Donald Deskey
American, 1894 - 1989
Donald Deskey was an American industrial designer known for his contributions to the development of Art Deco style in the United States. He was born in 1894 in Blue Earth, Minnesota and died in 1989 in New York City.
Deskey was trained as an artist at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and later studied at the Art Students League in New York. He began his career as a painter and worked as an advertising illustrator before turning to industrial design.
Deskey's designs were characterized by their clean lines, geometric shapes, and use of new materials such as chrome, Bakelite, and plastics. He was one of the pioneers of Art Deco, a style that emphasized luxury, glamour, and modernity.
Deskey's most famous work is the interior of Radio City Music Hall in New York City, which he designed in 1932. He was also responsible for the design of many other iconic buildings, including the Rockefeller Center, the Pepsi-Cola Building, and the New York Times Building.
Deskey was a prolific designer, and his work extended beyond architecture and interiors to include furniture, lighting, and consumer products. He designed everything from radios and vacuum cleaners to fabrics and wallpaper.
Deskey's contributions to American design were recognized with numerous awards throughout his career, including the AIA Gold Medal in 1959. His legacy continues to influence designers and architects today, and his work is celebrated in museums and collections around the world.
Deskey was trained as an artist at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and later studied at the Art Students League in New York. He began his career as a painter and worked as an advertising illustrator before turning to industrial design.
Deskey's designs were characterized by their clean lines, geometric shapes, and use of new materials such as chrome, Bakelite, and plastics. He was one of the pioneers of Art Deco, a style that emphasized luxury, glamour, and modernity.
Deskey's most famous work is the interior of Radio City Music Hall in New York City, which he designed in 1932. He was also responsible for the design of many other iconic buildings, including the Rockefeller Center, the Pepsi-Cola Building, and the New York Times Building.
Deskey was a prolific designer, and his work extended beyond architecture and interiors to include furniture, lighting, and consumer products. He designed everything from radios and vacuum cleaners to fabrics and wallpaper.
Deskey's contributions to American design were recognized with numerous awards throughout his career, including the AIA Gold Medal in 1959. His legacy continues to influence designers and architects today, and his work is celebrated in museums and collections around the world.
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Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
H 19 in W 8 in D 7 in
$ 2,500
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Donald Deskey Art Deco Radio City Music Hall Sofa in Platinum Velvet
H 32 in W 72 in D 32 in
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Brunswick Exposition Pool Table 1937 Designed by Donald Deskey
H 32 in W 112 in D 62 in
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Art Deco Book-matched Walnut & Burled Carpathian Elm High Chest by Donald Deskey
H 48 in W 36 in D 21 in
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Donald Deskey Rare Round Wall Mirror for Widdicomb 1933
H 34 in W 33 in D 2 in
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Donald Deskey Rare Round Wall Mirror for Widdicomb 1933 Large
H 42 in W 41 in D 2 in
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Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed)
H 19 in W 9 in D 18 in
$ 3,500
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Pair of Mid-Century Polished Brass & Enamel Buckle Form Andirons by Donal Deskey
H 15 in W 9 in D 24 in
$ 4,475
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MODERNIST ART DECO BRASS FLOOR LAMP BY DONALD DESKEY
H 59 in W 15 in DIA 10 in
$ 5,500
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Donald Deskey Brass And Iron Three Piece Fireplace Tools With Tripod Stand
H 32 in W 12 in D 7 in
$ 1,500
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Donald Deskey Andirons for Bennett, Nickel Chrome and Wrought Iron, Signed
H 19 in W 8 in D 18 in
$ 3,950
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Art Deco Glass Ball, Polished Chrome & Black Enamel Andirons by Donald Deskey
H 14 in W 5 in D 22 in
$ 4,475
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Donald Deskey for Charak Modern Rosewood 'Surfboard' Cocktail / Coffee Table
H 16 in W 67 in D 19 in
$ 12,000
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