Art Deco

Rare Desk & Chair by Donald Deskey

Rare Desk & Chair by Donald Deskey
USA

c. 1930

Walnut, copper-plated steel, fabric. A rare desk and chair designed by Deskey that is most likely a custom variant.  The production version of this chair was done with aluminum bands. This example was created with steel bands, making it a much more substantial and unusual set.  Published: Donald Deskey, Decorative Designs & History.  Pgs. 89, 101 & 178, all show images of the production variant of this chair .
Desk:  h. 27" w. 44" d. 24"
Chair:  h. 31"  w. 16.5"  d. 21"  seat h. 17.5"

$26,000.  2 pc.

Ref: 40 DD 01

 

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Rare Custom Bookcase by Paul Frankl

Rare Custom Bookcase by Paul Frankl
USA
c. 1930

Bookcase/storage cabinet of orange & black lacquered wood, with gold painted face in a snaking geometric motif & thick glass side panels. A rare example of American Art Deco that exemplifies Frankl's departure from his skyscraper furniture into a more simplified direction.
h. 45.5"  w. 50"  d. 12"

Very good vintage condition with some losses to the lacquer.

$16,500.

Ref. 34 PF 03

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