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Johns says his design was largely influenced by Richard Neutra’s Lovell House, built in 1929 in Los Angeles.
Johns says his design was largely influenced by Richard Neutra’s Lovell House, built in 1929 in Los Angeles.
Large windows with stark black trim welcome plenty of natural light into the space.
Large windows with stark black trim welcome plenty of natural light into the space.
Modern yet craft-oriented furnishings—like Alvar Aalto’s Paimio armchair—proved appealing for midcentury homeowners in Los Angeles thanks in part to Frank Bros., the local retailer that John Entenza enlisted to help furnish his Case Study homes. Jennifer Volland, a historian at work on a book about the store, and Getty curator Christopher James Alexander join us onstage for a discussion of the Frank Bros. and the Getty's recent acquisition of their archives.
Modern yet craft-oriented furnishings—like Alvar Aalto’s Paimio armchair—proved appealing for midcentury homeowners in Los Angeles thanks in part to Frank Bros., the local retailer that John Entenza enlisted to help furnish his Case Study homes. Jennifer Volland, a historian at work on a book about the store, and Getty curator Christopher James Alexander join us onstage for a discussion of the Frank Bros. and the Getty's recent acquisition of their archives.
Hiroshima Armchair: Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, manufactured by Maruni “It’s really a chair that you have to see and sit in," says co-founder Simon Alderson. "It’s beautifully detailed and destined to become a classic, since it’s rare to find craftsmanship with such quality and detailing. Maruni, a big Japanese furniture maker, has really only focused on this kind of contemporary piece over the last four or five years.”
Hiroshima Armchair: Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, manufactured by Maruni “It’s really a chair that you have to see and sit in," says co-founder Simon Alderson. "It’s beautifully detailed and destined to become a classic, since it’s rare to find craftsmanship with such quality and detailing. Maruni, a big Japanese furniture maker, has really only focused on this kind of contemporary piece over the last four or five years.”
Heron armchair (1950) This plush chair is a more angular take on Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair.
Heron armchair (1950) This plush chair is a more angular take on Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair.
The Eames Lounge and Ottoman is another timeless icon of mid-century design, held in the design collections of the MOMA in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Eames Lounge and Ottoman is another timeless icon of mid-century design, held in the design collections of the MOMA in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.
This midcentury gem lays in Crestwood Hills, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, an endangered enclave of midcentury post-and-beam houses designed by A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith. Elise Loehnen and Rob Fissmer bought their house, which dates to 1950, in 2012, furnishing the living room with a Jasper sofa by Room & Board, Laccio tables by Marcel Breuer, and a wool sisal rug from Madison Flooring and Design.
This midcentury gem lays in Crestwood Hills, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, an endangered enclave of midcentury post-and-beam houses designed by A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith. Elise Loehnen and Rob Fissmer bought their house, which dates to 1950, in 2012, furnishing the living room with a Jasper sofa by Room & Board, Laccio tables by Marcel Breuer, and a wool sisal rug from Madison Flooring and Design.
Inspired by the work of Marcel Breuer’s iconic design based on bicycle handle bars, the Lange chair is a beautiful combination of chrome-finished steel and top grain leather. Its comfortable, versatile design makes it perfect for the office, dining room or extra seating. #furniture #dining
Inspired by the work of Marcel Breuer’s iconic design based on bicycle handle bars, the Lange chair is a beautiful combination of chrome-finished steel and top grain leather. Its comfortable, versatile design makes it perfect for the office, dining room or extra seating. #furniture #dining
Inspired by the work of Marcel Breuer’s iconic design based on bicycle handle bars, the Lange chair is a beautiful combination of chrome-finished steel and top grain leather. Its comfortable, versatile design makes it perfect for the office, dining room or extra seating. #furniture #dining
Inspired by the work of Marcel Breuer’s iconic design based on bicycle handle bars, the Lange chair is a beautiful combination of chrome-finished steel and top grain leather. Its comfortable, versatile design makes it perfect for the office, dining room or extra seating. #furniture #dining
MARCEL BREUER Bent plywood nesting table, c.1936. Photo: Adam Edelsberg.
MARCEL BREUER Bent plywood nesting table, c.1936. Photo: Adam Edelsberg.
Fascinated by his bicycle, Breuer conducted early experimentations with tubular steel that resulted in the iconic Wassily chair, the first of many furnishings that he made with the material. (1925)
Fascinated by his bicycle, Breuer conducted early experimentations with tubular steel that resulted in the iconic Wassily chair, the first of many furnishings that he made with the material. (1925)
The Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, designed in 1925 and partially inspired by his interest in the tubular components of his bicycle.
The Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, designed in 1925 and partially inspired by his interest in the tubular components of his bicycle.
A rosewood-and-steel desk designed in 1960 by Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjaer. She referred to her furniture designs, commissioned for buildings by Paul Rudolph and Marcel Breuer, as “elements of architecture.” This model, number 901, was manufactured by E. Pedersen & Son. Estimate: $8,000–$10,000. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Modern Auctions.
A rosewood-and-steel desk designed in 1960 by Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjaer. She referred to her furniture designs, commissioned for buildings by Paul Rudolph and Marcel Breuer, as “elements of architecture.” This model, number 901, was manufactured by E. Pedersen & Son. Estimate: $8,000–$10,000. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Modern Auctions.