Collection by John McCulley
"Merritt's use of glass, stone, and wood make this home feel incredibly warm and welcoming,
"Merritt's use of glass, stone, and wood make this home feel incredibly warm and welcoming,
The primary bedroom includes original wood-paneled walls and clerestory windows.
The primary bedroom includes original wood-paneled walls and clerestory windows.
The bright and airy kitchen overlooks the glass atrium awaiting at the rear of the home.
The bright and airy kitchen overlooks the glass atrium awaiting at the rear of the home.
Wood-trimmed, floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps around the main living areas.
Wood-trimmed, floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps around the main living areas.
Photo courtesy New Duivendrecht.
Photo courtesy New Duivendrecht.
The desert landscape can be relished from a lounge chair beside the outdoor fireplace.
The desert landscape can be relished from a lounge chair beside the outdoor fireplace.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's famed Barcelona collection outfits the interior of the Farnsworth home.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's famed Barcelona collection outfits the interior of the Farnsworth home.
The built-in casework does not reach the floor, as the sun would cause discoloration. To the right, you can see damage from the flood water that entered the home.
The built-in casework does not reach the floor, as the sun would cause discoloration. To the right, you can see damage from the flood water that entered the home.
Pictured is the rear of the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The home's structure is based on three horizontal steel planes lifted out of nature.
Pictured is the rear of the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The home's structure is based on three horizontal steel planes lifted out of nature.
One of the most significant of Mies' works, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was built between 1945 and 1951 for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat. The home embraces his concept of a strong connection between structure and nature, and may be the fullest expression of his modernist ideals.
One of the most significant of Mies' works, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was built between 1945 and 1951 for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat. The home embraces his concept of a strong connection between structure and nature, and may be the fullest expression of his modernist ideals.
The LC4 Chaise Lounge has become one of the most popular pieces to emerge from Le Corbusier's studio.
The LC4 Chaise Lounge has become one of the most popular pieces to emerge from Le Corbusier's studio.
Charlotte Perriand’s first landmark collaboration with Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, this triptych of chromium-plated steel chairs, presented a Modernist view of living. Each was crafted with a specific function: the B301 sling back chair was for conversation, the LC2 Grand Confort was for relaxation, and the B306 chaise lounge was meant for sleeping.
Charlotte Perriand’s first landmark collaboration with Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, this triptych of chromium-plated steel chairs, presented a Modernist view of living. Each was crafted with a specific function: the B301 sling back chair was for conversation, the LC2 Grand Confort was for relaxation, and the B306 chaise lounge was meant for sleeping.
One of Perriand’s early sketches of the LC4. The original prototypes were made for the interior of the Villa Church Pavilion, a house near Paris that was designed for an American couple.
One of Perriand’s early sketches of the LC4. The original prototypes were made for the interior of the Villa Church Pavilion, a house near Paris that was designed for an American couple.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

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