These four spectacular American art deco chairs were manufactured by Dynamique Creations of Grand Rapids, a subsidiary of Johnson-Hadley-Johnson in the early 1930’s. Constructed of solid mahogany, the chairs have a three lobed top with splayed supports that extend to form the rear legs. The front legs are of “telescope” form. The chairs have been refinished and upholstered in a deco geometric fabric and measure 17 ½” wide x 18” deep and are 31 ¾” high.
Dating from the 1930’s this American art deco club chair and sofa set is covered in a soft blue velour fabric. The set features wide arms, ribbed barrel sides and is exceedingly comfortable, on carved wood feet. The chair is 39” wide x 33” high and 35” deep. The sofa is 80” wide x 36” high and 35” deep.
This American art deco daybed is constructed with exotic burl wood veneers.Dating from the 1930’s the daybed has equal ends which step up “Skyscraper” style.The daybed is sold with a new cushion upholstered in your fabric.The daybed measures 39 ½” wide x 35” highand is 83” long. AF 119
Donald Deskey (1894 – 1989) designed this American art deco bedside table for his own company AMODEC (American Modern Decoration Company) in 1931. The stand, in figured walnut veneers, has been refinished and the metal pulls on the drawer and door are replated in bright nickel. The table has the metal retailer’s tag inside the drawer reading “Abraham & Straus, Brooklyn, NY”. It is 17” wide x 13 ½” deep and 28” high.
This pair of French ceramic art deco bookends dates from the 1920’s. Glazed in white craqueleure the bookends each depict a nude young woman with bobbed hair sitting on a two step base. They are both marked “Dimanche”. Each measures 5 ½” x 3 5/8” and are 5 ½” high.
Made in the 1930’s, this Barovier & Tosso ceiling light is constructed of bronze and blown glass.A ribbed glass rod hangs from the bronze ceiling cap and holds a circle of ribbed glass. Centered in the glass circle is a bowl of Murano glass with reticulated top and applied glass fringe.This quality fixture, which drops 37” from the ceiling and is 16” in diameter, has been rewired for American electricityand is ready for your home.
This French art deco ceiling light dates from the 1930s. the ribbed chrome central cylinder holds three “U” shaped bands which hold three ice blue elongated globes. The light is 18” in diameter and drops 34” from the ceiling.
This American Art Deco clock is constructed of cornflower ribbed blue glass and bright chrome. The wind up clock keeps good time and measures 4-1/4” by 5-3/4”.
This stunning American Art Deco poster for war prisoner aid was created by Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890 – 1954). The poignant image of a captured GI behind barbed wire and the appeal “You Can Set Their Spirit Free” is poster making at its best. McKnight Kauffer was born in the United States, settled in England in 1914, started working in posters in 1921 and returned to New York in 1940. The framed poster measures 25” x 18”.
A French art deco bronze by Josef Lorenzl (1892 – 1950). The nude young lady with bobbed hair stands on one leg with the other braced on her knee. She holds in her hands a large bowl. The brone sits on a shaped white marble base. The bronze is signed “Lorenzl” and stamped “105/350”. Standing 12 ½” high, the bronze will be a lovely place to put your candy, soap or business cards.
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