Machine Age Design 1925-1950 Auction on Apr 14, 2026 by Wright in IL - Page 2
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Machine Age Design 1925-1950

On April 14th, Wright and LAMA present Machine Age Design: 1925?1950, showcasing the inspired advancements that characterized early 20th-century modernism. With over 150 intriguing examples of furniture, lighting, decorative arts, and more, this auction features the once cutting-edge works of key figures like Gilbert Rohde, Paul T. Frankl, Walter von Nessen, Russel Wright, Warren McArthur, Ilonka Karasz, Donald Deskey, Walter Dorwin Teague, Margaret Postgate, and many others. While these designers all experimented with new materials and techniques, they jointly elaborated a sleek yet artful vision of design to comprise the Machine Age.
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Gilbert Rohde, Table lamp: Gilbert Rohde Table lamp Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1934 chrome-plated metal, opaline glass, painted parchment 21.5 h x 13 dia in (55 x 33 cm) This work will ship from
0124: Gilbert Rohde, Table lampEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,500
Russel Wright, Punch bowl set: Russel Wright Punch bowl set Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1935 spun aluminum, bamboo, cherry 9 h x 18.5 dia in (23 x 47 cm) Set is comprised of a punch bowl, tray, ladle and eight cups; eleven
0125: Russel Wright, Punch bowl setEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
George Sakier, Collection of five vases: George Sakier Collection of five vases Fostoria Glass Company USA, c. 1930-34 mold-blown glass tallest: 9.75 h x 6.125 dia in (25 x 16 cm) shortest: 8 h x 5 w x 3.5 d in (20 x 13 x 9 cm)
0126: George Sakier, Collection of five vasesEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,500
American bald eagle head bookends, pair: American bald eagle head bookends, pair c. 1950 gilt iron 3.5 h x 3.5 w x 2.75 d in (9 x 9 x 7 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0128: American bald eagle head bookends, pairEst. $500-$700$100
Walter von Nessen, Table lamp: Walter von Nessen Table lamp Miller Lamp Company USA, c. 1935 enameled brass, steel, glass 15 h x 11 dia in (38 x 28 cm) Raised manufacturer's mark to underside 'Udezine Patents Pending The Miller
0129: Walter von Nessen, Table lampEst. $1,000-$1,500$800
Reuben Haley, Ruba Rombic tray: Reuben Haley Ruba Rombic tray Consolidated Lamp and Glass Co. USA, c. 1930 glass 1 h x 10.5 w x 11.5 d in (3 x 27 x 29 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature: American Art Deco, Duncan,
0131: Reuben Haley, Ruba Rombic trayEst. $300-$500$100
Reuben Haley, Rare Ruba Rombic table lamp: Reuben Haley Rare Ruba Rombic table lamp Consolidated Lamp and Glass Co. USA, c. 1930 mold-blown glass, brass 34 h x 18 dia in (86 x 46 cm) Provenance: Private Collection | Wright, American
0132: Reuben Haley, Rare Ruba Rombic table lampEst. $2,000-$3,000$100
M. Rozier, attribution, Vase: M. Rozier, attribution Vase C. Faure Limoges France, c. 1985 enameled copper 11 h x 6 dia in (28 x 15 cm) Enameled signature to lower edge 'C. Faure Limoges'. Provenance: Private Collection
0133: M. Rozier, attribution, VaseEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,200
French Art Deco, Dinanderie centerpiece: French Art Deco Dinanderie centerpiece c. 1920 patinated bronze 8 h x 11.75 w x 7.375 d in (20 x 30 x 19 cm) Numbered to underside '86.118' with impressed marks. Provenance: Private Collection
0134: French Art Deco, Dinanderie centerpieceEst. $1,000-$1,500$100
After Paul Colin, Bar des Folies Africaines: After Paul Colin Bar des Folies Africaines c. 1950 lithograph in colors sight: 25.5 h x 18.375 w in (65 x 47 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0135: After Paul Colin, Bar des Folies AfricainesEst. $1,000-$1,500$500
Jules Bouvy, attribution, Table lamp: Jules Bouvy, attribution Table lamp France, c. 1930 texture glass, patinated steel, copper, metal, wood 12 h x 8 w x 8 d in (30 x 20 x 20 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship
0136: Jules Bouvy, attribution, Table lampEst. $1,000-$1,500$100(1 bid)
Works Progress Administration (WPA) wall plaque: Works Progress Administration (WPA) wall plaque USA, c. 1935 bronze 5.25 h x 8.25 w x 0.75 d in (13 x 21 x 2 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0137: Works Progress Administration (WPA) wall plaqueEst. $300-$500$100(1 bid)
Maurice Picaud (Pico), Folies Bergere panel: Maurice Picaud (Pico) Folies Bergere panel France, c. 1930 gold leaf over plaster 25 h x 24.5 w x 1.5 d in (63 x 62 x 4 cm) This panel is a reduced replica of the iconic facade bas-relief from the
0138: Maurice Picaud (Pico), Folies Bergere panelEst. $1,500-$2,000$350(2 bids)
French, Strafor display sign: French Strafor display sign c. 1925 aluminum 21 h x 19.5 w x 0.125 d in (53 x 50 x 0 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0139: French, Strafor display signEst. $500-$700$100
Norman Bel Geddes, Magazine rack: Norman Bel Geddes Magazine rack Revere Copper and Brass, Inc. USA, c. 1935 chrome-plated brass 17.25 h x 12 w x 8.25 d in (44 x 30 x 21 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Revere Rome
0140: Norman Bel Geddes, Magazine rackEst. $300-$500$100
Norman Bel Geddes, Soda King syphon bottle: Norman Bel Geddes Soda King syphon bottle Walter Kidde Sales Company Inc. USA, 1935 chrome-plated brass, enameled aluminum 9.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.75 d in (25 x 11 x 10 cm) Impressed manufacturer's
0142: Norman Bel Geddes, Soda King syphon bottleEst. $700-$900$100
Modern, Table microphone: Modern Table microphone c. 1945 chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, crackle-lacquered steel, plastic 13.75 h x 4.75 dia in (35 x 12 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to front of grill 'SFH'.
0143: Modern, Table microphoneEst. $300-$500$100
Porter Blanchard, Cups, pair: Porter Blanchard Cups, pair USA, c. 1940 pewter 3.75 h x 3.5 dia in (10 x 9 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example 'Hand Made Colonial Pewter Porter Blanchard 95'.
0144: Porter Blanchard, Cups, pairEst. $400-$600$100(1 bid)
C.C. Bratten, Concept car rendering: C.C. Bratten Concept car rendering c. 1930 gouache, watercolor and graphite on paper mounted to board sight: 13 h x 24.75 w in (33 x 63 cm) Signed to lower right 'C.C. Bratten'. Provenance:
0147: C.C. Bratten, Concept car renderingEst. $1,000-$1,500$100(1 bid)