European Decorative Arts and Sculpture "Filterjet" Fan Made in United States, North and Central AmericaDesigned 1951 Designed by Peter Schlumbohm, American (born Germany), 1896 - 1962. Made by Chemex Corporation, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1936 - present. Plastic and rubber composite housing, filter paper discs Currently not on view 1983-48-1 Gift of Chemex Corporation, 1983 |
LabelWhen Chemex introduced the "Filterjet" fan in 1951, it was advertised as "the first electric fan that filters air," without the aid of blades. Schlumbohm designed a number of products for Chemex, including a well-known coffeemaker and a water kettle.Social Tags [?]collab [x] contemporary [x] design collection [x] modern [x] nhd 1945 to 1975 tools [x] yellow [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
