The Test of Time

Cutting edge 75 years ago, these designs endure as classics

Karen D. Singh and Jen DeRose -- Interior Design, 10/31/2007 12:00:00 AM

1932 Metz & Co. Zig-Zag oak chair by Gerrit Rietveld. Cassina, 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-770-3568; cassina.com. circle 325

1930 IS2226 polished-nickel machinist's light. Remains Lighting, 130 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-675-8051; remains.com. circle 326

1928 Shape 68 porcelain place settings by Michael Powolny. 1930 Shape 21 porcelain teacup and saucer by Ena Rottenberg. Augarten Wien through TableArt, 7977 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-653-8278; tartontheweb.com. circle 327

1935 Zig Zag linen in blue on cream and 1930's Star linen in blue both by Enid Marx. Borderline Fabrics through Lucy Rose Design, 1922 North Damen Avenue, Second Floor, Chicago, IL 60647; 773-278-2282; lucyrosedesign.com. circle 328

1930's FS-002 wrought-iron fire screen by Raymond Subes. Paul Stamati Gallery, 1050 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-754-4533; stamati.com. circle 329