Rare Dining Chair by Paul Laszlo
USA
c. 1954
Cherry wood, fabric. Sculptural dining chair with wide back rest. Open spindle fret-work, tapering legs and architectural supports. This chair was designed by Laszlo for his family home in Brentwood, CA. Wood has been refinished and seat re-upholstered. Very good condition.
h. 32.25” w. 20” d. 20” seat 17.5”
$6,500.
Provenance: Laszlo family collection, CA.
Ref: 73 PL 07
Crackle Arm Chair by Wendell Castle
USA
2001
Textured crackle finish over wood, vinyl. Dynamic open arm chair with strong crackle finish. Signed and dated by the artist. Very good original condition.
h. 28” w. 24” d. 18” seat 16.5” arm 26”
$12,500.
Ref: 73 WCL 01
Rare Pair of Chairs by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti & Giotto Stoppino
Italy
c. 1954
Birch plywood, birch, fabric, brass. This model was exhibited at the X Triennale di Milano, 1954. Iconic & complex chairs made of the simplest of materials. Wood has recently been cleaned and touched up. Recently upholstered.
h. 31.5” w. 32” d. 31”
$46,000. pair
Published: Il Mobile Italiano degli anni ‘40 & ‘50, Pg. 186.
Provenance: Private collection Gallarate, Italy.
Ref: 72 VG 01
Cavour Arm Chairs by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti
Italy
c. 1959
Bent wood, velvet upholstery. Tall back armchairs can be used as desk chair, dining chair, or side chairs. Produced by Sim and awarded an honorable mention in 1960s Compasso d’Oro. Wood has been refinished and seat recently upholstered. Available as singles, pairs or set of 12.
h. 43.25” w. 23.5” d. 29” seat 21” arm 25.5”
$5,500. per chair
Published: Repertorio del Design, G. Gramignia, Pg. 65
Ref: 73 VG 04
Rare Pair of Open Armchairs by Gio Ponti
Italy,
c. 1952
Rare pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti. A rare variation of model #110, produced by Cassina. Open-grain bleached ash frames with upholstered seat and back and brass sabots.
h. 33.5” w. 22” d. 22” arm h. 26.25” seat h. 19”
Very good condition. Wood has been recently refinished and seats recently upholstered. Oxidation to brass feet.
Published: Domus Magazine - December 1953.
$15,500. for the pair
Ref: 73 GP 09
Pair of Airone Model Office Chairs by Gio Ponti & Alberto Roselli for Arflex
Italy, c. 1955
Upholstered seats and backs over chrome plated and enameled steel swivel base. Manufacturer’s label to underside. These chairs swivel and tilt.
h. 30" seat h. 17.5" w. 26.5" d. 21"
Very good condition. Minor ware to frame. Recently reupholstered.
$9,500. pair
Ref: 73 GP 05
Open Arm Chair by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
United States
c. 1950
Dark stained mahogany frame with modernist lines and open arms. Cutout, plunging neckline to upholstered seat back. Up to four of these armchairs are available.
h. 31.5" w. 25.5" d. 26" Seat: h. 18"
Excellent condition. Recently restored.
$2,800
Ref: 71 PF 01
