Classic Spaces: Philip Johnson x BassamFellows: Hodgson House: New Canaan, Connecticut

Across the street from Philip Johnson's Glass House, is the private residence he designed in 1951 for Richard Hodgson and his family.  Lovingly restored by Craig Bassam and Scott Bellows of BassamFellows,  and now their new home.  Bassam and Fellows are accomplished Moderinist restorers, their most notable previous project was the Willis N. Mills house also in New Caanan.

"Their own furniture designs harmonize nicely with the pieces that were designed for the house by Johnson’s office and postwar classics by Poul Kjaerholm and Hans Wegner. “There’s a softness to some of the pieces,” Bassam said, “that balances the square sharpness of other pieces.” After almost 60 years, you can no longer call this house cutting edge. But you can call it a classic."

One of the most notable pieces is the Philip Johnson designed burlwood sofa, with a brass table lamp built-into its attached granite side table.


Photos by Nikolas Koenig, read the full story at NYT.

Fresh Finds: Niels Møller, Dino Martens, Hans Eichenberger + More

A fine example of Niels Moller's classic Model 71 chair, featuring a sculptural frame with concave backrest, carved from solid teak; and a soft upholstered seat in beautifully worn original leather.







A superb pair of Mezza Filigrana Murano glass table lamps, attributed to Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso.

Each lamp features a remarkable single form of undulating glass, made from a spiraling composition of alternating white, clear, and aubergine bands. The brass dome-shaped bases echo the glass forms, creating a consistent cadence through the length of the lamps.








A sleek ALPHA side table designed by Hans Eichenberger, featuring a trio of spiraling chromed steel segments, animating this otherwise minimalist design.






An elegant and refined modernist serving tray, featuring smoked mirrored glass and brushed brass. Very chic. Not signed, but origin is likely Italian.



All via Modern Love, with many more great finds to come.

Daily Dose: Viva Italia

An amazing home filled with Fontana Arte and Ponti. Photographer/project unfortunately uncredited, if you know please leave a comment.

via spelled backwards.

Works of Controversy: The Government of India vs. Wright

Apparently the Indian government is making all attempts to stop Wright's March 31st auction, and  to recover the Pierre Jeanneret furniture formerly from the city of Chandigarh.  In the 1950's the Chandigarh government commissioned Le Corbusier to design the city as a monument to modernity. Le Corbusier's cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, was hired to design the furniture.

By the 1980's the Chandigarth government considered the furniture as junk, and was sold to the public "for peanuts" at government auctions. Some of the furniture was purchased by a number of wise European 20th Century art dealers, restored, and then offered at auction houses worldwide. As a result, the market for Jeanneret furniture expanded significantly, and value grew dramatically (eg. the chair pictured above has been estimated at 15,000 - 20,000 USD).

The problem: now that the furniture is valuable, the Indian government is attempting to claim ownership of the pieces.

Click here to read the full story from Wright.

Watch: Hans Wegner + the Origins of the Flag Halyard Chair

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Spaces: The Home of Elin Kling + Gustaf Törlings: Stockholm

The home of fashion designer Elin Kling and creative director Gustaf Törlings.

"The style is some sort of bohemian chic," says Elin, "but we never really talked about what kind of furniture we have, it has become natural. I get much inspiration from fashion and home decor world."


Complimenting their decor are some fine pieces of mid-century modernism, including a set of Hans Wegner wishbone chairs, Aldo Tura nesting tables with vintage accessories by Hermes, and a Danish leather sofa inherited from Gustaf's grandmother.

They also share a great love story, read it at residence (though you may have to use Google Translate).

Icons: Happy Birthday Mies

On Monday (March 28), The Mies van der Rohe Society celebrates the 125th anniversary of the master's birth.

Daily Dose: Spring Fever

A beautiful space that I wish I new more about. Filled with vinatge Eames, Nelson, Jacobsen, and Saarinen. Via amsterdammodern, photographer/project uncredited. If you know, please leave a comment.

Fresh Finds: Eero Saarinen, YSL, Christian Dior, + More

Influenced by the works of Ib Kofod-Larsen and Hans Olsen, this fine pair of modernist lounge chairs feature sculpted frames, wrap-around backrests, floating seat panels, and soft leather upholstery.

Not signed, designer not known.






An elegant architectural bench influenced by the works of Harvey Probber. Finished in brushed brass,

Not signed, designer is not known.








A fine Eero Saarinen executive chair for Knoll Associates.  Originally designed in 1957, this fluid and sculptural form is a descendant of earlier forms developed over a decade earlier, in collaboration with Charles Eames for MoMA's Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition.

Featuring a one-piece wide-arching and flexible fiberglass backrest, recalliing Saarinen's Gateway Arch in St. Louis.






Vintage Yves Saint Laurent eyeglasses. 1970's. Deadstock.





Vintage Christian Dior eyeglasses. 1970's. Deadstock.



All via Modern Love, with many more great finds to come.

Spaces: The home of Laura + Diego Garcia: New York

The beautiful home of fashion designer Laura and her husband singer songwriter Diego Garcia. A bright light space, infused with touches of 20th Century Modernist Glam, including chrome lounge chiars by Milo Baughman, a coffee table and leather stools by Karl Springer, and a sofa by George Nelson.  In the dining room is a classic arrangement of a George Nelson Bubble Lamp, Eero Saarinen dining table and Harry Bertoia wire chairs.   Spotted in the dressing room is a pair of Richard Prince skateboard decks for Supreme.

This space is part of the Garcia's continuing love story, read it at Vogue. Photos by Claiborne Swanson Frank,