Machine Age Design 1925-1950 Auction on Apr 14, 2026 by Wright in IL - Page 4
Leo Rackow, Packaging Catalogue cover illustrationWalter Dorwin Teague, Radio, model 500CGilbert Rohde, Adjustable lounge chair and ottoman
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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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Walter Dorwin Teague, Radio, model 500C: Walter Dorwin Teague Radio, model 500C Sparton Corporation USA, 1939 Catalin, cloisonne enamel, chrome-plated metal, fabric 5.25 h x 8 w x 4.5 d in (13 x 20 x 11 cm) Enameled manufacturer's mark
0173: Walter Dorwin Teague, Radio, model 500CEst. $2,000-$3,000$400(4 bids)
RCA Victor, Radio, model 66X9: RCA Victor Radio, model 66X9 USA, 1946 Catalin, painted plastic, fabric 9.125 h x 15.125 w x 7 d in (23 x 38 x 18 cm) Foil manufacturer's label to reverse 'RCA Victor'. Paper manufacturer's label
0174: RCA Victor, Radio, model 66X9Est. $300-$500$100
John Vassos, Floor radio, model 6T10: John Vassos Floor radio, model 6T10 RCA Victor Company USA, 1936 birch veneer, chrome-plated steel, plastic 25 h x 17.25 w x 10 d in (63 x 44 x 25 cm) Partial decal manufacturer's label to lower
0175: John Vassos, Floor radio, model 6T10Est. $3,000-$5,000$500(3 bids)
Halliwell, Solar-Beam timer: Halliwell Solar-Beam timer USA, c. 1945 Catalin, Bakelite, glass 5.75 h x 9.5 w x 4.5 d in (15 x 24 x 11 cm) Screenprinted manufacturer's mark to face 'Solar-Beam Halliwell New York'. Provenance:
0176: Halliwell, Solar-Beam timerEst. $300-$500$100
Walter Dorwin Teague, Sparton radio, model 557: Walter Dorwin Teague Sparton radio, model 557 Sparks Withington Company USA, c. 1936 midnight blue Tuf-Flex mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, Bakelite 8.875 h x 18 w x 8.5 d in
0177: Walter Dorwin Teague, Sparton radio, model 557Est. $800-$1,200$400(1 bid)
Walter Dorwin Teague, Bluebird radio, model 566: Walter Dorwin Teague Bluebird radio, model 566 Sparton Corporation USA, c. 1935 blue Tufflex mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, painted wood, Bakelite 15 h x 14.5 w x 6.25 d in (38 x 37 x 16 cm)
0178: Walter Dorwin Teague, Bluebird radio, model 566Est. $1,500-$2,000$1,200(1 bid)
Walter Dorwin Teague, Sparton radio, model 558: Walter Dorwin Teague Sparton radio, model 558 Sparks Withington Company USA, c. 1936 peach Tuf-Flex mirrored glass, brass, lacquered wood, Bakelite 8.75 h x 17.25 w x 8 d in (22 x 44 x 20 cm)
0179: Walter Dorwin Teague, Sparton radio, model 558Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,600(2 bids)
Wolfgang Hoffmann, Occasional table: Wolfgang Hoffmann Occasional table Howell Manufacturing Co. Austria / USA, c. 1930 chrome-plated steel, lacquer 18.5 h x 13.5 dia in (47 x 34 cm) Paper manufacturer's label to underside
0184: Wolfgang Hoffmann, Occasional tableEst. $300-$500$100(1 bid)
Manning Bowman & Co., Tea service: Manning Bowman & Co. Tea service USA, c. 1930 Bakelite, chrome-plated metal largest: 1.25 h x 17 w x 7 d in (3 x 43 x 18 cm) smallest: 2.5 h x 5.25 w x 3.75 d in (6 x 13 x 10 cm) Service is
0185: Manning Bowman & Co., Tea serviceEst. $1,000-$1,500$100
IBM, Scoring stencil punch: IBM Scoring stencil punch USA, c. 1938 metal, aluminum, rubber 2.5 h x 7.75 w x 1.75 d in (6 x 20 x 4 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'International Business Machines Corp.'.
0186: IBM, Scoring stencil punchEst. $300-$500$100
Donald Dohner, Tray: Donald Dohner Tray Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1935 Micarta, anodized aluminum 0.7 h x 15 dia in (2 x 38 cm) Molded manufacturer's mark to underside 'Westinghouse
0188: Donald Dohner, TrayEst. $300-$500$100
Walter W.W. Jones, Two renderings: Walter W.W. Jones Two renderings c. 1940 ink, gouache and graphite on paper; graphite on paper sight: 18.5 h x 28 w in (47 x 71 cm) sight: 15.5 h x 28 w in (39 x 71 cm) Lot is comprised of a
0191: Walter W.W. Jones, Two renderingsEst. $500-$700$100
Henry Dreyfuss, Drexel sink, model 1-110-J: Henry Dreyfuss Drexel sink, model 1-110-J Trenton Potteries Company for Crane Co. USA, c. 1940 glazed porcelain, aluminum, chrome-plated brass 35 h x 25.75 w x 17.75 d in (89 x 65 x 45 cm) Stamped
0192: Henry Dreyfuss, Drexel sink, model 1-110-JEst. $700-$900$100
Machine Age, Table lamp: Machine Age Table lamp USA, c. 1945 copper, brass 17 h x 12 dia in (43 x 30 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0193: Machine Age, Table lampEst. $500-$700$200(3 bids)
Modern, Anchor andirons, pair: Modern Anchor andirons, pair c. 1945 brass, wrought iron 17.5 h x 12 w x 15.125 d in (44 x 30 x 38 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0194: Modern, Anchor andirons, pairEst. $700-$900$100
Modern, Floor microphones, set of three: Modern Floor microphones, set of three USA, c. 1945 chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, crackle-lacquered steel 45 h x 9.5 dia in (114 x 24 cm) 41 h x 10 dia in (104 x 25 cm) 40.5 h x 9.5 dia in
0195: Modern, Floor microphones, set of threeEst. $1,500-$2,000$100