June Modern + Contemporary Design Highlights

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Clars is pleased to offer a wide range of 20th Century Design items in the upcoming June 17th Modern + Contemporary auction.

Highlights begin with the early 20th century and include a rare Roycroft Sideboard, Model 1, estimated at $8,000–$12,000. There will also be a selection of Tiffany Studios items.


Roycroft, Sideboard, Model 1.
Roycroft, Sideboard, Model 1.

Moving along to the Mid Century, there will be a Phillip Lloyd Powell New Hope lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1960, estimated at $7,000–$9,000.


Phillip Lloyd Powell, New Hope Lounge Chair and Ottoman.
Phillip Lloyd Powell, New Hope Lounge Chair and Ottoman.

Continuing to later in the century, Clars will also feature a Jun Kaneko glazed ceramic slab, estimated at $6,000–$9,000.


Jun Kaneko glazed ceramic slab.
Jun Kaneko glazed ceramic slab.

There will be numerous noteworthy designers including Birger Kaipiainen, Mies Van Der Rohe, Børge Mogensen, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Milo Baughman, Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Hans Olsen, Phillip Lloyd Powell, Raymond Loewy, Mario Bellini, Arne Vodder, Jun Kaneko, Olivier Mourgue, Peter Hvidt, and Eero Saarinen among others.


Mies Van Der Rohe, Barcelona Daybed.
Mies Van Der Rohe, Barcelona Daybed.
George Nelson, bench.
George Nelson, bench.
Charles and Ray Eames, DCW chairs.
Charles and Ray Eames, DCW chairs.
Milo Baughman, bench.
Milo Baughman, bench.
Hans Wenger stool, Model JH539.
Hans Wenger stool, Model JH539.
Finn Juhl, bowl.
Finn Juhl, bowl.
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip chairs (part of a larger dining suite).
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip chairs (part of a larger dining suite).
Eero Saarinen Womb chair.
Eero Saarinen Womb chair.
Giuseppe Scapinelli, chair.
Giuseppe Scapinelli, chair.
Mario Bellini, Cab Chairs Model 413, set of ten.
Mario Bellini, Cab Chairs Model 413, set of ten.

Also on offer will be a fine assortment of art glass items including a Lalique clear and frosted glass Masque de Femme.

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