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A set of mid-century Hyalyn Capri salt and pepper shakers designed by the American industrial designer Michael Lax (1929-1999) for …
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A set of mid-century Hyalyn Capri salt and pepper shakers designed by the American industrial designer Michael Lax (1929-1999) for Raymor. The barrel shaped shakers each feature a white porcelain body with a perforated walnut top. Both are unmarked.
Michael Lax attended New York School of Music and Art, Alfred University, and studied Scandinavian modern design on a Fulbright Fellowship. Lax worked with Russel Wright and was widely known for designing many household products for Dansk and Lightolier, among others. The Lytegem lamp and enamel-coated tea kettle he designed are part of permanent Museum collections.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Designer
- Michael Lax
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Some discoloration to glue. One of the shakers has some very small nicks/chips on the edge near the wood. The … moreSome discoloration to glue. One of the shakers has some very small nicks/chips on the edge near the wood. The shaker with the cork stopper has something stuck inside of it that rattles when shaken (might be an old stopper). less
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