Amazing Art Deco Paul Frankl Skyscraper Clock
View Similar Items
Amazing Art Deco Paul Frankl Skyscraper Clock
About the Item
- Creator:Paul Frankl (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Mount Penn, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU143126084443
Paul Frankl
Born in Vienna, Paul Frankl came to the United States in 1914 as part of a wave of Central European design luminaries — among them Kem Weber, Rudolph Schindler, and Richard Neutra — who were drawn by the energy and optimism of the American scene. Prolific and protean, Frankl would go on to design furnishings that are emblematic of nearly every key stylistic chord in American modernism, from the streamlined Art Deco to free-form organic shapes.
Frankl's Skyscraper cabinets, bookcases and more — introduced in 1924 — are his earliest and best-known designs (and the work by which he is most often represented in institutions, such as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art). Tall and narrow, the pieces have staggered shelves meant to mimic the setbacks of Manhattan office towers. A later visually expressive line — the Speed chairs and sofas, which have a raked profile suggesting motion — links Frankl to Donald Deskey, Raymond Loewy and other creators of Streamline Moderne design.
Frankl moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and luxuriated in the climate and lifestyle. His designs became lighter and simpler and found an audience among the Hollywood élite. (Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Fred Astaire were clients.) Fascinated by Asian arts, Frankl produced numerous pieces — tabletops with edges that curve upward; sofas, chairs and other seating with rattan frames — inspired by Chinese and Japanese forms and materials. In the 1940s, Frankl became one of the first designers to incorporate free-form, biomorphic shapes in his work, as well as novel upholstery fabrics such as denim and nubby wool.
Frankl biographer Christopher Long argues that the designer’s easy, elegant aesthetic had an enormous influence on movie set design. As the furniture below attests, Paul Frankl’s work is ready for its close-up.
Find vintage Paul Frankl tables, dining chairs, case pieces and storage cabinets on 1stDibs.
- Modernique Clock by Paul Frankl Art Deco Skyscraper Telechron Clock 1928 GoldBy Paul FranklLocated in Oakland, CAArt Deco Skyscraper Warren Telechron Clock 431Modernique by Paul Frankl, 1928. This very rare two-tone gold model with a bakelite base and rear panel includes a blue chapter ring dia...Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsMetal
- Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928By Paul FranklLocated in Sharon, CTThe iconic American Deco Frankl 'Skyscraper' mantel clock. Polished silver over brass with black bakelite base. This rare 'top of line' deco item retains the original bevelled glass ...Category
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks
MaterialsGlass
- Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite ClockBy Paul Frankl, Warren Telechron Co.Located in Philadelphia, PATelechron Electric Skyscraper Bakelite Table Clock. Working alarm with many of the styling of Paul Frankl's Famous metal Table Clock. This clock was often said to be designed by Fr...Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsBakelite
- Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel ClockBy Bonnet and PottierLocated in Norwich, GBA rare skyscraper rouge marble Art Deco mantel clock. A rare and unusual Art Deco Skyscraper mantel clock housed in a rouge marble case with exceptionally fine figuring with b...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
MaterialsMarble
- Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930Located in Devon, EnglandFor your consideration is this iconically designed little French Art Deco alarm clock still with it's original leather carry case. To the dial is written 'A LA Renaissance 47- 49 Bou...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsChrome
- French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZBy JazLocated in Devon, EnglandFabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is red bakelite a wonderful skyscraper shaped casing. The condition of the face is ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsMetal, Chrome