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Paul Frankl - October 14, 1886 – March 21, 1958 (age 71). An Art Deco furniture designer and maker, architect, painter and writer from Vienna, Austria. Frank completed his architectural studies in Berlin at the Berlin Polytechnic. Spent time in Berlin and Copenhagen before arriving in the United States in April 1914. He settled in New York City and where he was gained a new perspective on his pieces and was inspired to forge a uniquely American design aesthetic.
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two wooden bookshelves sitting on top of a hard wood floor next to each other
Graphic Design History
French Art Deco Furniture
Art Deco Skyscraper
Deco Interiors
Book Cases
Classic Furniture Design
Hall Furniture
Streamline Moderne
Bookcase Design
Opposing "skyscraper" bookcases - late 1920's - Skyscraper Furniture - designer Paul Frankl.
an old black and white photo of a man working on a piece of furniture with canes
Machine Age
Moving To Los Angeles
Nyc Design
Show Room
Fred Astaire
Art Deco Furniture
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Mid Century Modern Furniture
Museum Collection
1. Frank started as an architect then later switched to designing and painting art and furniture. He more than any other designer has really made an impact by helping shape the look of American Modernism.
a tall wooden shelf with drawers on top
Chair Art Deco
Lamps Art Deco
Art Deco Bedroom Furniture
Art Deco Sconces
Chandelier Art Deco
Deco Coffee Table
Deco Sofa
Sofa Art
Art Deco Bed
modernism
2. Around 1920's he introduced his skyscraper style in furniture. He then opened a store on 48th street for his skyscraper style furniture calling it "Skyscraper Furniture". He also sold tiles and wallpaper imported from Europe.
a tall wooden bookcase with drawers and shelves
Architectural Furniture
Az Art
Wood Things
Steel Frame Construction
Deco Decor
Deco Furniture
Wooden Cabinets
Paul T. Frankl | Skyscraper | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
3. This is the same skyscraper bookshelf as in the previous photo just in a different wood. This actual bookshelf is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York. Made of Maple and Resin.
a wooden cabinet with drawers and wheels on the bottom, open to reveal an area for storage
Deco Furniture Design
Art Deco Furniture Design
Art Nouveau Furniture
Art Deco Inspiration
Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Decor
Art Deco Home
Paul Frankl Stepped Art Deco Cabinet
4. In 1934 He relocated to Los Angles and opened his own art gallery in Beverly Hills.celebrities like Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock, etc became his clients.
an orange dresser with mirror and lamp on it
Mirror And Table
Orange Lacquer
Vanity With Mirror
Art Deco Vanity
Metal Tag
Modern Art Decor
Jual Beli
Dressing Tables
LiveAuctioneers: Online Auctions for Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
5. One of his pieces sold for $28,500 in 2005. Art Deco vanity with mirror and table lamp made around1930 Rectangular mirror over orange lacquer vanity with metal strapping, accompanied by an orange metal table lamp, metal tag on mirror "Skyscraper Furniture".
a set of black shelves sitting on top of each other
Step Table
Chinese Art Deco
Brooklyn Museum
Art Deco Architecture
1920s Art Deco
Brooklyn Museum
6. "Skyscraper step table" late 1920's currently in the Brooklyn Museum.
an ottoman that is made out of wood and white fabric with a flower design on the top
Abstract Cocktail Table
Kidney Bean Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
Knoll Coffee Table
1960’s Table
1960 End Table
Top Cocktails
Furniture Website
Top Furniture
7. Free form "Amoeba" cork top table. Currently on 1stdibs for $40,000. Paul Frankl used cork veneer when he was designing for Brown Saltman of California and Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
a wooden chair with curved arms and legs
Fun Seating
Dining Room Chairs Ikea
Musical Chairs
Seating Design
Wooden Things
Wayfair Living Room Chairs
Upholstery Fabric For Chairs
House Arrest
Small Accent Chairs
Paul Frankl Armchair
8. Classic shape for chairs he designed. Currently goes for $8000 on 1stdibs
a painting of a green castle in the sky
Land Of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Scene Image
Brick Road
Yellow Brick Road
Interior Design Magazine
Emerald City
Simple Green
Arte Fantasy
Sneak Peek: Animated ‘Dorothy of Oz’
9. The novel "Wizard of Oz" was created in 1900, the film was produced 1939. The American film was produced around the time that Frankl was creating and designing his pieces. I feel like with his whole skyscraper that Emerald City from Wizard of Oz either inspired him or was referenced in his furniture.
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two clocks sitting side by side on top of each other, one green and the other white
Outdoor Clock
Art Deco Clock
Art Deco Living Room
1940s Wall Clock
Cool Clocks
Old Clocks
Modern Clock
Old Furniture
Telechron Skyscraper Art Deco Plaskon Pair Clocks in Manner of Paul Frankl
11. Just reminds me of Emerald City. "Plaskon Clocks" on 1stdibs for $1800 per clock.
a painting of a green castle in the sky
Sneak Peek: Animated ‘Dorothy of Oz’
9. The novel "Wizard of Oz" was created in 1900, the film was produced 1939. The American film was produced around the time that Frankl was creating and designing his pieces. I feel like with his whole skyscraper that Emerald City from Wizard of Oz either inspired him or was referenced in his furniture.
a wooden chair with curved arms and legs
Paul Frankl Armchair
8. Classic shape for chairs he designed. Currently goes for $8000 on 1stdibs
an old black and white photo of a man working on a piece of furniture with canes
1. Frank started as an architect then later switched to designing and painting art and furniture. He more than any other designer has really made an impact by helping shape the look of American Modernism.
an ottoman that is made out of wood and white fabric with a flower design on the top
7. Free form "Amoeba" cork top table. Currently on 1stdibs for $40,000. Paul Frankl used cork veneer when he was designing for Brown Saltman of California and Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids