| Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington Contributor(s): Ockner, Paula (Author) |
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ISBN: 076430366X ISBN-13: 9780764303661 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1997 Annotation: Kensington aluminum objects have elegant designs and practical use. Here the story of the company and its beautiful products is told with 375 color and vintage black-and-white photos. Kensington tableware, bar pieces, and gifts with streamlined shapes of Art Deco style are attracting collectors. This is their best reference. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) |
| Dewey: 739.570 |
| LCCN: 97021753 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 8.54" W x 11.01" (1.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and collectors have recently been scooping up these compelling objects in the antique and collectible markets. This is the first book to tell the Kensington story and identify, value, and illustrate the aluminum in 375 color, vintage, and black-and-white illustrations. It is a must for anyone interested in aluminum, Art Deco, and the machine-age in America. |