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Van Day Truex

American, 1904-1979

Van Day Truex was an American artist, art director and interior designer, born in 1904. He was accepted at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art, in 1923. In 1925, he was awarded a scholarship to the School’s Paris branch, the Paris Ateliers. On returning to New York, in 1955, he was appointed Tiffany & Co's art director. His style as a designer emphasized aesthetics over function. He was interested in the mechanical process of materials, rather than the visual representation. At a time when interior designing was not as highly recognized, Truex gave a sense of quality and style that was driven by a motivated and controlled approach.

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Creator: Van Day Truex
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

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Van Day Truex furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Van Day Truex furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Van Day Truex were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Peter Danko, Milo Baughman, and Charles Pfister. Prices for Van Day Truex furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
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