American Art Deco Furniture
Paul Frankl Nickel & Black Glass Two Level Table
n exceptional American art deco occasional table by Paul FranklPaul Frankl
American [1886 - 1958]
Paul Frankl was the first American designer to produce a totally original American furniture design with his "Skyscraper" bookcases, the success of which led him to name his company "Skyscraper Furniture". Between his early (mid 1920's) success with "Skyscraper" style furniture and his later Chinese Modern and "Speed" furniture of the 1930's, Frankl wrote books and magazine articles on the Modern Style and was its most vocal proponent. He later designed production pieces for Brown & Saltzman of California and Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, incorporating an early use of biomorphic designs and novel materials such as cork veneer. (1886 - 1958). Constructed of nickeled metal and black glass, the table dates from the 1920's and measures 16-1/2" wide and is 24" high.
Reference# AF075
