WALTER VON NESSEN 1930 For Chase Lacquered Toy-Soldier Figure In Gilt Brass

Art deco figure designed by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Usa Co.

This is a beautiful Streamline decorative desk figure created during the Art Deco period by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase USA Co., back in the 1930. This stylized desk figure has been designed in the shape of a geometric toy-soldier in solid gilt brass and decorated with applications of black and red lacquer. Carefully made up with streamline patterns and solid construction. Surely will be a very decorative piece and a great conversation item.

Walter Von Nessen

He was born in Berlin, Germany. In 1925 he immigrated to the United States and opened Nessen Studios in New York City. At first he designed lighting and furniture for architects to use in their residential and public commissions. With the help of one craftsman he produced an amazing variety lighting fixture, each showcasing innovative approaches and solutions to the requirements of the job. His furniture and lighting work appeared in many of the seminal exhibitions of the late 1920’s and 1930’s. In 1929 he had a chair exhibited at The Metropolitan, New York and Newark, New Jersey Museum’s exhibition of tubular metal furniture. In 1930 he exhibited at the Third International Exhibition of Contemporary Industrial Design and in 1932 he was represented at the Design and Industry Exhibition. In 1937 he won a gold medal for his lighting exhibit at the Paris Exhibition. In 1935 his exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition of contemporary art cemented his position among the leaders of American commercial design. Beginning in 1931 Von Nessen designed over 60 bowls, trays, bookends, shavers, pitchers, and a variety of other household products for The Chase Copper and Brass Company, Waterbury, Connecticut. Also, beginning in 1931 he designed lighting fixtures for The Efcolite Corporation, Trenton, New Jersey. Walter Von Nessen died in 1943.

Weight: About 1.5 Pounds, (0.68 Kg.).

Measurements: 182 mm by 76 mm by 95 mm (7.15 x 3.0 x 3.75 Inches).

Condition: The overall condition of this desk figure by Walter Von Nessen is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured and has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D052425BMNM/.6729