On the Block: William Haines | The Hollywood decorator William Haines designed this lustrous pair of 1940s lacquered wood, copper, and vinyl armchairs for actress Joan Crawford. Haines, a onetime actor himself, became lifelong friends with Crawford when the pair met at MGM Studios; after switching careers, he designed furniture and decorated homes for many Tinseltown luminaries, including all of Crawford’s residences. The chairs (est. $5,000–$10,000) are included in an April 17 sale at the auction house Doyle New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. For more information, go to doylenewyork.com.