Designer: Manner of John Storrs  

Item: Modernist Bookends Manner of John Storrs

Description: An outstanding pair of sculptural bookends in the style of highly important American modernist artist John Storrs (1885 – 1956).   These came from Chicago, the city where Storrs lived.  Storrs’ influence on this maker is obvious.

Manufactured by: Unknown

Country of origin: United States

Year made: Ca. 1940

Materials: Maple, Teak and Walnut

Dimensions: 6” x 4” x 5 ¾” 

Condition: Very good. A few very minor losses.