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Modernism Gallery
1500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL. 33134
Tel: 305.442.8743
artdeco@modernism.com
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Site Last Updated:08/25/2010
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Paul Frankl American Art Deco Table for Skyscraper Furniture
This rare, early Paul Frankl (1886 – 1958) American art deco table was made for his company, Skyscraper Furniture in 1928. The table, in its original green paint with silver leaf trim has his Skyscraper Furniture metal tag affixed to the underside. An identical table is pictured in Frankl’s 1928 book, New Dimensions. This is a prized piece of American furniture history which you can have in your own home. Measures 24” x 18” x 19” high.
Reference# AF112
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American Art Deco Black Lacquer and Glass Coffee Table
This American art deco “Y” coffee table with round glass top dates from the 1930’s. Constructed of black lacquered wood with a high gloss finish and a ¾” glass top, the table has been restored to excellent condition. The table features three rectangular supports in a pie shaped configuration with a circular lower shelf for magazines or books. The table measures 42” in diameter and stands 22 ½” high.
Reference# AF112
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Pair American Art Deco Modernage Side / End Tables
This pair of American art deco end tables is from the 1930s and was designed and made for the New York furniture retailer Modernage. The tables, with a rectangular base and top, have a circular support which contains an ample shelf for books, papers, magazines or family photographs. The tables each measure 25” wide x 12” deep and 22” high.
Reference# AF110
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Donald Deskey American Art Deco Nine Piece Bedroom Set
This very complete and important nine piece bedroom suite is Donald Deskey’s (1894 – 1989) first design for the Widdicomb Furniture Company and Widdicomb’s introduction into modern furniture in 1933. An example of this set was exhibited at the 1934 groundbreaking Contemporary Industrial Art Exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1934. Finished in straight grain and highly figured satinwood veneers and lacquer with aluminum and lacquered wood pulls, the suite has been lovingly restored to its original splendor. The set was featured in House Beautiful 1933, The London Studio 1933, Arts and Decoration 1934 and in House and Garden 1934 and 1935. It is also shown in David Hank’s book Donald Deskey. The set consists of a tall chest, a low chest, a desk and chair, a vanity and stool, a double bed and two night stands.
Reference# AF109
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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 Rohde (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.
Reference# AF108
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Pair Kem Weber Springer Armchairs
This pair of supremely comfortable American art deco arm chairs was designed ca. 1935 for Lloyd Manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963). Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome steel springs and function as rocking chairs. The chairs have their original chrome, the original red vinyl cushions are sprung and in excellent condition. The black arms have been refinished in high gloss lacquer. Each chair measures 27” wide x 32” deep x 34” high.
Reference# AF107
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Red and Black Lacquer Streamline Tea Trolley / Bar Cart
This ca. 1935 American art deco bar cart or tea trolley is sculpture on wheels! Finished in black and red lacquer with nickel fittings, the cart seems to be moving while standing still. The tray on top with red handles removes for serving. The cart has been re lacquered and replated and is ready to roll into your surroundings. It measures 14 ½” wide, 28” long and is 21" high at the handle.
Reference# AF105
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American Art Deco Black Lacquer Table with Glass Rods
This American art deco occasional or coffee table is from the 1930’s. The oval table is finished in brilliant black lacquer with six glass rods supporting the upper level. The outer supports with curved bottom sit on reticulated feet. The table measures 26 ½” long x 16 ½” wide and is 18” high.
Reference# AF103
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Pair of American Art Deco Streamline Armchairs
This stunning pair of American Art deco armchairs date from the 1930’s. The curved arms, tapering legs and twin stretchers are finished in high gloss black lacquer. The backs and seats are covered in glove soft “Carpicho Style” leather. The chairs each measure 23” wide x 23” deep and are 35” high.
Reference# AF102
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Pair of Kem Weber Streamline Armchairs
This pair of stylish and comfortable streamline design armchairs was designed by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963) in the 1930’s. Finished in high gloss black lacquer and pearly white leather, the chairs are the height of American Modern art deco. The “Stair-step” curved arms offer a contrast to the vertical lines of thelegs and back. Each chair measures 20 ½” wide x 22” deep and 33 ½” high.
Reference# AF100
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