Live auction 518
Fine Design
wed 2 December 2020
Milan - Via San Marco 2
SINGLE SESSION 02/12/2020 Hours 16:00
A selection of Design elements from private Italian collections
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Lot N. 7
Piero Fornasetti
A rare Gran Coromandel trumeau with lacquered silk-screened wood structure. Internal glass shelves. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm [..]
Estimate
€ 60.000,00 / 80.000,00
Lot N. 94
Gabriella Crespi
A rare low table with drawer mod. Sculpture of the series Plurimi. Brass and steel structure. Signature engraved. Embossed numeration and original mark. Certificate [..]
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 20.000,00
Lot N. 32
Archizoom
A six-seater sofa Safari composed of four modules. Fiberglass structures, fabric upholstery and carpet. Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1968 cm 260x215x64; [..]
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 10.000,00
Lot N. 29
Quarti
A large wood table with conical trunk support and wood top with brass insert. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 178x80
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
Lot N. 1
Gio Ponti
Rare set of four wood chairs with fabric. First version. Designed for the furnishings of the Contini Bonacossi palace in Florence and consisting of a continuous [..]
Estimate
€ 20.000,00 / 25.000,00
Lot N. 71
Ettore Sottsass
A rare bright set of six ceiling lights with brass structures and Perspex diffusers. From a private collection – Como Lake. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1956 [..]
Estimate
€ 20.000,00 / 30.000,00
Lot N. 62
Jorge Zalszupin
An Onda bench-low table with wavy jacaranda wood and metal structure. Magazine holder in leather. Rare version with Jacaranda solid wood feet. Manufactured by L’Atelier, [..]
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 20.000,00
Lot N. 39
Angelo Lelii
Stella ceiling lamp with nine brass arms and frosted and etched glass diffusers. Original label. Manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s cm 165x135x20 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 12.000,00 / 15.000,00
Lot N. 65
Franco Albini e Franca Helg
Two n. 1007 lacquered metal and metal floor lamps. Crystal and lacquered crystal diffuser. Original label. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1962 cm 52x40x107 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
Lot N. 31
Gino Sarfatti
A floor lamp model 1034. Brass structure, marble base and adjustable lacquered aluminum diffusers. Manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1947 cm 35x222 Literature [..]
Estimate
€ 12.000,00 / 15.000,00
Lot N. 4
Osvaldo Borsani
Wood cabinet with wave-shaped wood decorations. Carved wood feet. Internal glass elements. Wooden and glass tops. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, [..]
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 7.000,00
Lot N. 98
Pierre Jeanneret
A pair of PJ-SI-29-A model wood chairs with braided cane seat. From Punjab University and from administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. [..]
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
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Tono Morganti and Enrico Davide Bona A Giano Fisso lunch table from the Fucina series with Grigio Scogliera marble supports and Verde Vittoria Serpentine marble top. From a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Skipper, Italy, 1966 cm 214x85x70 [..]
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Chandelier model 5200 Metal structure and Murano Laguna glass, gold-leaf glass and transparent glass. Manufactured by Venini, Italy, 1931 cm 45x105 Literature Catalogo blu, scheda 136, Venini.
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A cabinet bar with structure in wood and veneered-wood, internal element in mirrored glass and brass details. Created for a private client. Italy, 1940s cm 82x47x90 Literature Drawings at Scarzuola archive
100
Five brass wall lamps. Diffusers in opal glass. Manufacture by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 20x25x20
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A 1158 suspension lamp with lacquered aluminum and brass structure. Diffusers in opal glass. Original decalcomania. From a private collection – Como Lake. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s 60x110 cm Literature Domus n. 374, December 1961.
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A rare pair of wall lamps with brass structure, opal glass central diffuser and perspex external diffusers. Original label. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 23x45x42 Literature (similar model) A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli [..]
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Three wall lamps with brass structure and big shaped lacquered aluminum lampshade. Manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s cm 37x57x80
85
A desk with structure in wood and laminated wood. Glass top. Brass supports. Certificate of authenticity. Italy, 1950s cm 160x75x78
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A low table with brass and metal structure. Spiral Murano glass feet. Thick bevelled crystal top. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1939 cm 88x49 Literature I. de Guttry, M. P. Maino, Il mobile déco italiano, f. 11, p. 318-319, Laterza, 1988.
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A large wood table with conical trunk support and wood top with brass insert. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 178x80
15
A large table mirror with crystal bevelled frame and mirrored glass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s cm 41.5x3; depth when open: cm 16. Literature F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, f. 442, Allemandi, 2012.
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A pair of PJ-SI-29-A model wood chairs with braided cane seat. From Punjab University and from administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1960s cm 65x62x77
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A pair of PJ-SI-51-A model wood chairs with braided cane seat. From Punjab University and from administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1955 cm 48x50x74.
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A pair of small wooden stools, PJ-SI-55-A model. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1960s cm 41x41x44
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A model PJ-TB-05-A low table with wooden structure and glass top. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection - Florence. India, 1960s cm 132x45x40
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A pair of small wooden stools, PJ-SI-68-A model. From the furnishings of the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. Private collection – Florence. India, 1960s cm 41x32x44
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Two PJ-SI-29-A armchairs with wooden structure and seat in braided cane. From the buildings of Punjab University and administrative buildings in Chandigarh. Private collection - Florence. India, 1960s cm 65x62x77
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A rare living room table with wooden structure and top in lacquered wood with decalcomania “Old cards and objcts” decoration. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s cm 150x49x48,5 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 420, [..]
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A rare Gran Coromandel trumeau with lacquered silk-screened wood structure. Internal glass shelves. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm 80x41x218 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 362. f. 27-28, [..]
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A lacquered metal low table with Panoplie silk-screened decoration. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1960s. cm 100x41 Literature (decoration) B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 360, Electa, 2009.
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A lacquered wood low table with Farfalle silk-screened decoration. Brass feet. Original label. Manufactured by Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s. cm 100x50x50 Literature B. Fornasetti, Fornasetti La bottega fantastica, p. 397, Electa, 2009.
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A cocktail cabinet with parchment-covered wood structure and engraved glass inserts. Interior made of maple wood, brass and glass. Partially parchment-covered brass feet. Manufactured by Quarti, Italy, 1940s cm 123x50x138 Literature I. de Guttry, [..]
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A rare lunch table with extensions, variation of the T102A model, made for a private client. Wooden top and brass and aluminum fusion base. Provenance from a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1960s. cm 209x99x77 Extended size: [..]
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A bed with brass supports and wooden structure. Headboard with work in bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro set in a sagomated wood cavity. From a private collection in Milan. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1950s cm 209x181x101
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A low table with wooden structure and thick glass top. Possible authentication upon request at Archivio Borsani. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 78x52
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A low table with wooden structure and top. Upper tabletop in glass. Authentication option upon request at Archivio Borsani. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 125x45x50
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Wood cabinet with wave-shaped wood decorations. Carved wood feet. Internal glass elements. Wooden and glass tops. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s. cm 220x50x140 Literature G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, architetto, designer, [..]
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A wood chest of drawers with Grissinato wood covers, carved wood handles and painted glass top. Manufactured by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1940s cm 200x50x84 Literature G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto, designer, imprenditore, p. 562, [..]
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A wall console with drawers. Wood and rosewood. Provenance from a private residence in Milan. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1960s cm 250x46x18
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Two doors with wooden structure and colored glass inserts. Fire branded signature “Studio Leo Nerone Ceccarelli”. Manufactured by NP2 Group, Italy, 1980/90s 88x224 cm; 70x220 cm Literature (similar models) A. Musielli, Nerone Giovanni [..]
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Two doors with wooden structure and metal elements. Fire branded signature. Manufactured by NP2 Group, Italy, 1980s Single door: cm 73x195 Literature (similar models) A. Musielli, Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli Scultore, Scrittura pura, 2012.
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Rare suspension lamp with brass and lacquered metal structure. Diffuser in curved bevelled satin crystal. Brass shade elements. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 70x55 Literature F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, [..]
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A rare table lamp with two-colored curved crystal base and with brass junction. Lampshade in fabric, paper and brass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1954 cm 50x58 Literature A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, p. 230, [..]
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A large 1991 ceiling light with lacquered metal and brass structure. Perimetral diffuser in curved bevelled satin crystal. Central diffuser in thick gem-cut crystal. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 67x35 Literature Quaderni di Fontana [..]
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A 2273 model mirror with wooden structure and colored bevelled crystal frame. Original label. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 50x6x110 Literature Quaderni di Fontana Arte; F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, [..]
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Suspension lamp mod. 2402. Brass structure, opaline glass diffuser and crystal lens. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 24x90 Literature Quaderni di Fontana arte n.8
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A rare 1817/1 low table in lacquered brass and brass feet. Thick bevelled crystal top. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 120x45x40 Literature Quaderni di Fontana Arte; F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, f. 402, [..]
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A rare table lamp with metal and brass structure, thick bevelled crystal base and curved opal glass diffuser. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 47x60
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Two candleholders with metal structure and central element in bevelled crystal and mirrored glass. Original label. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s cm 6x18
42
Two wall lamps with brass structure and diffusers in thick frosted glass. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s cm 16x8x33
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Flatware in 925 silver for 12 guests composed of 67 pieces. Main course cutlery in silver and bone. Marked De Grandi. Included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Italy, 1938 Sizes: Knife: cm 24; Fork: cm 20; Pie fork: cm 17,5; [..]
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An Onda bench-low table with wavy jacaranda wood and metal structure. Magazine holder in leather. Rare version with Jacaranda solid wood feet. Manufactured by L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s cm 229x59x30 Literature A. Vicente, M. Vasconcellos, Brazilian Modern [..]
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A rare Aton table lamp with base and structure in lacquered metal, adjustable glass diffuser and chromed steel plaque. First version. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy, 1964 cm 32x32x30 Literature Vitra-LaTriennale, Joe Colombo, p. 154, Skira, 2005.
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A Delilah model sofa with metal structure, supports in lacquered wood and velvet upholstery. Limited edition of forty units. 1994 cm 265x145x115
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A Standard model chair in lacquered metal and curved plywood. Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s cm 41,7x46x80 Literature (Catalogo dell’esposizione) L. Allégret, V. Vaudou, Jean Prouvé et Paris, Pavillon de l’Arsenal, 2001
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A Lib2 bookcase with iron supports, brass details, wood shelves and storage units. Manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1950s cm 246x34x220 Literature G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l’Arredamento Domestico, Allemandi, 2007
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A console-table with wooden structure. Glass top. From the furnishings of Casa Galli. Original purchase documents. Manufactured by Baragiola Cantù, Italy, 1954 cm 70x201x80
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A table with sculpture-like conical trunk shape, ending with three extended and shaped supports. Top in “veneered and weft” with alternating veins and blunt edge. Unique piece. Certificate of authenticity. Manufactured by Fratelli Rizzi, Italy, 1949 [..]
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Two wood and fabric armchairs. Italy, 1940s cm 80x80x70 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 156, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
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A large console-table with wooden structure and aluminum supports. From Galtrucco showroom - Rome. Italy, 1940s cm 300x75x80 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 374, f. 78, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
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Large wood and fabric curved sofa. Italy, 1940s cm 265x125x75 Literature (similar model) L. Sacchetti, Guglielmo Ulrich, p. 156, Federico Motta Editore, 2009.
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A vase with conical trunk in blue enameled copper, Arruzzo Model. Engraved signature. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1951 cm 11x34.5 Literature (similar model) R. Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, p. 55, Hoepli, 1964; U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti: L’arte si [..]
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An embossed copper cat with polychrome enamel decoration. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1956 cm 34x9x7 Literature A. Branzi, M. De Lucchi, Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, p. 192, f 638, Centrokappa, 1985; A. Bassi, [..]
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A table embossed copper slice of watermelon and one wall embossed copper slice of watermelon. Polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original labels. cm 24x11x10,5; cm 23,5x11 Literature A. Bassi, V. Cafà, Paolo De Poli & Gio Ponti: l’artigiano-designer [..]
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Two birds in embossed copper with polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 11x7x9; cm 12x7x12 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 227, Il Poligrafo
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Two embossed copper doves with polychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 20x6x13 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 232-233, Il Poligrafo 2017. [..]
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An embossed copper dove with tuft. Plychrome enamel decorations. Signed. Original label. Manufactured by De Poli, Italy, 1950s cm 20x6x15 Literature A. Bassi, S. Maffioletti, Paolo De Poli artigiano, imprenditore, designer, p. 232-233, Il Poligrafo 20 [..]
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Four 110 model armchairs with wooden structure and fabric. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1953 cm 53x56x86 Literature Domus n. 286, 1953.
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Rare set of four wood chairs with fabric. First version. Designed for the furnishings of the Contini Bonacossi palace in Florence and consisting of a continuous element forming the backrest and rear legs. Manifactrured by Quarti, Italy, 1931 cm 46x53x90 [..]
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Rare pair of 688 armchairs with wooden structure and upholstery in fabric. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1955 cm 45x48x82 Literature G. Bosoni, Made in Cassina, p. 150, Skira, 2008