Bill Curry Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed Design Line
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Description
Bill Curry nut bookends, nickel chrome cast iron, signed, Design Line. Strong heavy 8 sided nut form bookends with real threads in nickeled chrome over iron. The polished nickel fronts and backs are contrasted with a smooth pebbled texture of the top, bottom and sides. Weight of each bookend is 16 pounds. Both retain their original Design Line paper labels on undersides.
Design Line was based in El Segundo California and was founded by Bill Curry, 1927-1971. By 1969, Curry's reputation had developed to the point that the Los Angeles Times would describe him as "One of California's leading designers". Upon his death, a retrospective of Curry's designs was presented at the Brand Library Art Center in Glendale, California. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Iron, Cast, Polished. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Creation Date: 1970 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 589766 -
Dimensions
W. 6 in; H. 6 in; D. 3.5 in; W. 15.24 cm; H. 15.24 cm; D. 8.89 cm;
Message from Seller:
Solo Modern, located in Manhattan's West Chelsea, specializes in Italian ceramics, Paul Evans designs, lighting, furniture, art, and sculpture. With a rich history of exhibiting at antique shows in the 1990s and 2000s, we now offer our curated collection online to collectors and design enthusiasts. info@solo-modern.com | 347.259.9192 |
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