Alderfer Auction presents an exceptional Mid-Century Modern sale featuring an impressive collection of furniture, contemporary art, and decorative objects from renowned designers and artists.

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Auction is open for pre-bidding at Alderferauction.com until Wednesday, September 3rd at 10AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff).

The furniture selection showcases iconic pieces from legendary designers including Paul Evans, with his signature Cityscape credenza and dining table representing the pinnacle of American Brutalist design. Danish Modern enthusiasts will find exceptional works by Erik Buch, including his V Reol System modular wall unit and Juliane dining chairs, alongside pieces from Niels Kofoed's Ingrid collection. The sale features classic designs by Marcel Breuer's Wassily chairs, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair, George Nelson pieces for Herman Miller, and William Doezema's Chinoiserie works for Mastercraft.

Contemporary art highlights include works by Alex Katz, with both a modernist collage and lithograph demonstrating his distinctive style. Peter Max contributes his iconic "Flag with Heart" serigraph, while Michael Goldberg offers an abstract work from 1980. Notable sculptural pieces include Michele Oka Doner's "Tattooed Doll" porcelain sculpture and Isabel De Obaldia's sand cast glass "Guerrero III." The collection spans from established masters to emerging contemporary voices, including pieces by Forrest Lee Moses, Adam Helms, and works from the Raymond Rocklin estate.

The decorative arts section features exceptional lighting, including an Ed Pennebaker blown glass chandelier and various Murano glass pieces. Collectors will find quality examples of studio pottery, including Clayton George Bailey's surreal "Nose Lamp" series, and a range of Mid-Century ceramics from Italian makers like Bitossi.

International design is well represented with Scandinavian pieces including Ingmar Relling's Siesta chair, Georg Jensen stainless steel, and Norwegian sterling silver pieces. The collection includes works from Poul Cadovius's Royal System modular furniture and various Danish Modern dining sets.

Unique finds include a Tokujin Yoshioka "Honey Pop" chair from his limited edition of 300, Mauricio Tempestini's Orange Slice patio furniture for Salterini, and a Richard Harrison handcrafted sculptural rocker.

The sale encompasses multiple collecting categories, from quality furniture pieces to intimate works on paper, sculptural objects, and decorative accessories. Quality ranges from investment-level designer pieces to accessible decorative items, offering opportunities for both serious collectors and those beginning to explore Mid-Century and contemporary design.

This comprehensive sale represents decades of careful collecting, bringing together pieces that defined the aesthetic movements of the 20th and 21st centuries in a single exceptional offering.

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Doylestown, PA | Select Items

Wednesday, August 27^th | 2PM – 6PM

 
Hatfield, PA | Open-House

Tuesday, September 2^nd | 9AM – 3PM

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501 Fairgrounds Road

Hatfield, PA 19440

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