norman bel geddes / vanity & mirror
in his 'moderne' line of furnishings, american industrial designer norman bel geddes allowed the materials of painted and chromed metal to speak for themselves, rather than imitating other materials. this showed his awareness of avant-garde european modern design. however, his incorporation of streamlined supporting elements suggests a more north american interpretation of modern design.
norman bel geddes / vanity & mirror
in his 'moderne' line of furnishings, american industrial designer norman bel geddes allowed the materials of painted and chromed metal to speak for themselves, rather than imitating other materials. this showed his awareness of avant-garde european modern design. however, his incorporation of streamlined supporting elements suggests a more north american interpretation of modern design.