FRANK GEHRY: BEYOND THE BUILDINGS, FURNITURE, SCULPTURE AND OBJECTS
Frank Gehry’s work beyond buildings reveals his architectural genius at an intimate scale. From the Easy Edges cardboard chairs to Fish Lamps and the Hat Trick furniture series, Gehry transformed humble materials into sculptural pieces of iconic modern design.
CHARLES DUDOUYT: CARVED, CHUNKY AND COOL, CHIC ELEMENTS FOR A LA HISTORIC HOME
French designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) is celebrated for his organic, beautifully crafted approach to furniture design, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature and its forms. Working during the luxurious Art Deco and Modernist eras, Dudouyt created some iconic pieces.
GIANFRANCO FRATTINI ITALIAN DESIGN MASTER
Architect-designer Gianfranco Frattini was born in 1926 in Padua, Italy. Frattini graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with a degree in architecture, studying under the iconic Gio Ponti. Although he began his career focusing on architecture, his interest soon shifted towards interior and furniture design. This move would make him one of the most influential […]
CLEO BALDON: A GOLDEN STATE OF MIND
American architect Cleo Baldon (1927-2014) was a pioneering figure in the worlds of furniture design, architecture, and landscape design. Baldon is recognized for bringing the concept of outdoor aspirational living to residences across Southern California. Her inspired furniture designs are at the top of collector’s lists, while her pool structures and outdoor living environments are […]
JEAN ROYÉRE: Plush, Poetic, Playful
Born into a wealthy family, French born designer Jean Royére (1902-1981), began his career as a banker in the import-export trade, leaving it behind in 1931 at the age of 29 to pursue his passion for design. Under an apprenticeship with Pierre Gouff, he learned cabinetmaking and meticulous craftsmanship. In 1934, Royére won a prestigious […]
EILEEN GRAY: OBJECTS OF BEAUTY
Architect-designer Eileen Gray was born into an aristocratic family in Ireland in 1878. She studied at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London before moving to Paris to study at the Académie Julian. Gray quickly assimilated into the city’s bohemian circles and was exposed to the progressive ideas that would define her work. […]