Category Archives: 40’s

misattribution madness #1 – russel wright and conant ball

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Greg

It must be the uptight nerdy part of me that always did well at spelling* that is really bugged when a design piece is misattributed to the wrong designer. So, for me, one of the big rewards I get from … Continue reading →

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desert modern architecture – palm springs 2012

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Greg

Last October I had the pleasure of attending the “Desert Modern Architecture” tour in Palm Springs hosted by the Western Museums Association, which allowed me to visit some beautiful and stylistically different examples of 20th century modern architecture. Our tour … Continue reading →

Posted in 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, albert frey, architecture, california, donald wexler, neutra, palm springs, raymond loewy, steel | Leave a comment

design workshops of san francisco

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Greg

While leafing through old copies of Interiors magazine today I came across a cool little article in the September 1947 issue called “Made in California” that showcased a few different furniture designs from the Golden State. The pictures above caught … Continue reading →

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