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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:283
Sale Title:20.21C Art and Design | Contemporary ArtLots with images:250
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:201
Date:20-Sep-2016
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Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999), Mademoiselle Rocking Chair, designed 1956, manufactured by Artek, white painted solid birch frame, seat and back, retains decal label 'Design Ilmari Tapiovaara Artek 2011', height 96 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Pair of 406 Armchairs, designed 1939, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black linen webbing (2), height 89 cm width 60.5 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Dining Suite, designed c. 1935, comprising an 81C birch veneer table with square top and solid L-legs, retains decal label 'Artek Design Alvar Aalto Made in Finland 2010', together with four 'Paimio Edition' 69 birch chairs with sage green seat and back, ..., height 72 cm width 75 cm depth 75 cm (table), height 73 cm width 43 cm depth 38.5 cm (chair). Provenance: Purchased from Anibou, Labels: 'Artek Design Alvar Aalto Made in Finland 2014' (5)
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), A331 Beehive Pendant Lamp, designed 1953, manufactured by Artek, white painted aluminium shade with polished brass and chrome plated steel rings, height 30 cm width 33 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), 901 Tea Trolley, designed 1936, manufactured by Artek, birch wood with red laminate top and shelf, overall minor marks and losses to rubber, height 55 cm width 88 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Fun 2TM Table Lamp, designed 1964, manufactured by Verpan, with circular mother-of-pearl drops, height 43 cm diameter 25 cm
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Poul Volther (Danish, 1926-2001), Corona Chair and Footstool, designed 1961, manufactured by Erik Jørgensen, chrome-plated steel frame and base with red upholstery (A/F) (2), height 100 cm width 83 cm depth 82 cm
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894-1967), PH 4 1/3 - 3 1/2 Table Lamp, designed c. 1930, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, polished chrome base and stem with white opal glass shade, marked 'Louis Poulsen PH 4 1/2 - 3 1/2', height 58 cm
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Pair of 406 Armchairs, designed 1939, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black linen webbing (2), height 89 cm width 60.5 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894- 1967), Pair of PH 4/3 Pendant Lights, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white spun aluminium shade, retains decal label 'Louis Poulsen type 117093', one orange globe cover missing (2), height 20 cm diameter 40 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), Dining Table, designed 1956, manufactured by Knoll, retains label 'Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen 1956', height 73 cm Diameter 118 cm
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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Spiral SP1 Pendant Light, designed 1969, manufactured by Verpan, with silvered spiral drops, height 115 cm diameter 45 cm
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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
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), A808 Floor Lamp, designed 1955, brass and lacquered metal shade, the stem with black leather cover, height 172 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894- 1967), PH Artichoke Lamp, designed c. 1958, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, copper, enamelled aluminium and stainless steel, Labels: Jorstian and Nielsen, Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, p. 276-278
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Fritz Hansen, Danish Beechwood Sideboard, c. 1960, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, featuring four short drawers flanked by two doors, with brass loop pulls, retains label 'FH Fritz Hansen EFTFL Central 1673', height 85 cm width 180 cm width 46 cm
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Egg Chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, black leather upholstery on aluminium swivel base, retains decal label 'Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, made in Denmark 2000', height 106 cm width 88.5 cm depth 70 cm
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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Fun 1DA Pendant Lamp, designed 1964, manufactured by Verpan, with silvered pendant discs, still in original box, height 60 cm diameter 45 cm
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), 83 Table, designed 1935, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black laminated top, raised on four 'L' form legs, height 72 cm width 182 cm depth 91 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Pair of 153A Benches, designed 1945, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch, raised on four 'L' form legs (2), height 44 cm width 112.5 cm depth 40 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), Swan Chair, designed 1958, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, black leather upholstery on aluminium swivel base, minor marks to seat
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Pair of 406 Armchairs, designed 1939, manufactured by Artek, lacquered birch with black linen webbing (2), height 89 cm width 60.5 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894- 1967), PH 5 Pendant Light, designed c. 1958, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white, blue and purple spun aluminium shade, retains decal label 'Louis Poulsen, height 26 cm diameter 50 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894- 1967), Billard Pendant Light, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white spun aluminium shade, retains decal label 'Louis Poulsen type 16523', height 26 cm diameter 34.5 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Four Stools 60, designed 1933, manufactured by Artek, birch seats supported on L-shaped legs (4), height 44 cm diameter 38 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Oiva Toikka (Finnish, b. 1931), Paradise Tree, designed 2009, manufactured by Magis, multi-coloured plastic, stamped 'Paradise Tree Design Oiva Toikka Me Too collection Magis Made in Italy, height 189 cm diameter 55 cm
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Greta Grossman (Swedish, 1906-1999), Semi Pendant Light, designed 1968, manufactured by Gubi, with yellow enamelled metal arc-shaped light shade, height 24 cm diameter 47 cm
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Verner Panton (Danish, 1926-1998), Pantop Pendant Light, designed 1980, manufactured by Verpan, with white bell shaped shade, height 215 cm diameter 30 cm
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), A338 Bilberry Pendant Lamp, designed 1950, manufactured by Artek, white painted steel shade, together with an A330s pendant lamp originally designed in 1937, manufactured by Artek (2), height 22 cm, 20 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Swedish Spindle Back Side Chair, c. 1960, with blue upholstered seat, stamped 'Sweden Made in Austria, height 86 cm width 52 cm depth 47 cm
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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
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Pierre Jeanneret (Swiss, 1896-1967), Lounge Chair, designed c. 1955, teak frame, seat with braided cane work, height 75.5 cm width 65 cm depth 48.5 cm. Provenance: Cf. for comparison a similar chair in the collection of the City Museum of Chandigarh
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Christophe Pillet (French, b. 1959), Sunset Chair, designed, manufactured by Cappellini, with cow hide upholstery on swivel metal base, retains decal label 'Cappellini, height 75 cm
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Francois Azambourg (French, b. 1963), Pair of Jockey Armchairs, designed 2007, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, tan leather upholstery, oak frames, retains label 'Paltrona Frau' (2), height 77 cm width 82 cm depth 74 cm
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Eileen Gray (Anglo-Irish 1878- 1976), Day Bed, designed 1925, manufactured by Classicon, tubular chromium-plated steel frame with white leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's stamp and serial number, height 60 cm width 190 cm depth 85 cm
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Hannes Wettstein (Swiss, 1958-2008), Six Hola Chair, designed 2006, manufactured by Cassina, white leather seat, supported by foam padded steel frame (6), height 79 cm width 52 cm depth 55 cm
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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
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Olivier Mourgue (French, b. 1939), Djinn Two Seater Sofa, designed 1965, probably manufactured by Airborne, France, upholstered in red fabric, height 65 cm width 119 cm depth 64 cm
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Jehs + Laub (German, Jurgen Laub b. 1964, Markus Jehs b. 1965), Space Chair, designed 2006, manufactured by Republic of Fritz Hansen, silver plastic shell with black synthetic foam cushion supported by steel swivel frame, retains label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen, height 76 cm width 85 cm depth 70 cm
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Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), Two Door Cabinet, designed c. 1970, black laminated wood with chromed and polished steel mounts, having two drawers and two doors (A/F), height 75.5 cm width 120.5 cm depth 47.5 cm
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Willy Rizzo (Italian, 1928-2013), Stereo Commander System, designed c. 1970, turntable record player, cassette player and recorder, FM radio, cantilevered curved stand, missing cables, height 98 cm width 80 cm depth 62 cm
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Serge Mouille (French, 1920-1988), Lampadaire Droit, designed c. 1950, manufactured by Ateliers Serge Mouille, white lacquered aluminium (A/F), height 160 cm
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Le Corbusier (French/Swiss, 1887-1965), Pair of Armchairs, designed 1928, manufactured by Cassina, white leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frames, Cassina label stitched on underside (2), height 68 cm width 76 cm depth 71 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Space Furniture
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Piero Fornastti (Italian, 1913-1988), Gerusalemme Folding Screen, the four black and white lacquered panel screen depicting the city of Jerusalem (A/F), height 200 cm width 200 cm. Provenance: Private Collection QLD
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Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini (Italian, b. 1958 and b. 1959), Tatlin Sofa, designed 1989, manufactured by Edra, steel spiral frame with blue velvet upholstery, on chrome base, retains Edra label, height 134 cm width 210 cm depth 175 cm, Labels: based on the Tatlin tower by Vladimir Tatlin, preserved in the Beaubourg Museum in Paris.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886 -1969), Barcelona Day Bed, designed 1930, manufactured by Knoll, tan buttoned leather upholstery on wooden and chrome plated steel base, stamped 'Knoll Studio, Mies Van der Rohe', width 198 cm
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Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), Barcelona Chair and ottoman, designed 1929, manufactured by Knoll, with chocolate buttoned leather upholstery and chrome plated steel frame (2), height 74 cm width 75 cm depth 77 cm, height 35 cm (ottoman). Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-1999), Petalo Nest of Tables, designed 1951, manufactured by Cassina, comprising five graduated tables with coloured lacquered tops on mat black enamelled bases, stampped 'Cassina Ch Perriand' (5), height 44 cm width 115 cm depth 71 cm
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Le Corbusier (French, 1887-1965), LC3 Outdoor Armchair, manufactured by Cassina, with white stretched polyester cushion supported by stainless steel base, height 62 cm width 99 cm depth 40 cm
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Ilaria Marelli (Italian, b. 1971), Ara Floor Lamp, designed 2003, manufactured by Nemo, with aluminium base and pivoting light fixture, height 178 cm width 36 cm depth 5 cm
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Jean Prouve (French, 1901-1984), Gueridon Bas, designed 1944, manufactured by Vitra, the circular solid wood top raised on three legs, height 35 cm diameter 80 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Space Furniture
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Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Arco Floor Lamp, designed 1962, white marble base and stainless steel arc, with aluminium shade
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Pio Manzu (Italian, 1939-1969), Manzu Armchair, designed 2011, manufactured by Alias, tan leather seat supported by diecast black enamelled aluminium base, retains label 'Alias, height 88.5 cm width 72 cm depth 93 cm
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Francois Azambourg (French, b. 1963), Pair of Mr. B Chairs, designed 2006, manufactured by Cappellini, with foam injected seat supported by polished black lacquered metal frame (2), height 80 cm width 35 cm depth 52 cm
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Ilaria Marelli (Italian, b. 1971), Ara Floor Lamp, designed 2003, manufactured by Nemo, with aluminium base and pivoting light fixture, still in original box, height 178 cm width 36 cm depth 5 cm
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Jean-Marie Massaud (French, b. 1966), Satellite Outdoor Dining Table, manufactured by Dedon, white high-pressure laminate top above a frost-proof ceramic base, height 74 cm diameter 70 cm
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Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-1999), LC9 Stool, designed 1927, manufactured by Cassina, blue leather seat with green enamelled steel frame, impressed 'Cassina LC9', height 45 cm width 36 cm depth 50 cm
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After Xavier Pauchard (French, 1880-1948), Console Table, manufactured by Tolix, galvanised sheet-metal table with rectangular top, raised on four feet (A/F), height 73.5 cm width 200.5 cm depth 50.5 cm
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Antonio Citterio (Italian, b. 1950), Four Section Sofa, manufactured by B&B Italia, moulded stamp 'B&B Italia designers Citterio e Nava Sistema BAIA Modello depositato Collaudo' (4), height 90 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Pierre Vandel (French), Etagere Bibliotheque, c. 1970, cream painted aluminium, with glass shelves (A/F), height 197 cm width 105 cm depth 30 cm
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), Pair of MR20 Chairs, designed 1927, each with cane seat and chrome plated tubular steel frame (A/F) (2), height 78 cm width 52 cm depth 71 cm
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Mart Stam (Dutch, 1899-1986), S43 Chair, designed 1931, manufactured by Thonet GmbH, Frankenberg Germany, tubular steel frame with moulded plywood seat and back, retains decal label 'Thonet, height 82 cm width 44.5 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Anibou
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Walter Von Nessen (German, 1889-1943), Swing-arm Table Lamp, designed c. 1940, manufactured by Nessen Studios, brushed steel, enamelled metal, with cream linen shade, height 41.5 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Distinguished Architect
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Anne Castelli Ferrieri (Italian, b. 1920), Storage Unit, manufactured by Kartell, white plastic, marked 'Anne Castelli Made in South Africa by Kartell/Africa Pty Ltd, height 50 cm depth 38 cm depth 38 cm
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French Coffee Table, c. 1960, green marble top, on wood and chromed steel base, height 49 cm width 164 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Geoffrey Hatty, Melbourne
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Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer (German), Sinus Easy Chair and Footstool, designed c. 1975, chrome-plated steel, dark chocolate leather upholstery (2)
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Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer (German), Sinus Armchair, designed c. 1975, chrome-plated steel, dark chocolate leather upholstery
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Mariano Fortuny-Madrazo (Spanish, 1871-1949), Palluco Fortuny Floor Lamp, designed 1907, manufactured by Palluco, painted steel with adjustable fabric shade, retains decal label 'Palluco Italia, height 197 cm
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After Edward William Godwin (English, 1933-1986), Pair of Aesthetic Movement mahogany Side Tables, square tops with turned legs and spindle suppors (2), height 65 cm width 43 cm depth 43 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Copeland and de Soos
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Pair of French Art Deco Tub Armchairs, c. 1930, carved oak frame (2), height 90 cm width 72 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Copeland and de Soos
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John Duffecy (Australian, 1919-2002), Oak Buffet, c. 1960, manufactured by Bowmer & Rogers, the upper section featuring open shelves flanked by two cupboard, lower section with four panelled doors, retains decal labels 'John Duffecy Design' and 'Cabinet work by Bowmer & Rogers, height 198 cm width 243 cm depth 42.5 cm. Provenance: commissioned by architect Harry Howard for a house in Greenwich
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John Duffecy (Australian, 1919-2002), Oak Dining Suite, c. 1960, manufactured by Bowmer & Rogers, comprising a dining table with one extension leaf, together with twelve chairs with red vinyl seats, each piece retains decal labels 'John Duffecy Design' and 'Cabinet work by Bowmer & Rogers' (13), height 73 cm width 213.5 cm and 295 cm (extended) depth 91.5 cm (table), height 83 cm (chair). Provenance: commissioned by architect Harry Howard for a house in Greenwich
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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 the Australian Pavilion at Expo '67, Montreal, Canada. Cf. for comparison Kirsty Grant, Mid-Century Modern Australian Furniture Design, NGV, 2014, p. 153
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, beige velvet upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, height 90 cm width 67 cm depth 84 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988, p. 25
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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
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), TY Chair, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Ramler Engineering Co., black enamelled steel frame with black vinyl upholstery, retains label 'Featherston Furniture Made by Ramler Engineering Co., height 80 cm width 62 cm depth 48 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Vanity Stool, designed c. 1950, manufactured by Aristoc, retains label 'Aristoc Industries Glen Waverley VIC, height 35 cm diameter 80 cm
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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, Australian National University, Canberra, c. 1950, Labels: cf. for comparison Derek F. Wrigley, Fred Ward, Australian Pioneer Designer 1900-1990, 2013, P. 110
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Attributed to Fred Ward (Australian, 1900-1990), Pair of Stools, designed c. 1950, manufactured by Fler, each retains decal label 'Fler' (2), height 65 cm
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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
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Summertone Australia, Pedestal Desk, c. 1950, with glass top on cast metal legs, stamped 'Sumertone', with matching file cabinet (2), height 76 cm width 137 cm depth 76 cm. Provenance: From the University of NSW, Sydney
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, beige velvet upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, height 90 cm width 67 cm depth 84 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988, p. 25
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Adam Goodrum (Australian, b. 1972), Fat Tulip Armchair, manufactured by Cult, with orange upholstery, height 70 cm width 82 cm depth 97 cm
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Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963), Embryo Chair, designed 1988, manufactured by Dedece, purple wool upholstery, brushed aluminium and tubular steel base, height 85 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, manufactured by Gordon Mather Industries, brown cotton upholstery, on wooden tapered legs, height 95 cm width 67 cm depth 65 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August 1988, p. 25
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), A310H Space Dining Chair, designed 1953, orange velvet upholstery, on four ebonised timber tapered legs, height 74 cm width 67 cm depth 45.5 cm. Provenance: Marion Hall Best
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), W180 Chair, designed c. 1953, brown upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, height 108 cm width 70 cm depth 60 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 Chair, designed c. 1951, green wool upholstery, together with matching footstool (2), height 91 cm width 72 cm depth 72 cm
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Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo Chair, designed c. 1959, of shell shape, with internal fibreglass structure, upholstered in cream wool fabric, raised on spun aluminium base, height 84 cm width 75 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Marion Hall Best
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Gordon Andrews (Australian, 1914-2001), Rondo Chair, designed c. 1959, of shell shape, with internal fibreglass structure, upholstered in cream wool fabric, raised on spun aluminium base, height 84 cm width 75 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Marion Hall Best
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Three Curved Back Low Armchairs, c. 1960, with orange upholstery (3), height 63 cm width 57 cm depth 63 cm. Provenance: designed by Harry Howard for a house in Greenwich
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Australian Art Deco Burr Walnut Veneer Nest of Tables, comprising three graduated tables, with glass top (3), height 55 cm width 55 cm depth 37 cm
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