Sale
The Furniture Design of Ralph Rapson
December 03–December 04
520 Selby Avenue, next door to Carlsen & Frank Architects, St. Paul, Minnesota
This two-day exhibition and sale will feature the rocking chairs of architect, planner and designer Ralph Rapson. A percentage of the sales will be donated to the Ralph Rapson Traveling Study Fellowship at the Minnesota Architectural Foundation.
More info: rapsonarchitects.com
Articles
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Ralph Rapson's Chairs
Though plenty of architects turn their attentions to furniture, few can claim authorship of a proper classic. Ralph Rapson, the Minnesotan modernist who designed the original Guthrie Theater and…
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Undivided Intentions
The late architect David Boone was always one to take his work home with him—he just kept it in the home’s office. The new residents of his 1972 house embrace a more fluid approach to…
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Graphic Design: Project Projects
Manhattan-based Project Projects may be a graphic design studio, but it works in all dimensions, on the page and off. Founded by Prem Krishnamurthy and Adam Michaels in 2004, the firm designs…
Dwell Collections
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Mid-Century Furniture for Kids
Twee Womb chairs and tiny Tulip tables are not a recent fad invented by design blogs and enterprising modern furniture manufacturers—kid-size replicas of iconic pieces have always been de…
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Scandinavian Designed
Having just returned from a trip to Copenhagen, I have Scandinavian design on the brain. Though the region arguably experienced its golden era in the mid-20th century, with the work of icons like…
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Dwell's Color Palettes
Dwell founder Lara Hedberg Deam continues to present her custom-created modern color palettes featuring Ralph Lauren Paint.
Videos
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Dwell Color Palette: Palette Four
For the last of four custom color palettes inspired by Corbusier's 1930s book, Polychromie Architecturale, Dwell founder Lara Deam selected Ralph Lauren's Bicycle Yellow as a vibrant counterpoint…
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Dwell on Design 2011
Join us behind the scenes of Dwell on Design where 21,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention center to discover the latest innovations in modern design.
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Reclaimed Design from the LA Times at Dwell on Design 2009
The Los Angeles Times' booth at Dwell on Dedsign—dedicated to reclaimed objects—is an esoteric assemblage of art pieces and re-purposed furniture.
Products
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Animal Blueprints
As previously mentioned, I came across a couple of gift ideas for my gift guide that weren’t exactly gadgets, or gadget related. This is a company I discovered last year and one that I think…
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Emu Pattern Seating
Spill on it. Stack it. Leave it out in the rain. This hexagonally embellished seat is made from a single piece of steel designed to effortlessly weather whatever elements your backyard has to offer.
Tips
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Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty
Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see inside. Look for something that’s comfortable for lounging or sitting outside. It needs to withstand the…
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How to Build a Lighting Concept
I’m a fan of floor lighting plus a couple of small table lamps for the living room. Use ambient lighting and low-wattage warm bulbs to create a relaxed atmosphere.
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Tiny Modernists Need Tiny Furniture
It’s really important to have furniture that is scaled to children-size. Definitely get tables and chairs that fit the kids.
Submit Your Event
Help be the eyes and ears of Dwell. Let us know about upcoming events in your modern world.
Hi Dwell, These chairs are now available through the Rapson-Inc. website: Ralph Rapson Modern Rockers
Another event featuring Rapson Chairs is opening Nov 4th at Archer Modern Gallery in DC. The bentwood rocking chair, and both the Highback and Solidwood Rapson Rocker will be available.
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