Rohde Sideboard, 1941-1942
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In the early 1930s, industrial designer Gilbert Rohde spurred the American furniture industry's transition from historical revivals to a modern aesthetic. By 1941, he believed that improved economic conditions justified the reintroduction of restrained decorative elements to modern furniture. This sideboard, part of the high-end Paldao series, features clean lines, antique-finish brass pulls, and leatherette upholstered legs.
In the early 1930s, industrial designer Gilbert Rohde spurred the American furniture industry's transition from historical revivals to a modern aesthetic. By 1941, he believed that improved economic conditions justified the reintroduction of restrained decorative elements to modern furniture. This sideboard, part of the high-end Paldao series, features clean lines, antique-finish brass pulls, and leatherette upholstered legs.
Artifact
Sideboard (Furniture)
Date Made
1941-1942
Creators
Creator Notes
Designed by Gilbert Rohde and manufactured by Herman Miller, Inc.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
89.177.108
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Imitation leather
Metal
Paldao (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Veneering
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 29.25 in
Width: 50 in
Depth: 16 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on back: 4190
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