{"product_id":"gilbert-rohde-optometrist-desk-troy-sunshade-kem-weber-armchair-red-vinyl-lucak","title":"LOT-014 Gilbert Rohde — Optometrist Desk, Troy Sunshade Co., c.1934, with K.E.M. Weber Tubular Chrome Armchair (Red Vinyl) — Estate of Douglas W. Lucak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA second Gilbert Rohde optometrist desk manufactured by the Troy Sunshade Company (c.1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered together with a K.E.M. Weber tubular chrome armchair with red vinyl upholstery — the matched companion to LOT-013 from the same distinguished Cleveland estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Gilbert Rohde Desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert Rohde (1894–1944) was among the most transformative figures in American design history, best known for his work with Herman Miller that essentially invented the modern American furniture industry. This optometrist desk — identical in specification to its companion (LOT-013) — was manufactured by the Troy Sunshade Company of Greenville, Ohio, circa 1934, in painted wood, chrome-plated tubular steel, vinyl, and resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe existence of two matched Rohde optometrist desks from a single estate strongly suggests these were purpose-acquired for a specific professional setting — likely an optometry practice with which the Lucak family had a connection, or acquired together as a collection. Two matched Rohde desks of documented date and maker represent a genuinely unusual opportunity: they can be offered as a pair at premium, or sold individually to separate collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe K.E.M. Weber Armchair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying Weber armchair features red vinyl upholstery — a different colorway from the sage green chair in LOT-013, suggesting these chairs were used in a professional waiting or examination room setting with color-coded seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk — Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert Rohde (1894–1944)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk — Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Troy Sunshade Company, Greenville, Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk — Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1934\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk — Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood, chrome-plated tubular steel, vinyl and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk — Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H: 30⅛\" × W: 42¼\" × D: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChair — Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e K.E.M. Weber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChair — Upholstery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxidation and surface scratches throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate of Douglas W. Lucak, Cleveland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo-piece lot. Matched companion to LOT-013 (sage green Weber chair). Two Rohde optometrist desks from one estate — consider offering as a matched pair. Expert assessment strongly recommended before pricing either desk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:16px 20px;margin-top:24px;font-family:sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#c8a96e;font-weight:600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082427715868,"sku":"LOT-014","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/LOT-014-Gilbert-Rohde-Optometrist-Desk-Troy-Sunshade-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780602840","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/gilbert-rohde-optometrist-desk-troy-sunshade-kem-weber-armchair-red-vinyl-lucak","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}