preview 7>13 november // auction 14 november noon CST
Wright is presenting the [ Scandinavian Design ] auction on 14 November 2013 at noon CST. Comprised of over three hundred works by designers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, this auction offers more lots than ever before.
Among the lots sure to inspire spirited bidding are several lighting designs by Paavo Tynell such as a star-studded blue enamel steel and frosted glass chandelier (estimate: $5,000-7,000) and a charming table lamp with a brass shell-shaped shade (estimate: $3,000-5,000). Several chairs stand out as well, including a rare armchair of leather and mahogany by Frits Henningsen (estimate: $30,000-40,000) and a Mix lounge chair, model 4396, designed by Kaare Klint (estimate: $10,000-15,000).
The best loved classics of Nordic design will also be offered, such as Egg and Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen, glass and silver objects by Tapio Wirkkala, and works by Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Josef Frank, Grete Jalk and more.
rocking horse | kay bojesen | 1936
swivel chair | hans wegner | johannes hansen | 1955
park falkman carpet | barbro nillson | märta måås-fjetterström | 1957
standard floor lamp model A809 | alvar aalto | valaistustyö ky | 1955
cactus flatware | gundorph albertus | georg jensen | 1930
1> rocking horse | kay bojesen | 1936
2> swivel chair | hans wegner | johannes hansen | 1955
3> park falkman carpet | barbro nillson | märta måås-fjetterström | 1957
4> standard floor lamp model A809 | alvar aalto | valaistustyö ky | 1955
5> drop-leaf desk | børge mogensen | søborg møbelfabrik | 1950
6> tea and coffee service model 1017 | henning koppel | georg jensen | 1952
7> eleven vessels | carl-harry stalhane | rorstrand | 1950
8> rare chandelier | hans bergström | atelje lyktan | 1953
9> seagull chair and ottoman | gösta berg and stenerik eriksson | fritz hansen | 1968
10> cactus flatware | gundorph albertus | georg jensen | 1930
11> lounge chairs |} jens quistgaard | richard nissen | 1960
12> ph 4/3 table lamp | poul henningsen | louis poulsen | 1932
13 dining chairs | hans wegner | c.m. madsens fabriker | 1953
14> puolikuu pendant | tapio wirkkala | n. westerback | 1971
15> storage system | hans wegner | Johannes hansen | 1965
Gallery preview for [ Scandinavian Design ] runs 7 > 11 November, from 10a to 5p and Sunday by appointment. The auction will be held on 14 November 14 at noon CST. All lots are illustrated in our award-winning [ catalog ]
