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Retro Moderne
dealers in antique, period, classical and reproduction furniture and objects d'art

specialising in Twentieth Century design schools
MID-CENTURY MODERN • BAUHAUS • DE STIJL • FUNCTIONALIST
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Various Modern Designers
including:
Harry Bertoia, Hans Bølling, Claus Bonderup, Mario Botta, Christian Dell,
Yngve Ekström, Frank O. Gehry, Eileen Gray, Norman (Lord) Foster,
Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen,
Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Aksel Kjaersgaard, Kaare Klint,
Laurids Lønborg, Luigi Massoni, N.O. (Neil) Moller, Magnus Olesen, Peter Opsvik,
Eero Saarinen, Massimo Scolari, Henrik Tengler, Andreas Tuck, and Poul M. Volther

SEE ALSO
Alvar AaltoMarcel BreuerLe CorbusierCharles and Ray Eames
Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Poul HenningsenArne Jacobsen
Kai Kristiansen
Erik MagnussenBørge MogensenGerrit Rietveld
Kersti Sandin & Lars Bülow
Philippe Starck
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen
Jørn Utzon • Hans J. Wegner
 

LA08

Harry Bertoia: bar stool
of chrome-plated steel
believed to be manufactured under licence

condition: excellent
$400.00*

E19

Hans Bølling: mobile timber tray
manufacturer: Ørskov og Co
dimensions: height 57cm, diameter 57cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: very good
$925.00*

    Claus Bonderup (b. 1943)

    Claus Bonderup is a highly recognized architect, who graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1969. He has worked in a series of design studios in e.g. Denmark and Brazil and had his own studio from 1993. Claus Bonderup has been prize winning for both design and architecture in several architecture and design competitions as well as represented and awarded in Danish and foreign exhibitions.

    for more information about the designer:
    Aalborg UniversityArchInform website

T31a

Claus Bonderup: light fitting
of grey/brown alloy metal
diameter 45 cm

condition: good
$220.00*

Note: All lamps and light fittings are sold "as is". They should be checked by a licensed electrician before installation or use.
for more lamps and light fittings, go to: Lighting

G10

Mario Botta: “Quinta” armchair of round steel bars and lattice steel sheeting, painted black
manufacturer: Alias, Italy
date: 1985
dimensions: height 94cm, width 45.5cm, depth 56cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition consistent with age
$1,320.00*

L23

pair of original “Kaiser” 1930s black desk lamps, Bauhaus / Art Deco style, by Christian Dell
diameter 21 cm, height 45 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition superlative
$1,100.00* for two lamps

Note: All lamps and light fittings are sold "as is". They should be checked by a licensed electrician before installation or use.
for more Art Deco items, go to: Art Deco
for more lamps and light fittings, go to: Lighting

T34

Yngve Ekström: two (2) armchairs with beech frames and blue/gray upholstery
manufacturer: Swedese, Fåtöljer
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

    Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank (b. 1935)

    "Furniture is like architecture in microcosm"
    " ... Many critics and users have commented on the appearance of the table's frame, suggesting references such as the lunar landing module.
    Actually the influence was a grasshopper with its slim body and long gangly legs.'"
    Norman, Lord Foster of Thames Bank

    for more information about the designer:
    Foster + Partners websitebiographyWikipedia

I30

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank (b. 1935): "Nomos" computer desk
of laminated oak on steel frame and legs
with keyboard holder below desktop and covered access point for computer cables
dimensions: 73 cm x 200 cm x 80 cm
designed 1986
manufactured by Tecno, Italy
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC
Note: Foster's "Tecno Nomes" office furniture range was never mass-produced individual items were (and are) manufactured for specific applications for particular clients. Accordingly, such items are EXCEEDINGLY RARE.

condition: as new
$5,135.00*

for more desks, see: Antique and Traditional Furniture - Desks; 20th Century Furniture and Design - Desks

G07

Frank O. Gehry: “Hat Trick” chair of curved and interlaced laminated timber
manufacturer: Knoll International
date: 1990/92
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$3,200.00*

M02

Eileen Gray: adjustable side table
manufactured under licence
glass on chrome frame
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

missing one fixing-pin condition otherwise good
$300.00*

T25

Niels Jørgen Haugesen: 6 chairs of birch
manufacturer: Tranekær
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

U08

Frits Henningsen: bookcase of mahogany
circa 1940 - height 90 cm, width 130 cm, depth 27 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: excellent
$660.00*

for more bookcases, see: Antique and Traditional Furniture - Bookcases

M14

Frits Henningsen: Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table or desk
dimensions 53cm high by 131 cm long by 64 cm wide
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition excellent
$1,800.00*

for more desks, see: Twentieth Century Furniture and Design - Desks; Antique and Traditional Furniture - Desks

JU03

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen: two easychairs, model "AX"
laminated beech-wood frames with brown upholstered seats and backs
designed 1950 - manufactured under licence by Fritz Hansen
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

Note: The "AX" chair was Hvidt's and Mølgaard-Neilsen's most famous design:

    "In 1950 [Hvidt] and Mølgaard-Nielsen designed the "AX" chair which became the major icon of their career. Inspired by the designs of Charles and Ray Eames, the "AX" chair was the first Danish chair with a seat and back made of double curved laminated wood. The chair was produced by Fritz Hansen and was built using Hansen's process for laminate gluing, which was in turn borrowed from a technique used to make tennis racquets. The process gave way to expansive opportunities for mass production because it could be produced more quickly without compromising the standards for quality wood furniture. It helped to open up a successful market for Danish furniture that made the country a leader in modern design. This design also opened up an exciting new arena of exportation possibilities because it took into account the elements necessary to break down the item. The seat and back could be removed and packaged separately, basically dismantling the entire chair for easy shipping. The "AX" chair was built in several different variations, with and without armrests and with reversible leather upholstery instead of the wood seat. It was also accompanied by the "AX" table and was exhibited in 1951 as part of the "Good Design" show sponsored by the MoMA. Hvidt continued to produce furniture for the annual Guild exhibits, although no single piece ever achieved the same international acclaim as the "AX" chair."
    from Peter Hvidt bigoraphy
     

I32

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen: six (6) armchairs of modern design
beech timber frameswith cane seats and backs
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

T23

Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur: occasional table of oak
width 120 cm, depth 80 cm, height 72 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: very sound
$515.00*

I26

HenningJensen & Torben Valeur: two (2) connecting D-shaped tables of polished mahogany timber
dimensions: 72cm high by 120 cm diameter (each half 60 cm)
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$1,800.00*

C16

Kaare Klint: four (4) church chairs of birch
manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$1,650.00* for four chairs

T89

Aksel Kjærsgaard: mirror with teak frame
length 82 cm, height 40 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$585.00*

Q22

Laurids Lønborg: armchair
black leather cushion seats on bambooframe
height 71 cm, width 71cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: excellent
$410.00*

LA01

L. Massoni: mobile trolley of plastic
manufacturer: Guzzini
dimensions: height 62.5cm, diameter 56cm

condition: consistent with age
$360.00*

M22

L. Massoni: mobile trolley of plastic
manufacturer: Guzzini
dimensions: height 62.5cm, diameter 56cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
$360.00*

D21

N.O. Moller: round table
on single columnsupported on four legs
dimensions 74cm high by 123 cm diameter
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

Q9

three (3) “Tripp Trapp” highchairs by Stokke
Design: Peter Opsvik - European Beechwood
height 74 cm, width 46 cm, depth 49 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

visit Stokke website

"The chair that grows with your child. The height and depth of the seat and footrest are easily adjusted.
The chair elevates your child to normal table level. Suitable for children from 6 months through to adulthood.
The chair also satisfies international standards concerning safety and stability."
standard retail price in Australia (new): $299.95

condition: as new

U12

Eero Saarinen: six (6) chairs, "series 71"
on steel bases with orange fabric upholstery - striking design
designed 1951
manufacturer: NK-Verkstäder
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

U39

Massimo Scolari: office credenza, model “Ada”
of beech timber with document files partitions of brushed aluminium
height 86 cm, width 80 cm, depth 30 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: near flawless
$515.00*

D10

Table Lamp by Henrik Tengler
height 61 cm
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

Note: All lamps and light fittings are sold "as is". They should be checked by a licensed electrician before installation or use.
for more lamps and light fittings, go to: Lighting

    Andreas Tuck

Q20

Andreas Tuck: large sofa table
oak timber frame with grey laminate
dimensions 54cm high by 134.5 cm long by 60 cm wide
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: some markings on lower legs, otherwise very sound
$360.00*

Q24

Andreas Tuck: two (2) coffee or occasional tables
oak timber frame with grey laminate
dimensions 54cm high by 60 cm square
ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: very sound
$360.00* the pair

L27

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen: oak table with linoleum top
manufacturer: Magnus Olesen
dimensions: height 70cm, length 202cm, width 90cm

Poul M. Volther: six (6) chairs of birch, model J 46
manufacturer: FDB

ORIGINAL VINTAGE CLASSIC

condition: as new
table

six chairs
$600.00*


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