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Collection by Amanda Dameron

Imaginary Sunday Shopping List

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Textile artist Hiroko Takeda trained in Kyoto and Paris, and later worked for Jack Lenor Larsen in New York. She maintains a one-woman studio in Brooklyn, and her production process includes sending meticulously drawn instructions to craftsmen in Japan, who weave accordingly. Hiroko admits that it is sometimes hard for these elderly craftsmen to understand her unorthodox take on their traditional techniques.
Textile artist Hiroko Takeda trained in Kyoto and Paris, and later worked for Jack Lenor Larsen in New York. She maintains a one-woman studio in Brooklyn, and her production process includes sending meticulously drawn instructions to craftsmen in Japan, who weave accordingly. Hiroko admits that it is sometimes hard for these elderly craftsmen to understand her unorthodox take on their traditional techniques.
Rare dining table, 1979, by Vico Magistretti. White laminate top framed in beech; legs of beech with steel and brass fittings.
Rare dining table, 1979, by Vico Magistretti. White laminate top framed in beech; legs of beech with steel and brass fittings.
Incredible unglazed bowl by important American ceramicist George Ohr, who died in 1918. His work hugely influenced the direction of art and design. Imagine how alien this piece would have appeared in 1895, when he crafted it.
Incredible unglazed bowl by important American ceramicist George Ohr, who died in 1918. His work hugely influenced the direction of art and design. Imagine how alien this piece would have appeared in 1895, when he crafted it.
Original cutaway drawing of a Lotus 30 race car, 1964, by Brian Hatton. Meticulous pen and ink drawing that accompanied an article published in British car mag "The Motor".
Original cutaway drawing of a Lotus 30 race car, 1964, by Brian Hatton. Meticulous pen and ink drawing that accompanied an article published in British car mag "The Motor".
A 1949 desk for two students, designed by Jean Prouve in 1949.
A 1949 desk for two students, designed by Jean Prouve in 1949.
The classic Jean Prouve piece, the Chaise Standard or Standard Chair, 1950s. Original, unrestored ones like this piece, which features a beech-plywood seat and back, are very hard to find.
The classic Jean Prouve piece, the Chaise Standard or Standard Chair, 1950s. Original, unrestored ones like this piece, which features a beech-plywood seat and back, are very hard to find.
This 1970s walnut rocking chair by Japanese American woodworker George Nakashima features hickory spindles and his signature "free edge" arm.
This 1970s walnut rocking chair by Japanese American woodworker George Nakashima features hickory spindles and his signature "free edge" arm.