The design auctions and the related design department of Gregory’s are undergoing significant expansion to meet the demands of collectors worldwide, particularly those drawn to the allure of Italian and international design objects.
Gregory’s research encompasses objects, furniture, and lighting elements produced throughout the 20th century, including works from the Bauhaus movement, Constructivism, all the way to postmodern and deconstructivist design objects.
Gregory’s catalogs feature some of the most well-known 20th-century classics, with a special focus on furniture produced by prominent Italian designers and architects, which is highly sought after by collectors, decorators, and architects.
Among the notable results in the design auctions, the pair of “Digamma” armchairs from the 1950s by Ignazio Gardella (Milan 1905 – Oleggio 1999) achieved a final price of €12,400.00.
Also worth mentioning is “Traccia” by Meret Oppenheim, the original wooden coffee table covered with a golden sheet, which was sold for €3,382.50.
As for decorative accessories, the original 1970s table lamp, “Porcospino” by Marzio Cecchi, reached €2,728.00.
Prominent names seen in recent Gregory’s auctions include Hiroyuki Toyoda, Ettore Sottsass, Tom Dixon, Gio Ponti, Gino Sarfatti, Poul Kjaerholm, Alvar Aalto, Carlo Scarpa, and renowned brands like Fontana Arte and Simon Gavina.
The quality of offerings in the auctions is combined with a pricing strategy aligned with national and international market quotations to attract a knowledgeable and diverse audience.