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Graphic Design,Paris 1925 Exposition,Art Deco
Paris 1925 Collection Expanded
Another item has been added to the collection of graphic design of The Paris 1925 Exposition. It seems Bonwit Teller was going to have a showing of the lattest Paris fashions on September 14, 1925 (before the fair closed in October) and recieved permission from the committee on pubicity to use Bonfils image for the front of the invitation. The image was the most popular, reproduced in two sizes of the offical poster, the front cover of the guide book and the offical program (in green).
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Art Deco,Soda Siphon,Bel Geddes
Who Designed The Norman Bel Geddes Soda Syphon?
The "Norman Bel Geddes" Soda Syphon is in the collection of many United States museums, always with the attribution "Norman Bel Geddes". It has been sold by all major auction houses...also with an attribution to Bel Geddes. The reason for this, is the inscription on the base "Designer - Norman Bel Geddes". The raised inscription also reads "Walter Kidde Sales Co. Inc., Bloomfield, N.J.". However, a search of the U.S. Design Patents shows the inventor of design Patent 112,535 was Worthern Paxton (1905-1977) and the patent was assigned to the Walter Kidde Sales Company, Bloomfield N.J. The patent was filed on May 18, 1938 and granted on December 13, 1938. Paxton was a member of Bel Geddes firm but a relative unknown while Bel Geddes was a super star from his work in the theatre. He was also the designer of the popular Worlds Fair Exhibit, General Motors futurama, which was probably the year the soda siphon was introduced. So... the markting decision to put Bel Geddes name on the siphon probably should have said "from the firm of Norman Gel Geddes".
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Art Deco,Art Deco Weekend,MDPL,Design Shows Miami
Art Deco Weekend Is Around the Corner!
Art Deco Weekend Is Around the CornerModernism Gallery is proud to be an exclusive partner for Art Deco Weekend. We will be participating in the 3rd annual Art Deco and MiMo Furniture Expo and Sale. Our exhibit will include a plethora of Art Deco furniture, lighting, and accessories. Mark your calendars, we expect to see you there!The event will be at:Art Deco Welcome Center1001 Ocean Drive (In Lummus Park/10th Street & Ocean Drive)Event Times are as Follows:• THURSDAY/JANUARY 18th (10am-7pm)• FRIDAY/JANUARY 19th (10am-7pm)?• SATURDAY/JANUARY 20th (10am-7pm)Check out our exhibit mention here:http://www.artdecoweekend.com/2013-exhibits/For more info on the event check out the art deco weekend website.http://www.artdecoweekend.com/
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Graphic Design,Paris 1925 Exposition,Art Deco
Graphic Design of The Paris 1925 Exposition
The origin of "Art Deco"
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WELCOME TO OUR ART DECO BLOG
OUR HOME PAGE IS CHANGING!
After making very few changes to our HOME PAGE over the years, we're updating a few features: Our "New Finds" will show the latest additions to the web page for those of you who visit frequently...would love to hear what you think. There are more changes coming so tune in again soon! We've not been posting new items until the webmaster, Alaskan Star, has a chance to finish the updates. THERE'S A TON OF "NEW ARRIVALS" THAT WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS!!!
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Walter Dorwin Teague
United States [1883-1960]
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Walter Dorwin Teague Sideboard
Walter Dorwin Teague (1883-1960) designed this sideboard circa 1935. It was manufactured by W&J Sloane of New York. The side board has book matched figured walnut veneer exterior and rests on an indented chrome steel base. The central handles match the base. The two doors open to reveal two shelves on the right and four drawers on the left, the top drawer has a sliding felt lined box to hold silverware. The left hand corner is hinged to rotate out and show four shelves for glassware and two areas for bottles. The sideboard is 68" wide, 18" deep, and 38" high.
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Walter Dorwin Teague American Art Deco Sparton “Sled” Blue Mirror Radio
This American art deco radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague (1883 - 1960) for the Sparks – Worthington Company, Jackson, Michigan. Known as the 558, it was released in 1937. Collectors know it today as “the four knob sled” . The radio is constructed of etched blue mirror, ebonized wood, chrome fins and, of course the radio bits inside. The radio is 17 ½” wide 8 ½” deep and 8 ¾” high.
Walter Dorwin Teague American Art Deco Sparton Bluebird Blue Mirror Radio
This American art deco radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague (1883 – 1960 ) for the Sparks – Worthington Company, Jackson Michigan and introduced in September 1935 for the 1936 model year, it was produced until 1940. The radio, known as the "Bluebird"; is model number 566 and is considered an icon to deco collectors. A 14" circle of mirrored cobalt blue glass intersected by chrome circles and three "speed" lines is centered with an illuminated tuning dial. The mirror rests on the two ebonized ball feet and hides the radio works. The radio is in excellent condition.
Walter Dorwin Teague American Art Deco Blue Mirror Sparton Radio
This American art deco radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague (1883 – 1960) for the Sparks-Worthington Company, Jackson, Michigan and introduced in 1936. It was produced until 1940. The radio, known as the “sled” is a marvel of art deco streamline style. Three ebonized wood bands on the left and five chromed bands on the right encase a body of cobalt blue mirror. The radio is 8 ¾” x 17 ½” x 8 3/8” and is in excellent condition.
