PIASA is honored to present its Live auction, "American Design," on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:00 pm. The lots will be on public view at 118, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris (8th arrondissement).
The exhibition will be open to visitors:
on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm,
on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and
on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
This American Design auction offers a prestigious selection of furniture and lighting, alongside sculptural and textile works, tracing the unique history of 20th-century to contemporary American furniture and decorative arts.
Fine woodworking and master craftsmanship take center stage with a remarkable collection of pieces by George Nakashima, including an extraordinary coffee table (lot 45) and a wall-mounted cabinet measuring over three meters long (lot 47). The sale also features works by equally renowned designers such as Paul Frankl, Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings, and Edward J. Wormley, from whom we are offering a delightful selection of side tables, mostly created in collaboration with Gertrud & Otto Natzler (lots 12 to 16).
The authentic Arts & Crafts spirit, represented by pieces from Gustav Stickley and Frank Lloyd Wright (including an iconic "Keys" desk, lot 6), stands alongside more contemporary creations. These include works by the famous father-and-son duo Philip & Kelvin LaVerne (featuring a majestic cabinet, lot 54) and the ceramic artist Jun Kaneko (with an impressive sculpture, lot 67).
Finally, an incredible sculpture from Harry Bertoia's "Bush" series (lot 51) stands as a true exclamation point in this sale!
