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American Art Deco Furniture By Ric Emmett Valentines Price
American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett After FOUR years of research and writing this book has become a REALITY!!! It has become a part of the permanent collection in the Art & Design Libraries in many museums and universities. 200 copies were sold in the pre-publication offer!!! The book; Five hundred and sixty-nine pages of color pictures (none previously published), descriptions and period research has become the "bible" on the subject. It has chapters on Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber and nineteen other American designers of the Art Deco period. The book includes chapters on manufacturers, a useful bibliography and a chapter showing tags, marks and labels. American Art Deco Furniture is published in an edition of only 1000. Each book is numbered. There will be NO second edition or any other printing or e-book publication. The book price is $ 150.00 plus local sales taxes if applicable. You may also send a check for $ 150.00 (add 7 % if located in Florida) along with your address to: Art Deco Pros., Inc. 7125 SW 47 # 303 Miami, FL 33155. Shipping included. Iza Emmett (305) 798-0308
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American Art Deco Furniture Book
American Art Deco Furniture Book on Modern Magazine
download a great article in the summer issue of Modern Magazine.
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AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE
WOODS OF THE WORLD - AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE AND DESIGN
WOODS OF THE WORLD – AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE In his book, American Art Deco Furniture, Ric Emmett describes the use of exotic woods in the design of furniture by the great American Designers. This guide was published in the Home Furnishing Arts magazine’s Spring & Summer issue of 1935.
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Eugene Schoen is Included in American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett
Eugene Schoen (1880 - 1957) was one of American Art Deco's top design names. The following is an excerpt from Ric Emmett's new book, American Art Deco Furniture: " Eugene Schoen (1880-1957) was born in New York City. He attended Colum¬bia University, graduating in 1901 with a degree in architecture. The Paris Exposition of 1925 inspired him to open an interior decorating business specializing in the new modern movement. He designed furniture, rugs, and occasional items for his cli¬ents. His work was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s two exhibits of industrial design. Schoen had a wealthy clientele and his combination of the best of New York, Paris, and Vienna with the quality of craftsmanship of his furniture, mostly executed by Schmieg, Hungate, and Kotzian, brought him ample commissions through the depression. He maintained his exclusivity by selling through other decorators or to his own clients."
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MODERNISM GALLERY ITEMS ON DISPLAY AT THE MIAMI BEACH ART DECO MUSEUM
Modernism Gallery Displays at the Miami Beach Art Deco Museum
The Miami Design Preservation League made it happen! The FIRST Miami Beach Art Deco Museum openend on October 1st. It is located at the MDPL Welcome Center at 10th Street and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Admission is free! Modernism Gallery provided, on loan and for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the MDPL, several pieces of furniture including a pair of French art deco leather club chairs, a seafoam green seahorse coffee table, a collection of graphics from the 1925 Paris Exposition (for which ART DECO was named), a KEM Weber sofa and chair set and many other items including French, Belgian, English and American Art Deco ceramics. Click here for additional information: http://www.mdpl.org/welcome-center/art-deco-museum/
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Edgar Brandt
French [1880 - 1960]
The Frenchman, Edgar Brandt, is recognized as the master craftsman and designer in wrought iron from the Art Deco era. He opened his studio in 1919 and by the 1925 Exposition he had his own section as well as the grills for the Porte d'Honneur; doors, gates and furniture for the Ruhlmann Pavillion. For the Salon d'un Ambassadeur he displayed his famous "Oasis" screen.
Tall American Art Deco Three Panel Geometric Folding Screen
The three hand painted on canvas American art deco in this folding screen came from a 1920’s movie theatre. The previous owner had them professionally mounted to form the hinged screen. The panels are reminiscent of Edgar Brandt’s famous “Oasis” screen created for the 1925 Paris Exposition. The screen is 86 ½” (7 feet, 2 inches) high and 90” wide (7 feet, 6 inches) wide. The painted canvas and wood surround are in excellent condition.
Edgar Brandt Table Lamp
This French art deco table lamp was designed by Edgar Brandt (1880 – 1960) in the 1920’s. The base and shaft are of wrought iron with bronze centers on the flowers on the base. The "Brandt" stamp on the base. The bronze collar holds an egg shaped alabaster shade. The lamp is 13 ½” high and is rewired for American electricity.
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Pen Tray Style of Edgar Brandt
This French art deco pen tray is from the 1930’s. The tray is of hand wrought iron and is well and solidly made. Each end has a rectangular handle surmounted with leaves and berries, in the style of the work of Edgar Brandt....although the tray is not signed. The tray is an elongated octagon with raised edges and sits on four ball feet. The tray is signed but the signature is unreadable. The tray is 14 ½” long and 3 ¾” wide.
Edgar Brandt French Art Deco Paperweight
This French art deco steel presse-papiers (paperweight) was designed by Edgar Brandt (1880-1960). The paperweight is named "Obus" and was a publicity item offered by the Brandt firm. Measures 4 3/4" x 2" x 2".}
