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1934 Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss Washburn Co Potato Masher in The Met Collection
$925
£700.95
€807.77
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A$1,406.87
CHF 752.25
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About the Item
1934 Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss Washburn Co Potato Masher: Iconic Industrial Design, In The Met Collection
An everyday kitchen tool elevated to a milestone of American industrial design, this 1934 potato masher by Henry Dreyfuss demonstrates the marriage of functionality, ergonomics, and Art Deco style. Its green painted wooden shaft handle with ball-top meets a carefully undulated wire masher, creating a tool that is as efficient as it is visually striking.
Dreyfuss, a Brooklyn-born designer and contemporary of Raymond Loewy, brought scientific principles and human-centered design to everyday objects. He dramatically improved the usability, safety, and aesthetics of consumer products, from household tools to large-scale engineering projects.
This masher is a perfect example of his 1930s work in affordable, utilitarian American design, making thoughtfully engineered products accessible to the general public. Its significance is underscored by its inclusion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and numerous exhibitions.
Notable Designs by Henry Dreyfuss include:
Hoover vacuum cleaners (Models 150, 82 Constellation, and 65 Convertible)
Big Ben and Baby Ben alarm clocks
Western Electric 500-series and Trimline telephones
Royal Quiet DeLuxe typewriter
Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
John Deere tractors (Models A, B, H, 1010, 2010, 3010, 4010)
Streamlined locomotives for the 20th Century Limited and Mercury train
American Airlines branding and SS Independence/SS Constitution ocean liners
This potato masher represents a smaller-scale but no less revolutionary example of Dreyfuss’s philosophy: every object, no matter how humble, can be beautifully designed, ergonomic, and efficient.
Condition: The masher shows a lovely patina on the wooden handle, with general wear, discoloration, and minor finish loss. The paint remains intact. The metal masher has patina and areas of darkening but remains structurally sound and strong.
Perfect for collectors of 1930s Art Deco, industrial design, iconic American design objects, and museum-quality household tools, this piece embodies the era’s fusion of utility, style, and design innovation.
- Creator:Henry Dreyfuss (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1934
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. 1934 Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss Washburn Co Potato Masher – Iconic Industrial Design, In The Met Collection An everyday kitchen tool elevated to a milestone of American industrial design, this 1934 potato masher by Henry Dreyfuss demonstrates the marri.
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