A great pair (2) Art Deco Two c. 1930s Department Store Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Displays. These are a great pair of stylized chrome and catalin display with old tops that may have been used for, and could be used to showcase lamps, sculpture jewelry, hats, figurines and more. The chrome has horizontal incised rings that add a little panache to the chrome and helps accents the lovely color of the bakelit. Whether for a store or home, these would be great with Art Deco, or even 1950s or mid - century motif.
CONDITION: The cataline bakelite is in great shape as is the nicely patinated wood. The chrome bases do show some age appropriate wear with some pitting. Great left as is, but certainly could be cleaned up or rechromed.
SIZE: The taller one is 18 1/2 inches tall and the shorter of the two is 12 1/2 inches. The top wood platforms are 7 3/4 inches in diameter.
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My collecting story starts after watching Astaire and Rogers float across a dance floor as a young girl, I have loved art deco design, art, fashion and jewelry. So bold and beautiful, and so different from anything that came before it. Art deco changed social and design sensibilities forever. A lifetime collector of high quality antiques and vintage, I started by making contacts, researching and learning. Picking the best of the best, I live with art deco and vintage decor and used to wear the fashions of the day. To say that I feel in love is an understatement. I reveled in the fact that I was able to reflect my unique style and sensibilities with a marriage of old and new.
Since I was in my teens I have bought what pleases me, what I find beautiful and unique, and the things that speak to me on a creative level. I hope that you can see and feel the passion and love that I feel for antiques and vintage pieces and share with you. You will find art deco, collectible and vintage fine art paintings, original illustrations and magazine covers, home decor, marble, alabaster and metal lamps, nude flapper table lamps, sterling silver decorative accents and tableware for the home and entertaining, designer and estate jewelry and fine vintage watches in my shop.