Macassar Ebony Letter Rack by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Macassar ebony letter rack by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann with graduated semi-circle slats on rectangular base. Iron stamped: "Ruhlmann Literature: see signature in Genius of Art Deco edited by Emmanuel Bréon and Rosalind Pepall p.122 France: circa 1930 Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (28 August 1879 – 15 November 1933), (sometimes called Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann), was a French furniture designer and interior decorator, who was one of the most important figures in the Art Deco movement. His furniture featured sleek designs, expensive and exotic materials and extremely fine craftsmanship, and became a symbol of the luxury and modernity of Art Deco.

width

14

height

7 in.

depth

6.5

Circa 1930