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1927

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1930

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Sidewall, Tablett (Little Table)

This is a sidewall. It was designed by Josef Hillerbrand. It is dated 1927–30 and we acquired it in 1930. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This paper was most likely intended for use in a women’s bedroom or boudoir. Wallpapers were not yet washable at this time so would probably not have been intended for a bath or washroom. The design consists of a pair of shelves as viewed through a glass case or with a cable suspension supporting the front of the shelves. The shelves contain a variety of objects including flasks, boxes, vase and what appears to be a half-eaten apple. Whether this is a sculptural piece or a real apple, and whether it references some religious or mythological icon, or merely suggests someone is using this “space”, is unknown.

It is credited Gift of Frankl Galleries.

  • Sidewall (USA)
  • machine-printed paper.
  • Gift of Mark Bitter, Robert Bitter, Ward Bitter, and Tami Bitter Cook.
  • 1992-139-21-a,b

Our curators have highlighted 6 objects that are related to this one. Here are three of them, selected at random:

  • Sidewall (USA)
  • machine printed on paper.
  • Gift of Mr. Robert L. and Mrs. Jean L. Thompson.
  • 1992-157-10-a,b

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 60.3 x 46.2 cm (23 3/4 x 18 3/16 in.) Mat: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Tablett (Little Table); Designed by Josef Hillerbrand (German, 1892 - 1981); Germany; machine-printed paper; H x W x D: 60.3 x 46.2 cm (23 3/4 x 18 3/16 in.) Mat: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.); Gift of Frankl Galleries; 1930-11-1-a

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Hewitt Sisters Collect.

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