Live
Aug 23, 12:00PM EDT

A Modernism Summer

2025-08-23 12:00:00 2025-08-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : A Modernism Summer https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/circa-auction/a-modernism-summer-20136
Circa Auction presents A Modernism Summer -- a curated sale celebrating the enduring influence of midcentury modern design and its evolution into contemporary forms. From sculptural lounge chairs and iconic dining sets to rare garden planters and architectural outdoor furnishings, this auction brings together an exceptional lineup of designers whose work helped define the 20th century and beyond.
Circa Auction info@circaauctionhouse.com

Featured Items

315 Results
Sort by
  • Genevieve Pons, Pair of Sculptural Wood Chairs with Cord Seats, France, c. 1950s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,600
    Lot 145

    Genevieve Pons, Pair of Sculptural Wood Chairs with Cor...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Gio Ponti, Set of Four Superleggera Chair Model in Metal and Straw, 1950s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 146

    Gio Ponti, Set of Four Superleggera Chair Model in Meta...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Michel Ducaroy, Pink Three-Seater Togo for Ligne Roset, 2000s
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 147

    Michel Ducaroy, Pink Three-Seater Togo for Ligne Roset,...

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Small Brutalist Wood Footstool, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 148

    Small Brutalist Wood Footstool, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Carved Tripod Stool, France, c. 1950s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 149

    Carved Tripod Stool, France, c. 1950s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  •  De Sede, Ds 49 Black Leather Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 150

    De Sede, Ds 49 Black Leather Armchair with Ottoman, 197...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • ICA & JUISA Parisi, Rare Metal Serving Cart for MB ITALIA, 1950s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,400
    Lot 151

    ICA & JUISA Parisi, Rare Metal Serving Cart for MB ITAL...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Pierre Guariche, Extendable Teak Dining Table, Editions Huchers Minvielle, 1960
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,400
    Lot 152

    Pierre Guariche, Extendable Teak Dining Table, Editions...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • French Apothecary Cabinet, Late 1800s
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 153

    French Apothecary Cabinet, Late 1800s

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • First Edition Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Cocoon Floor Lamp, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 154

    First Edition Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Coco...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • First Edition Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Cocoon Floor Lamp, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 155

    First Edition Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Coco...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Rectangular Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 156

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Rectangular Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Willy Guhl, Blue Urn Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 157

    Willy Guhl, Blue Urn Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Two Biot Jar Planters, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 158

    Two Biot Jar Planters, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Italian Floor Lamp in the Style of Franco Bettonica, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 159

    Italian Floor Lamp in the Style of Franco Bettonica, 19...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Roger Capron, Round Ceramic and Wood Coffee Table, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 160

    Roger Capron, Round Ceramic and Wood Coffee Table, 1960...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Hall Tree with Mirror attributed to Tito Agnoli, France, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 161

    Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Hall Tree with Mirror a...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Brutalist French Wood Stool, c. 1950s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 162

    Brutalist French Wood Stool, c. 1950s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Willy Guhl, Set of Clamshell Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 163

    Willy Guhl, Set of Clamshell Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Rectangular Turquoise Glazed Planter, France, Mid-20th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 164

    Rectangular Turquoise Glazed Planter, France, Mid-20th ...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Grandon Fres, Globe Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 165

    Grandon Fres, Globe Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Willy Guhl, Small Bench/Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 166

    Willy Guhl, Small Bench/Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Orange and Black Modernist Desk in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 167

    Orange and Black Modernist Desk in the Style of Ico Par...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Small Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 168

    Willy Guhl, Small Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Square Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 169

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Square Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Maison Regain, Set of Eight Wood and Wicker Dining Chairs, 1960s
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 170

    Maison Regain, Set of Eight Wood and Wicker Dining Chai...

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Willy Rizzo, Set of Six Silver Dining Chairs, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 171

    Willy Rizzo, Set of Six Silver Dining Chairs, 1970s

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Alain Richard, Set of Six Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel, Wood, Fabric & Leather, France, 1970s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 172

    Alain Richard, Set of Six Dining Chairs in Chromed Stee...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Pierre Guariche, Set of Six Pegasus Chairs for Le Corbusier Site, for Baumann, France, c. 1960
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 173

    Pierre Guariche, Set of Six Pegasus Chairs for Le Corbu...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Biege Togo Chair and Corner, 1990s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 174

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Biege Togo Chair and Co...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Modular Togo Sofa Set, c. 1980s
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $21,000
    Lot 175

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Modular Togo Sofa Set, ...

    Est.
    $14,000 - $21,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $7,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Grey Three-Seater Togo Sofa, 1990s
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 176

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Grey Three-Seater Togo ...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Corner Togo Sofa, 1990s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 177

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Corner Togo Sofa,...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Single Seat Togo Sofa, 1990s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 178

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Single Seat Togo ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Sofa Set, 3-Seater, Corner, 1-Seater, 1990s
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 179

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Sofa Set, 3-...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $5,000
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Sofa Set, Two 3-seaters, 1 corner, 1990s
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 180

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Sofa Set, Tw...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $6,000
  • Red Persian Rug, c. 1900
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 181

    Red Persian Rug, c. 1900

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $500
  • Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Gara-Juutan Rug, 2010s
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 182

    Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Gara-Juutan Rug, 2010s

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Ottoman, 1990s
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 183

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Black Togo Ottoman, 199...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Pierre GUARICHE, CM190 Lounge Chair, c. 1955
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,600
    Lot 184

    Pierre GUARICHE, CM190 Lounge Chair, c. 1955

    Est.
    $800 - $1,600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Sanaa for Vitra, Champagne White Flower Bench, 2001
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 185

    Sanaa for Vitra, Champagne White Flower Bench, 2001

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Large Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 186

    Willy Guhl, Large Elephant Ear Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 187

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 188

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 189

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Large Elephant Ear Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Jonathan De Pas for Ligne Roset, Flou Flou Sofa, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 190

    Jonathan De Pas for Ligne Roset, Flou Flou Sofa, 1970s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Doria,  Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 191

    Doria, Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp, 1970s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Set of Black Floor Lamps with Adjustable Lights. French Work. c. 1980
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 192

    Set of Black Floor Lamps with Adjustable Lights. French...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300

Auction Description

A Modernism Summer by Circa Auction

Circa Auction presents A Modernism Summer -- a curated sale celebrating the enduring influence of midcentury modern design and its evolution into contemporary forms. From sculptural lounge chairs and iconic dining sets to rare garden planters and architectural outdoor furnishings, this auction brings together an exceptional lineup of designers whose work helped define the 20th century and beyond. Highlights include pieces by celebrated visionaries such as Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Gio Ponti, Eero Saarinen, Willy Guhl, and Mathieu Matégot, alongside standout contributions from Audoux Minet, Bruno Rey, Francis Jourdain, and Louis Sognot. The sale also features modern classics from Vitra, Ligne Roset, Roche Bobois, and Maison Regain, bridging eras with contemporary refinements. Whether it’s a weathered Guhl planter or a sleek De Sede sectional, each lot in A Modernism Summer embodies the thoughtful craftsmanship, material honesty, and functional beauty that have made these designs timeless. Join us for a sale that honors the spirit of modernism inside and out.

Auction preview is by appointment August 18-22.

Read more
Circa Auction
Gardena, CA 90248
United States

info@circaauctionhouse.com

Phone:+1 3103038466

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$50,000 $1,000

Payments

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

Shipping Info

Free local pickup at our warehouse in Gardena, CA. Winning bidders are responsible for packaging and shipping of items.

Read more

Terms & Conditions

Your use of this website is subject to the following Terms and Conditions.

GENERAL

These terms and conditions take effect from your first use of this website. By using this website, you agree to be bound by them on a continuing basis. We may change these terms and conditions at any time. It is your responsibility to check that you are still willing to be bound by any terms and conditions that may have changed.

OUR LIABILITY

This website is for informational purposes only. We make all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content is accurate and current. However, we cannot accept liability for any losses or damages which may arise from using or relying on information on this website.

ACCEPTABLE USE

You may not use the website or any information it contains in any way that:

• Disrupts the normal flow of dialogue within the website.
• Infringes any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, other proprietary
rights, or rights of publicity or privacy in any way.
• Is illegal or otherwise unlawful.
• Is in breach of these terms and conditions.
• Has not been requested, including unsolicited bulk email or spamming.
• Is libelous, abusive, menacing, or offensive, or that may harass or cause
distress or inconvenience to any person.
• Is obscene, vulgar, pornographic, or is otherwise against public policy.
• Facilitates the transmission of any virus or other material that could
potentially damage the website, and any computers or internet services
that are connected to it.

You must not attempt to interfere with the website or its workings. In particular, you must not try to break security, tamper with, hack into, or otherwise disrupt any computer system, server, website, router, or any other device. If we become aware of any violation of these terms, we reserve the right to take action to stop the violation. This may include removing information, suspending or removing a user, and providing relevant information to external bodies where required by law or regulation. We have no obligation to monitor or censor any information that users store within, or transmit through, the website. We are not responsible for any injury, damage, or offense that results from such storage and transmission of information.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All intellectual property rights in this website, and the content published on it, are owned by Circa Auction LLC or individual authors.