Saturday, May 5, 2012

LAMA Modern Art and Design Auction

The LAMA Modern Art and Design auction starts at noon Pacific time on May 6, offering stunning pieces that most of us would love to have in our homes if we had a chest full of money buried in the backyard. (I'm giving you a day's heads-up, in case you need to start digging.)

In addition to fine art and sculpture by artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Ed Ruscha, I found furniture and ceramics that went straight to my To Die For list. Take a look and see if you don't agree.

All images from lamodern.com

George Nakashima sofa
Jasper Morrison executive desk
George Nelson credenza
Paul Evans dining table
Paul McCobb settee
Hans Wegner wing lounge chair
Edward Wormley lounge chair
Paul Tuttle chair
Gertrude and Otto Natzler vase
Gertrude and Otto Natzler bowl

We already have several pieces similar to other auction items, but they aren't in the store yet, because they're being restored. Here are the auction pieces. Stay tuned to see ours when they're ready.


Lovid desk, attributed to Jens Quistgaard
Edward Wormley chairs
George Nelson CSS wall unit
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12 comments:

  1. RoseMay 5, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I'll start digging since I want every single piece shown. We have the ICFF coming here this month. I've been anticipating it for months. Have fun if you go!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModMay 5, 2012 at 9:53 AM

      The ICFF should be lots of fun. Have a ball!

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  2. DearHelenHartmanMay 5, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    The images on your blog are like junkers eye candy. Love every visit.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModMay 5, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      It's really kinda frightening how addictive this furniture can be! :)

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  3. DavidMay 5, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    The George Nakashima sofa has a modern spin to a Mission Style look to it. I like it.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModMay 5, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      I love his benches and tables too. Such natural ruggedness, yet so refined.

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    2. DavidMay 5, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      I only just Googled George Nakishima now. Totally same idea as the tables I saw last week at the Market. So simple and elegant, highlighting the raw materials and not the man made fabric and other materials that are so common

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    3. Dana@Mid2ModMay 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      When I saw your post about the tables at the Market, I figured you'd admire Nakashima's work.

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  4. A Modern LineMay 5, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Where did I put that winning lottery ticket?? These are all gorgeous pieces and all so far out of my budget, I'm sure!!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModMay 5, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      Yes, all these pieced will go for a pretty penny, I'm sure.

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  5. John BachmanMay 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Doesn't every Texan have an oil well?

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