Lot 546

Rare MCM Kensington Furniture Catalog 1950s Lurelle Guild

Estimate: $200 - $300

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$100,000 $10,000
Guild, Lurelle, et al., Mid Century Modern Design Catalog and Prospectus, Introducing Furniture by Kensington: Designed for Modern Living, 1950s, catalog produced by the company to show off their latest designs, 11.5 x 15.5 inches, 3 tinted photos plus 1 very large fold-out illustration, bound in green leatherette covers, short introduction plus list of pieces and one photograph of designer Lurelle Guild, this lot also comes with a 9 page typescript dated January 1951 and titled Outline of Kensington Furniture, also with a pencil drawing by an unknown artist of a Utensil Rack. Very rare on the market and not in OCLC. Few of these were made and likely only a handful have survived.

Condition

In fair to good condition, light soiling and musty odor throughout; covers bent from age. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/

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