CLEARLY UNIQUE
It's been a long time since man initially
discovered how to craft sand into glass
back in 3500 BC. However for most of
us something so transparent yet strong
continues to be more than alluring. The
art of transforming natural elements into
something clearly hardcore delivers a
magical outcome. Since then mankind
has used glass to improve their outlook
both via windows and enhancing their
vision via lenses. Even today we enjoy
the beauty and function of all things
transparent. And clearly it's amazing!
Within the context of one's home, glass and
post 1937 - Lucite add elements of surprise.
In 1933 David Adler designed a getaway for
Mrs. Kersey Coates Reed on the north shore
of Lake Michigan. His sister, Frances Elkins
handling the interior decoration. Luckily her
modernist tendencies added a hip twist to
David's beautiful yet staid classical spaces.
Their collaborative triumph was the beyond
magnificent staircase with balusters crafted
from hand wrought glass. Said combination
clearly proved that what's old is new. All one
needs is a willingness to see things differently.
About the same time, the Rainbow Room,
my favorite public space was created high
above Rockefeller Center. The epitome
of art moderne - it's straight out of a Fred
and Ginger musical. Throughout the room
mirrored and transparent glass add sparkle.
From walls railings, to the chandelier and
wall sconces. Finally it's massive windows
frame the space on three sides. Clearly this
was all designed to take advantage of the
view which is spectacular - day or night.
Even today - it's sleek glamor redefines
luxe in the sleekest way possible. WOW!
Transparency often requires that
one think outside of the box. In
1949 Phillip Johnson built what
is now known as a "glass house."
Clearly such an open approach
to living was a radical departure
from the status quo. Yet today,
the majority of Americans are
consumed with knocking down
walls to create "open" floor plans.
In all transparency I am not always a fan of
all things new. That said I do appreciate the
impact that touches of modernity bring to
any home. Of course in today's decorative
arena - "modern" doesn't necessarily mean
new. We recently bagged these fabulous
lucite chairs. Designed in 1971 by Boris
Tabacoff for Moblier Modulaire Moderna
of France. Each was cut from a one sheet
of inch thick lucite. Then molded into a
stylish tour de force. Clearly even here in
central Montana one can see something
new. Why not come and see for yourself?
415 West Janeaux Street
Lewistown, Montana 59457
BORIS TABACOFF "DUMAS" CHAIRS
Designed in 1971 for MMM -
Moblier Modulaire Moderno - France.
Measures 33" high by 18" wide (facing front) x 20" deep (front to back).
Total of four available.
Sold in two pairs.
Moblier Modulaire Moderno - France.
Measures 33" high by 18" wide (facing front) x 20" deep (front to back).
Total of four available.
Sold in two pairs.
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