Paul T. Frankl Armchair from Frankl Galleries NY 1929
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Description
Early Machine Age Modernism at its finest.
The present chair is a scarce example of modernist nickel-plated steel and leather furniture designed by Paul Frankl.
Please see: "P. Frankl, Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors, New York, 1930, p. 24" for an illustration of this chair.
Exhibited: The Machine Age in America, 1918-1941, The Brooklyn Museum, 17 October 1986 - 16 February 1987.
Jed Johnson, New York;
As Time Goes By, New York;
Historical Design, New York, circa 1984;
Sotheby's, New York, 18 December 2004, lot 700.
Christie's New York,13 June 2012, lot 167
Important Private Collection, New York -
More Information
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity Origin: United States Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Leather, Steel Condition: Good. Very good condition. Wear consistent with age. Creation Date: 1929 Styles / Movements: Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 538901 -
Dimensions
W. 25.75 in; H. 31.5 in; D. 33 in; W. 65.41 cm; H. 80.01 cm; D. 83.82 cm; Seat H. 12.5 in; Seat H. 31.75 cm;