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Midcentury Organic Schmieg & Kotzian Caobo Bookends from 16th Century Beams

Creator: Schmieg & Kotzian
Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
This elegant pair of midcentury organic modern book ends were realized by the esteemed company Schmieg & Kotzian in the United States, circa 1950. The book ends were repurposed caobo (tropical mahogany) wood beams extracted from the house of Don Francisco Clavijo, built in Santo Domingo- the capital of the Dominican Republic- between 1509 and 1515. One side of each pair has been sanded and varnished- showcasing the beautiful natural grain of the wood- while the other has been left raw. This craggy organic surface offers a striking material juxtaposition to the finished fronts. This organic modern pair of book ends are as versatile as they are aesthetically pleasing, blending perfectly with any style of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Schmieg & Kotzian was founded in London by two German cabinet makers- Karl Schmieg and Heinrich Kotzian- in 1899. The firm relocated to New York City in 1907, maintaining a showroom in Midtown Manhattan that specialized in high end interior goods until the mid-1950s. Retains its original label reading "Made of beams from the house of Don Francisco Clavijo built between 1509 and 1515 in Santo Domingo D.R SCHMIEG & KOTZIAN, INC., New York." They are in excellent vintage condition.

Dimensions:

4" D x 5.5" W x 8" H (dimensions vary slightly)

American, circa 1950.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hardwood.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1950
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	398205

Dimensions

W.	5.5 in;	H.	8 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	13.97 cm;	H.	20.32 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM

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