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RADIAVER

Creator(s): René-André Coulon (Designer) , St. Gobain Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)

On view in: Marjorie Post's Bathroom


About this object

The electric radiator and towel warmer is made of glass and nickel-plated tubes. The triangular base features a textured glass surface. It supports a pair of thin glass plates enclosing the resistance. The radiator is framed by metallic tubes that also form the towel holder above it.

Object name:
RADIAVER
Made from:
borosilicate glass --metal --nickel
Made in:
Saint-Gobain, France
Date made:
1937-1952
Size:
25 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 6 in. (64.8 × 44.5 × 15.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2015.9
Signature marks:
MARKS SAINT-GOBAIN [On front]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973