Modern and Mid-Century Highlights

George Nakashima (Pennsylvania/Washington/Japan/India, 1905-1990) mid-century modern walnut credenza, pinned and dovetailed case construction with two vertical slat sliding doors backed with pandanus cloth, concealing a fitted interior comprised of adjustable shelves on the left side and drawers on the right side. Unsigned. Copy of the original 1958 sales receipt from the George Nakashima studio shown as the last photo. 32″ H x 72 1/8″ W x 20″ D. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.) CONDITION: Overall very good condition with some light fading to top finish, mostly on the left side. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern sofa from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with three shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with the original woven burgundy/red upholstery. Sofa retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the base. 24″ H x 29 1/4″ D x 94 1/2″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll and other Mid Century Modern office furniture. This is the second of three Artifort sofas being offered in this two-day auction. Condition: Overall very good condition with general wear to upholstery. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern sofa from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with three shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with the original woven rust/red upholstery. Sofa retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the base. 24″ H x 29 1/4″ D x 94 1/2″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll and other Mid-Century Modern office furniture. This is one of 3 Artifort sofas being offered in this two-day auction. Condition: Overall very good condition with general wear to upholstery. [See more photos →]

Pair of Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern chairs from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with the original woven burgundy upholstery. Both chairs retain the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the bases. 24″ H x 29 1/4″ D x 33″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original mid-century modern office furniture. Condition: Both chairs overall good condition, general wear and some minor staining, one with some minor losses to seat upholstery. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern sofa from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with three shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with the original woven burgundy/red upholstery. Sofa retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the base. 24″ H x 29 1/4″ D x 64 1/2″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll and other Mid Century Modern office furniture. This is the third of three Artifort sofas being offered in this two-day auction. Condition: Overall good condition with general wear to upholstery. [See more photos →]

Pair of labeled Mid Century Knoll Industries lounge chairs, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett and manufactured 1950’s. Both with cream woven upholstery with tufted cushions and chrome base. Both with the “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label also bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 29 1/2″ H x 32 1/2″ W x 32” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both in overall good condition with general use wear including some grime, one chair with losses to upholstery on front left arm. Some slight yellowing to scattered areas of the upholstery. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the bases. 24″ H x 64 1/2″ W x 29″ D. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture.

CONDITION: Sofa in the original upholstery. Some light black discoration to fabric on right back side, overall structurally good condition. [See more photos →]

Knoll executive credenza or cabinet, rectangular form having ten fitted locking drawers with highly figured rosewood veneers, inset aluminum hardware, and steel hardware, base and square tubular legs. 25 1/2″ H x 75″ L x 18″ D. American, late 20th century, from a mid-century Florence Knoll design. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Top with minor scattered scratching and general use wear. Retains the original key. [See more photos →]

Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seat and “wave” back, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper label to the base underside. 24″ H x 29″ D x 64 1/2″ W. Circa 1979.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Settee in the original upholstery. Some light staining and wear, overall structurally good condition. Dust cover with puncture near label. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 “Credenza 4 Position” designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured in the 1960s. Rectangular cabinet or sideboard with Italian cremo marble top over four figured rosewood veneered hinged and locking doors with aluminum tab hardware. Chrome finished steel base and square tubular legs. 25 1/2″ H x 74 1/2″ W x 18″ D.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear. Original label and key not present. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 “Credenza 4 Position” designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured in the 1960s. Rectangular cabinet or sideboard with Italian cremo marble top over four figured walnut veneered hinged and locking doors with aluminum tab hardware. Chrome finished steel base and square tubular legs. Underside with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022_ label including the Knoll Industries trademark. Retains the original key. 25 1/2″ H x 74 1/2″ W x 18” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some minor spotting to top, retains the original key. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Parriand, and Pierre Jeanneret and produced by Cassina. Chromed frame with tubular legs, three black leather rectangular back cushions attached to the rear frame, over a long black leather seat cushion. Impressed to chrome tube: “Cassina / LC5 / F00715 / Le Corbusier / Made in Italy”. Cassina label to cushion, Model: LC5.F. 28 1/2″ H x 81″ W x 29″ D. Italy, Late 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Tellico Village, TN collection.

CONDITION: Very good overall condition. Light and even surface wear to leather cushions. Even surface oxidation to chrome frame. [See more photos →]

Signed Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman with clasped hands and bare feet, her hair pulled into a high bun. Signature on base appears to read “Oman”. 16″ H. Mounted to square wood base, 1″ H, with additional stepped travertine base, 2″ H. Attr. 3rd quarter 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition. [See more photos →]

Pair Mid-Century Knoll Industries Barcelona chairs, designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured in the 1980s. Original black tufted leather cushions with leather support straps, polished steel X-form legs. Both chairs retain the original Knoll Industries paper label. 30″ H x 30″ W x 29 1/2″ D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall very good condition. Cushions with very slight fading to leather and light general wear. Base with expected general surface wear. [See more photos →]

Pair Mid-Century Knoll Industries Barcelona chairs, designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured in the 1980s. Original black tufted leather cushions with leather support straps, polished steel X-form legs. Both chairs retain the original Knoll Industries paper label. 30″ H x 30″ W x 29 1/2″ D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. This is the first of three pairs of Barcelona chairs being offered in this two-day auction. Condition: Both chairs overall good condition with slight wear to cushions. The upper cushion of one chair with two vertical tears on each seam side of the top middle square, each approximately 2 in long. General light expected wear and surface scratching to the bases. [See more photos →]

Pair Mid-Century Knoll Industries Barcelona chairs, designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured in the 1980s. Original black tufted leather cushions with leather support straps, polished steel X-form legs. Both chairs retain the original Knoll Industries paper label. 30″ H x 30″ W x 29 1/2″ D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall very good condition, leather cushions with minor wear, legs with general expected surface wear. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 Rosewood “Credenza 4 Position” designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured in the 1960s. Rectangular cabinet or sideboard with Italian cremo marble top over four highly figured rosewood veneered hinged and locking doors with aluminum tab hardware. Chrome finished steel base and square tubular legs. Underside with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label including the Knoll Industries trademark. 25 1/2″ H x 75″ L x 18” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Marble top with repaired break on left side, clouding and discoloration of marble top near left end. Far right door does not fully close. Otherwise good condition with expected light general wear. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 Walnut Executive Office Cabinet or Credenza. Designed by Florence Knoll Bassett and introduced in 1961 as a variation of her classic 1954 “Credenza 4 position,” this cabinet featured ten drawers instead of four doors. Rectangular Italian cremo marble top over conforming case with figured walnut veneers, drawers with aluminum tab hardware, some with fitted interiors; chrome finished base and tubular steel legs. Underside labeled “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ including the Knoll Industries trademark. 25 1/2″ H x 74 1/2″ L x 18” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall good condition with expected light general wear. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Table Desk #2480 designed by Florence Knoll Bassett in 1961, manufactured 1970s, consisting of an oval, highly figured rosewood top and a chrome finished steel pedestal base. Underside frame with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 28 1/4″ H x 48″ W x 77 1/2” L. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. CONDITION: Top overall very good condition. Fitted with a protective table top pad. Base with light minor wear. [See more photos →]

Set of five (5) of Mid-Century Knoll International executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961). All with the original gold/lime green woven upholstery and steel tubular legs. Undersides of each retain the original “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label including the Knoll Industries trademark. 31 1/4″ H x 27 1/2″ W x 21” D. Circa 1960’s. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture.

CONDITION: All chairs in overall good condition with general light use wear. [See more photos →]

Pair of labeled Mid-Century Knoll Industries Parallel Bar System armless sofas, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1955, manufactured 1970s. Comprised of a tufted three cushion rust or orange woven upholstered top on a chrome finished steel base with six (6) legs. Underside frame with label for “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 100022″ with Knoll Industries trademark. 31″ H x 29″ D x 84” W. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall very good condition with general expected use wear. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa with arms, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1955, manufactured 1970s. Three cushion seat and back, all in off-white woven upholstery, on a chrome finished steel base with six (6) parallel legs. Knoll Corporation tag below center cushion. 28 1/2″ H x 89 1/2″ L x 32 1/2″ D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. CONDITION: Light grime noted to front and back vertical edges with overall light wear to cushions. Some light scattered staining, including one stain to the back. [See more photos →]

Jack Boyd (California, 1934-1982) patinated bronze expressionist sculpture of a stylized cactus or tree, with movable prongs on one branch. This branch is incised and dated “Boyd 66.” Mounted on a walnut base. 22 1/2″ H x 10 1/2″ W. Note: Originally from San Diego, the self-taught artist Jack D. Boyd was raised in Alpine, California. Boyd is best known for his mid-century sculptural work in bronze on walnut bases, such as this example, as well as metal jewelry.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with oxidation to metal throughout. Sculpture is loosely attached to base causing it to rotate freely. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Table Desk #2480 designed by Florence Knoll Bassett in 1961, manufactured 1970s, consisting of an oval, highly figured rosewood top and a chrome finished steel pedestal base. Underside frame with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 28 1/4″ H x 48″ W x 77 1/2” L.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with general use wear. Top with areas of sun fading. Lght scattered areas of scratching and one are of light pitting. Base with light overall general use wear. [See more photos →]

Pair of Knoll International mid-century emerald green upholstered Suzanne Series armless lounge chairs, designed by Kazuhide Takahama (Japanese, 1930-2010) for Knoll in 1965. All chairs retain the original paper Knoll label. 26 1/2″ H x 29″ W x 34″ D. Circa 1980s. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both with the original forest green upholstery with overall general light use wear and light grime due to storage. [See more photos →]

Pair of tall Mid-Century inverted teardrop form pink Murano glass table lamps having fluted bodies and resting on square lucite bases. Both with the original paper label reading BALBOA, VENETIAN GLASS, HANDMADE IN ITALY to the bodies. 43″ total H (w/ harp).

CONDITION: Both overall very good condition. The lamps appear to retain the original wiring which needs to be updated. [See more photos →]

Mid Century Knoll square end or coffee table, model #2514, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett in 1954, manufactured circa 1970. Square Italian cremo marble top on a T-angle aluminum frame with chrome finish. 17 1/4″ H x 36″ square. Unlabeled but similar to a table we sold in our January 2021 sale, Lot #879. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of mid-century Knoll office furniture.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor light wear including slight scratching to top and oxidation to legs. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Knoll Industries Rosewood Executive Cabinet or Small Credenza, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured 1960s. Rectangular form having Italian cremo marble top over four fitted drawers with chrome finished steel tab hardware, base and square tubular legs. Underside with “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ paper label also bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 25 1/2″ H x 37 1/2″ W x 18” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light expected general wear. Does not retain the key. [See more photos →]

Pair of Knoll International mid-century emerald green upholstered Suzanne Series armless lounge chairs, designed by Kazuhide Takamaha for Knoll in 1965. Both chairs retain the original paper Knoll label. 26 1/2″ H x 29″ W x 34″ D. Circa 1980s.

PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Both with the original emerald green upholstery, with overall general light use wear and light grime. [See more photos →]

Labeled Mid Century Knoll Industries walnut executive cabinet or Small Credenza, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured 1960s. Rectangular form having Italian cremo marble top over four fitted drawers with chrome finished steel tab hardware, base and square tubular legs. Underside with “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ paper label also bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 25 1/2″ H x 37 1/2″ W x 18” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture. Condition: Overall good condition with very light wear. Left side with minute errant white, possibly paint, specks. [See more photos →]

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass table lamps, unmarked but likely made by Balboa. Consisting of white opalescent slender gourd form bodies with controlled gilt bubble designs and projecting shaped clear glass fins. Unmarked. 36 1/2″ total H (w/ harp).

CONDITION: Both overall very good condition. The lamps appear to retain the original wiring which needs to be updated. One lamp finial is damaged. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Knoll Industries Parallel Bar System armless loveseat sofa or settee, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1955, manufactured 1970s. Comprised of a tufted two cushion yellow or citrine woven upholstered top on a chrome and black finished steel base with four (4) legs. Underside frame with label for “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 100022″ with Knoll Industries trademark and white paper Knoll Industries label. 31 1/4″ H x 56″ W x 28 1/2” D. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original Knoll office furniture.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with light general use wear, some light grime from storage. Front left seat cushion corner slightly indented. [See more photos →]

Designer Robert Haussman (Swiss, 1931-2021) for Stendig, pair of two (2) Mid-Century 1148 Xanadu brown leather armchairs, both resting on chrome cantilever bases with the original oval Stendig label to the undersides. 31″ H x 28″ W x 23″ D. Circa 1960.

PROVENANCE: Private West Tennessee Collection.

CONDITION: Both in overall good condition. Original leather upholstery exhibits expected signs of general use wear, bases with light wear and scratching. [See more photos →]

Mid-Century Italian Hollywood Regency style wall sconces, in the form of potted plants, comprised of gilt metal and glass. Both retain the “Made in Italy” round tag, en verso. 18″ H (w/bulb) x 10 1/2″ W. Circa 1960’s.

PROVENANCE: Private Bristol, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Both in overall very good condition with no breaks to glass, some losses to gilt, minor oxidation to metal. [See more photos →]

Set of six (6) Mid-Century Knoll “Tulip” (Model No. 150) swivel armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen. Consisting of a molded fiberglass chair frame on a coated aluminum base, covered in the original woven upholstery, the bases marked BR50. The chair seats (underneath the cushion) retain the Knoll International 745 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 1002232 label. 31 3/4″ H x 25″ W x 21″ D. Circa 1970’s.

CONDITION: All retain the original upholstery and exhibit signs of use wear and some scattered staining. Bases with light scuffing and minor scattered scratching. [See more photos →]

Two (2) Pe Pe Mendoza mid-20th century brass and inlaid ceramic table trays, including one in the form of a lotus flower and the other with a woman laying with feet bent back and head facing up. Flower tray with the original label and pen tray with impressed mark. 7 1/2″ dia. and 9 1/4″ L x 4 1/8″ W.

CONDITION: Both items overall very good condition. [See more photos →]

Swedish mid-century “Maria” teak folding and expanding gate leg drop-leaf dining table, designed by Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) for Karl Mathsson. The table folds down to 9 3/4″ W when not in use and can be expanded to 32″ L, 58″ L or 110″ L, to seat anywhere from 2 to 10. 28 3/4″ H x 36″ D. Circa 1957.

CONDITION: Original surface with light general use wear, some very slight abrasions noted to the top, particularly to some edges. [See more photos →]