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Circa Auction presents Icons of Modern Design on May 2nd at 9am PST. This curated sale features rare and distinctive 20th Century works, primarily sourced from France, with a focus on exceptional form and craftsmanship. Highlights include pieces by Willy Guhl, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, and Michel Ducaroy, alongside key European and American designers. Register to bid live via our site and LiveAuctioneers. Preview period is April 27-May 1 from 10am to 4pm.
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  • Polychromatic Mosaic Tile Garden Dining Set, 1950s
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 1

    Polychromatic Mosaic Tile Garden Dining Set, 1950s

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $4,000
  • Monumental Metal Suspended Mobile, 21st Century
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Lot 2

    Monumental Metal Suspended Mobile, 21st Century

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Willy Guhl, Set of Three Monumental Mid-Century Geometric Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 3

    Willy Guhl, Set of Three Monumental Mid-Century Geometric Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Terrazzo Outdoor Dining Set, 1960s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 4

    Terrazzo Outdoor Dining Set, 1960s

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Wily Guhl, Pair of Monumental Tulip Concrete Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 5

    Wily Guhl, Pair of Monumental Tulip Concrete Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $5,000
  • David Alfaro Siqueiros, El Canto General, Poeme of Pablo Neruda, Lithographie, Signed, Numbered 23/25
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 6

    David Alfaro Siqueiros, El Canto General, Poeme of Pablo Neruda, Lithographie, Signed, Numbered 23/25

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud, Pair of Swivel Club Chairs, 1979
    Estimate
    $4,400 - $6,600
    Lot 7

    Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud, Pair of Swivel Club Chairs, 1979

    Est.
    $4,400 - $6,600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,200
  • Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, Round Cerused Oak Coffee Table With Glass Top, 1950s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 8

    Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, Round Cerused Oak Coffee Table With Glass Top, 1950s

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Conical Planters on Metal Stands, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 9

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Conical Planters on Metal Stands, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Conical Planters on Metal Stands, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 10

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Conical Planters on Metal Stands, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Mosaic Tile Wheelbarrow, 1960s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 11

    Mosaic Tile Wheelbarrow, 1960s

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Olavi Hanninen For Mikko Nupponen, Brutalist Sculptural Sideboard, 1950s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 12

    Olavi Hanninen For Mikko Nupponen, Brutalist Sculptural Sideboard, 1950s

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Allmilmo, Dining Set, 1980s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 13

    Allmilmo, Dining Set, 1980s

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Pair of Concrete Swan Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 14

    Pair of Concrete Swan Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Pair of Concrete Swan Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 15

    Pair of Concrete Swan Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • 6-Foot Stainless Steel Desk in the style of Marc Newson, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 16

    6-Foot Stainless Steel Desk in the style of Marc Newson, 1970s

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Willy Rizzo, Modular Stainless Steel Table, 1970s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 17

    Willy Rizzo, Modular Stainless Steel Table, 1970s

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Brutalist Wood Dining Set, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 18

    Brutalist Wood Dining Set, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Cream Leather Togo 3-Seater Sofa, 2004
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 19

    Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Cream Leather Togo 3-Seater Sofa, 2004

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Mattak by Bleu Nature, Leather Club Lounge Chair
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 20

    Mattak by Bleu Nature, Leather Club Lounge Chair

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • French Brutalist Leather Sofa, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 21

    French Brutalist Leather Sofa, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • French Provincial Brutalist Wood and Rope Bench, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 22

    French Provincial Brutalist Wood and Rope Bench, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Pair of Aerated Concrete Outdoor Stools, 1950s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 23

    Pair of Aerated Concrete Outdoor Stools, 1950s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Aerated Concrete Outdoor Bench, 1950s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 24

    Aerated Concrete Outdoor Bench, 1950s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Marble Outdoor Dining Ensemble, 1970s
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 25

    Marble Outdoor Dining Ensemble, 1970s

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Lind Lenz, Faux Bois Dining Set, 1960s
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 26

    Lind Lenz, Faux Bois Dining Set, 1960s

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Willy Guhl, Large Bowl Planter on Stand, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 27

    Willy Guhl, Large Bowl Planter on Stand, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Large Bowl Planter on Stand, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 28

    Willy Guhl, Large Bowl Planter on Stand, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Urn Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 29

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Urn Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Rectangular Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 30

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Rectangular Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Red Contemporary French Metal Sculpture, Artisan Crafted, 1980s
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 31

    Red Contemporary French Metal Sculpture, Artisan Crafted, 1980s

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Philippe Makhloof, The Spider, Metal Sculpture, 1980s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 32

    Philippe Makhloof, The Spider, Metal Sculpture, 1980s

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • M. Clerc, Bronze Figure on Metal Pedestal, Numbered 1 of 8, 1950s
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 33

    M. Clerc, Bronze Figure on Metal Pedestal, Numbered 1 of 8, 1950s

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • Eero Aarnio, Egg Pod Chair in Black and Red, 1970s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 34

    Eero Aarnio, Egg Pod Chair in Black and Red, 1970s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Mosaic Tile Outdoor Set, 1960s
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Lot 35

    Mosaic Tile Outdoor Set, 1960s

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,500
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Off-Kilter Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 36

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Off-Kilter Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of clamshell Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 37

    Willy Guhl, Pair of clamshell Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Willy Guhl, Large Rectangular Planter, 1960s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 38

    Willy Guhl, Large Rectangular Planter, 1960s

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Willy Guhl, Pair of Square Planters on Stands, 1960s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 39

    Willy Guhl, Pair of Square Planters on Stands, 1960s

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Pair of Rectangular Limestone Planters, 1960s
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 40

    Pair of Rectangular Limestone Planters, 1960s

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pine Nightstand, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 41

    Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pine Nightstand, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pine Chest of Drawers, 1960s
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 42

    Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pine Chest of Drawers, 1960s

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs 1600, Pine Sideboard, 1960s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 43

    Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs 1600, Pine Sideboard, 1960s

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Pine Chest of Drawers in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 44

    Pine Chest of Drawers in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Romeo Reyna, Monumental Tapestry Commissioned by Stephen Chase, 1970s
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $50,000
    Lot 45

    Romeo Reyna, Monumental Tapestry Commissioned by Stephen Chase, 1970s

    Est.
    $40,000 - $50,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $15,000
  • Juan Sanchez, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 46

    Juan Sanchez, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • Yaacov Agam, Vertical Orchestration, Litographie, Signed and Numbered 3/180 with Book
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 47

    Yaacov Agam, Vertical Orchestration, Litographie, Signed and Numbered 3/180 with Book

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Jess Black, Muse Painting, 2013
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 48

    Jess Black, Muse Painting, 2013

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500

Auction Description

Icons of Modern Design by Circa Auction

Icons of Modern Design
May 2nd at 9am PST

Circa Auction is pleased to present Icons of Modern Design, a tightly curated offering of exceptional 20th Century works, with a strong emphasis on rare and distinctive pieces sourced throughout France.

This sale brings together an international roster of designers whose work continues to define the language of modernism. Highlights include sculptural forms by Willy Guhl, refined French craftsmanship from Charlotte Perriand, and enduring design statements by Pierre Chapo, Michel Ducaroy, and Roger Capron. Scandinavian and American perspectives are equally represented, with works by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Adrian Pearsall, and Milo Baughman.

From architectural seating and case pieces to ceramic works, lighting, and garden elements, the collection reflects a thoughtful balance of form, material, and provenance. Pieces by Eero Aarnio, Franco Albini, Gio Ponti, and Warren Platner further underscore the breadth of the offering.

As always, the sale is anchored by Circa’s continued focus on European modernism, with a particular depth in French design. Many of the works presented are one of a kind or seldom seen on the market, selected for their character, craftsmanship, and relevance within the broader design canon.

The auction will be held live on May 2nd at 9am PST. We invite you to register and explore the full catalog.

Preview Period
April 27th - May 1st from 10am to 4pm

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