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Modern Design — Art+Object

Auction House:Art+ObjectNumber of lots recorded:308
Sale Title:Modern DesignLots with images:306
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:261
Date:1-Mar-2022
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Holmegaard, two green glass decanters, the first with Holmegaard incised signature to the base, the second with original Kastrup label affixed, the taller, height 17 cm
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Alvar Aalto for Iittala, two Savoy glass bowls, in blue and smoky grey, both marked to the base, one with manufacturer label to the side, the larger, width 19.5 cm
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Three vintage Scandinavian art glass vases in blue and amber, the tallest, 25.5 cm
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A group of four vintage Scandinavian bright orange glass vessels, all with white interior, the tallest, height 25.5 cm
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Two vintage Scandinavian dark blue glass vases, one signed by Tapio Wirkkala, the taller, height 28 cm
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Three vintage Scandinavian glass decanters two with lids, one with 'Made in Sweden' label, the tallest, 20.5 cm
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Four vintage Scandinavian art glass vases, of different shapes, in green and aquamarine, one with 'Made in Sweden' label, the tallest, height 24.5 cm
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Five vintage Scandinavian art glass vases, in olive green, blue and purple, the tallest, 24.5 cm
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Elaborate art glass centrepiece, designer and manufacturer unknown, of abstract freeform design
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Elaborate art glass sculpture, designer and manufacturer unknown, of biomorphic freeform design
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Peter Holmblad for Stelton, original 1960s Scandinavian fondue set, circular rotating teak base with six small fitted cylinder line bowls, together with burner, stand and six fondue forks (in original box)
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Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen 'Pheasants' wall charger, part of the Diana series, c. 1975-1979, 36.5 cm diameter
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Nils Thorsson, three Royal Copenhagen 'Fajance' ceramics, and one further piece of Royal Copenhagen; one four-sided vase, two small dishes and a cork lidded sugar canister
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Orrefors, two matching and graduating candlestick holders, with textured, bark finish to the exterior, with original labels
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Beth Breyen for Royal Copenhagen, salt pig, in the 'Tenera' pattern, with original teak lid
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Erik Magnussen for Stelton, two 1-litre plastic vacuum jugs, originally designed in 1976, one in marine colourway and one in chrome, each marked to the underside
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Bing & Grøndahl, set of stoneware, Denmark, 'Tema' pattern, comprising 3 coffee cups and 5 saucers 305, 3 teacups (one with repair to handle) and 5 saucers 475, one sugar bowl 302, one milk jug 303, 10 side plates 306, 1 small bowl 574, 1 serving bowl 512, all stamped to the base
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Three small 1950s Danish stoneware vases, with sgraffito decoration, each signed to the base
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Renate stock for Kosta Boda, 'Sea Glasbruck', Swedish art glass vase, 24.5 x 9 x 9 cm
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Set of vintage mid-century Danish crystal stemware glasses, with etched 'Atomic' decoration. Including 12 red wine glasses, 12 white wine glasses, 16 tumblers, 12 whisky glasses, 12 sherry glasses, 12 miniature fluted martini glasses and 12 schnapps glasses
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Orrefors Kosta Boda, pair of hexagonal square petal crystal votive candle holders, with original labels
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Per Lutken for Holmegaard, set of 'Atlantic' smoked glass, designed in the 1960s, including 12 red wine glasses, 12 white wine glasses, 12 cognac glasses and 12 small spirit glasses
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Per Lutken for Holmegaard, biomorphic free form bowl, etched signature to the base, 10 x 34 x 34 cm
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Four pieces of Scandinavian art glass, likely all designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard; comprising of two orange ribbed vases (on with Holmegaard label), a green fluted vase and a blue planter
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Two pieces of Bornholm Stentøj (stoneware) ceramics, in the 'Cactus' pattern, one a turned vase, the other a table lamp, both with stamped marks to the underside
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Holmegaard & Orrefors, four Scandinavian glass candlesticks, two tall and elongated by Holmegaard (original labels affixed) and the other two in heavy crystal and by Orrefors (each signed to underside)
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Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle, eight wall plaques, transfer decoration depicting months of the year including January, February (2 examples; one dated 1972), March, April, May, June and July, diameter 15 cm (each), A/F
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Birgit Krogh for Woodline Denmark, lidded teak ice bucket, complete with original plastic lining, impressed manufacturer and maker's mark to the base, 16.7 x 18.5 x 21 cm
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Jens Quistgaard for Digsmed, Denmark, set of six stacked trivets and stand, signed to underside of stand and dated 1964
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1950s Danish wooden trivet, together with a cheese board and three glass serving dishes
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Two pieces of Danish Bornholm Stentøj (stoneware) ceramics, one a wall plate in relief and the other a bowl
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Three pieces of 1960s Scandinavian art glass, all in smoky grey and comprising of one fluted vase, one baluster case and a comport
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Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902-1971) for Stelton, 'Cylinda Line' ice bucket and tongs, originally designed in 1967
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Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902-1971) for Stelton, two 'Cylinda Line' ashtrays, originally designed in 1964-1967
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Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902-1971) for Stelton, 'Cylinda Line' platter or serving tray, together with a matching water jug with ice lip and a milk jug
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Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902-1971) for Stelton, 'Cylinda-line' tea pot, stainless steel with plastic handle, with original box, manufacturer mark to the base, W. 26 cm
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Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) for Alessi, Italy, 'La Conica' espresso coffee maker, stainless steel with copper base, impressed manufacturer mark to the base, height 28.5 cm
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Arabia Finland, black teapot, glazed porcelain with cane handle, manufacturer stamp to the base, 20 x 15 x 15 cm
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Ole Palsby (1935-2010) for Eva-Trio, a clear glass tea set, comprising a teapot with fitted strainer, eight cups and an extra strainer, most of the cups with manufacturer label to the base and original box, the teapot, 22 x 12.5 x 15 cm
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Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) for Iittala Finland, Guillemot (Kiisla) bird figure, matt green and yellow mouth-blown glass, the base signed, inscribed Nuutajarvi and with Ittala label affixed, L. 32 cm
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Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, 'Fruit Mama' fruit holder, 18/20 stainless steel and thermoplastic resin, manufacturer mark to the base, 33.3 x 26.5 cm
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Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell, 'Take' table lamp, red coloured injected polycarbonate, height 30.5 cm
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Ettore Sottsass for Egizia, Clyde vase, screenprinted hand-blown glass, with a black wooden lid, height 26.5 cm
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Ettore Sottsass for Habitat, Fischietto vase, light blue glazed ceramic with a navy blue border and rectangular opening, 12 x 17 cm
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Original 1950s American 'Majestic' table lamp, completed with original fittings and shades, 77 x 60 x 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Northland.
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Two vintage Scandinavian table lamps, with stoneware ceramic base, designers are unknown but one signed (illegible) to the base
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Small mid-century Scandinavian table lamp, in teak, tripod base and atomic in form
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Jo Hammerborg for fog & Mørup, gold-plated E7188 'Orient' table lamp, from the 'Golden Line' gold plated series, manufactured in 1975, 40 x 15 x 15 cm (excluding shade)
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Luxo, three vintage Anglepoise lamps, all in excellent condition, in orange, red and brown with screw clamp mounts
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Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, studio pottery lamp base, signed with artist's initials and with Rorstrand mark, 22.5 x 14 x 14 cm
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Two Danish wall sconces, in copper, likely designed by Werner Schou in the 1960s, both complete with original fittings
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Jacob Bang for Holmegaard, two vintage Kluk Kluk decanters with stoppers, height 29 cm (each)
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Orrefors and Holmegaard, selection of vases, comprising a vintage signed Orrefors Sweden vase, height 19 cm, together with two Holmegaard bud vases, height 26 cm & H. 17 cm
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Claus Dalby for Holmegaard, 'Old English' flower bowl, diameter 25 cm, together with another glass bowl in the shape of a flower, diameter 30 cm
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Søholm, Denmark, three assorted 1960s pottery vases, height 16.5 cm, 10 cm & 20 cm
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Per Lutken for Holmegaard, four pieces of blue-tinted blown glass, each etched 'Holmegaard' to underside
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Large mid-century art glass bowl, in deep blue, designer unknown but possibly Holmegaard; together with a signed Kosta Boda free form bowl
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Four pieces of Scandinavian art glass, including one by Holmegaard in original box
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David Klein, 'Fly TWA - Chicago', lithographic poster, designed c. 1960's, 105 x 62 cm
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David Klein, 'Fly TWA - St Louis', lithographic poster, designed c. 1960's, 100 x 62 cm
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David Klein, 'Fly TWA Jets - Washington', lithographic poster, designed c. 1960's, 100 x 62 cm
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Arthur Aldred Thompson, 'Air New Zealand - Tahiti', lithographic poster, designed c. 1960's - 1970's, 96 x 65.5 cm
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Stan Galli, 'United air lines - Pacific Northwest', lithographic poster, designed c. 1950's, 100 x 62 cm
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Original 1960s Scandinavian floor runner, with tulip design on cream background, 230 x 76 cm
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Original 1960s Danish floor rug, with Aztec design, 163 x 89 cm
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Jansen Spejle, 1960s Danish teak mirror, 67 x 35 cm
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Danish teak wall mirror, 89.5 x 35.5 cm
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Bang and Olufsen, 'Beolab' sound system, comprising of the following components: a Beogram 5005 turntable (designed 1985-1986), a Beomaster 5000 receiver (designed 1984-1986 by Jacob Jensen), a Beocord 5000 cassette deck (designed 1984-1986), a master control panel 5000 and a pair of Beovox S 80. 2 (designed 1983-1987), three-way 80-watt speakers
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Bang and Olufsen, 'Beosound Century' sound system, comprising of cassette deck, Cd player, FM radio and built-in active loudspeakers. Designed by David Lewis and manufactured from 1993-2004.
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John Middleditch, Maquette for Albatross, University College sculpture, Otago University, copper and wood, signed and dated '68 and inscribed cat no. 294, 51 x 18 x 15 cm
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John Middleditch, bull, reverted cast burnished bronze, raised from a rectangular plinth base with attached plaque, signed Middleditch, numbered 703 and dated 1986, 74 x 36 x 24 cm
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'A celebration of Sub Genius' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 2 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 76 x 33 x 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Panda Heart' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 3 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 74 x 37 x 37 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Golden Eye' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 1 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 72 x 28 x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Salamander' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 1 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 74 x 34.5 x 34.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Versace for Rosenthal, a one-hundred-and-two piece 'Medusa' porcelain dinner set, comprising twelve dinner plates, diameter 31 cm, twelve large soup plates, diameter 30 cm, twelve entree plates, diameter 27 cm, twelve soup plates, diameter 22 cm, twelve side plates, diameter 22 cm, and another twelve side plates with a slightly different pattern variation, diameter 22 cm, twelve coffee cups and saucers, one sauce bowl and saucer, two oval platters, width 40 cm, one square plate, width 27.5 cm, and one…
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Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, a 'Secunda Grau' six-place dinner service, 1960's, including dinner and lunch plates, side dishes, cups and saucers, a teapot, an oval platter, two lidded tureens, and a gravy jug and saucer; together with four Rosenthal white dessert bowls, two plates and a purple bowl, manufacturer marks to the bases
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Christian Lacroix, set of eight 'Souvenir - Souvenir' plates, decorated with various patterns, including 'Sun', 'Heart', 'XVIII century', 'Bullfighting' and 'Theatre', diameter 22 cm
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Charles Noke and Frederick Moore for Royal Doulton, flambe tapering vase, porcelain in a beautiful red and green glaze with purple and golden tones, factory marks and signatures to the base, height 17.5 cm
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Antoni Gaudi (Spain, 1852-1926) for Bd Barcelona, a pair of Batllo chairs, originally designed in 1906 for the Casa Batllo on Barcelona's Passeig de Gracia, which he transformed into one of the most outstanding buildings in the city. Bd was the first Company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using traditional Art and craft techniques and the same materials -varnished solid oak- in order to reproduce all the rich detail displayed by the originals when they were first…
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Gaetano Pesce (Italy, 1939 - ) for Bernini Spa, Italy 1994, a pair of 'Broadway' stools, manufactured in epoxy resin, stainless steel and moulded rubber, 47 x 50 x 39 cm: each. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ricardo Antonio for Poltrona Frau, Italy, a 'Ravello' chair, designed in 2002 for the architect Oscar Niemeyer. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Carlo Mollino (Italy, 1905-1973) for Zanotta, Italy, 'Reale' table, designed in 1946 and borrowing from the world of aeronautics; in dark stained cherrywood and with bevelled glass top, 180 x 90 x 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Norman Foster for Thonet, 'A900F' chair, designed in Germany in 1997; aluminium frame and with translucent acrylic. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Michele de Lucchi (Italy, 1951 - ) for Memphis, Milano, 'First' chair (1983), in metal and wood; this is among the most popular and successful designs of all of the Memphis group founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1980., 90 x 50 x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Johanna Grawunder (America, 1961 - ) for design gallery, Milano, triple Lightbox coffee table, designed in 1995; three illuminated luminous fiberglass forms mounted to black lacquered base, limited edition of 20., 120 x 50 x 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Franco Mello and Guido Drocco for Gufram, Italy, vintage Cactus coat stand, designed in 1972; in polyurethane foam, 170 x 7 x 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy, 'Due' modernist wall mirror, designed in 1984; tubular metal, with fixed larger mirror and small rotating mirror, 86.5 x 55 x .5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Poul Hundevad, mid-century teak upright bookcase, with adjustable shelves which mount to an invisible wire system. Shelves have decorative bevel at the front, original Danish furniture control mark to rear, 195 x 138.5 x 31 cm
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Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, upright bookcase, Sweden, 1950s; teak construction with solid oak square form base and three adjustable shelves, original manufacturer's label to the rear, 142.5 x 68.5 x 36 cm
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Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, Nicely proportioned two-door sliding cabinet, in blond oak and pine, manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The two sliding doors concealing two compartments, each with an adjustable shelf, 84 x 135 x 54 cm
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Matched pair of small Danish two-door upright cabinets, in teak and raised on four circular tapering legs, the doors concealing a single adjustable shelf, original 'Made in Denmark' label affixed to rear, 86 x 60 x 30 cm: each
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Mobelfabrik Horsens, Danish two-door upright cabinet, in teak and raised on four circular tapering legs, the doors concealing two adjustable shelves, manufacturer's original label affixed to rear, 86 x 85.5 x 42 cm
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Sigurd Resell (Norway, 1920-2010) for Vatne Mobler of Norway, pair of 'Falcon' chairs, circa 1970, in vintage light red-brown leather upholstery, original manufacturer label to underside
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Sigurd Resell (Norway, 1920-2010) for Vatne Mobler of Norway, 'Falcon' chair, circa 1970 in vintage dark red-brown leather upholstery, original manufacturer label to underside.
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Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of high-back wing chairs with matching ottomans, in quality tan leather and raised on four square legs, original Skalma, Denmark label
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Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Ax' chairs, 1960s, in teak and beech with striped red wool blend upholstery
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