Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington

by Paula Ockner and Leslie Pina

In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and collectors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076430366X
• ISBN13: 9780764303661
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"