Important Design 
13 December 2012
Important Design 
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Selected by William (Billy) Haines

game chairs, set of four

The B.L. Marble Chair Co.
USA, 1936
cerused oak, goat skin, brass 33 h × 17½ w × 20½ d in (84 × 44 × 52 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $10,000
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Haines included this set of game chairs designed by Morris Sanders in the Rutherford home. Signed with applied metal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [The B.L. Marble Chair Co. Bedford, Ohio] with partial paper labels to underside of two examples: [The B.L. Marble Chair Co. Bedford, Ohio].
provenance: David May II and Ann Rutherford, Beverly Hills | 2012 Ann Rutherford Dozier Trust | Private collection, Los Angeles

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Decorator to the Stars

William (Billy) Haines

In 1942 the actress Ann Rutherford and her husband David May II hired William Haines to design the interior of their Hollywood residence. This work was included in the movie star's library.


Image of Ann Rutherford's library, circa 1950.


Actress Ann Rutherford

Other works from the collection include:

320
William (Billy) Haines
game suite from the Desert Living Room
estimate: $100,000-150,000

321
Selected by William (Billy) Haines
game chairs, set of four
estimate: $10,000-15,000



322
William (Billy) Haines
table lamps, pair
estimate: $10,000-15,000

323
William (Billy) Haines
custom coffee table
estimate: $20,000-30,000



324
William (Billy) Haines
custom library stool
estimate: $3,000-5,000

325
William (Billy) Haines
custom sofa with pair of side tables
estimate: $10,000-15,000
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