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

 

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

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

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
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.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Lighting: Le Corbusier

Lamp, 1952-56 Concrete. 87,6 x 86,7 x 51,4 cm. 34.49 x 34.13 x 20.24 inches
Wall lamp, 1956-59 Metal. 70 x 5 x 9.5 cm. 27.56 x 1.97 x 3.74 inches.
Adjustable wall lamp, 1952-1956 Metal. 13 x 31,5 x 9 cm. 5.12 x 12.4 x 3.54 inches.
Wall lamp, 1956-59. Perforated aluminum & brass. 10 x 24,5 x 14,5 cm. 3.94 x 9.65 x 5.71 inches.

All images from Galerie Patrick Seguin

Archives: Einsteins Desk

Einstein's desk. As shot by Ralph Morse hours after his death. 

Thursday, January 20, 2011