American Art Deco Furniture
Donald Deskey Bedroom Suite
Famous for Radio City Music Hall, Donald DeskeyDonald Deskey
American [1894 - 1989]
Donald Deskey was one of American Modern design's most famous names. He designed apartments for Adam Gimbel and John D. Rockefeller Jr., but his most famous commission was the Palace of American Art Deco - Radio City Music Hall.
Deskey's commissions were executed by the Company of Mastercraftsmen and Schmieg & Kotzian. He also designed furniture for his own company, Deskey-Vollmer and Amodec. Some of his best designs were for Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids in the 1930's. (1894 – 1989) designed interiors for the Widdicomb Furniture Company as well as for the homes and offices of 1930’s millionaires such as the Rockefellers, Gimbels and Pattersons. This complete eight piece suite consists of a tall chest, low chest, vanity, vanity bench, vanity mirror, king size bed and two night stands. In bird’s eye maple and black lacquer, the suite is one of the most beautiful and complete Deskey bedrooms to come to the market.
Reference# AF066
