Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 19 - 21 September 2022

Cape and Continental Silver, Furniture and Design
About the Session

including The Louis & Mavis Shill Collection of Cape Silver


Sold for

ZAR 54 624
Lot 198
  • A leather and rosewood-veneered model 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman released in 1956 for Herman Miller by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950s


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 624

About this Item

A leather and rosewood-veneered model 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman released in 1956 for Herman Miller by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950s

the chair with moulded number 670/B, the ottoman with moulded number 671/B, the ottoman with manufacturer's label, minor chipping to the edges, the ottoman 42cm high

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Provenance

Acquired by Sir Donald Gordon in the 1950s.  Purchased by the current owner from the Gordon family



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