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Long Bench Or Coffee Table By Paul Frankl

Creator: Paul Frankl - Johnson Furniture
Offered by: TFTM

Description
This piece can be used as a long bench or coffee table. It is made of compressed cork over wood with a mohagny base. It has a very bold design. Frankl came to New York from Vienna in 1914. He became one of the most influential designers of American modernism. Paul Frankl became famous for his Skyscraper designs in the mid 1920's while living in New York. He re-located to Los Angeles in the 1930's where his designs became more horizontal. During this period he experimented with many different materials, including cork. He was a major influence of Modern American design. Frankl has work in several museums including the Brooklyn Museum, The MET and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Catalogue
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	cork and mahogany
Condition:	Good. excellent condition
Creation Date:	1940's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	lBCTPF
Incollect Reference #:	452793

Dimensions

W.	84 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	213.36 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	53.34 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