Tag: Wallace Neff

WALLACE NEFF HOMES FOR SALE

Wallace Neff Homes for Sale | During Hollywood’s Golden Age, Wallace Neff (1895-1982) became one of Southern California’s most distinguished residential architects responsible for some of the Los Angeles area’s most iconic houses. Mr. Neff’s privileged upbringing, whose grandfather was Andrew McNally of Rand-McNally publishing, laid the groundwork for his illustrious career full of a taste for the luxurious and an appreciation for architecture. After studying at MIT, Neff returned home to Altadena where he took a job as a draftsman for a shipyard, all the while working on private projects on the side.

Neff was celebrated for his pioneering designs of Southern California homes that drew on Italian, Spanish Colonial-Revival and French Normandy influences. In the 1930’s his work drew the attention of Hollywood’s most famous stars, moguls, and industry tycoons. His elite clientele once included Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, his work for them considered to be the epitome of Southern California architecture, with motor courts, vaulted hand-carved ceilings, flowing fountains and lush landscaping. Today, Wallace Neff homes are highly collectible and prized by current Hollywood celebrities as well as vintage California architectural aficionados.

WALLACE NEFF SHELL HOUSE: A RARE AIRFORM LANDMARK

A white, dome-shaped Wallace Neff Shell House with a central door stands amid green grass, plants, and trees, with a winding concrete path leading to the entrance.

Wallace Neff Shell House and a Visionary Form of Modern Living The Wallace Neff Shell House is a remarkably intact artifact of mid-century innovation, carefully restored by its current owners with a commitment to preserving the integrity of Neff’s original architectural intent. Conceived as both shelter and sculpture, the residence captures a rare moment when […]

BEL AIR HISTORIC ESTATE BY ARCHITECT WALLACE NEFF

Formerly owned by the legendary actress Judy Garland, this historic Bel Air estate was crafted by master architect Wallace Neff in 1938. Set on almost 2.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the traditional estate has undergone meticulous enhancements over the past decade. It now seamlessly blends timeless beauty with modern luxury. The arrival experience at […]

Los Feliz Wallace Neff – The A.L. Schoenborn Residence

Recognized and renowned Los Feliz Wallace Neff home, the A.L. Schoenborn Residence has been authentically and meticulously restored, embodying Neff’s early and classic Spanish colonial architecture mirroring the heritage of early Southern California. Sited behind reserved gates on a private driveway, this residence offers panoramic views of the canyons, twinkling city lights of the downtown […]