Nicholas Mongiardo’s Furniture – Highlight of Upcoming Stair Auction

Nicholas Mongiardo is famous for his restored and Art Deco-inspired furniture pieces. Mongiardo’s elite clientele includes Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Yoko Ono, and Donna Karan. His classic furniture designs have a smooth finish, portraying the influence of masters like Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The upcoming Stair Galleries auction features a low table by Nicholas Mongiardo. The Macassar ebony and bone inlaid table is after a model by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Also showcased is a set of Juliane dining chairs by Danish furniture maker Johannes Andersen. The set of six rosewood chairs by Andersen merges Scandinavian and Danish designs. 

Another highlight is a pressed floral and leaf arrangement by William Stuart Thornton. The artwork consists of plants like Gunnecaceae linden and Gunnera manicata against a white background. Thornton’s work is a detailed process, beginning with identifying the right plants to dry. The entire process can take up to six months. These pressed arrangements are notable for their natural compositions reminiscent of country landscapes. Elsewhere in the catalog, collectors will find a ‘Bird’ chair and ottoman for Knoll by Harry Bertoia, Philip Moulthrop’s wood vase, a Lalique glass ‘Charmilles’ vase, and a Louis Vuitton trunk. For more information, explore the entire catalog and register online on Bidsquare. Visit the platform for more online auctions of interest.