Cobina Wright Residence, Bel Air

In the early 1950s, Tony Duquette designed the interiors of his friend, client and Hearst columnist Cobina Wright.

 
Tony created his signature modern snowflake screens, figural lamps, side tables, cocktail table and trophy of musical instruments as a candelabra over the fireplace.

Tony created his signature modern snowflake screens, figural lamps, side tables, cocktail table and trophy of musical instruments as a candelabra over the fireplace.

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Party guests at Cobina Wright’s, Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., circa 1950s.

Party guests at Cobina Wright’s, Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., circa 1950s.

Duquette’s rendering of interior.

Duquette’s rendering of interior.

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Duquette designed the swagged plaster fireplace, the lighted trophy of musical instruments, the figural lamps holding fresh flowers, side tables and the cocktail table.

Duquette designed the swagged plaster fireplace, the lighted trophy of musical instruments, the figural lamps holding fresh flowers, side tables and the cocktail table.