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Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905

$2,458.13
£1,800
€2,116.98
CA$3,372.65
A$3,768.38
CHF 1,971.28
MX$46,212.37
NOK 25,189.20
SEK 23,886.03
DKK 15,800.17
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About the Item

Adolf Loos for Thonet Shoe Rest circa 1905, constructed of black stained steamed beech. "By beauty we understand the highest degree of perfection. For this reason it is completely out of the question for anything impractical to be beautiful. The fundamental requirement for any object that would lay claim to the designation “beautiful” is that it not violate the boundaries of functionality." Adolf Loos Literature: Sitting on the Edge: Modernist Design from the Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, Antonelli, Betsky, Boyd and Garner, pl. 7 illustrates this example. This item is located in our London showroom.
  • Creator:
    Adolf Loos (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102343343712

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