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Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and discover which of our four-legged friends auctioneer Richard Wright picks to do your bidding.
Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and discover which of our four-legged friends auctioneer Richard Wright picks to do your bidding.
Our original notes of space needs for our house program.
Our original notes of space needs for our house program.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Spring House in Tallahassee, Florida, was commissioned by George and Clifton Lewis, who sought a comfortable house for their large family that fit within their modest budget. Completed in 1954, the home features an unusual "hemicycle" form—a shape that the designer briefly experimented with at the end of his career. Now, a fundraising campaign aims to acquire, restore, and open the house to the public.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Spring House in Tallahassee, Florida, was commissioned by George and Clifton Lewis, who sought a comfortable house for their large family that fit within their modest budget. Completed in 1954, the home features an unusual "hemicycle" form—a shape that the designer briefly experimented with at the end of his career. Now, a fundraising campaign aims to acquire, restore, and open the house to the public.
Architect George Bradley and his husband, Eddie Baba, renovated a 1941 house in San Francisco. A painting by Richard Wright and a sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia dominate the family room.
Architect George Bradley and his husband, Eddie Baba, renovated a 1941 house in San Francisco. A painting by Richard Wright and a sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia dominate the family room.
Wright, who teaches a course in visual literacy at Taliesin, works at a #101 dining table by Skovby.
Wright, who teaches a course in visual literacy at Taliesin, works at a #101 dining table by Skovby.
Richard Wright founded 20th- and 21st-century design gallery and auction house Wright in Chicago in 2000.
Richard Wright founded 20th- and 21st-century design gallery and auction house Wright in Chicago in 2000.
A playful array of models and materials in the studio.
A playful array of models and materials in the studio.
San Francisco–based contractor Clayton Hubbard brushes up on eco-friendly interior house paints and gives us the stroke-by-stroke on flow and coat coverage in various shades of green.
San Francisco–based contractor Clayton Hubbard brushes up on eco-friendly interior house paints and gives us the stroke-by-stroke on flow and coat coverage in various shades of green.
Farming Cuba: Biopesticide Expert This biopesticide expert, working at a cooperative farm in Havana, combats pests with artisanal pesticides made on site. Photo provided by Carey Clouse
Farming Cuba: Biopesticide Expert This biopesticide expert, working at a cooperative farm in Havana, combats pests with artisanal pesticides made on site. Photo provided by Carey Clouse
Easton and Wright in their dining room. The redwood flooring in the living and dining rooms continues onto the deck.
Easton and Wright in their dining room. The redwood flooring in the living and dining rooms continues onto the deck.
Born at the turn-of-the-19th Century, industrial designer Russel Wright’s career began in the 1920s, when American culture began to shift toward modernity and the concept of a uniquely American lifestyle. Wright’s affordable, mass produced dinnerware and furniture were all designed around the concept of the table as the center of the home. He was best known for his serving ware, but also built furniture and appliances, and co-authored a book.
Born at the turn-of-the-19th Century, industrial designer Russel Wright’s career began in the 1920s, when American culture began to shift toward modernity and the concept of a uniquely American lifestyle. Wright’s affordable, mass produced dinnerware and furniture were all designed around the concept of the table as the center of the home. He was best known for his serving ware, but also built furniture and appliances, and co-authored a book.
"Nearly original, save for thoughtful and updates and improvements, the plan has remained unchanged,
"Nearly original, save for thoughtful and updates and improvements, the plan has remained unchanged,
Random Studio, an interactive digital design studio based in Amsterdam, and Petrovsky & Ramone created Our Kisses, a wish-bone shaped contraption that invites viewers to kiss one end while a camera hidden at the other end records them. The project aimed to bring strangers together onscreen with a simple human gesture that extends beyond race, age, and gender. The installation was originally created for the Oxymoron exhibition of Petrovsky & Ramone during Beijing Design Week 2013.
Random Studio, an interactive digital design studio based in Amsterdam, and Petrovsky & Ramone created Our Kisses, a wish-bone shaped contraption that invites viewers to kiss one end while a camera hidden at the other end records them. The project aimed to bring strangers together onscreen with a simple human gesture that extends beyond race, age, and gender. The installation was originally created for the Oxymoron exhibition of Petrovsky & Ramone during Beijing Design Week 2013.
The Mango lounge chair for Danish brand WON.
The Mango lounge chair for Danish brand WON.
Greer's own creation, 'Civilettes'.
Greer's own creation, 'Civilettes'.
Those hammers and saws built a home for the family’s chickens, watched over by Apolo among outdoor furniture by Richard Schultz.
Those hammers and saws built a home for the family’s chickens, watched over by Apolo among outdoor furniture by Richard Schultz.
The designs might be minimal but the color palette is friendly.
The designs might be minimal but the color palette is friendly.
Sugarbird note card by The Letterpress Company-Letterpress stationary hasn't quite had the revival in South Africa as in the US, but the Letterpress Company's creative director Gitanjali Maharaj says that the demand for note cards continues unabated. "We only use imagery of flora and fauna that's endemic to the area. It's all about reflecting where we're based. We don't want the imagery to be clichéd," says Maharaj.
Sugarbird note card by The Letterpress Company-Letterpress stationary hasn't quite had the revival in South Africa as in the US, but the Letterpress Company's creative director Gitanjali Maharaj says that the demand for note cards continues unabated. "We only use imagery of flora and fauna that's endemic to the area. It's all about reflecting where we're based. We don't want the imagery to be clichéd," says Maharaj.
Here, Smith sits on a vintage rosewood bench designed by the Swiss-born British architect Richard Seifert.
Here, Smith sits on a vintage rosewood bench designed by the Swiss-born British architect Richard Seifert.
As the only handicap-accessible building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House (so named for the couple that lived there from 1952 until 2012) was completed in 1952 as one of the so-called Usonian homes. The couple married shortly before World War II, and Ken Laurent underwent surgery during his service in the Navy that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Wright listened closely to his clients' needs to create an accessible design that was decades ahead of his time, including thresholds and floors that are level with the exterior ground for easy transitions between inside and outside. Wright designed much of the furniture in the house.
As the only handicap-accessible building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House (so named for the couple that lived there from 1952 until 2012) was completed in 1952 as one of the so-called Usonian homes. The couple married shortly before World War II, and Ken Laurent underwent surgery during his service in the Navy that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Wright listened closely to his clients' needs to create an accessible design that was decades ahead of his time, including thresholds and floors that are level with the exterior ground for easy transitions between inside and outside. Wright designed much of the furniture in the house.
The 1936 Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House in Madison, Wisconsin, marks the first Usonian-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The 1936 Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House in Madison, Wisconsin, marks the first Usonian-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Our man on the hunt for mica.
Our man on the hunt for mica.
Our oven is also a toaster.
Our oven is also a toaster.
The house weathered a recent tornado that caused significant damage to much of the property. Ellzey sees the house as an outgrowth of Frank Lloyd Wright’s experiments with modular housing. "For me, it was in that spirit of, what can it mean for homebuilding?"
The house weathered a recent tornado that caused significant damage to much of the property. Ellzey sees the house as an outgrowth of Frank Lloyd Wright’s experiments with modular housing. "For me, it was in that spirit of, what can it mean for homebuilding?"
Wright Auction House Remember that warehouse scene in Indian Jones? Replace the wooden crates with pristine, original examples of the best work by icons like Nakashima, the Eames and Mobler, and you have the storage space at Wright Auction House, a 40,000-square-foot mecca for mid-century furniture and design.
Wright Auction House Remember that warehouse scene in Indian Jones? Replace the wooden crates with pristine, original examples of the best work by icons like Nakashima, the Eames and Mobler, and you have the storage space at Wright Auction House, a 40,000-square-foot mecca for mid-century furniture and design.
As the only handicap-accessible building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House (so named for the couple that lived there from 1952 until 2012) was completed in 1952 as one of the so-called Usonian homes. The couple married shortly before World War II, and Ken Laurent underwent surgery during his service in the Navy that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Wright listened closely to his clients' needs, featuring accessible design that were decades ahead of his time, including a lack of thresholds and floors that are level with the exterior ground for easy transitions between inside and outside. Wright designed much of the furniture in the house, including the built-in seating shown here.
As the only handicap-accessible building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House (so named for the couple that lived there from 1952 until 2012) was completed in 1952 as one of the so-called Usonian homes. The couple married shortly before World War II, and Ken Laurent underwent surgery during his service in the Navy that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Wright listened closely to his clients' needs, featuring accessible design that were decades ahead of his time, including a lack of thresholds and floors that are level with the exterior ground for easy transitions between inside and outside. Wright designed much of the furniture in the house, including the built-in seating shown here.
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.
The Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, features a solar hemicycle footprint. Image courtesy of Wright Auction House.
The Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, features a solar hemicycle footprint. Image courtesy of Wright Auction House.
Marble is a beautiful natural material—but one of our industry experts thought it received too much attention in 2022.
Marble is a beautiful natural material—but one of our industry experts thought it received too much attention in 2022.
The living room is a collection of local finds, family heirlooms, and new purchases. Of note are the K sculpture, handmade by Richard for his wife; the chest turned coffee table that once belonged to Richard's mother; and the vintage Southern Comfort mirror sign that Kristina has kept since meeting Richard in university.
The living room is a collection of local finds, family heirlooms, and new purchases. Of note are the K sculpture, handmade by Richard for his wife; the chest turned coffee table that once belonged to Richard's mother; and the vintage Southern Comfort mirror sign that Kristina has kept since meeting Richard in university.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.
Installation view from Take Note, on display as part of Take Note at the Canadian Center for Architecture through May 30, 2010.

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