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Gilbert Rohde
Designer : Gilbert Rohde Gilbert Rohde (1894-1944) was America’s earliest and most sought-after industrial designers during the Machine Age generation (1930-1944). Rohde grew up in the Bronx and learned about furniture making from his father, a cabinet maker. In 1927 he traveled to Europe and was influenced by Bauhaus and Art Deco objects that he encountered. When Rohde returned to New York he developed his name by producing drawings for large department stores (such as Macy’s) and making custom high-end furniture. He would open his own design office in 1929 and in a few years would design for a host of major clients. One of his most important relationships was with furniture manufacturer, Herman Miller. Around 1930 Rohde convinced the company to embrace design, materials and aesthetic trends that were gaining momentum in Europe. Following his advice and designs Herman Miller would become one of the most significant producers of American modernist furniture. One of Rohde’s many accomplishment at Herman Miller as Design Director was initiating modular office furniture. Over the course of the next fifteen years he would also design for several other companies including Heywood-Wakefield, Baker, Thonet and General Electric. Rohde worked with numerous materials, including bentwood, chrome, plastic and exotic woods like East Indian Laurel and Paldao veneer. In addition to furniture, inspired by Art Deco trends and Aerodynamics, he also produced household objects, notably clocks. During his lifetime, Rohde’s designs were shown in various contemporary exhibitions including the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the World’s Fair. Today, the most sought after Rohde pieces are his futuristic clocks and high-end domestic furniture made by Herman Miller. Although the furniture was manufactured, the craftsmanship and quality of material was quite high for the period. The Metropolitan Museum, SFMOMA, Cooper-Hewitt all hold examples of Rhode’s designs in their permanent collection, while The Brooklyn Museum owns over a dozen of his works.
| | item name : | Pair of satin slipper chairs by Gilbert Rohde | | designers : | Gilbert Rohde | | Era : | Circa 1950's | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Wood, Textile > Silk | item description : | Elegant pair of slipper chairs by Gilbert Rohde. Newly upholstered in a steel gray silk satin. Buttoned back rest and piping add to the glamour of these stylish chairs.
28.5"H x 15"H (Seat) x 34"L x 28"D
Excellent restored condition. | | price : | $8,000.00 the pair |
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| | item name : | Pair Slipper Chairs by Gilbert Rohde | | designers : | Gilbert Rohde | | Era : | Circa 1940's | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Textile > Silk | item description : | Elegant pair of slipper chairs by Gilbert Rohde. Newly upholstered in a gray, 100% silk satin. Tufted back rest and self piping trim add to the glamour of these stylish chairs.
28.5"H x 15"H (Seat) x 34"L x 28"D
Excellent restored condition. | | item # : | TMF582 | | price : | SOLD |
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