Machine Age Design 1925-1950 Auction on Apr 14, 2026 by Wright in IL
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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Seth Thomas Clock Company, Sutton mantel clock: Seth Thomas Clock Company Sutton mantel clock USA, c. 1928 painted wood, glass 5.25 h x 9 w x 2.25 d in (13 x 23 x 6 cm) Painted manufacturer's mark to face 'Seth Thomas Made in U.S.A'. This
0100: Seth Thomas Clock Company, Sutton mantel clockEst. US$700-US$900US$100(1 bid)
Walter von Nessen, Coronet coffee service: Walter von Nessen Coronet coffee service Chase Brass & Copper Co. USA, 1938 chrome-plated brass, Bakelite, aluminum, glass largest: 12.5 h x 10.5 w x 10 d in (32 x 27 x 25 cm) smallest: 3.25 h x
0101: Walter von Nessen, Coronet coffee serviceEst. US$700-US$900US$100
Behr-Manning Company, Speed-Grits hand sander: Behr-Manning Company Speed-Grits hand sander Toolcraft Corp. USA, c. 1945 zinc-plated steel, rubber 2.75 h x 2.125 w x 7 d in (7 x 5 x 18 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to exterior 'Quality
0102: Behr-Manning Company, Speed-Grits hand sanderEst. US$300-US$500US$100
Gilbert Rohde, Table clock: Gilbert Rohde Table clock Herman Miller Clock Company USA, 1933 chrome-plated and enameled metal 6.5 h x 11.25 w x 4.5 d in (17 x 29 x 11 cm) Stamped manufacturer's mark to clock face 'Herman
0103: Gilbert Rohde, Table clockEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$2,400
Gilbert Rohde, Table clock: Gilbert Rohde Table clock Herman Miller Clock Company USA, 1933 blue mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, chrome-plated and enameled metal 10.5 h x 10 w x 3.5 d in (27 x 25 x 9 cm) Provenance:
0104: Gilbert Rohde, Table clockEst. US$600-US$800US$100
Gilbert Rohde, Table clock, model 6331: Gilbert Rohde Table clock, model 6331 Herman Miller Clock Company USA, c. 1933 walnut, glass, enameled metal 4 h x 3.75 w x 2.5 d in (10 x 10 x 6 cm) Stamped manufacturer's mark to clock face
0106: Gilbert Rohde, Table clock, model 6331Est. US$300-US$500US$100
Machine Age, Collection of four microphones: Machine Age Collection of four microphones USA, c. 1935-39 chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, crackle-lacquered steel largest: 16 h x 5.5 dia in (41 x 14 cm) smallest: 9.5 h x 5 dia in (24 x 13
0107: Machine Age, Collection of four microphonesEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$150(2 bids)
Egmont Arens, National package sealer, model 208: Egmont Arens National package sealer, model 208 Nashua Package Sealing Company USA, 1941 enameled and chrome-plated steel, lacquered metal, rubber 6.5 h x 12.5 w x 5 d in (17 x 32 x 13 cm)
0108: Egmont Arens, National package sealer, model 208Est. US$300-US$500US$100
Art Deco, Wall mirror: Art Deco Wall mirror c. 1935 chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass 40 h x 42.75 w x 1 d in (102 x 109 x 3 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0109: Art Deco, Wall mirrorEst. US$700-US$900US$100(1 bid)
John Vassos, Record player, model CJM3: John Vassos Record player, model CJM3 General Electric USA, c. 1939 Bakelite, metal 5 h x 15 w x 10 d in (13 x 38 x 25 cm) Paper manufacturer's label to underside 'General Electric Co. Bridgeport,
0110: John Vassos, Record player, model CJM3Est. US$500-US$700US$100
Lorenzo Cecio and Salvatore Buonamano, Zeppelin floor lamp: Lorenzo Cecio and Salvatore Buonamano Zeppelin floor lamp USA, 1931 painted mesh steel, painted steel 59.5 h x 39.5 w x 14.75 d in (151 x 100 x 37 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to top of the
0111: Lorenzo Cecio and Salvatore Buonamano, Zeppelin floor lampEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$1,500
Paul T. Frankl, Skyscraper occasional table: Paul T. Frankl Skyscraper occasional table USA, c. 1930 lacquered wood, nickel-plated metal, mirrored glass 22.5 h x 17.75 w x 14.5 d in (57 x 45 x 37 cm) Provenance: Collection of Mark McDonald,
0112: Paul T. Frankl, Skyscraper occasional tableEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$250(2 bids)
Lurelle Guild, His Royal Highness coffee service: Lurelle Guild His Royal Highness coffee service International Silver Company USA, 1934 silver-plated metal, ebony largest: 12 h x 9 w x 6.5 d in (30 x 23 x 17 cm) smallest: 2.5 h x 6.25 w x 3.75 d
0113: Lurelle Guild, His Royal Highness coffee serviceEst. US$1,500-US$2,000US$1,200
Paul T. Frankl, D-sofa: Paul T. Frankl D-sofa Frankl Galleries USA, 1927 / c. 1929 lacquered wood, upholstery 34.5 h x 78 w x 38 d in (88 x 198 x 97 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Paul T. Frankl and
0114: Paul T. Frankl, D-sofaEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$100
Alcoa, Art Deco wall plaque with Pan: Alcoa Art Deco wall plaque with Pan USA, c. 1943 cast aluminum 11.75 h x 11.75 w x 0.5 d in (30 x 30 x 1 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to reverse 'Alum. Co. of America Plaque No 8 Lynite Alcoa
0116: Alcoa, Art Deco wall plaque with PanEst. US$300-US$500US$100
Walter Dorwin Teague, Kodak camera, model 1A: Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak camera, model 1A Eastman Kodak Co. USA, c. 1930 enamel on metal, paper, lacquered wood 3.75 h x 8 w x 2 d in (10 x 20 x 5 cm) Metal manufacturer's label to inside 'No.
0117: Walter Dorwin Teague, Kodak camera, model 1AEst. US$700-US$900US$100
Gilbert Rohde, Adjustable lounge chair and ottoman: Gilbert Rohde Adjustable lounge chair and ottoman Troy Sunshade Company USA, c. 1935 upholstery, chrome-plated steel chair: 34 h x 27.75 w x 39 d in (86 x 70 x 99 cm) ottoman: 15.25 h x 22 w x 20.5
0118: Gilbert Rohde, Adjustable lounge chair and ottomanEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$350(3 bids)
Walter von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pair: Walter von Nessen Cat bookends model 17042, pair Chase Brass & Copper Co. USA, c. 1930 brass-plated copper each: 7.25 h x 4 w x 2.5 d in (18 x 10 x 6 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to lower
0119: Walter von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pairEst. US$600-US$800US$400
Gilbert Rohde, Table lamp: Gilbert Rohde Table lamp Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1935 chrome-plated metal, glass, parchment 20.25 h x 13.5 dia in (51 x 34 cm) Literature: Herman Miller Furniture Company
0120: Gilbert Rohde, Table lampEst. US$1,500-US$2,000US$100
Art Deco, Bakelite bracelets, set of two: Art Deco Bakelite bracelets, set of two c. 1935 Bakelite, chrome-plated brass 3.5 h x 3 dia in (9 x 8 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0121: Art Deco, Bakelite bracelets, set of twoEst. US$500-US$700US$100
Russel Wright, Pitcher: Russel Wright Pitcher Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1932 walnut, spun aluminum 10.125 h x 6 w x 10.75 d in (26 x 15 x 27 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'Russel Wright'. Provenance: Private
0122: Russel Wright, PitcherEst. US$400-US$600US$200