Art
Decorative arts from the world's fairs
A Missouri exhibition spotlights the legendary craftsmanship and innovation of old-fashioned international expos
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Dallas Museum of Art
Gilbert Rohde, American, 1894–1944; Herman Miller Clock Co., United States (Zeeland, MI), 1927–1937.
"Z-Clock," 1933. Glass, enamel and chromium-plated steel.
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Indianapolis Museum of Art
Louis Majorelle, French, 1859–1926.
"Cabinet," ca. 1900. Kingwood, mahogany, amaranth with various woods, gilded bronze, and replacement textile.
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Yale University Art Gallery
Gilbert Rohde, American (1884–1944).
"Vanity and Ottoman," 1934. Painted white holly, red English elm, yellow poplar, mirrored glass, Bakelite and wool upholstery.
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The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Namikawa Sōsuke, Japanese, 1847–1910.
"Bowl," ca. 1900. Enamel and silver.
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Indianapolis Museum of Art
Jean-Valentin Morel, French, 1794–1860.
"Cup," 1854–1855. Bloodstone (jasper), gold, enamels, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and cameos.
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Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
Attributed to Louis Dierra, American, active ca. 1939; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., United States (Pittsburgh, PA), 1883–present.
"Chair," ca. 1939. Glass with synthetic upholstery.
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Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
Marcel Breuer, designer, American (b. Hungary), 1902–1981; Isokon Furniture Co., manufacturer, England (London), 1935–1939.
"Long chair," 1936. Plywood.
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Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
Henry Hugh Armstead, English, 1828–1905; C. F. Hancock & Sons, England (London), 1849–present.
"Tennyson Vase," 1867. Silver and gilded silver with replacement textile.
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Keller Frères, France (1881–1922). "Pitcher," 1900. Gilded silver.
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