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Art Deco Machine Age Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Co

Creator: Walter Von Nessen - Chase Brass and Copper Company
Offered by: High Style Deco

Description
This streamlined pair of bookends was designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Company, circa 1930. Von Nessen was an influential designer who began his American career in the 1920s fabricating lighting fixtures that quickly became popular with architects due to their sleek beauty and functionality. Throughout the 1930s Von Nessen continued to create innovative architectural lighting but also expanded to household accessories. With their simple geometric construction and elegant proportions, this pair of bookends epitomizes Von Nessen's design aesthetic. Each bookend has a slender, rectangular copper base. A brass block rests on one side this base to which a copper spiral is attached. The pair would make a striking addition to a bookshelf or tabletop. Signed "Chase Co." on the back of each. Excellent vintage condition.

American, circa 1930

Dimensions:
4.5" x 3" W x 4.25" D.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Brass, Copper.
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1930
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	398210

Dimensions

W.	3 in;	H.	4.5 in;	D.	4.25 in;
W.	7.62 cm;	H.	11.43 cm;	D.	10.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

High Style Deco was opened in 2004 by Howard Williams, starting out primarily featuring Art Deco furniture, lighting, art and accessories then expanding to include the best of Mid-Century items—resulting in a collection that represents the best of the 20th Century. In November 2012, High Style Deco relocated to a new six thousand square foot space that showcases their American and European inventory. NYC Location: 27 W 20TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10011 p: 212.647.0035 e: INFO@HIGHSTYLEDECO.COM

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