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Summer Modern Art + Design

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2026-06-20 13:00:00 2026-06-20 13:00:00 America/New_York BILLINGS BILLINGS : Summer Modern Art + Design https://bid.billingsauction.com/auctions/billings/summer-modern-art-design-22755 BILLINGS' Summer Modern Art + Design auction presents a dynamic survey of twentieth- and twenty-first-century design, featuring an eclectic mix of collectible furniture, fine art, lighting, and decorative objects. Highlights include works by George Nakashima, Pierre Jeanneret, Gaetano Pesce, Campana Brothers, and Zaha Hadid alongside French modernist, postmodern, and contemporary design. Blending sculptural form, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, the sale reflects today’s evolving collecting landscape, where art, design, and interiors intersect. BILLINGS info@billingsauction.com

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Lot 58

Don Shoemaker, 'Descanso' Lounge Chair + Ottoman (2)

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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$800

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DON SHOEMAKER
Rare 'Descanso' lounge chair and ottoman, 1970s
Cocobolo, leather. Made in Mexico.

Chair: 33" H x 36.5" W x 31.5" D
Seat height: 17"
Ottoman: 15" H x 24.5" W x 24.5" D

Condition

Overall very good condition. Frames have been refinished and have occasional minor scratches or scuffing. Original leather straps in good condition but have some color loss. Newer leather throughout is in excellent condition. Chair is missing one screw cap near the seat.

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