If you’ve got a few minutes to kill I highly recommend a scroll through the online catalogue for the Wright Mass Modern auction taking place today. There is no better way to train your eye and refine your taste.
Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff.
I love many of the items up for grabs but these few pieces would really make me happy: from top, a Milo Baughman chromed steel sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery (estimate $1,000 – $1,500); centre, American folding chairs (estimate $500 – $700); a pair of Harvey Probber rosewood nightstands (estimate $1,500 – $2,000). Wright is notorious for posting low estimates and my guess is that everything will sell for more than expected.
Which piece would you love to take home? Copy and paste a link into the comment field . . .
July 14th, 2012 at 11:01 am
If I could have those nightstands, I’d happily get rid of my bed to make room for them.
July 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
I decided to create a foyer vignette.
This console
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/250/LA/none/NZLX/0
With these things on it
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/195/LA/none/PDDP/0#
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/522/LA/none/OIPN/0
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/274/LA/none/NYQO/0
With this photograph on the wall
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/283/LA/none/JVV4/0
With this chair
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/418/LA/none/PAHR/0#
and this chandelier above
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/580/LA/none/M8MK/0#
July 14th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Good evening CHRIS, hope u r enjoying your new abode shhhh, I love the first picture of the sofa…Lois of sign me up
July 14th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
oh oh my sofa only went for l800.00…Lois of where is my cheque book
July 14th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
I was watching the results intermittently and was surprised to see that many of the minimums weren’t met. Good for us schmoes, bad for the sellers. Awwww!
I swear to God there were two sofas recently listed on Craigslist looking suspiciously Baughman.
July 15th, 2012 at 5:31 am
jpg, I like your style.
shescomeundone,you’re right about the prices, I’m shocked, frankly. The US economy must REALLY be in the dumps. A vintage Eames Compact sofa for $750? Unheard of. I was never a huge fan of that sofa until I sat on one and was astonished by how comfortable it is; truly great design.
Lin, our nightstands sold high at $2,375; I guess a few folks liked them as much as we did.
July 15th, 2012 at 10:47 am
. . . but not a real green chair, that’s cruel
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/129/LA/none/O4BP/0
July 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
This has to be the best deal of the sale, a set of 10 Roberto Lazzeroni dining chairs for $375! http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/NC55/NC59/375/LA/none/LER0/0
July 15th, 2012 at 11:24 am
@VegHead,
And bare naked at that!
July 15th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
If MCM is a style you like, it appears there are deals to be had! I don’t know if it’s just the economy in the dumps, because I think “luxury goods” are selling well but that those with money don’t want this stuff (any more, if they ever did)?
I don’t know, a few things possibly caught my eye but it wasn’t my thing. I don’t know if the big names are enough to push this stuff anymore (over saturation, unfortunately, because I think in moderation in the right space a “modern” piece can be great – functional and practical). Too much Apartment Therapy etc etc?
Chris – do you know if these auction houses arrange shipping easily to Canada and if so, is it prohibitive or do-able?
July 16th, 2012 at 6:21 am
sc, most auction houses happily provide a list of trusted shipping agents but you’re on your own as far as making the arrangements. I did a post here on shipping charges and broker fees with some good advice in the comments sections; have a look.