Gilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design. Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others. In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period. Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era.
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco East India Laurel Sofa Side Table
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 -1944) designed this rare sofa side table for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1934. Constructed with East India laurel veneers and chrome plated steel, the asymmetrical base is unique in Rohde’s work and only repeated in a similar table with integral lamp. The table, known as number 3549 in Herman Miller’s 1939 catalog, was numbered 135491 in a Herman Miller 1936 promotion piece titled Authentic Style Book of Modern Furniture. The table is 30” long, 13” wide and 20 ½” high. AF184
Pair of GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco Four Drawer Chests
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1886-1944) designed this sleek pair of American art deco chests for the Herman Miller Furniture Company ca 1937. The chests, with face in opposite directions, feature a surround of pale yellow lacquer, drawer fronts in exotic veneers and pulls in gunmetal with matching pale yellow tips. The chests sit on recessed bases of ebonized wood. Each chest is 32" high, 45" wide and 18" deep.
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Gilbert Rohde PALDAO GROUP American Art Deco Round Coffee Table
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894-1944) designed this three foot in diameter coffee table for the Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, Michigan, where it was offered as their No. 4121 Coffee Table in the supplement to their Fall 1940 catalog. The table top is veneered in quarter book matched acacia burl (also called myrtle burl). The edges are veneered in Paldao wood from the Philippines. Rohde specified that the leather cloth legs should be “covered with Ashers Boretz # 302 brown - tacked with 5/16” antique brass tacks – heads close together”. The table is 36” in diameter, 15” high and is in exceptional original condition.
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Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Two Door Cabinet
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894-1944) designed this American art deco two door chest for the Herman Miller Company in 1937. Known as a “Server Chest” from the “Formal Dining Group”, the chest is mahogany with maldou burl door fronts on a Brazilian rosewood base. The door pulls are brushed aluminum. Stenciled on the back “3435”. The chest is 36” wide x 16 ½” deep and 33” high.
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Two Level Table
A rare two level occasional American art deco table designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1886-1958) for the Troy Sunshade Company in the 1930s. This table, in high gloss black lacquer and bright chrome, will stand out in any interior. The table measures 17-3/4” wide, 15-3/4” deep and sits 20-1/2” high.
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Burlwood Clock
A superb American art deco electric clock designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1896 – 1944) for the Herman Miller Company in 1933. The case is in Maidou burl veneer with white face, black hands, red second hand and three “speed” stripes. The clock is Number 4082-B in the company literature and was in the 1933 and 1937 catalogs and also in the special catalog for the 1934 Chicago World’s Fair. The face is marked “Herman Miller Clock Co., Zeeland, Mich, USA”. The clock is 13” wide x 6 ¾” high and 2 ½” deep.
Rare Gilbert Rohde Early Occasional Table with Drawer
This rare American art deco table was designed and made by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 - 1944). In 1929 before Rohde began designing for commercial manufacturing he produced a small number of tables in chrome steel. And ebonized wood with bakelite tops. The table were sold primarily thru Lord & Taylor and a few other New York Outlets. At present the other only known example of this table extant is in the collection of the Rohde family. The table is 17 ½" high, 18" deep and 17" wide.
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Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Console Table in Chrome and Cat-o-Lite
This sweet American art deco console table was designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 – 1944) for the Troy Sunshade Company, Troy, Ohio and is featured in their 1937 Catalog. Known as the Number 191 Console Table, the table has a Cat-o-Lite (Catalin) top with triple band aluminum edging, polished chrome body and a single drawer. The console is 28” high, 30” long and 15” wide.
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Occasional Table for Troy Sunshade
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 - 1944) designed this American art deco table for the Troy Sunshade Company, Troy, Ohio ca. 1938. From Troy’s "87 series" tables, the table has a polished black top of "caf-o-lite" (a phenolic resin) and a base of four intersecting polished chrome legs. The table is 24" high and 24" in diameter.
Gilbert Rohde bedroom Set for Cavalier
This five piece set of American art deco bedroom furniture was designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1844 - 1944) for the Cavalier Furniture company, Chattanooga Tennessee in the 1930’s. The set consist of a tall dresser (48” high, 38” wide, 20” deep), a lower dresser (34” high, 50” wide, 20” deep), a vanity (66 ½ ” high, 53” wide, 15” deep), a vanity stool ( 16” high, 20” wide ) a night stand (26” high, 15” wide, 15” deep) an a mirror which hangs over the low dresser (15 “diameter). The tall dresser has 3 drawers topped with a fold – down desk. The set is constructed of mahogany veneers and has brass handles and fittings.
GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco East Indian Laurel Sideboard
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 – 1944) designed this iconic three door sideboard for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1934. Clad in exotic veneers of East Indian Laurel, the cabinet has door pulls of semi-circular chrome plated steel and ebonized wood. The interior compartments, in blond wood, feature a shelf and various sized drawers. Known as Number 3435, the chest is 48” long, 15” deep and 30” high. It is pictured in Herman Miller 1939 Catalog, Gilbert Rohde Modern Design by Leslie Pina and in Gilbert Rohde, Modern Design for Modern Living, by Phyllis Ross. It is pictured with its matching three level bookshelf which is also available (AF 135) but sold separately.
GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco East Indian Laurel Bookshelf
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894 – 1944) designed this rare three level bookshelf for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1934. The three levels of East Indian Laurel veneer are connected by two columns of chrome plated steel. The base is ebonized wood. Known as number 3454 the bookshelf is 54” long, 15” deep and 30” high. It is pictured in Herman Miller, 1939 Catalog, Gilbert Rohde Modern Design by Leslie Pina and in Gilbert Rohde, Modern Design for Modern Living, by Phillis Ross. It is also pictured here with its matching three door sideboard listed above and sold separately.
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GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco East Indian Laurel Sideboard
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894-1944) designed this iconic three door sideboard for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1934. Clad in exotic veneers of East Indian Laurel the cabinet has door pulls of semi-circular chrome plated steel and ebonized wood. The sideboard measures 48” wide x 15” deep and 30” high
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GILBERT ROHDE AMERICAN ART DECO WORLDS FAIR CHEST
Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894-1944) designed this rare chest of drawers for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1933. It made its debut as part of the # 3317 Modern Bedroom Group exhibited at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair in the “Design for Living House”. Constructed of exotic castano wood with sequoia burl door fronts with three “speed lines” of harewood, the chest has six drawers inside. Measuring 34” wide x 18 ½” deep and 45” high, the chest has the Worlds’ Fair Label.
Gilbert Rohde Adjustable Recliner Lounge Chair
We call this a “very” chair; very rare, very beautiful and very comfortable. This stunning American art deco adjustable lounge chair was designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1886 – 1958) for the Troy Sunshade Company in the 1930’s. The back adjusts to four positions by pressing down on a flat band chrome bar. The tubular chrome frame supports an ivory vinyl seat cushion with black piping. The three lobed back cushions, also in ivory vinyl with black piping, attach to the frame across the top tubular chrome bar. The frame swoops around from under the seat to form the arms which are also covered in ivory vinyl with black trim. The chair, which measures 25 ½” wide x 39” deep and 33” high (46” deep, 28” high when reclined), is in very good original condition and ready to add style and comfort to any room.
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Console Table
This American art deco console table was designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1894-1944) for the Troy Sunshade Company in the 1930s. The table features a black bakelite top, curved aluminum supports and banding with round chrome support bars on the feet. The table measures 48” by 24” and is 29-1/4” high.
Gilbert Rohde Coffee Table
This unusual American Art Deco mahogany coffee table was designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. (1886-1958) for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in the 1930s. The lower supports are quarter circles and the upper supports are the alternate quarter circle. The glass top is anchored by two chrome balls. . A variation of Herman Miller model 7026, the table is 30” in diameter and is 18” high.
American Art Deco Bedroom Set by Gilbert Rohde
A very rare art deco bedroom set designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. for the John Widdicomb Furniture Company in 1932. Executed in binga, an exotic oriental wood, the ensemble consists of a tall chest, measuring 34" wide x 18" deep and 43" high, a low chest measuring 46" wide x 18" deep x 36 1/2 high; a pair of twin beds (headboards, footboards, and siderails); and two nightstands.
Rohde Low Cabnet
A fine low American art deco cabinet designed by Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. for the Herman Miller Company in 1940. This cabinet is numbered # 4107 and is of Paldao wood (a Philippine wood with rather pronounced light and dark grain), with doors and trim of Acacia wood. The cabinet measures 36" wide x 13" deep x 25" high.
Rohde Child Chair
We can't find this in any of our extensive collection of Gilbert RohdeGilbert Rohde
American [1894 - 1944]
Gilbert Rohde was one of the pioneers of American Modern design.
Starting in the late 1920's, Rohde designed furniture for clients and his own furniture retailed by others.
In 1930 he designed a line of furniture for Heywood Wakefield and beginning in 1930 until 1944 he designed for Herman Miller Company, using a variety of new materials and techniques. While Rohde designed for several other furniture manufacturers his work for Herman Miller remains his best work and some of the best work of the period.
Rohde's designs for clocks for the Herman Miller Company and lamps for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company are classics of the Art Deco era. for Troy Sunshade catalogs or in any period literature...but here it is, a child's version of Troy's # 751 semi-arm chair, measuring only 26 1/2" high. The chair still has the remains of its decal: "Troy Streamline,...Shade Co., Troy, Ohio. Just the thing for your budding Gilbert Rohde collector.