Auction / 21 February 2019 Noon ct
American Design
Wright continues to present the only auction dedicated to 20th century American Design. From the iconic designs of Charles and Ray Eames to the signature simplicity of George Nelson, this curated sale features works that defined the progress of a nation and spoke to the American dream.
American Design occurs in Chicago on February 21st at 12 pm central.
Warren Platner lounge chair and ottoman $3,000–5,000
Hugh Acton Long live-edge bench $2,000–3,000
From the Studio of Hugh Acton
Michigan-based artist and designer, Hugh Acton worked throughout the second half of the 20th century in a style that blended the best of the American craft tradition and Scandinavian mid-century design. He is most known for his pioneering “Acton Stacker” (the first stacking chair with arms) and his epochal wood and metal slat bench.
Wright is presenting nearly forty works from the estate of Hugh Acton, including rare early prototypes, later marble sculptures, as well as his most popular wood and metal mid-century furniture.
Hugh Acton
Executive Sofa
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $1,625
Hugh Acton
prototype bench
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,500
Hugh Acton
table lamp
estimate: $200–300
result: $562
Hugh Acton
Rondo stands, set of three
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $875
Hugh Acton
rolling cart
estimate: $500–700
Hugh Acton
Untitled
estimate: $300–500
result: $1,250
Hugh Acton
collection of seven AMV Planters
estimate: $700–900
result: $2,750
Hugh Acton
prototype desk chair
estimate: $500–700
result: $375
Henry Glass Swingline bookcase $2,000–3,000
Alcoa vases, set of twelve $2,000–3,000
Harold Cohen and Davis Pratt stools, set of three $700–900
American Design
For more information about
this sale, please contact:
312 563 0020
sales@wright20.com
Preview
14 – 21 February 2019
10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday
Auction
21 February 2019
12 pm central
