egg chair and ottoman by arne jacobsen | click > enlarge
Wright’s Scandinavian Design auction features 231 lots of the preeminent modern designs of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The sale includes works by favorite designers of the region including Hans Wegner, Poul Kjaerholm, Josef Frank, Ole Wanscher and Alvar Aalto to name only a few.
acorn silverware service by johan rohde
carpet by marianne richter
monumental sconces by paavo tynell
12 chairs by hans wegner
Sale highlights include a pair of monumental sconces by Paavo Tynell, an Egg chair and ottoman by Arne Jacobsen and Acorn silverware (service for twelve) by Johan Rohde. A selection of hand-woven carpets produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, table lamps and sconces by Poul Henningsen and vases by Wilhelm Kåge and Axel Salto also stand out within the sale.
All lots can be viewed online at [ View lots ] or in person at Wright, 1440 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60642. For additional information about the sale, please contact 312.563.0020. [ wright auction ] [ auction begins 17 may 2012 | noon cst ]
17 november 2011 | noon cst
The Scandinavian Design sale at Wright continues to steadily attract attention. Designs from this region, while practical and functional, are sensual works of art of the highest quality. From expertly crafted forms by Josef Frank to classic and clean lines of Poul Kjaerholm, this auction features works by the preeminent 20th century designs of the region. Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Jens Quistgaard, Tapio Wirkkala, Poul Henningsen and numerous other designers will be represented in this auction.
hans wegner | hammock chaise lounge | estimate: $7,000–9,000
märta måås- fjetterström | night and day carpet | estimate: $12,000–15,000
carl-harry stalhane | collection of ten vessels | estimate: $7,000–9,000
johan rohde | pitcher, model 432 | estimate: $5,000–7,000
poul kjaerholm | academy desk | estimate: $2,000–3,000
arne jacobsen | grand prix chairs, set of eight | estimate: $4,000–5,000
Each lot is featured in a specialized, full-color auction catalog [ view catalog online ]. Complete descriptions and images of lots are available online. [ View lots ] 10 – 16 November 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday by appointment | 1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago | 312 563 0020 [ wright auction ]
[ Auction 17 november 2011 | noon cst ]
egg chair and ottoman by arne jacobsen | click > enlarge
acorn silverware service by johan rohde
carpet by marianne richter
monumental sconces by paavo tynell
12 chairs by hans wegner
