The Rumbling

Sunday, October 23, 2011

today is her birthday: Charlotte Perriand

Charlotte Perriand in pearls, on a mountain. As if we needed another reason to adore her.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

today is his birthday: Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier painting, the scar is apparently from a boating accident.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Glass: Markku Salo

Above three pieces from the series Kuninkaiden laakso, Valley of the Kings. 1988. By Finnish glass artist Markku Salo.

Pictures from 2005 auction house somewhere in Denmark. (I used to be bad about keeping notes)

Website: Foundation Luis Barragan

Floorplan of Cuadra San Crisobal, Mexic City 1966-68 with site located photos

The Barragan Foundation has a wonderful feature on their website. If you click through to master pieces (sorry no direct link its flash) there are plans with site located photos. Lots of images of rooms and angles Ive never seen

Colour: Luis Barragan

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Vincent Kohler

Billion, 2007. Polystyrène, résine. 110 x 100 x 300 cm

(discovered via http://edgina.tumblr.com/)

Monday, March 7, 2011

At Auction: Sotheby's "What Modern Is: The Collection of Mark McDonald"

LOT 307. ALBERT REIMANN, AN IMPORTANT AND RARE CANDLESTICK, copper, circa 1930

ESTIMATE 10,000 - 15,000 US

LOT 308. ISAMU NOGUCHI, "RADIO NURSE" AND "LISTENING EAR" Circa 1937.

ESTIMATE 8,000 - 12,000 USD

LOT 447. ANDREA BRANZI, A RARE AND EARLY "GRITTI" BOOKSHELF, ash, enameled steel, laminate and glass, 80 1/8 x 132 1/8 x 12 in. (203.5 x 335.6 x 30.5 cm), circa 1981. produced by Memphis, Milan

ESTIMATE 8,000 - 12,000 US

What Modern is: The Collection Of Mark McDonald March 10th 2011, NY

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

At Auction: Sotheby's 20th Century Design, March 20th NY.

LOT 22. CARLO BUGATTI, 1856 - 1940, ARMCHAIR

oak, stained wood, parchment and silk with brass and pewter inlays. 44 7/8 in. (114 cm) high. circa 1900

ESTIMATE 8,000 - 12,000 USD

LOT 35. JOSEF HOFFMANN, 1870 - 1956, "BUENOS AIRES" SUITE, MODEL 675/C AND F, circa 1909

ESTIMATE 18,000 - 24,000 USD

LOT 103. FELIX AUBLET, TABLE LAMP, chromium-plated metal,12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) high, circa 1930

ESTIMATE 8,000 - 12,000 USD

LOT 141. KAARE KLINT, "ADDITIONS" SOFA, teak and leather upholstery, 31 3/4 x 36 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (80.6 x 92.7 x 64.8 cm), circa 1930

ESTIMATE 8,000 - 12,000 USD

LOT 142. FINN JUHL, SET OF FOUR "EGYPTIAN" CHAIRS, teak and original fabric upholstery, ca. 1963

ESTIMATE 10,000 - 15,000 USD

LOT 205. MARK DI SUVERO, DINING TABLE, painted wood, 47 1/2 x 139 1/4 x 37 5/8 in. (120.7 x 353.7 x 95.6 cm) circa 1970s

ESTIMATE 5,000 - 7,000 USD

Sotheby's 20th Century Design, New York. 10 Mar 2011, 10:00 AM

Monday, February 28, 2011

Exhibiton: Michael Eastman at Barry Friedman

Michael Eastman at Barry Friedman ltd. 515 West 26h St, NY NY 10001. March 4th thru April 30th 2011.
Im excited to see his beautiful photographs of Havana in person. I originally discovered Michael Eastman's work via manmakehome

photo by Michael Eastman

Friday, February 25, 2011

Philippe Starck telephone tables

Philippe Starck, end table 1980s. rebar and marble, Orange - 1stdibs

Pair of telephone tables. Showplace Antiques - 1stdibs

Telephone table designed by Philippe Starck for the Royalton Hotel. This is the one and only object designed by Philippe Starck that I actively covet.