Thursday, February 25, 2010

Norman Bel Geddes - "Cobra" desk lamp 1930s USA


A very rare American Streamline / Machine Age "Cobra" desk lamp designed by Norman Bel Geddes one of the greatest industrial designers of 20 century. With original manufacturer's sticker: "Faries Manufacturing Company Decatur, Illinois".

NOTE: This lamp was not designed by Norman Bel Geddes as previously attributed. This claim is substantiated through recently discovered US patent.

Designed by JEAN OTIS REINECKE in 1946 and produced by Faries Manufacturing Co. in Decatur, IL USA. Design Patent: 146,987.

Attribution to Norman Bel Geddes is false!

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

German Art Deco mantel clock "Resoanker"


German Art Deco mantel clock with "Big Ben" chimes. Made by "Resoanker" in beautiful dark nut-wood veneer.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

German Art Deco photo frame 1930's


German Art Deco MASIVE - HUGE!!! photo frame. Made of 4 different types of marble. Approximate weight: 3,5 kg (7,7 lb)!

German Art Deco double photo frame 1930's


German Art Deco double photo frame 1930's for all the sweet hearts ... Made of gray toned marble.

French Art Deco photo frame 1920's - 1930's


French Art Deco photo frame in old silver patina painted wood.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

German Bauhaus candle holder 1950s


Inspired by the Bauhaus design candle holder with brass and black lacquered finishing mounted on a real teak wood base.