Between 1950 and 2005, designer Max Gottschalk produced some fine pieces of modern American furniture he was also considered the Master of the Southwest Industrial. Pieces come up now and again at auction and it is easy to spot authentic works because pieces will feature his distinctive logo.
Authentic Max Gottschalk Logo
Throughout his career Max Gottschalk never really deviated from what he knew using natural materials and industrial materials together.
Some of his most sought after pieces include his Sling Chairs, he created a wide selection of chairs all based around a similar design using leather and wrought iron. They were finished using natural leather with all its imperfections in bold red, black and natural tan colours, they make a striking addition to any furniture collection. And as you can see his work isn’t just based on form, he also designed with comfort in mind, which is why he found working with natural materials best.
- Max Gottschalk Sling Chairs
It wasn’t just seating that he specialised in either, he covered many different types of furniture including side tables, and coffee tables made using metal and glass. In fact you can see where many modern designers found their inspiration from his pieces.
I have also come across in the past a dining table and chairs designed by Max Gottschalk, however like the tables mentioned above, these pieces seem to be harder to come across unlike his chairs. This is probably because he seemed to concentrate on his chair collections, creating numerous different designs.