Form & Vision: Modern Art • Furniture • Sculptural Jewelry | April 22, 2026
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 19
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Oak Armchairs, Howard Anthony House
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$1,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
mid 20th century, oak frames, green upholstered seats, 32-1/2 x 21-3/4 x 18 in.
Provenance: Scott Elliott, Howard Anthony House, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 2003; Private Collection
Note: This form is a variant of the seating designed for Taliesin II in 1925 and the Herman T. Mossberg House in 1948. While this specific chair form was specified in the design documents for the Howard Anthony Residence (1949), these examples were executed in oak by a subsequent owner following Mr. Anthony’s death in 1954. Based on construction and wear, they are dated between 1955-1975. The chairs were acquired in 2003 from Scott Elliott, former owner of the Howard Anthony Residence and proprietor of Kelmscott Gallery, Chicago. The chairs were structurally refurbished in 2004, though the finish and upholstery remain original to the time of their mid-century construction.
Literature: "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Seat of Genius, Chairs 1895–1955", Penny Fowler, Mary Anna Eaton, and Timothy A. Eaton (eds.), p. 50; "Frank Lloyd Wright: Interiors and Furniture", Thomas A. Heinz, p. 205.
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Scott Elliott, Howard Anthony House, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 2003; Private Collection
very light wear overall
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