Pair Ben Seibel Vintage and Well Patinated Triangle Bookends for Jenfredware

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Pair Ben Seibel Vintage and Well Patinated Triangle Bookends for Jenfredware

About the Item

A chic and iconic pair of triangle or stirrup bookends by Ben Seibel. These Classic examples of Mid-Century Modern design are well loved with patination and oxidation to the surface. Embossed mark from Jenfredware, felt bottoms and paper labels all authenticate this midcentury design. For a little bit about the designer, Ben Seibel, I offer this tidbit from the Atomic Ranch website: "Ben Seibel was an American Industrial designer who brought sculptural tableware into homes nationwide. His designs played with form and function to create objects that were useful, unique and beautiful. Born in 1918 in Newark, New Jersey, Seibel spent most of his childhood in nearby Manhattan where his mother sold women’s clothing of her own design. Eventually, Seibel studied sculpture and painting before beginning to study architecture at Columbia. His studies were put on hold due to his service in WWII, but Seibel finished his schooling at the Pratt Institute (where he focused on Industrial Design) after the war. However, neither degree was ever completed—instead, Seibel set up his own studio where he began to create his own designs. Here he created some of his best-known work, like his dinnerware, glassware and tabletop accessories. Siebel’s work reached peak popularity in the 1950s, most notably his Informal and Impromptu tableware lines for Iroquois China. Seibel also created designs for Roseville Pottery Company and Mikasa. The designer continued creating at his studio, maintaining only a small staff until his death in 1985 at the age of 67. Seibel’s designs emphasized organic, understated shapes and played with pops of color and texture to create a visually interesting piece. Some of his work was often seen as a competitor to Russel Wright’s work, as both their designs used flowing and ethereal shapes to create tableware like nothing else. Seibel’s work went past tableware too—he also created other pieces like bookends, vases and even some furniture." Fascinating stuff to be sure. The surface on this pair shows the age and use over the past seventy years or so. That being said, I still think they look pretty good for seventy years old.

Creator:
Jenfredware (Maker),Ben Seibel (Artist),Jenfred Ware (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Felt,Metal
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In fair vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240234389012