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A Pair of Moderne Andirons by Bennett
$2,500
£1,892.74
€2,192.01
CA$3,538.07
A$3,964.07
CHF 2,061.49
MX$48,027.68
NOK 26,264.28
SEK 24,518.62
DKK 16,362.92
About the Item
A stunning and unused pair of Art Moderne andirons by the esteemed Bennett Studio, signed and retaining their original blackened finish with brass accent detailing. These andirons are often attributed to a design by Donald Deskey, one of the most influential American industrial designers of the 20th century, whose work helped define the streamlined aesthetic of the 1930s and ’40s. Bennett Studio produced a number of Deskey’s fireplace accessories during this period, known for their bold geometry, industrial materials, and understated glamour.
This pair exemplifies that aesthetic, featuring a dramatic stacked iron form with architectural lines, complemented by a single elegant brass bar—an interplay of mass and refinement that reflects Deskey’s signature vocabulary. The use of honest materials and sculptural composition speaks to the American Machine Age and the growing influence of modernism in domestic interiors.
These andirons would have originally been available through fine department stores and specialty showrooms such as Lord & Taylor or Hammacher Schlemmer, which in the postwar years catered to a clientele seeking both luxury and forward-thinking design. Perfect for modernist, Art Deco, or eclectic interiors, they make a strong sculptural statement whether in use or simply styled as fireplace objects.
Maker: Bennett Studio
Attributed Designer: Donald Deskey
Origin: United States, circa 1940s
Materials: Iron, brass
Condition: Unused vintage condition; signed
- Attributed to:Donald Deskey (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:excellent, unused.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1211058830619
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