Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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Book 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.
About the Author
Paula Ockner has been collecting and researching Kensington Ware and other modern decorative arts for years. Leslie Pia has written extenisvely on decorative arts--glass, ceramics, furniture, and plastic.
Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington (Schiffer Book for Collectors),Paula Ockner,Leslie Pina,Schiffer Publishing,076430366X,Aluminum giftware,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Art deco,Catalogs,Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General,Decoration and ornament,History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945),New Kensington,Pennsylvania
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