Paul Frankl American Art Deco Modernique Clock

In 1928-29, when Paul FranklPaul Frankl
American [1886 - 1958] 

Paul Frankl was the first American designer to produce a totally original American furniture design with his "Skyscraper" bookcases, the success of which led him to name his company "Skyscraper Furniture". Between his early (mid 1920's) success with "Skyscraper" style furniture and his later Chinese Modern and "Speed" furniture of the 1930's, Frankl wrote books and magazine articles on the Modern Style and was its most vocal proponent. He later designed production pieces for Brown & Saltzman of California and Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, incorporating an early use of biomorphic designs and novel materials such as cork veneer. ***We are actively buying Paul Frankl furniture as well as other top designers and art deco furniture from the period. Please contact us if you are wishing to sell.*** Contact Us: (305) 442-8743 [email protected]
Click to Read More (1887 – 1958) designed this art deco clock for the Warren Telechron Co of Ashland Massachusetts, a good table clock sold for $4.95 to $6.95. Telechron introduced this clock, known as the “Modernique” at a retail price of $50.00. Because of the price and the 1929 market crash leading to the depression, very few were sold. The public didn’t call it the “Modernique” or the “Paul Frankl” clock, it became known as the “Fifty Dollar” clock. It is a special clock with its nickel plated brass body, black bakelite foot and brushed gold and silver “rays” delineating the hours. The clock works and keeps good time. The clock measures 7-3/4” high, 5-3/4” wide and 3-3/4” deep.

Reference# CL006

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