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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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American Art Deco Black Lacquer & Birdseye Secretary Cabinet/Desk
This spectacular American art deco secretary dates from the 1930’s. High gloss black lacquer contrasts with blond birdseye maple veneers accented with bright nickel hardware. The taller right hand section has two large display sections above two drawers atop two shelves; the bottom door opens to a storage space. On the left side the upper door folds down to create a writing surface. The inside has two small drawers, a small door and “pigeonhole” compartments for papers. Below the writing surface there is a long drawer above a shelf and below that are two doors which open to another storage space. The secretary measures 40” wide x 51” high (42” high on the short side) and 11 ½” deep (23” deep with the writing surface down).
Reference# AF098
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Macassar Ebony and Shargrin Table
This contemporary American art deco “Parsons” table is by Garrison Rousseau and is signed with a tag reading “Garrison Rousseau”. The table has a macassar ebony apron and legs and a top of 8 squares of pale green shargrin. The table measures 29 ½” x 15 ¾” and is 27 ½” high.
Reference# AF097
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Donald Deskey Vanity, Mirror & Stool
This American art deco three piece vanity set was designed ca. 1935 by Donald Deskey (1894 – 1989) for the Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The vanity which is finished in black lacquer and Avoidire veneer is matched by the original stool and mirror. From the suite featured in Home Furnishing Arts Volume III, Fall/Winter 1935. The vanity measures 50” wide x 18” deep and 24 ½” high; the mirror is 27” wide and 44” high and the stool is 20” in diameter and 18 ½” high.
Reference# AF096
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Donald Deskey Bed & Two Nightstands
In 1935 the Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, produced this bed and nightstands designed by Donald Deskey (1894 – 1989). The set, in black lacquer and Avoidire veneer has been refinished and is ready for your bedroom. It is from the suite featured in Home Furnishing Arts, Volume III, Fall/Winter 1935. The bed measures 57” wide x 79” deep with the headboard 34” high. The night stands each measure 17 ½” wide, 12 ¾” deep and 28 ¼” high.
Reference# AF095
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Donald Deskey American Art Deco Desk & Chair
Donald Deskey (1894 – 1989) created this desk and chair which was manufactured by the Widdicomb Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan ca. 1935. The desk and chair are of black lacquer and highly figured Avoidire wood with brushed chrome plated steel back plates on the handles. The desk is 42” wide, 24” deep and 30” high. It was featured in Home Furnishing Arts Volume III, Fall/Winter 1935. Both desk & chair have been refinished and are ready for your home or office.
Reference# AF092
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Black Lacquer & Red Vitrolite Coffee Table
A stunning American art deco coffee table from the 1930’s. Constructed of black lacquered wood and red Vitrolite glass, this table is furniture disguised as sculpture or sculpture made useful as furniture. From a two step base eight streamline supports hold a rectangular top inset with red Vitrolite glass. The table measures 34” x 18 ¾” x 18 ¾” high.
Reference# AF091
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American Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to James Mont
This stunning American art deco silverleaf cabinet is attributed to James Mont (1904-1978). The cabinet, of silver leafed wood, contains eight drawers and is cantilevered over a short base and supported in the front by a whimsical gilded wrought metal support. The drawer fronts are incised in a geometric design which golden ball pulls matching the support. Overall the tiered top cabinet measures 60” wide x 18” deep and 31” high.
Reference# AF088
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Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Red Trim
This American art deco streamline occasional table dates from the 1930’s. Refinished in high gloss black lacquer with raised “speed” lines in Coca-Cola red lacquer. The table base has four “wings” which support the circular top. The table measures 30” in diameter and is 18 ½” high.
Reference# AF085
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Kem Weber Springer Chair
This supremely comfortable American art deco chair was designed by Kem Weber (1889-1963) in 1934 for Lloyd Manufacturing. Known as the “springer” chair, the chair sits on flat band chromed springs and functions as a rocking chair. The chair has been rechromed and reupholstered in soft leather-like vinyl. The chair measures 27” wide, 32” deep and is 34” high.
Reference# AF082
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Donald Deskey Club Chair
Designed by Donald Deskey (1894 – 1989) for S. Karpen Brothers in the 1930’s, this American art deco club chair has been reupholstered in black and beige mohair. Even though reupholstered, the chair retains its original S. Karpen Brothers tags. The tags read “S. Karpen Bros., NY & LA.” The last patent date on the tag is 1925. The chair measures 35” wide x 34” deep x 33” high.
Reference# AF079
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