Affordable Designer Furniture Auction in New Jersey

Sale items include the 670 chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames and a pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs.

Mairi Beautyman -- Interior Design, 1/21/2009

Verner Panton/Vitra Heart Chair with Red Wool Upholstery on Swivel Base; Arne Jacobsen/Fritz Hansen Swan Chair with Powder Blue Wool Upholstery on Steel Base

A sale geared toward young city dwellers will bring original pieces from the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Herman Miller, and Gustav Stickley to the auction block. Presented by auction house Sollo Rago Modern, Real Modern: Stickley to Starck will be held at the Rago Arts & Auction Center February 14-15.

Charles and Ray Eames/Herman Miller Rosewood Plywood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

The furniture, conceived by some of the leading designers of the 20th century, will be showcased online in late January, as well as on site. Bids can also be made online. Design classics available include the 670 chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, normally retailing for $3,599 - $4,499, but expected to sell for $1,500 - 3,500; and a pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs, normally retailing for $1,750 - $2,009 for one chair, but expected to sell for $1,500 - $3,500.


Bruno Matthsson Lounge Chair with Woven Wool Webbed Seat on Birch and Laminated Beech Frame; Russel Wright/Klise Woodworking Usa Carved Wood Oceana Bowl with Five Compartments

"I want to introduce and educate young people to the benefits of purchasing at auction," says John Sollo, who runs Sollo Rago Modern Auctions. "I want them to know that they can get original pieces from great designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Herman Miller, and Gustav Stickley for far less money than they'd pay for later editions and imitations at Design Within Reach, West Elm, Crate and Barrel or even Ikea."

The Rago Arts & Auction Center is located at 333 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530.

Images courtesy of Rago Arts & Auction Center.