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I often see Chase items in antique malls, but only rarely do I come across them in thrift shops. Art Deco and early machine age items are much more widely recognized by antiques dealers than my normal fare of midcentury modern, thus they are scooped up rather quickly if they ever appear at a junk shop. It was for this reason that I was particularly excited to find this complete set of 8 cocktail cups today. The shop where I made this find was the last stop of the day on my thrifting road trip, and what a fantastic way to end up an already great day of thrift shopping!
This find also gives me the opportunity to add one more designer to the list I keep here. Harry Laylon is not one of the most recognized names when talking about Chase chrome and copper wares, but he is arguably one of the most important. Everyone is aware of Russel Wright's and Walter Von Nessen's contributions to the Chase line, but very few are aware of Laylon's work. As the director of design for the specialty products division at Chase, he is responsible for at least one-fifth of the products coming out of that catalog. An impressive feat, especially considering the timeless quality of his aesthetic.
Found on September 01, 2007 in Bloomington, IL.
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