The loft-like living space is filled with the Armstrong's collection of 20th-century abstract American paintings, small bronze sculptures, and Carder Steuben glass. While the house was still on paper, Phifer’s office made Armstrong miniature, to-scale models of both the interior walls and the couple’s artworks, so he could figure out the best way to display his art. “He gave me this incredible toy,” recalls Armstrong.  Photo 11 of 29 in Visiting the Fishers Island House by Jaime Gillin

Visiting the Fishers Island House

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The loft-like living space is filled with the Armstrong's collection of 20th-century abstract American paintings, small bronze sculptures, and Carder Steuben glass. While the house was still on paper, Phifer’s office made Armstrong miniature, to-scale models of both the interior walls and the couple’s artworks, so he could figure out the best way to display his art. “He gave me this incredible toy,” recalls Armstrong.