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Sohn
Submitted by nostalgiaholic on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 1:19pm
Sohn
Ernest Sohn. coffee & tea pots, creamer, sugar
(2 votes)
Re: Sohn
Scott, it's Sohn-tastic. Attractive octaganal shapes although a bit more formal than most Sohn designs I've seen. I gather that's gold glaze on the handles?
Re: Sohn
I concur, Clyde. They're not Sohn's usual fare, but rather more 'modern-traditional' or Hollywood regency, perhaps. And yes, the handles are all ceramic with gilding. The knobs on the lids are brass. I just love the tea pot.
Re: Sohn
This is a great group Scott--I'm especially envious of the teapot, I've never found one for myself. These are all from the Georgian line, first introduced in 1956. I would say that from this point through the end of his career Sohn injected historical forms/motifs here and there in his company's offerings. I wouldn't say that Sohn was a strict modernist--I think he and his partners were more interested in what might sell rather than "good design" at all times.
-Earl
Re: Sohn
This line I've seen with some frequency over the years. It's a bit too ornamental for my liking. There may be, if I'm remembering correctly, a swinging teapot as well. I'll bet I can find a teapot in the wild. I'll keep an eye out.
Re: Sohn
Oh my...there's a swinger out there, too? (I know there's an electric perc version also) You just made my wish list longer. Thanks ;-{)
Re: Sohn
Thanks Earl, and for the intro date. No doubt, I think ES was as commercially savvy as he was proficient in his design aesthetic. He certainly covered all bases.