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New York Design Center
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Booth#1059

New York City, NY 10016

United States

William "Billy" Haines Brass Bench

Creator: William "Billy" Haines
Offered by: circa20c

Description
" I would rather have taste, than love or money" Famously quoted from William "Billy" Haines silent movie star who did briefly make the transition to talking pictures. When asked by the studios to "change" his lifestyle Mr. Haines said good bye to Hollywood as an actor. Instead becoming the leading decorator designer to stars movie and business executives. His palette was elegant not stuffy, luxurious yet modern. Haines basically invented Hollywood Regency look. Clients range from the Annenbergs, Hearsts, Regans, Bloomingdales to Joan Crawford, Sinatra, Jack Warner. Brass frame bench with Klismos curved legs and button tufted leather seat.

This brass frame bench with Klismos curve legs is one of his sought after elegant modernist pieces.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Very nice
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Hollywood Regency, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	#700758
Incollect Reference #:	557777

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	18 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	45.72 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

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