Total Steals: Auction Bargains at Wright Mass Modern

Once a year, the wonderful Wright Auction House holds "Mass Modern", their auction with no minimums (just held this past Saturday) . No minimums means that some lucky bidders walk away with really good deals. And, while plenty of the items go for much MORE than the estimates, it's lots of fun to see the ones which go for LESS...

Top row, left to right:
1. Set of Six Lacquered Model 3107 Chairs: Arne Jacobsen, 1955/95. Estimate $2000 - 3000. Result: $383
2. Pair of Cesca Armchairs: Marcel Breuer, 1985. Estimate $400 - 600. Result: $63
3. Set of 4 L Leg Stools: Alvar Aalto, 1945. Estimate $1000 - 1500. Result: $188
4. Ebonized Mahogany Tables: circa 1955. Estimate $300 - 500. Result: $63
5. Birdseye Maple Dining Table: Milo Baughman, 1975. Estimate $2000 -3000. Result: $688.

Bottom row, left to right:
6. Italian Wall Mirror: In the Manner of Jacques Adnet, 1965. Estimate $2000 - 3000. Result: $125
7. Dining Set: Richard Fahnkow, 1930. Estimate $1500 - 2000. Result $188.
8. Teak Credenza: H.P. Hansen, 1960. Estimate $2000 - 3000. Result: $510
9. Teacart: Thorald Madsen, 1965. Estimate $1000 - 1500. Result $31.
10. Walnut Buffet: Gilbert Rohde, 1940. Estimate $3000 - 4000. Result: $625.

Related Link:

Auction Recap: Mass Modern 2008

Comments (7)

I would have loved this post if it had appeared the week before the auction. :(

posted by rosenatti on July 1st 2009 at 8:32pm
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As a mid-c collector, reading those prices - what they actually sold for - is making me seriously ill.

Although, I have gotten deals myself - two free knoll saarinen side tables through work and two free florence knoll armless lounge chairs through dumpster diving (god, they were heavy!).

posted by david @ justveggingout.com on July 1st 2009 at 8:44pm
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I am silently weeping over that tea cart. $31?!

posted by solbeam on July 1st 2009 at 9:12pm
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I'd be interested to know the condition of these items. I've previewed the Mass Modern auction in the past and the ghastly condition of the pieces, not the "steals," were what made me cry.

posted by thebradseed on July 1st 2009 at 10:37pm
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Yeah, its not surprising to me. These designs are now a dime a dozen, even if the are originals.

posted by Jose A on July 2nd 2009 at 12:25am
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Not mid-c but just scored a Ligne Roset Pop char and ottoman at the Habitat Re-Store for $200! They still had a Yang sofa set for $2000 last time I looked.

posted by souladventurer on July 2nd 2009 at 9:29am
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That teacart is nice..and for $31?!! What an awesome deal! Is this post to make us sad we missed it?

posted by suzy8track on July 2nd 2009 at 9:40am
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