OBS 161: Massive credenzas, accessible teak, unknown plastic shelving, Loewy collection
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OBS 161: Massive credenzas, accessible teak, unknown plastic shelving, Loewy collection
Auctions, context, lore: furniture, smalls, interiors—from a thorough week in auctionhood
Nov 2
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Hello. Straight furniture to the face today, nothing else.
Auction Observer 161:
Couple dozen designer, high quality S-tier furniture items, listed with context and historical pricing for readers below. On auction. a very good teak/mid-modern collection (accessible prices; forgotten designers), a swath of fascinating Deco flourishes/smalls, early Sottsass, timeless leather (most of it Swiss) and a grail-worthy Japanese piece minutes from NYC. Many lots close to or in New York. Plus dozens more. ...
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