll, enamelled cast aluminium and lacquered fibreglass, with grey cotton seat cushions, marked to base 'Knoll Studio, Eero Saarinen, 1956' (6).… | *** |  |
| *** | Harry Bertoia, Bird Chair and Footstool manufactured by Knoll International, upholstered in original Morocco wool, with chrome frame. | *** |  |
| *** | Quaderna. Console Table, manufactured by Zanotta, honeycomb core structure coated with chequered white and black plastic laminate created specifically by Print based on a design by Superstudio, height 84.5 cm width 180 cm depth 41.5 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Kelly Wearstler (American), Ruched Souffle chair, c. 2000, pink leather, cast burnished brass legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 80 cm width 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Labels: Brendan Wong design | *** |  |
| *** | Antonello Mosca Maharaja sofa, 2004 manufactured by Giorgetti, black silk velvet and white cotton velvet with five orange silk cushions, height 67 cm length 250 cm depth 106 cm. Provenance: Space | *** |  |
| *** | Barovier and Toso, Italy, rectangular wall mirror, c. 1950, clear twisted glass rope design, bronze and brass, 156 x 110 cm. Provenance: Conley & Co, Double Bay. Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Naoto Fukasawa (Japanese, b. 1956). Set of Six Roundish Armchairs, designed 2014, oak veneered, with cut out to lower back, raised on tapered legs, retains manufacturer's label (6), height 89 cm width 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of Barcelona chairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, volo cream parchment leather upholstery, chrome plated steel, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 78.5 cm width 77 cm depth 70 cm (each).… | *** |  |
| *** | Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020). Four Panel Screen, designed 2014, makassar ebony and metal, height 125 cm width 120 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France, Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Alan Wanzenberg (American), pair of club armchairs, c. 2005, cream velvet upholstery, timber legs (2), height 80 cm, width 79 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, black powder-coated steel panels, two alcoves with two compartments beneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 152… | *** |  |
| *** | Serge Mouille (French, 1920-1988), Lampadaire Droit, designed c. 1950 / c. 2000, manufactured by Ateliers Serge Mouille, black lacquered aluminium and brass, shade with white painted interiors, height 160 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929-1980), Pko chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, black lacquered plywood, retains manufacturer's label, height 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), High Back Chair, Model 'Amoebe', designed 1970, manufactured by Vitra, curved back and seat, hibiscus wool upholstery, polyurethane foam filling, retains manufacturer's label, height 129 cm depth 88 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Antonio Citterio (Italian, b. 1950 ), three Fulgens armchairs, Maxalto collection, designed c. 2013, manufactured by B&B Italia, dark blue/green fabric, metal, black shellac type finish painted beech, retains manufacturer's label (3), height 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, red powder-coated steels panels, seven alcoves with two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 90 cm width 177 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Florence Knoll (American, 1917-2019), pair of lounge chairs, designed 1954, manufactured by Knoll, black leather upholstery, steel with polished chrome finish, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 78.5 cm width 82 cm depth 80 cm (each). Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Attibuted to Pierre Vandel (French), rectangular coffee table, c. 1970, aluminium, brass and Lucite, with glass top, height 40 cm width 128 depth 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Stouby, vintage leather three seater sofa, black leather. Height 74 cm. Width 200 cm. Depth 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Scandinavian armchairs c. 1950 probably manufactured by Lk Hjelle Norway, teak and brown leather, leather (A/F) (2) | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson (b. 1963). Embryo chair, designed 1988 manufactured by Dedece, mustard wool upholstery, tubular steel and brushed aluminium | *** |  |
| *** | 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. | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), set of six tulip armchairs, designed 1956/ c. 2000 manufactured by Knoll studio, fibreglass shell, red wool upholstery, powder-coated aluminium base, each retains manufacturer's label (6) | *** |  |
| *** | Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) high back sofa, c. 1950 manufactured by Arredamenti Isa Bergamo, yellow gold velvet upholstery, timber legs | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Aldo Morbelli (Italian, 1903-1963), Pair of Armchairs, c. 1950, pale pistachio velvet upholstery, black enamelled steel (2), height 98 cm width 74 cm depth 84 cm. Provenance: Tyrone Dearing, Sydney, c. 2010. Private Collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), three DCW chairs, designed 1945, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood, retain manufacturer's decal label to underside of base (3), height 73 cm width 50 cm depth 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jeffrey Bernett (American, b. 1964), Pair of Metropolitan Chairs, Model ME84, designed c. 2003, manufactured by B&B Italia, each with white leather upholstery, on chromed steel swivel base, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 73 cm width 84 cm depth… | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988). Six aluminium group chairs manufactured by Herman Miller, with green moulded woven leather seats, cast aluminium and enamelled steel frames, on swivel bases and wheels, (6) | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Tito Agnoli (Italian) three seater sofa, c. 2000, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, black leather, retains manufacturer's label | *** |  |
| *** | Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935) four 413 cab chairs, designed 1977, manufactured by Cassina, red leather, comprising three cab chairs and one Xl cab chair each retains manufacturer's labels (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Brian Reale (American), eight Lucite armchairs, desgned 1970s manufactured by PACE, U.S.A, with blue upholstery (8). Height 84 cm, width 56 cm, depth 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Set of eight Danish dining chairs, c. 1960, manufactured by Skovby Mobelfabrik, rosewood and black vinyl seats, retains manufacturer's label (8), height 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Kai Kristiansen (Danish, b. 1929), set of four compass dining chairs, c. 1958, manufactured by Sva Mobler, oak, red vinyl (4), height 79 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Hans Brattrud (Norwegian, 1933-2017) set of eight Scandia Junior chairs, designed 1959 manufactured by Fjordfiesta, laminated and lacquered oak, chromed steel base, retains manufacturer's label (8) | *** |  |
| *** | Noel Coulson, coffee table, variegated marble, limed oak base, brass sabots. Height 46 cm. Width 60 cm. Length 140 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Harry Bertoia, bird chair and foot stool, manufactured by Knoll international, the welded steel wire frame with upholstered cafe au lait upholstery cushions | *** |  |
| *** | Poul Kjærholm (Danish, 1929-1980) PK22 easy chair, designed 1956 / c. 2000 manufactured by Fritz Hansen, white leather and matte chromed spring steel, retains manufacturer?s label | *** |  |
| *** | Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935) set of eight 413 cab chairs, designed 1977 manufactured by Cassina, grey leather, each retains manufacturer?s laebls (8) | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Bookcase, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, blue powder-coated steels panels, five open shelves, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 179 cm width 77 cm depth 37 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, white powder-coated steel panels, three alcoves and three compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 200 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Hermes, padded side bench, rectangular, upholstered in 'Pavage Outdoor' fabric in 'Atlantique' print, retains label underneath, height 50 cm width 124 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr | *** |  |
| *** | Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), set of eight S32V cantilever chairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, bent solid wood and cane with black finish, chromed tubular steel, two with arm rests (6), height 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Royal Botania pair of outdoor chaise lounges with covers, together with a small side table (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Pair of Armchairs, Model 44, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, with red upholstery (2), height 59 cm depth 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Atelier Oi (Swiss), Staccato Shelving Unit, designed 1990, manufactured by Roethlisberger, oak, height 191.5 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), Easy Chairs, Model V11, designed 1965, manufactured by Great Dane, tan leather upholstery, rosewood legs, height 90 cm width 96 cm depth 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Versace, jungle sun bed, right side, teak frame with grey finish, with jungle print jacquard fabric upholstered cushion, retains manufacturer's label, height 88 cm width 201 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Palazzo Collezioni. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), big Ospite table, designed 1984, manufactured by Zanotta, burr wood laminate on chromed metal legs, retains manufacturer's label, height 72 cm diameter 116 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988). 670 Lounge Chair and 671 Ottoman, designed 1956, manufactured by Herman Miller, black leather cushions, moulded plywood shell with black finish, metal base, retains manufacturer's labels, tears to… | *** |  |
| *** | Versace, set of six Vanitas dining chairs, comprising four chairs and two carvers, carved beech with black finish and faux crocodile leather upholstery in black, raised on fluted front legs and saber back legs (6), height 92 cm width 48 cm depth 54 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black and blue powder-coated steels panels, three compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 109 cm width 77 cm depth… | *** |  |
| *** | Christian Liaigre (French), planter, patinated bronze, of rectangular shape, height 33 cm width 43 cm depth 33 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France. Private collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Maison Jansen, pair of walnut wingback fauteuils, with multicolour geometric fabric upholstery, apron carved with shell and scrolling leaves, on cabriole legs, stamped (2), height 105 cm | *** |  |