Sold for:
$26,400
$26,400
Singer & Sons Italy, 1951 Italian walnut, lacquered wood, glass, brass 79 w x 17½ d x 81 h in (201 x 44 x 206 cm)
The tapered edges on the frame and shelves of this form date it to after 1950, when Ponti added this detail to his wall units to increase the lightness of the designs.
The display shelves and suspended book storage in this example appear to float between the vertical supports. Drop front door conceals internal glass shelves.
result: $26,400
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2005-12-06
