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Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905

Creator: Adolf Loos
Offered by: Kulik Selzer

Description
Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905, constructed of black stained steamed beech.

"By beauty we understand the highest degree of perfection. For this reason it is completely out of the question for anything impractical to be beautiful. The fundamental requirement for any object that would lay claim to the designation “beautiful” is that it not violate the boundaries of functionality."
Adolf Loos

Literature: Sitting on the Edge: Modernist Design from the Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Antonelli, Betsky, Boyd and Garner, pl. 7 illustrates this example.

This item is located in our London showroom.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Sitting on the Edge: Modernist Design from the Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Antonelli, Betsky, Boyd and Garner, pl. 7 illustrates similar example
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Stained Wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1905
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Arts & Crafts
Incollect Reference #:	777077

Dimensions

W.	18.9 in;	H.	11.81 in;	Diam.	9.06 in;
W.	48 cm;	H.	30 cm;	Diam.	23 cm;

Message from Seller:

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