Modern & Contemporary Design

At Clars Auctions, we are proud to offer dedicated expertise in modern and contemporary design, connecting collectors, consignors, and institutions with exceptional works from the mid-20th century through today.

Our specialists provide trusted services to appraise and sell Modern & Contemporary Design, ensuring every transaction reflects market trends, historical context, and artistic value.


Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone Chairs, eight, and Dining Table.Sold: $40,950
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone Chairs, eight, and Dining Table.
Sold: $40,950

Modern & Contemporary Design We Sell

Clars specializes in various design movements, from the Arts and Crafts era to Post-War Contemporary decorative arts and design. Our expertise includes handling pieces by some of the most celebrated designers in history, such as Tiffany Studios, Emile Gallé, Rene Lalique, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima, and Frank Lloyd Wright, among others.

Our auctions feature:

Each item presented in our modern & contemporary design and fine art auctions is carefully researched, authenticated, and cataloged to meet the high standards of discerning buyers and consignors alike.

Sell Modern & Contemporary Design

Clars Auctions makes selling Modern & Contemporary Design straightforward and rewarding. Our team of specialists offers detailed valuations to ensure your property is accurately represented and reaches the right audience.

We provide:

As experienced specialists, we guide you through the entire process, from valuation and cataloging to auction execution, ensuring a seamless experience.

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Sale Highlights

Niamh Barry (Irish, b. 1968), This Is What I Like #1, copper and glass light fixture, 2013, 48″ x 55″.
Sold: $50,400

Senior Vice President

Deric Torres

Deric is a seasoned acquisitions specialist and appraiser with over 15 years of experience in the auction industry. Since joining Clars Auctions in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in elevating the gallery to national prominence. Deric’s expertise and relationship-building skills have secured multi-million-dollar estates and institutions as well as Clars’ clients from coast to coast. Many of his clients have achieved world record setting prices in several areas of their multi-level collections. Among his notable achievements are securing property from the esteemed Metropolitan Museum of Art and discovering an important Japanese cloisonné vase, long thought lost, executed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Deric’s passion for the industry extends beyond the gallery walls. He shares his knowledge and insights as a regular guest commentator on California and Washington state PBS stations and has been featured on the internationally syndicated television series Pawn Stars on the History Channel.

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Senior Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Suzy Pai

Suzy Pai is a specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts Department at Clars. She has over 20 years’ experience in brick-and-mortar auctions and luxury online resale. Suzy began her career at Bonhams in San Francisco in 1999, and worked there for 17 years as a cataloguer, then specialist and auctioneer for the Decorative Arts Department. Prior to joining Clars, she was the Account Manager for Galleries for Sotheby’s online, and Luxury Manager for private consignors at The RealReal. Suzy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Boston University.

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Buy Modern & Contemporary Design

Collectors can acquire Modern & Contemporary Design through several convenient methods:

By offering these flexible methods, Clars ensures that buyers can confidently participate in modern & contemporary design auctions, regardless of their location.

Ways to Buy

Upcoming Auctions & Events

Our Modern & Contemporary Design auctions are featured regularly throughout the year, highlighting important pieces from renowned artists and designers. To stay informed and preview upcoming catalogs, visit our auction calendar.

If you have inquiries, reach out to us. We look forward to assisting you with all your auction and appraisal needs!

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Explore All Available Furniture & Decorative Arts

Modern & Contemporary Design is part of our Furniture & Decorative Arts department. Collectors will find opportunities to expand their collections across multiple disciplines, all presented with the same care and expertise that define Clars Auctions.

Browse the Full Furniture & Decorative Arts Collection