wood
art-deco
furniture
geometric
wood
decorative-art
Dimensions: 44 x 26 1/2 x 13in. (111.8 x 67.3 x 33cm)
Copyright: No Known Copyright
This telephone stand and chair, attributed to Abel Faidy, uses wood veneer to create striking geometric patterns. Imagine Faidy in his studio, meticulously selecting each piece of wood, cutting and arranging them like pieces of a puzzle. The contrasting colours create a visual rhythm, drawing you in. I wonder if he ever felt like he was in conversation with other makers while creating this piece. There's a sense of playfulness in the patterns, a dance between light and shadow. Each triangle and diamond feels deliberate, a testament to Faidy's skill and vision. It's like he's inviting us to see the world through a kaleidoscope, where ordinary objects are transformed into extraordinary designs. Ultimately, makers such as Faidy show us how craftsmanship is about more than just function; it's about creating beauty and sparking joy.
Comments
The American Art Deco movement is conveniently divided into two principal phases: Zigzag Moderne of the 1920s and Streamline Moderne of the 1930s, the first reflecting the dominance of the triangle and T-square and the second the French curve and the compass. Few works capture the essence of the Zigzag Moderne better than Abel Faidy's telephone cabinet and matching side chair. Among the contributing factors to this delightfully fragmented design were the interplay of light and shadows seen in America's new vertical cityscape (overlapping skyscrapers), Cubism, the mania for Egyptian and South American cultures (pyramids and ziggurat-shaped temples), and even electricity (jagged lighting bolts). The doors of the cabinet are wired to open when the candlestick telephone, housed inside, rings.
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