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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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| *** | Verner Panton, pair of stools, c1971, iron frames with inset wool seat, height 42 cm, diameter 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Grant Featherston, B230 chair | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1960 curved tubular chrome base with and teak, brown leather cushions, together with matching footstool (3) | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), Eva two-seater sofa, c. 1970, manufactured by Stouby, dark blue leather upholstery, beech legs, height 78 cm width 134.5 cm depth 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore, Sling chair, designed 1963, model 248, manufactured by Leif Wessman Associates, inc,New York brown leather and steel. Height 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gunni Omann (Danish) desk, model no. 75, c. 1950 manufactured by Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, rosewood, with six short drawers, the back with central compartment flanked by open shelves | *** |  |
| *** | Warren Platner, easy chair, from, the Platner collection manufactured by Knoll, 1966, the nickel plated steel wire frames with fibreglass shells upholstered in russet wool, with the original Knoll label. Height 71 cm. Width 61 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Svend Langkilde rosewood tallboy, having six long drawers with recessed handles on four tapering legs. Height 115.5 cm. Width 84 cm. Depth 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Naoto Fukasawa (Japanese, b. 1956), Papilio love sofa, designed 2010, manufactured by B&B Italia, steel, aluminium, cold shaped polyurethane foam, plastic, covered in purple wool, retains manufacturer's label, height 102 cm width 135 cm depth 69 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of six aluminium group Management chairs, designed 1958, manufactured by Herman Miller, with green moulded woven leather seats, cast aluminium and enamelled steel frames, on swivel bases and… | *** |  |
| *** | After Emil Epple (Hungarian, 1877-1948), bronze nude coffee table, designed c. 1920 bronze, with female figure resting upon glass top | *** |  |
| *** | Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979), set of four super Leggera chairs, designed 1957, manufactured by Cassina, green frames with woven cane seats, minor wear to cane (A/F) (4), height 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | After George Nelson, Marshmallow sofa, designed 1956, manufactured in Australia; 18 red vinyl upholstered cushions, enamelled metal frame | *** |  |
| *** | Stephen Collins 'Zig Zag' room divider, 2005, reconstituted timber. Height 191 cm. Width 195 cm. Depth 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Ettore Sottsass Diva mirror, 1984 manufactured by Memphis, Italy; rectangular mirror flanked by triangular mounts decorated with plastic laminate and surmounted with disc finials. Height 108 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Ettore Sottsass Westside chair, 1983 manufactured by Knoll; back, arms and seat upholstered in wool resting on simulated ivory legs | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, red wool upholstery, aluminium swivel base, retains manufacturer's decal label, together with matching footstool (2), height 106 cm width 88 cm depth 70 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Near pair of Danish low cabinets, c. 1970, teak, with brass hardware, one having a pair of doors, the other with one door and four short drawers (2), height 71 cm, width 120 cm, depth 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Danish desk, c. 1970, oak, with three short drawers, legs joined by cross stretchers, manufacturer's stamps to underside 'Made in Denmark Sh', height 72 cm, width 159.5 cm, depth 79.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971) circular dining table, model A827, designed c. 1955 / c. 2015, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, white variegated marble top, chrome plated steel star pedestal base | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian Three Seater Sofa, c. 1960, teak, chocolate brown leather upholstery, height 70 cm width 214 cm depth 79 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Philippe Starck (French, b. 1949), Large Wall Mirror, of rectangular form, with curved glass frame. Provenance: Purchased from Space Furniture | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Vodder (Danish, 1926-2009), large sideboard, c. 1955, manufactured by Sabast, teak, having seven short drawers to one side and a pair of sliding doors, height 113 cm 182.5 cm depth 49.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Barber & Osgerb studio (British), Paris bookshelf, designed 2005, manufactured by Classicon, jet black lacquered shelves, with two black, two grey and two white powder-coated steel supports, brand new, boxed. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian sofa, c. 1970, manufactured by Illums Bolighus, red leather, retains manufacturer's label, height 65.5 cm width 188.5 cm depth 82 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Marc Newson, Orgone chair, moulded yellow plastic, manufactured by Marc Newson, Ltd, Uk, with a moulded mark 'Orgone chair' | *** |  |
| *** | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe set of eight flat bar 'Brno' chairs, designed 1930 stainless steel frame, with cream upholstery and arm pads, manufactured by Knoll, USA. Height 75 cm. Width 58 cm. Depth 48 cm. Provenance: Ex George Freedman interior | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, four swan chairs, with suede upholstery, designed 1958 (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, four swan chairs, with suede upholstery, designed 1958 (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen, four swan chairs, with suede upholstery, designed 1958 (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand (French/Swiss), LC4 chaise longue, designed 1928, manufactured by Cassina, brown and white cow hide, black leather headrest, chromed steel frame and black enamel steel base, stamped and signed with a… | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976). Extension Dining Table, Model H90, manufactured by Artek, birch veneer table with white laminated oval top and H-legs, one extension leaf, height 72 cm width 165 cm (not extended) depth 104 cm. Provenance: Purchased from… | *** |  |
| *** | Patricia Urquiola (Spanish, b. 1961), Smock armchair, designed c. 2005, manufactured by Moroso, injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam over internal steel frame, with white leather upholstery embroidered with smocking stitch, and white powder coated… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Hovmand Olsen (Danish, 1919-1989), 'Surfboard' coffee table, manufactured by Warm Nordic, solid oak, with French wicker open shelf, retains manufacturer's label, height 51 cm width 152 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), armchair 41 Paimio, designed 1932/ c. 2003, manufactured by Artek, birch plywood with white finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 65 cm width 85 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Perth | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), four aluminium group chairs, designed 1958/ c. 2008, manufactured by Herman Miller, cast aluminium and enamelled steel, taupe/grey fabric upholstered channel seat, on swivel base, retains decal… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), swan chair, designed 1958/ C. 2015, limited edition Fritz Hansen's Choice 69/300, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, dusty rose nubuck leather upholstery, enamelled steel base, retains manufacturer's labels, height 79 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | After Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895-1941), two graduated console tables, brown leather, wrought iron and timber (2), height 78 cm, width 109 cm, depth 33 cm; height 74 cm, width 98 cm, depth 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Jorn Utzon (Danish, 1918-2008), apple tree and birds, c. 1960, marquetry door, with hardware fitting, 203 x 81 cm. Provenance: Originally designed for the Sydney Opera House, and gifted by Jorn Utzon to the previous owner, Mrs. Bird, Bayview… | *** |  |
| *** | Michel Arnoult (French, 1922-2005), Peg-Lev armchair, designed 1968, manufactured by Objekto, France, oak and tan leather, height 75 cm width 67 cm depth 65 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Maxalto for B&B Italia low dresser limed oak, with six drawers, height 60.5 cm width 186 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: B&B Italia Ny | *** |  |
| *** | Jeffrey Bernett (American, b. 1964), pair of Metropolitan chairs, model ME84, designed c. 2003, manufactured by B&B Italia, black leather upholstery, on chromed steel swivel base (2), height 71 cm width 85 cm depth 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | Paul Bruce (Australian), shell mirror, of rectangular shape, with white and black shells, 146 x 110 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France. Private collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Ongaro e Fuga, Italy, gold leaf Murano glass mirror, c. 1970, fused glass with gold leaf inclusions, brass, back lit, 130 x 114 cm. Provenance: Conley & Co, Double Bay. Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Pair of Eames Moulded Plywood Lounge Chairs (LCW), designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood with red finish, each retains manufacturer's label (2), height 67 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), two seater veranda sofa, designed 1983, manufactured by Cassina, black leather, metal frame, height 80 cm width 177 cm depth 82 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Harri Koskinen (Finnish, b. 1970), Igman lounge chair, manufactured by Zanat, with a rounded solid wood frame, hand carved edges underneath the armrests, tan saddle leather upholstery, height 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra | *** |  |
| *** | David Ross (American), coffee table, 'Coyotes and Cactus', c. 1990, hand painted wood, glass, height 51 cm diameter 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Florence Knoll (American, 1917-2019), dining table, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Knoll, green marble top, steel with polished chrome finish, retains manufacturer's label, (off site), height 73 cm, width 240 cm, depth 100 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Ubald Klug (Swiss, b. 1932), shell wardrobe, manufactured by Rothlisberger, birch plywood, metal and plastic, retains manufacturer's label, height 187 cm width 66 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Set of Eight Chairs, Model 611, designed 1929 / c. 2008, manufactured by Artek, solid birch with natural linen belt webbing, retain manufacturer's labels, wear to webbing (A/F) (8), height 80 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), side table, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, yellow powder-coated steel panels, single drawer with tray underneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm, width 76.5 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), set of eight series 7 chairs, designed c. 1955 / c. 2008, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, white laminated plywood, chromed steel legs, each retains manufacturer's label, minor wear (A/F) (8), height 77 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | 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).… | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), set of four moulded plywood dining chairs, chrome steel frame, each retaining manufacturer's labels, some scuffing (A/F)(4), height 76 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Pair of Falcon Chairs, c. 1970, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, wooden frame with canvas sling and tan leather loose cushions, retains manufacturer's label (2), height 83 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Arne Vodder (Danish, 1926-2009), Danish Desk, c. 1960, rosewood, with three short drawers on either side, open shelf to back, height 75 cm, width 151 cm, depth 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) two door cabinet, c. 1960 probably manufactured by Karl Andersson and Soner, soaped and stained oak, having two sliding doors with circular pulls enclosing shelves | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Paulin, 444 Loungechair, designed 1962, manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands; enamelled and chromed steel, leather | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Pair of Swan Chairs, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, white leather upholstery, on aluminium swivel base, labelled 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark in 2001' (2), height 78 cm, width 75 cm, depth… | *** |  |
| *** | Ettore Sottsass, Le Strutture Tulmano, c. 1979, laminate over pressboard, enameled steel, enameled aluminium, glass, Memphis for Studio Alchimia. Height 117 cm glass top length 61 cm. Depth 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian two-seater sofa, model Eva, c. 1980, manufactured by Stouby, orange red leather, height 84 width 172 cm depth 85 cm, after a design by Borge Mogensen | *** |  |
| *** | After Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) two piece lounge suite manufactured by Stouby, terracotta leather, comprising a two seater sofa and an armchair, each retains manufacturer's label (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Arne Vodder (Danish, b. 1926). Tall chest of drawers, designed 1959 manufactured by great Dane, quarter oak, with six organic scallop shaped drawers | *** |  |
| *** | Scandinavian Dining Table, c. 1960, rosewood, the oval top above a X shape base, with two extension leaves, height 72 cm width 173 cm depth 114 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) folding screen, designed 1946 plywood with walnut finish | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Vandel (French), Etagere Bibliotheque Neo-Classique, designed c. 1970, black lacquered aluminium with gold foil banding, with glass shelves, marked 'Pierre Vandel - Paris, height 197 cm, width 105 cm, depth 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish Sideboards, c. 1970, rosewood, each having two short drawers above a pair of doors (2), height 83.5 cm, width 120 cm, depth 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Florence Knoll (American, b. 1917), Armless Lounge Chair, manufactured by Knoll International, mustard wool upholstery, bearing 'Knoll International Ltd. Distributed under licence in Australia by Form Pty. Ltd. European labour only' label, height 76 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Six Danish dining chairs c. 1970 teak, carved split back frame with geometric upholstered seat with four turned legs (6) | *** |  |
| *** | Ross Lovegrove, (b. 1965), set of eight crop armchairs, 1996 manufactured by FASEM Italy, cherry face moulded plywood seat, chromed tubular steel base, decal label to underside of chairs 'FASEM, made in Italy' (8). Provenance: Literature: Charlotte &… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Danish armchairs, c. 1970, in style of Hans Wegner, teak, with black leather loose cushions, stamped 'Made in Denmark' (2), height 70 cm width 70 cm depth 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977). Pair of cane saucer chairs, designed circa 1950 with enamelled steel frame (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair, designed 1955, manufactured by Tecno, black leather upholstery, enamelled steel and rubber frame, applied manufacturer's logo to frame, height 92 cm width 70 cm depth 122 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth… | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Gunni Omann (Danish), Danish desk, c. 1960, rosewood, with three short drawers on each side, the back with lockable compartment and open bookshelf, height 72.5 cm, width 148 cm, depth 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) coffee table, designed 1957 manufactured by Knoll, cream oval marble top, above a white enamelled aluminium base, retains manufacturer's label | *** |  |
| *** | Schulim Krimper, coffee table, amoeba shaped top inset with plate glass on blackbean base. Height 51 cm. Width 1226 cm. Depth 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Danish sideboard, c. 1960, rosewood, having a pair of cupboard doors and four short drawers, height 78 cm width 149 cm depth 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Jakob Rudowski (Australian), armchair, c. 1960 light blue velvet upholstery, mahogany | *** |  |
| *** | Michael Aram (American, b. 1963), six dining chairs, Enchanted Forest collection, cast and oxidized aluminium frame, fabric upholstery (6), height 93 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009), Groovy chair, model 598, designed 1972, manufactured by Artifort, orange wool fabric upholstery, anodised aluminium base, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 63 cm width 85 cm depth 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), six tulip chairs, model no. 151, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll international Inc., molded fiberglass, enamelled cast aluminium, with white vinyl cushions, labelled 'Knoll' (6), height 80 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Clement Meadmore, Sling chair, designed 1963, model 248, manufactured by Leif Wessman Associates, Inc, New York, leather and steel. Height 73 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair of tank armchairs, model 400, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, black finish birch frame with black and white 'Zebra' pattern upholstery (2), height 65 cm, labels: Markku Lahti, Alvar Aalto: designer, p. 174,… | *** |  |
| *** | Sebastian Herkner (German, b. 1981), bell side table, designed 2012 manufactured by Classicon, black glass top with clear lacquered brass edging, supported by a hand-blown topaz glass base | *** |  |
| *** | Piero de Martini (Italian, b. 1939), Viola d'Amore armchair and footstool, designed c. 1970 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, tan leather (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) chest of drawers, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Karl Andersson and Soner, oak, with eight graduating drawers | *** |  |
| *** | After Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) three seater sofa, tan leather upholstery, with loose cushions | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Two Lobby Chairs ES 104, designed c. 1960, manufactured by Herman Miller, red leather, chromed aluminium tilt back base (2). Provenance: from the boardroom of Lend Lease, Australia Square, Sydney,… | *** |  |
| *** | Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), gas lift Task chair, designed 1958/ c. 2011, manufactured by the Cherner chair Company, walnut veneer, plywood, chromed steel, black leather seat pad, swivel base, retains manufacturers label, height 81 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Dorothy Draper, pair of Nightstands manufactured by Kindel furniture, USA, made under license, black lacquer with gilt highlights. Height 76 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) two aluminium group chairs, designed 1958 manufactured by Herman Miller, soft mushroom grey naugahyde channel seats, polished aluminium base and frame, each retains impressed manufacturer's stamps… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of four Danish dining chairs, model no. 206, c. 1960, manufactured by Farstrup Mobler, teak with navy blue wool seats, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 76 cm. | *** |  |