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Irish Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Stand-up desks in the 1700s? Design visionaries old and new showcased in upcoming sales
Interior designers often make bold decisions by placing antique pieces of furniture in modern homes, thus bringing an air of gravitas to what might otherwise be minimalist sleek interiors. And with remote working now a well-established part of most office workers' weekly routines, creating a stylish, dedicated work space in a living or diningroom is often preferable to working from a spare bedroom. But where to find such furniture? Auction rooms are often the best place to find a desk that is both functional and elegant when not in use. Adam's Library Collection auction on Tuesday, April 29th, and deVeres ' 20th century contemporary art and design auction on the same day are both excellent places to look for such pieces. Take, for example, the George IV pale mahogany writing desk at Adam's (€6,000-€8,000), which is designed for both sitting and standing at. According to Adam's, this type of bureau writing desk was supplied to accountancy firms and gentlemen's libraries in the 18th century by the English furniture making firm Gillows of Lancaster and London. READ MORE For those who prefer a more slimmed-down writing desk – with little room for clutter in a paper-free working environment – the rosewood model 530 desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Milan-based manufacturer, Bernini (€2,000-€3,000) in the deVeres auction is an option. Rosewood model 530 desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini of Milan (€2,000-€3,000), deVeres An Italian architect and designer, Frattini was an important figure whose 50-year career contributed significantly to the global profile of the Made-in-Italy brand in the 20th century. For those who like a daytime nap without retreating to a bedroom, the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona day bed (€6,000-€8,000), also at deVeres, might be tempting. With a hardwood frame and tubular steel legs, its brown leather panels were created from a single hide. Born in Aachen, Germany, Mies van der Rohe was part of the Bauhaus school of modernist art, design and architecture. He emigrated to America in the late 1930s and settled in Chicago. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona day bed (€6,000-€8,000), deVeres The Coco Chanel wheat table (€600-€900) is another standout piece in the deVeres auction. The table – made from a gilt metal sheaf of wheat with a glass top – is similar to one designed for the French fashion designer by jeweller Robert Goossens, inspired by the drawing of wheat by the Spanish artist Salvadore Dali. Also at deVeres is an Italian rosewood bar table with a fitted vinyl turntable, and hidden compartments with lift up lids (€800-€1,200). Coco Chanel wheat table (€600-€900), deVeres Italian rosewood bar table with a fitted vinyl turntable and hidden compartments with lift-up lids (€800-€1,200), deVeres Rory Guthrie from deVeres says there are two types of buyers of mid-century modern furniture in Ireland. 'One is the collector, who is very much looking for signed, stamped pieces or those made by the licensed manufacturer. These are produced to the artist's original design. The second type of buyer is one looking for something a little different in a saturated furniture market that offers generic styles, or flat pack.' Guthrie says Ireland has a poor reputation for allowing reproduction copies of original furniture. 'Some very low-quality replica pieces are widely sold here, often described as 'Eames style' or 'in the style of'. These are neither original nor licensed works, yet they come with a high price tag attached,' he explains. According to Guthrie, replicas have little or no resale value. The deVeres auction has a number of licensed pieces (each stamped and labelled) in its design auction by designers including Eileen Gray, Arne Jacobsen, Charles Eames, Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl. The pieces for sale come from collectors in Ireland and mainland Europe, particularly France and Italy. Meanwhile, Anne-Louise Mitchell from Victor Mitchell Auctioneers in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, is excited about the auction of the belongings of the late Mabel Wallace, the former owner, with her late husband, Hume Wallace, of Ballincor House, Shinrone, Co Offaly. While Ballincor House and Estate was sold in 2006, the family is now selling much of Wallace's remaining antiques. An avid fan of the Ormond Hunt and point-to-point racing, there are plenty of equestrian prints, accessories and ornaments among the lots for sale. Also, eclectic collectors will be interested in more than 40 lots of 'Grand Tour' souvenirs, as well as ivory games board (€300-€500). Ivory games board (€300-€500), Mitchell's Fun of the fair Finally, Victor Mee auctioneers in Cavan has some unusual items in its Spring Carnival and Collectables sale on April 29th and 30th from 6pm each day. With an established reputation for selling advertising memorabilia and signs, the auctioneers have taken a step further this time, with items for sale from fairgrounds in Warrenpoint, Co Down, and Buncrana, Co Donegal. Fairground motorcycle (€200-€400), Victor Mee Child's carousel ride (€600-€1,200) Victor Mee Antique marionettes at Victor Mee's auction The items for auction include fairground rides (a child's carousel ride for €600-€1,200 and a fairground motorcycle for €200-€400), as well as antique puppets and marionettes. The 1,200 lots can be viewed tomorrow from noon to 5pm, and on Monday from 10am-5pm. ; ; ; What did it sell for? The Trinity by Seán Keating Seán Keating, The Trinity Estimate €10,000-€15,000 Hammer price €13,000 Auction house Adam's Silver replica of Ardagh Chalice Silver replica of Ardagh Chalice Estimate €5,000-€7,000 Hammer price €5,000 Auction house Adam's Painted pine 19th century 'meat safe' Meat cupboard Estimate €500-€800 Hammer price €460 Auction house Adam's Tim Goulding's Land Burn, 2002 Land Burn, Tim Goulding Estimate €500-€700 Hammer price €1,400 Auction house Morgan O'Driscoll Victorian writing desk made by Irish 19th century Dublin furniture maker, Arthur Jones. Victorian writing desk by Arthur Jones (c1870) Estimate £4,000-£6,000 (€4,659-€7,000) Hammer price £15,120 (€17,614) Auction house Woolley & Wallis
Time Out
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Living Modernity: Experiments in the Exceptional and Everyday 1920s-1970s
If you're curious about why city living looks like it does today, you'll want to stop by the National Art Center by June 30. The Roppongi institution is hosting a landmark exhibition tracing the evolution of modern residential architecture and the visionary ideals that shaped the way we live in the 21st century. Spanning over half a century of innovation, 'Living Modernity' presents 14 iconic homes from around the world, designed by luminaries such as Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto and Frank Gehry, each revealing aspects of how architects in the 1900s radically reimagined domestic life through form, function and comfort. Organised around seven themes, the show explores how modern housing responded to both global challenges and intimate, everyday needs. Visitors will encounter a rich assemblage of original drawings, models, photographs, furniture and household items. A highlight is the full-scale reconstruction of Mies van der Rohe's unbuilt 'Row House' (1931), which offers an immersive experience into the German-born architect's minimalist vision. Interactive displays and VR installations further deepen the engagement. 'Living Modernity' is a reflection on how architectural experimentation from a century ago continues to inform contemporary life. Through the groundbreaking homes on display, the exhibition invites us to reconsider what it really means to live well.
CBS News
05-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Trump administration seeks to sell Kluczynski Federal Building, 10 others in Chicago
The Trump administration has put "for sale" signs on hundreds of federal buildings — including nearly a dozen in Chicago. Among the buildings are the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building at 230 S. Dearborn St. The 42-story office building was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and is part of Chicago's Federal Center — together with the Everett M. Dirksen Federal Courthouse across Dearborn Street, and the Loop Station Post Office. The Kluczynski Federal Building houses Department of Labor, Drug Enforcement Administration, General Service Administration, and Internal Revenue Service offices, among others — as well as the offices of U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois). The Dirksen Federal Courthouse and the post office are not on the list. But the list also includes several nearby buildings — including the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 W. Jackson Blvd., which houses offices for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other government bodies, and the 11 West Quincy Court building, which was purchased in 2012 to house the Department of Labor. The Harold Washington Social Security center at 600 W. Madison St., the U.S. Customhouse at 610 S. Canal St., and several other buildings — including some that do not house federal offices or facilities — are also among the 11 buildings designated as "non-core" properties the federal government wants to unload. A spokesperson for the General Services Administration issued this statement: "GSA's Public Buildings Service's foundational mission is to deliver cost-effective workspace solutions for its federal agency customers, enabling them to fulfill their missions for the American taxpayer. "GSA is committed to being a smart steward of taxpayer dollars by cutting unneeded space and reducing costs. Non-core assets cost over $430M annually to operate and maintain, represent over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs and often do not provide federal employees the high-quality work environments they need to fulfill their missions. The list of non-core assets is subject to change, and [Public Buildings Service] remains fully committed to meeting the mission needs of our customer agencies and delivering world class work environments for the federal workforce as they return to office."
