Modern Design

Modern Design is one of Rago's signature auctions, offering a tightly curated selection of some of the market's most desirable works of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, and more. Presented three times a year, this event routinely achieves top results and sets new records in the field, including for Harry Bertoia, Wendell Castle, Dale Chihuly, Paul Evans, George Nakashima, and Judy Kensley McKie.

If you have Modern Design you're interested in selling at auction, our specialists will be glad to provide a complimentary evaluation:

George Nakashima  Minguren I coffee table  $60,000  

Paul Evans  Important Skyline cabinet  $262,500  

Strong Results for Modern Design at Rago

Judy Kensley McKie

Jaguar bench

estimate: $50,000–70,000

result: $387,500

Dale Chihuly

Persian Ceiling Installation

estimate: $90,000–120,000

result: $200,000

Wendell Castle

Custom Chandelier for a Private Residence

estimate: $55,000–75,000

result: $112,500

Harry Bertoia

Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank

estimate: $40,000–60,000

result: $106,250

Claude Conover

Achioli vessel

estimate: $3,500–4,500

result: $43,750

George Nakashima

Triple Hanging Wall case with base

estimate: $35,000–45,000

result: $87,500

Paul Evans

Wavy Front cabinet

estimate: $50,000–70,000

result: $112,500

Betty Woodman

Autumn Pillow Pitcher

estimate: $20,000–30,000

result: $68,750

Interested in selling works in this sale?

Contact our specialists today for a free evaluation!

Judy Kensley McKie  Grizzly Bear bench  $262,500  

Wendell Castle  Again and Again sideboard  $37,500