Nicholas Gorid

Nicholas Gorid was professionally active during a concentrated five-year span between 1930 and 1935. The documentation associated with Gorid suggests involvement in design studies related to American decorative arts, specifically known through the series titled "15 index of american designs."

The artist’s documented output focuses primarily on furniture and functional domestic objects. Works held in museum collections include two studies titled Clock, along with individual designs for a Grandfather Clock, a Card Table, and a Chest. These works represent a detailed engagement with the practical aesthetics of period American furniture.

The legacy of Nicholas Gorid is secured by representation in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Due to their documentation of historical designs, Nicholas Gorid prints and studies often serve as important reference materials for American decorative arts historians. Today, many of these design indices are available in the public domain, allowing access to high-quality prints of this specialized work.