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Streamline Art Deco 557 Sparton Radio by Walter Darwin Teague

Creator: Walter Dorwin Teague
Offered by: TFTM

Description
Designed by Walter Darwin Teague, this iconic original streamline Art Deco Sparton 557 radio retains it’s black enameled cracked ice finish on the wood. The glass is the original colbolt glass. Considered to be one of the classic examples of American streamline design, this is an excellent working example of the first production of this Sparton radio. Walter Darwin Teague is considered one of the foremost American modernist industrial designers. Beginning with his first client in 1927 and working well into the 1950s, he was responsible for changing the face of American Modernism. Through the years he created innovative product designs for Kodak, Spartan radio, Steuben Glass, Steinway, Texaco, Polaroid and many more.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Black enamel finish on wood with original cobalt blue glass.
Condition:	Excellent.
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	SADS557RWDT
Incollect Reference #:	158169

Dimensions

W.	17.5 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	44.45 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

TFTM (Thanks For The Memories) features original 20th century modern art, furnishings and design. GALLERY: 8319 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90069 United States p: 323.852.9407 e: contact@tftmmelrose.com