Elevator Enclosure Grille with Kick Plate, from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois

This tall, vertically oriented rectangular elevator grille is made of dark metal strips arranged in an open framework that creates a geometric pattern of intersecting lines and open spaces. The design consists of repeating circular motifs organized in a grid that spans the entire frame. The circles are evenly spaced and aligned both horizontally and vertically, producing a uniform, symmetrical layout. Each column contains large, open circles bisected by two straight rods running vertically through their centers. Within each circle is a stylized “X” shape formed by four short diagonal arms tipped with small metal spheres. Decorative, spool-shaped segments connect the columns horizontally at the intersections. The overall effect is an airy grid of curves and straight lines punctuated by small dots. Mounted at the bottom of the grille is a solid, rectangular kick plate that spans the full width of the grille. The copper-brown metal plate displays a smooth, unadorned surface bordered by a line of small circles. A thin metal frame encloses the grille.

• North America
• Architectural Decoration
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