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Alan Adler Sterling Silver & Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set

About the Item

This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition. Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn to be used at a fund-raising event. American, circa 1950 Weight Approx: 52 oz Coffee Pot: 9.5 inches x 10.5 inches x 10 inches height Sugar Bowl: 4.25 inches diameter x 2.75 inches height Sugar Spoon: 5.1 inches length Creamer: 7.5 inches x 4.5 inches x 2.75 inches height.

Dimensions:
Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU793430046152

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