Machine Age Design 1925-1950 Auction on Apr 14, 2026 by Wright in IL - Page 6
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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Machine Age, Toy cars, set of three: Machine Age Toy cars, set of three USA, c. 1940 painted aluminum, rubber 1.25 h x 4 w x 1.25 d in (3 x 10 x 3 cm) 1.25 h x 5 w x 1.5 d in (3 x 13 x 4 cm) 1.25 h x 7 w x 2 d in (3 x 18 x 5 cm) Set
0220: Machine Age, Toy cars, set of threeEst. $300-$500$100
Modern, Collection of miniature furniture: Modern Collection of miniature furniture c. 1940 steel, patinated metal 2.5 h x 6.25 w x 3 d in (6 x 16 x 8 cm) 2.5 h x 2.75 w x 3 d in (6 x 7 x 8 cm) Collection is comprised of two lounge chairs
0221: Modern, Collection of miniature furnitureEst. $400-$600$100
Machine Age, Table lamps, pair: Machine Age Table lamps, pair USA, c. 1940 enameled aluminum and aluminum 5.25 h x 5.25 w x 7 d in (13 x 13 x 18 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0222: Machine Age, Table lamps, pairEst. $500-$700$200(3 bids)
Modern, Collection of three table microphones: Modern Collection of three table microphones c. 1945-1965 chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, crackle-lacquered steel 12.5 h x 4.75 dia in (32 x 12 cm) 11.25 h x 5.5 w x 4 d in (29 x 14 x 10 cm)
0224: Modern, Collection of three table microphonesEst. $1,500-$2,000$150(2 bids)
Art Deco, Collection of nine table and pocket lighters: Art Deco Collection of nine table and pocket lighters c. 1925-1938 chrome-plated metal, aluminum, lacquer, enamel, brass, painted steel largest: 3.75 h x 4.5 w x 2.5 d in (10 x 11 x 6 cm) smallest:
0225: Art Deco, Collection of nine table and pocket lightersEst. $800-$1,000$300(3 bids)
Modern, Collection of four microphones: Modern Collection of four microphones c. 1935-1965 brushed aluminum, chrome-plated metal, crackle-lacquered metal largest: 6.375 h x 4.5 w x 4 d in (16 x 11 x 10 cm) smallest: 4.75 h x 3 dia in (12
0227: Modern, Collection of four microphonesEst. $800-$1,000$200(2 bids)
J. T. Roffy, Floor fan: J. T. Roffy Floor fan MotionAir Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1945 aluminum, crackle-lacquered aluminum 13.25 h x 14 dia in (34 x 36 cm) Cast manufacturer's mark to top 'MotionAir Mfg. Co. Los
0228: J. T. Roffy, Floor fanEst. $500-$700$100(1 bid)
Peter Muller-Munk, Miracle Mixer, model B: Peter Muller-Munk Miracle Mixer, model B Waring USA, 1938 plastic, glass, chrome-plated aluminum, steel, rubber 16.25 h x 7 dia in (41 x 18 cm) Molded manufacturer's mark to base 'Waring Mixer New
0229: Peter Muller-Munk, Miracle Mixer, model BEst. $1,000-$1,500$800
Lawson Time Inc., Table clock, model 350: Lawson Time Inc. Table clock, model 350 USA, c. 1933 copper, brass, marble, acrylic 3.75 h x 13 w x 4.25 d in (10 x 33 x 11 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to reverse 'Lawson Time Inc. Pasadena,
0230: Lawson Time Inc., Table clock, model 350Est. $500-$700$300
Walter von Nessen, Rare table lamp: Walter von Nessen Rare table lamp Nessen Studio, Inc. USA, c. 1930 chrome-plated brass, glass, paper shade 17.5 h x 10 w x 7.25 d in (44 x 25 x 18 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature:
0231: Walter von Nessen, Rare table lampEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,800
Leo Rackow, Packaging Catalogue cover illustration: Leo Rackow Packaging Catalogue cover illustration 1940 gouache on board sight: 18.75 h x 31.625 w in (48 x 80 cm) This illustration was used for the cover design of the 1940 Packaging Catalog
0233: Leo Rackow, Packaging Catalogue cover illustrationEst. $500-$700$100(1 bid)
Reed & Barton, Cigarette box: Reed & Barton Cigarette box USA, 1929 pewter 2 h x 7.375 w x 3.25 d in (5 x 19 x 8 cm) Box features two hinged doors concealing divided storage. Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewter
0235: Reed & Barton, Cigarette boxEst. $700-$900$300(1 bid)
Peter Pfisterer, Wave Shade table lamp: Peter Pfisterer Wave Shade table lamp Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1940 Lucite, chrome-plated aluminum 12.5 h x 15.25 w x 4.5 d in (32 x 39 x 11 cm) Provenance: Private
0237: Peter Pfisterer, Wave Shade table lampEst. $1,000-$1,500$800
Gilbert Rohde, Desk lamp: Gilbert Rohde Desk lamp Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company USA, 1933 chrome-plated metal, lacquered metal 7 h x 13.5 w x 2.5 d in (18 x 34 x 6 cm) This design was included in the Design for
0240: Gilbert Rohde, Desk lampEst. $1,500-$2,000$600(3 bids)
Gilbert Rohde, No. 3770 Group vanity: Gilbert Rohde No. 3770 Group vanity Herman Miller USA, c. 1940 rosewood, brass, glass 26.5 h x 55.5 w x 18.5 d in (67 x 141 x 47 cm) Vanity features four flip-top storage compartments above three
0242: Gilbert Rohde, No. 3770 Group vanityEst. $1,500-$2,000$100
Ronson, Art Deco Bartender Touch-Tip lighter: Ronson Art Deco Bartender Touch-Tip lighter USA, c. 1935 chrome-plated and enameled brass 6.875 h x 5.875 w x 3 d in (17 x 15 x 8 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Ronson Touch-Tip
0243: Ronson, Art Deco Bartender Touch-Tip lighterEst. $700-$900$250(4 bids)