Table, One of Pair
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Chromed steel, wood
DATES
ca. 1937
DIMENSIONS
21 7/8 x 26 x 13 in. (55.6 x 66 x 33 cm)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
Marked on underside of table in red chalk: "3115 / 3450 [other illegible numbers]"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
85.159.3
CREDIT LINE
H. Randolph Lever Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Pier table with semi-circular top of painted black wood and three legs of flat chromed steel bands. A single U-shaped band forms the two side legs and bottom stretcher of table. The middle leg consists of a group of three evenly spaced parallel bands set perpendicular to the side legs and bolted to the center of the stretcher. Tabletop is mounted to legs with screws. This semi-circular table is one of pair (with 85.159.4); it can also be used together with its mate to form a single, circular occasional table.
CONDITION: Fair; table shows considerable wear, including minor losses, scratches, and stains throughout; bolts are rusted. Significant pitting to many surfaces. Significant wear to top edges which come into contact with top. Chrome-plating significantly worn on many surfaces especially all top and outer surfaces. Masking tape used in packing removed.
CAPTION
Alfons Bach (American, born Germany, 1904–1999). Table, One of Pair, ca. 1937. Chromed steel, wood, 21 7/8 x 26 x 13 in. (55.6 x 66 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.159.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.159.3_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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This table was designed by Alfons Bach around the year 1937. America was going through the Great Depression and designers responded by producing furniture that was cheap and easy to manufacture. The simple unornamented surfaces and industrial chrome of this table suited mass-production. Before this time, metal furniture was rarely seen in the domestic home, and was restricted to rail stations and other public spheres.
