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  BOOKS    CHAIRS & FURNITURE    QUARTET MUSIC STANDS 
 
Date: 1980

Title: Furniture Designed By Architects (Hard Cover DJ) (Published by Whitney Library of Design, An Imprint of Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. The Architectural Press LTD, London)

Author: Page, Marian

Description: Chapter 11: Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959, Pp 92-107. Back Cover: "Furniture Designed by Architects covers 26 prominent architects whose work, spanning two centuries, encompasses a broad spectrum of styles. Organized in eight chapters, the book begins with a review of the work of Kent and Adam, who's furniture inspired Sheraton and Hepplewhite in Britain and the Federalist cabinet-makers of America. In the Victorian era, Americans Alexander Jackson Davis, champion of the Gothic revival, and James Renwick helped popularized the flamboyant Gothic style of the mid-19 century... Often associated with the craftsman's movement, Frank Lloyd Wright's use of natural materials and design, so well-suited to the gently rolling Midwestern terrain, gave rise to the Prairie School..." Includes sixteen photographs of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Original list price $25.00. (First Edition)

Size: 8.5 x 11.25

Pages: Pp 224

ST#:
1980.63.0122
   
Date: 1983

Title: Furniture Designed By Architects (Soft Cover) (First Soft Cover printing. Published by Whitney Library of Design, An Imprint of Watson-Guptill Publications, New York)

Author: Page, Marian

Description: First published in 1980 by Whitney Library of Design. Chapter 11: Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959, Pp 92-107. Back Cover: "Furniture Designed by Architects covers 26 prominent architects whose work, spanning two centuries, encompasses a broad spectrum of styles. Organized in eight chapters, the book begins with a review of the work of Kent and Adam, who's furniture inspired Sheraton and Hepplewhite in Britain and the Federalist cabinet-makers of America. In the Victorian era, Americans Alexander Jackson Davis, champion of the Gothic revival, and James Renwick helped popularized the flamboyant Gothic style of the mid-19 century... Often associated with the craftsman's movement, Frank Lloyd Wright's use of natural materials and design, so well-suited to the gently rolling Midwestern terrain, gave rise to the Prairie School..." Includes sixteen photographs of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Original list price $14.95. (First Soft Cover Edition)

Size: 8.25 x 11

Pages: Pp 224

ST#:
1983.57.1121
   
Date: 1984

Title: Chicago Furniture: Art, Craft, & Industry 1833-1983 (Soft Cover) (Published by The Chicago Historical Society in association with W. W. Norton & Company, New York / London)

Author: Darling, Sharon

Description: "This profusely illustrated volume covers 150 years of the design and manufacture of furniture in Chicago. By tracing the economic and social evolution of this industry, it also vividly reflects the pattern of industrial growth and westward expansion of the nation as a whole. It will appeal to furniture lovers and to anyone interested in American customs manners and domestic life from the early nineteenth to the present. It shows how the demands of production merged with changing aesthetics to form a variety of American styles." (Publishers description.) Includes a section on Frank Lloyd Wright's contribution and includes photographs of the Robie House, the Willets dining room, dining room chair and arm chair, two views of the Husser dining room chair, sewing table for the Coonley Residence and cane chair for the Booth residence. (First Edition)

Size: 8.5 x 10 

Pages: Pp 416

ST#:
1984.51.0317
   
Date: 1986

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program (Published by Atelier International, Ltd., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC)

Author: Cassina/ai

Description: The Cassina/ai Masters Program. In 1971, representatives from Cassina/Milan visited Taliesin West. The purpose of their visit was to ask for a license to manufacture the furniture designed by Wright. The effort came to naught. Fifteen years after that first visit (1986), the story took a different turn. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation felt the time as right and contacted Atelier International, Cassina's exclusive distributor. They manufactured over thirty prototypes. On December 16, 1985 they were presented. On June 4, 1986 the collection was launched. In October 1986 ai presented the first seven pieces. They included: 601 Robie High Back Chair; 602 Midway Wood Chair; 603 Midway Steel Chair; 604 Midway Steel Table; 605 Allen Dining Room Table; 606 Wingspread Barrel Chair; 607 Taliesin Armchair. Includes 12 photographs and 12 illustrations. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. (First Edition)

Size: 8.9 x 12

Pages: Pp 16

ST#: 1986.32.0709

   
Date: 1986

Title: Barrel Chair 1986.

Author: Atelier International, Ltd.

Description: Text on face: "Atelier International, Ltd. 595 Madison Avenue, N.Y. 10022."Label on verso: "Barrel Chair. Designed in : 1937. Frank Lloyd Wright." Stamped on verso: Dec 9, 1986." Wright first designed the Barrel chair for the Darwin Martin Residence. (S.100 - 1904), "Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House", Quinan, 2004, pages 136,166-7, 181. Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). This chair is manufactured after the Wingspread variation. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program) See Wright Designed Chairs.

Size: Original 7.5 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1986.44.0711

   
Note: set of six postcards correspond to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program (above) 1986.
   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "602 Midway, 1 / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."  (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Midway 1 Chair designed in 1914." Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program) See Wright Designed Chairs.

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.26.0507

   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "603 Midway, 2 / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Midway 2 Chair designed in 1914." Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)
See Additional Wright Designed Chairs.

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.27.0507

 

   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "604 Midway, 3 / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Midway 3 table designed in 1914." Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.28.0507

   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "605 Allen Table and 601 Robie Chairs / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."  (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown are the Robie chairs designed in 1908, and the Allen table, designed in 1917."  Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.29.0507

   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "606 Barrel / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Barrel chair, designed in 1937." Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program
See Additional Wright Designed Chairs.

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.30.0507

   
Date: 1986

Title: Atelier International,  Front: "607 Taliesin / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."  (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: "We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.  Shown is the Taliesin Chair designed in 1949." (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)  See Wright Designed Chairs.

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.20.0506

   
Date: 1987

Title: The Chairs of Frank Lloyd Wright (Published by the Yale University School of Architecture, New Haven, CT)

Author: Preface: Gorlin, Alexander. Introduction: Pfeiffer, Bruce Brooks

Description: An Exhibition sponsored by Yale University, November 2-20, 1987. "Frank Lloyd Wright was not a furniture designer; he was an architect who designed furniture..." Includes nine photographs, eight of which are by Henry Fuerman, and 13 illustrations. Twelve essays by: Vincent J. Scully, Jr.; Kent C. Bloomer; Donald Hoffman; Neil Levine; Jonathan Lipman; Grant Carpenter Manson; John O'Hern; Patrick L. Pinnell; George Ranalli; Michael Sorkin; Jack Quinan; Tod Williams. Original list price possibly $8.00. (First Edition)

Size: 9 x 9

Pages: Pp 44

ST#: 1987.82.0814

   
Date: 1988

Title: ai/Cassina Masters Collection Catalog (Soft Cover) (Published by Atelier International, Ltd, New York)

Author: Atelier International/ Cassina

Description: Loose pages from an ai/Cassina four-ring binder. Consists of an introduction and five sections. 1) Charles R. Mackintosh. 2) LeCorbusier. 3) Gerrit T. Rietveld. 4) E. Gunnar Asplund. 5) Frank Lloyd Wright. Examples include: A) 601 Robie. High back chair. Three photographs and illustration with dimensions. B) 602 Midway, 1. Side chair. Four photographs and illustration with dimensions. C) 603 Midway, 2. Side chair. Ten photographs and illustration with dimensions. D) 604 Midway, 3. Dining Table. Two photographs and illustration with dimensions. E) 605 Allen. Dining Table. Three photographs and illustration with dimensions. F) 606 Barrel. Arm Chair. Four photographs and illustration with dimensions.

Size: 8.5 x 11

Pages: Section 5: Pp 22

ST#: 1
988.101.1018
   
   
Date: 1991

Title: The 1912 And 1915 Gustav Stickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs (Soft Cover) (Jointly published by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and Dover Publications, Inc., New York)

Author: Stickley, Gustav

Description: Back cover: "Studying, exhibiting, and collecting Gustave Stickley's austere, functional designs for furniture and other home furnishing continue to be major pursuits of scholars, curators, dealers, and collectors in the decorative field. This volume brings back into print two original Craftsmen catalogs illustrating and describing a broad range of Stickley's furniture designs, complete with the original captions citing materials, dimensions, and prices. Among the furniture shown are armchairs, rockers, stools, settees, desks, beds, music cabinets, drop-leaf tables, nests of tables, chests of drawers, sideboards, china cabinets and dressers. The other items offered in the catalogs include wicker baskets, fabrics, pottery, lamps, china, silverware, and glass. With over 200 detailed illustrations and descriptions, these two catalogs, first published in 1912 and ca. 1915, are essential reference materials and identification guides for Stickley furniture..." Original list price $8.95. (First Edition)

Size: 6.5 x 9.25

Pages: Pp 67 + 33

ST#:
1991.91.1018
   
Date: 1993

Title: Be Seated: A Book About Chairs  (Hard Cover - DJ)

Author: Giblin, James Cross

Description: Touches on Wright's influence and two photos on pages viii and 98.  Original HC List Price $15.00, Library Binding $14.89.  (First Edition)

Size:

Pages: Pp 136

ST#: 1993.29.0103

   
Date: 1993

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture (Soft Cover)  (Published by Gibbs-Smith Publishers, Salt Lake City)

Author: Heinz, Thomas A.

Description: Thirty photographs celebrating Wright's experimental genius in home furnishings. Photographs include examples of: Frank Lloyd Wright Studio chair; Bradley armchair; Willits armchair (2); Dana dining set, music cabinet, library chair; Boynton dining set; Larkin desk, armchair; Barton dining room breakfront; Four chair designs (Beachy); Roberts side and armchair, dining room set; Coonley end table; Robie slant back; Greene couch; Booth canopied bed, wall sconce, floor lamp; Bogk dining room; Barnsdall dining set, two tall back chairs; SC Johnson armchair; HF Johnson cocktail table, library desk and barrel chairs; Lloyd Lewis pole lamp, side chair; Sturges side chair; Mossberg hassock and end table, armchair; Robert Llewellyn Wright cocktail table. Original list price $12.95. 7 x 8. Two copies. (First Edition)

Size: 7 x 8

Pages: Pp 64

ST#: 1993.52.0906, 1993.72.0913

   
Date: 1994

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Interiors and Furniture (Hard Cover DJ) (Published by Academy Editions, A Division of John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, and Ernst & Sohn, Hohenzollerndamm, Berlin)

Author: Heinz, Thomas

Description: Dust Jacket: "The scarcity of documentation that exists on the furniture of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the twentieth century's most famous and influential architects and designers, has engendered much speculation as to what he actually contributed to the field of furniture design. No direct influence was exerted upon the young architect in this area, although the Arts & Crafts movement was of interest to Wright; his created designs reveal a response to his love of nature and the need to integrate his work as closely as possible with the natural world. This is a book about ideas and innovation as much as it is about interiors and furniture. Auction houses, museums, galleries, and the author's own extensive collection of nearly 50,000 photographs taken in the course of this restoration work, have been consulted and used to bring together a vast collection of richly informative illustrations. These present a fascinating cross-section of both freestanding and built-in furniture. Heinz's opening introduction precedes a chronological tour through Wright's houses. Six chapters examine periods 1889-1900, 1900-1910, 1910-1936, 1936-1959, the Heritage-Henredon collection of designs, and colour, materials and details..." Original books store sticker on back $90.00.
(First Edition)

Size: 10.25 x 12.25.

Pages: Pp 264

ST#:
1994.109.0318
   
Date: 1997

Title: Bexley Heath Ltd.: Spring 1997 (Bexley Heath Ltd., Grand Rapids, MI)

Author: Bexley Heath Ltd.; Heinz, Thomas A.

Description: Bexley Heath Ltd. is proud to present reproductions of design by Frank Lloyd Wright selected by Thomas A. Heinz. Includes 16 Wright reproductions. They include four chairs: the Dana tall back dining chair; the Larkin slant back chair; the Reclining spindle chair and the Martin barrel chair. Two lamps: The wood table lamp and the Sherman Booth wood floor lamp. Six tables: the Octagonal leg extension table first used in his own home, the Martin home in Oak Park and a larger version for Dana; Smith Usonian coffee table; Cooley end table; the Boynton and Little side table; the Wingspread cocktail and hex end table. The Robie couch and stool/table. The Wright designed hassock. An adaptation of the Little desk. Includes a description and photograph of each item. (First Edition)

Size: 8.5 x 11

Pages: Pp 12

ST#: 1997.45.0709

   
Date: 1997

Title: Bexley Heath Ltd.: Fall1997 Price List (Published by Bexley Heath Ltd., Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Author: Bexley Heath Ltd.; Heinz

Description: Price list for the Bexley Heath Ltd. Line of Frank Lloyd Wright reproductions. Includes prices and illustrations of 16 Wright reproductions that include: four chairs: the Dana tall back dining chair; the Larkin slant back chair; the Reclining spindle chair and the Martin barrel chair. Three lamps: The wood table lamp and the Sherman Booth wood floor lamp, and the addition of the Taliesin Pole lamp not included in the Spring catalog. Six tables: the Octagonal leg extension table first used in his own home, the Martin home in Oak Park and a larger version for Dana; Smith Usonian coffee table; Cooley end table; the Boynton and Little side table; the Wingspread cocktail and hex end table. The Robie couch and stool/table. The Wright designed hassock for the Thurber. An adaptation of the Little desk. . Includes a description, specification, prices and an illustration of each item.

Size: 8.5 x 11.

Pages: Pp 14

ST#: 1997.65.0413

   
Date: 1997

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Cassina I Maestri

Author: Cassina USA

Description: Cassina Catalogue is in four languages. Includes photos and illustrations for a line of Wright reproduced furniture. 16 pieces of furniture in the line. Stitched into the center spread is a large 13 x 32" reproduction of the Fallingwater rendering.  (First Edition)

Size:

Pages: Pp 44

ST#: 1997.29.0404

   
Date: 1997

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: The Seat of Genius, Chairs 1895-1955 (Published by Eaton Fine Art, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida)

Author: Fowler, Penny; Eaton, Mary Anna

Description: Published for an exhibition by the same title held at Eaton Fine Art, Inc., February 28 - April 25, 1997. "Were it not for the evidence of his architecture, the legend of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867 -1959) would nearly eclipse his life's work. A heroic and iconoclastic character, Wright's persona took on mythic proportions during his life and became even more fabled after his death. No modern artist or architect has had such widespread admirers and detractors, regarding both his creative and personal life..." (Introduction.) On the cover, L to R: Rayward (2), Imperial Hotel, Browne's Bookstore, Taliesin, S.C. Johnson, H. Johnson and Heath. Additional chairs photographed: Wright Home & Studio (2), Larkin, Coonley, Roberts, Coonley Playhouse, Mori, Taliesin (2), S.C. Johnson, Florida Southern College, Schaberg, Price Tower and Rayward. 8.75 x 11.25 (First Edition) 

Size:

Pages: Pp 76

ST#: 1997.64.0414

   
Date: 2019

Title: Atlas of Furniture Design (Hard Cover, Boxed) (Published by Vitra Design Museum, Rhein, Germany)

Author: Kries, Mateo

Description: Includes a number of chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright. Published in English and German. Publisher's description: At 1,028 pages, featuring 1,740 objects and spanning 237 years, this authoritative volume is without doubt the ultimate book on furniture design. The Atlas of Furniture Design is the most comprehensive overview of the history of furniture design ever published. The book documents 1,740 objects by 546 designers and 565 manufacturers, and features more than 2,500 images, from detailed object photographs to historical documentation such as interiors, patents, brochures and reference works in art and architecture. The basis for the Atlas of Furniture Design
is the furniture collection held by the Vitra Design Museum, one of the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 7,000 works. Several years in the making, the Atlas of Furniture Design has employed a team of 71 authors and features in-depth essays providing socio-cultural and design-historical context to the history of furniture design, as well as 551 detailed texts accompanying key objects. The book is enriched by a detailed annex containing designer biographies, bibliographies, a glossary of manufacturers and an index, along with information graphics offering a complementary visual approach to the history of furniture design. The Atlas of Furniture Design is both an encyclopedic reference tool and an indispensable resource for collectors, scholars and experts, as well as a beautifully designed object that speaks to design enthusiasts around the globe. We assisted the publishers by supplying photographs from our collection. Gift from the publisher. Original list price $136.00.

Size: 9.5 x 12.25

Pages: Pp 1028

ST#:
2019.16.0220
   
   
   
WRIGHT DESIGNED CHAIRS & FURNITURE
 
  BOOKS    CHAIRS & FURNITURE    QUARTET MUSIC STANDS 
 

Wright designed hundreds of different chairs. Many for individual homes and businesses. These chairs have been organized by the date the home was designed.

 
  ADELMAN (1951)    ALLEN (1916)    ASBH (C1915)    BEACHY (1906)    BETH SHOLOM (1954)    BOGK (1916)    BOULTER (1954)    BROWNE'S (1907) 
  COONLEY (1907)    COONLEY PLAYHOUSE (1912)    DALLAS THEATER CENTER (1955)    FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE (1938)    GILMORE (1908)  
  HEATH (1904)    HERITAGE HENREDON (1955/1973)    HEURTLEY (1902)    HICKOX (1900)    HUSSER (1899)    SC JOHNSON (1936)  
  HF JOHNSON (1937)    IMPERIAL HOTEL (1915)    LARKIN (1903)    LAURENT (1949)    LAWRENCE LIBRARY (1905)    LENKURT (1955) 
  LEWIS (1939)    LITTLE I (1902)    LYKES (1956)    DARWIN MARTIN (1904)    WILLIAM MARTIN (1902)    MAY (1908)    MIDWAY GARDENS (1913)  
  MILLER (1946)    MOSSBERG (1948)    MUIRHEAD (1950)    NEILS (1949)    OAK PARK PLAY HOUSE (1926)    PAPPAS (1955)    PEW (1938) 
  POPE (1939)    PRICE TOWER (1952)    HAROLD PRICE (1954)    RAYWARD (1955)    RIVERVIEW TERRACE RESTARANT (1953)    ROBERTS (1901)  
  ROBIE (1906)    RUBIN (1951)    SLANT BACK CHAIR (1904)    SMITH (1905)    SONDERN (1939)    STORER (1923)    STURGES (1939) 
  TALIESIN II & III (1914/1925)    TALIESIN WEST (1949)    THAXTON (1954)    THURBER (1909)    UNITRIAN MEETING HOUSE (1951) 
  USONIAN (1939)    WALLER (1899)    WILLEY (1933)    WILLITS (1901)    WINN (1950)    WINSLOW (1894)    WRIGHT HOME/STUDIO (1889-1897)  
  WRIGHT, DAVID (1950)    WRIGHT, DUEY (1956)    WRIGHT, LLEWELLYN (1953)    WYOMING VALLEY SCHOOL (1958) 
 
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME & STUDIO (1889-1897)
 
Date: Circa 1900

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Chair. Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio (1895 - S.003) circa 1900.

Description: Wright Weed Holders, Studio Chair with Richard Bock Sculpture in Oak Park Studio. Possibly staged by Wright. Published in "Architectural Review" June 1900, page 65. Also published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten" 1911, page 98. The chair was from Wright's Studio. According to Richard Bock, Wright asked him to design a small panel for Mrs. Heller (1896 - S.038). "As an inducement to do the freeze he asked me to model a portrait statue of his son John, which was intended for the children's playroom in the home he was building in Oak Park. The figure was about two feet tall and was to represent a goldenrod. John Wright was then about four years old and the most contentious model I have ever encountered... It eventually turned out to be an attractive piece of sculpture of a very angelic child." "Memories of an American Artist", Bock, 1989, page 67. Wright used this photograph in his announcement of his first exhibition in 1902. Most likely photographed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Size: Original 6.7 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 0041.08.0712

   
Date: 1911

Title: Wright Designed Slant Back Chair. Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio, Bedroom for Mrs. Wright. (1895 - S.003) 1911.

Description: "In December of 1911 Wright left Oak Park and moved to Spring Green... There he built Taliesin I for his new life with Mamah Cheney. Before leaving Oak Park, Wright extensively remodeled the home and studio. The studio was converted to a dwelling for his wife and four children still living at home. The home was converted into a rental unit to provide income for Catherine." "The Plan for Restoration" 1978, pages 38-40. In 1911, Wright's original two-story drafting room was converted to a living room on the first floor, and four bedrooms for his children on the second. His office which was adjacent to the drafting room on the first floor was converted to a dining room, and a second level was added above it creating a bedroom for Mrs. Wright. The fireplace was added, tying it into the original drafting room chimney. The windows on the left look out over Chicago Avenue. A Wright designed slant-back chair is visible against the wall under the windows. A stubbed wall is visible on the far right. To it's right, two steps lead down to a landing and out to the hallway. Courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, Oak Park.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0104.14.1013

   
Date: 1911

Title: Wright Designed Low Back Chair. Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio, Bedroom for Children. (1895 - S.003) 1911.

Description: "In December of 1911 Wright left Oak Park and moved to Spring Green... There he built Taliesin I for his new life with Mamah Cheney. Before leaving Oak Park, Wright extensively remodeled the home and studio. The studio was converted to a dwelling for his wife and four children still living at home. The home was converted into a rental unit to provide income for Catherine." "The Plan for Restoration" 1978, pages 38-40. In 1911, Wright's original two-story drafting room was converted to a living room on the first floor, and four bedrooms for his children on the second. This was Catherine's Bedroom, the northeast bedroom, looking northeast. Three pieces of furniture are visible. A) Left: Slant back side chair. Wright designed them for his home in Oak Park, 1904. Front and back legs are straight. The back legs have feet, the top is capped. Oak, leather upholstered seat, 40.25 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.75 (D). B) Japanese Print Table, designed by Wright in 1898. Used in Catherine's room as a desk. 48.5 (H) x 44 (W) x 26.25 (D). C) In front of desk: Low back chair. Designed by Wright circa 1908. Very similar to the Isabel Roberts Side Chair (1908), but shorter. The main difference is an additional horizontal trim along the base of the seat which runs along the front and sides. The Cassina Catalog, 1999, p. 40-1, lists this as 608 Coonley 1, and dates the original as 1907. Possible redesign of the Roberts 1901 side chair for Coonley 1907? Yellow birch, 27 (H) x 17.25 (W) x 14 (D). The windows on the left look out over Chicago Avenue. Courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, Oak Park.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0104.15.1013

   
Date: Circa 1911

Title: Wright's Oak Park Home (1895 - S.002-4) Dining Room Circa 1911.

Description: Dining Room looking south. In 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright converted the home into a rental property. He added two cantilevered lights on the bay end of the Dining Room. "In December of 1911 he left Oak Park and moved to Spring Green... There he built Taliesin I for his new life with Mamah Cheney. Before leaving Oak Park, Wright extensively remodeled the home and studio. The studio was converted to a dwelling for his wife and four children still living at home. The home was converted into a rental unit to provide income for Catherine. "The Plan for Restoration" 1978, pages38-40. Most likely photographed after restoration, before Wright left Oak Park. Photographed by Henry Fuermann.

Size: Original 10 x 7.75 B&W photograph.

ST#: 0104.19.0814

   
Date: 1981

Title: Wright Home and Studio Slant Back Side Chair, Oak Park, Circa 1904. (1897 - S.004), 1981.

Description: Wright designed this slant back chair for his home in Oak Park, circa 1904. Wright designed variations of the slant back chairs for the Larkin Building, Unity Temple and Robie House. Three-quarter front view, facing to the right. Oak, leather upholstered seat. 40.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.75 (D). This photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright", Kelmscott Galleries, 1981, page 19, and in "Frank Lloyd Wright and Viollet-le-Duc", 1986, p. 55. Caption: "This chair was acquired directly from Wright's granddaughter and is from his home." Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers.  Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph and one 4 x 5 B&W negative.

ST#: 1981.120.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Wright Home and Studio Slant Back Side Chair, Oak Park, Circa 1904. (1897 - S.004), 1981.

Description: Wright designed this slant back chair for his home in Oak Park, circa 1904. Wright designed variations of the slant back chairs for the Larkin Building, Unity Temple and Robie House. Three-quarter front view, facing to the left. Oak, leather upholstered seat. 40.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.75 (D). This chair was acquired directly from Wright's granddaughter and is from his home. Photographed by Thomas A. Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 4 x 5 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.121.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Wright Home and Studio Slant Back Side Chair, Oak Park, Circa 1904. (1897 - S.004), 1981.

Description: Wright designed this slant back chair for his home in Oak Park, circa 1904. Wright designed variations of the slant back chairs for the Larkin Building, Unity Temple and Robie House. Three-quarter back view, facing to the right. Oak, leather upholstered seat. 40.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.75 (D). This chair was acquired directly from Wright's granddaughter and is from his home. Photographed by Thomas A. Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 4 x 5 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.122.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Wright Home and Studio Slant Back Side Chair, Oak Park, Circa 1904. (1897 - S.004), 1981.

Description: Wright designed this slant back chair for his home in Oak Park, circa 1904. Wright designed variations of the slant back chairs for the Larkin Building, Unity Temple and Robie House. Front view, facing forward. Oak, seat missing. 40.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.75 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 4 x 5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.123.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Wright Home and Studio Low Back Dressing Chair, Oak Park, Circa 1908. (1897 - S.004), 1981.

Description: Very similar to the Isabel Roberts Side Chair (1908), but shorter. The main difference is an additional horizontal trim along the base of the seat which runs along the front and sides. Kelmscott Gallery note accompanying image: "Frank Lloyd Wright Ladies Dressing Chair (possibly for the first Mrs. Wright, Catherine). Yellow Birch Circa 1908." The Cassina Catalog, 1999, p. 40-1, lists this as 608 Coonley 1, and dates the original as 1907. Possible redesign of the Roberts 1901 side chair for Coonley 1907? If it was a redesign for Coonley, Wright may have had additional chairs manufactured at that time for his home. Three-quarter back view, facing to the right. Yellow birch, green upholstered seat, 27 (H) x 17.25 (W) x 14 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 4 x 5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.124.0413

   
Date: 1986

Title: Dining Room Table and Chairs. Home and Studio, Oak Park, Dining Room 1986.

Photographer: Jon Miller, Hedrich-Blessing

Description: "Dining room, the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois. This room features original Wright-designed furnishings and an intricately patterned ceiling grille. The Home and Studio has undergone a $2.1 million restoration and is open to the public for tours. Photo: Jon Miller, Hedrich-Blessing, courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation." Photographed in 1986 after the restoration of the Dining Room. Published in "The Oak Park Home and Studio" 1988, page 16 (color). Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Daily News.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W print.

ST#: 1986.48.0512

   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (9)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (22)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (23)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (27)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (28)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (34)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (29)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (44)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (51)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (52)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (62)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (71)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (94)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (104)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, Interior 2019 (1889 - 1897 - S.002-004).

Description: Chairs in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Designed from 1889 to 1897 by Frank Lloyd Wright. "It was in his house in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright made his first contributions to the modern movement. In 1889 he designed the first part of the house, in 1895 he added to it for his wife, Catherine, and their family, and in 1898 for his architectural practice. The entire building was a learning laboratory of modern architecture. While not a Prairie School house, it led to the development of the Prairie School. Wright's constant changes to this complex paralleled the evolution of his early architectural work and career. There, with his young... Continue...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#: 2019.64.0823 (119)
   
   
   
WILLIAM H. WINSLOW RESIDENCE (1894)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair circa 1894. William H. Winslow Armchair, River Forest, Illinois (1894 - S.024) 1981.

Description: Frank Lloyd Wright designed armchair for the William Winslow Residence, circa 1894. Probably Frank Lloyd Wright's first design for furniture, possibly inspired by Henry Hobson Richardson's chair for the Glessner House, Chicago, Ill. Oak, upholstered back and seat, 27.25 (H) x 23.5 (W) x 26.25 (D). Photographed by Photoworks, Leesburg, Virginia. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 5 x 7 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.119.0413

   
   
   
JOSEPH W. HUSSER RESIDENCE (1899)
   
Date: 1988

Title: Dining Room Chair. Joseph W. Husser House, Chicago, Illinois.

Description: Dining Table and eight Side Chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1899 for the Joseph W. Husser House, Chicago, Illinois. (Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage, Hanks, 1989, p 31.) Clipping on verso: "A Public Display of Passion. Monaghan's museum shows off his Wright collection. By Marsha Miro. Free Press Art Critic. It is truly amazing what Tom Monaghan's obsession with the work of the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright has brought forth. In three short years, Monoghan has bought two Wright houses, dozens of stained glass windows..." Photo Caption: "Tom Monaghan's recent acquisition is a $1.6 million Frank Lloyd Wright dining set." Stamped on verso: "Mar 20 1988", "Photo by George Waldman". See our Wright Study on the Husser Residence.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1988.54.0911

   
   
   
EDWARD C. WALLER RESIDENCE (1899)
   
Date: Circa 1900

Title: Edward C. Waller Residence Remodeling, River Forest, IL Circa 1900 (1899 - S.047).

Description:
View of the Dining Room from the North, of Frank Lloyd Wright's alterations to the Waller Residence. Edward C. Waller was a successful Chicago Businessman, real estate developer and an early client and patron of Frank Lloyd Wright. The built-in "Window Seat" ran the full length of the large window and allowed Wright to hide the Radiator. The dining room table was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and according to Carla Lind, Lost Wright, 1996, p.49, Wright also designed the dining room chairs. Wright designed art glass windows for the dining room, but there is no evidence that they were ever executed. Two copper Urns are placed symmetrically in the Dining Room, one on either side of the large window. A similar photograph was published in "Architectural Review" June 1900, p.63. There were three Urns in the Waller House, two in the dining room and one in the entrance. Frank Lloyd Wright's original drawing for the urn is published in Drawings for a Living Architecture, 1959, p.238.

Size: 10 x 6.75 B&W photograph.

S#:
0041.40.0621
   
   
Date: Circa 1900

Title: Edward C. Waller Residence Remodeling, River Forest, IL Circa 1900 (1899 - S.047).

Description:
View of the Dining Room from the South, of Frank Lloyd Wright's alterations to the Waller Residence. Edward C. Waller was a successful Chicago Businessman, real estate developer and an early client and patron of Frank Lloyd Wright. The dining room table was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and according to Carla Lind, Lost Wright, 1996, p.49, Wright also designed the dining room chairs. The fireplace is in the background on the North side of the dining room, with built-in shelves above the fireplace behind glass doors. Text lower right: "218891." Copy photograph of image published in Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, 1994, p.30. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
0041.41.0621
   
 
   
   
   
WARREN HICKOX RESIDENCE (1900)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Warren Hickox Residence, Kankakee, Illinois, Table 2021 (1900 - S.056).

Description: Table from the Warren Hickox Residence, Kankakee, Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900. Both the Hickox and Bradley houses are considered Wright’s first prairie styled houses. Although the Hickox is smaller than the Bradley, it has many of the same characteristics. Broad overhanging eaves, gabled roof, upturned flanges, stucco and wood trim, dominate horizontal lines, and horizontal bands of leaded glass windows. The angles in the windows mimic the angles of the roof line.
       Provenance: The Collection of Wilbert & Marilyn Hasbrouck, Chicago, Illinois. This table was the centerpiece at the Prairie Avenue Bookstore in Chicago for many years. Constructed of oak. 64" Square x 28" High. Toomey & Co. Auctions, Chicago, Illinois, December 02, 2021, Lot 184. Courtesy of Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois.

Size: 10 x 8 Color photograph.

ST#:
2021.45.1223
   
Date: 2021

Title: Warren Hickox Residence, Kankakee, Illinois, Tall Back Chair 2021 (1900 - S.056).

Description: Three views of a tall back chair from the Warren Hickox Residence, Kankakee, Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900. Both the Hickox and Bradley houses are considered Wright’s first prairie styled houses. Although the Hickox is smaller than the Bradley, it has many of the same characteristics. Broad overhanging eaves, gabled roof, upturned flanges, stucco and wood trim, dominate horizontal lines, and horizontal bands of leaded glass windows. The angles in the windows mimic the angles of the roof line.
       The hickox tall back chair is very similar in design to the Susan Lawrence Dana tall back chair (1902 - S.072). The major difference being that the Hickox chair has 13 spindles, the Dana chair has twelve.
       Provenance: Warren Hickox House, Kankakee, Illinois. Michael Fitzsimmons, Chicago. Barbra Streisand, Los Angeles. Christie’s New York, The Barbra Streisand Collection, November 29, 1999, lot 498, price realized $32,200. Acquired from Streisand by the present owner. Sotheby’s, New York. May 25, 2021, Lot 40. Price realized $75,600. Executed by John W. Ayers & Co. Constructed of oak, velvet upholstery. 51" High x 18.75" Wide x 19.5" Deep. Courtesy of Sotheby’s, New York.

Size: Three 8 x 10 Color photograph.

ST#:
2021.46.1223 (1-3)
   
   
   
ROBERTS (1901)
 
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair 1908. Isabel Roberts Residence Reclining Armchair (1908 - S.150) 1981.

Description: Manufactured in 1908 for Isabel Roberts, Frank Lloyd Wright's secretary, bookkeeper and office manager in his Oak Park studio. Birch reclining armchair, three-quarter view, facing forward and to the right. Removable upholstered back and seat cushions. Back is adjustable. Similar to an arm chair designed for the Heurtley Residence (1902 - S.075) (See "Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage" Hanks, p. 39). Arm Chair: 39 (H) x 32 (W) x 33 (D). Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 4x5 color transparency, one 8 x 10 B&W photograph and one 4 x 5 B&W negative.

ST#: 1981.01.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Side Chair 1908. Isabel Roberts Residence Side Chair (1908 - S.150) 1981.

Description: Manufactured in 1908 for Isabel Roberts, Frank Lloyd Wright's secretary, bookkeeper and office manager in his Oak Park studio. Oak side chair three-quarter view, facing backward and to the right, is upholstered, both the front and back feet are flared. 41 (H) x 15 (W) x 17 (D). This photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright", Kelmscott Galleries, 1981, page 26, and in "Frank Lloyd Wright and Viollet-le-Duc", 1986, p. 55. This chair was part of the Alfonso Iannelli estate. Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 B&W photographs and one 4 x 5 B&W negative.

ST#: 1981.106.0413

   
   
   
WILLITS (1901)
 
Date: 1981

Title: High Back Dining Room Chair circa 1901. Ward W. Willits Residence, Highland Park, Illinois (1901 - S.054) 1981.

Description: Wright designed high back dining room chair, circa 1901. Three quarter view, facing forwards and to the right. Label pasted to verso: "Dining Chair, Chicago, ca. 1901. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, American, 1867-1959; Made by John W. Ayers, Chicago. Oak, leather seat. H. 142 cm., W. 43.2 cm., D. 45.2 cm. The St. Louis Art Museum. Purchase: Decorative Arts Society Funds." Oak, 55.9 (H) x 17 (W) x 17.8 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.117.0413

   
Date: 1988

Title: Oak Spindle Armchair circa 1901. Ward W. Willits Residence, Highland Park, Illinois (1901 - S.054) 1988.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, executed by John W. Ayers., for the Ward W. Willits Living Room, Highland Park, Illinois. Arms and back feature spindles, the back arches backwards slightly, the front legs are splayed outwards. The cushion is original. Oak, 33.75 (H) x 34.25 (W) x 27.75 (D). See "Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910", Manson, 1958, p. 115. Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 112.

   
   
   
HEURTLEY RESIDENCE (1902 - S.074)
   
Date: 2022

Title: Andrew Porter Residence, Tanyderi, Spring Green, Wisconsin 2022 (1907 - S.134).

Description:
Set of 15 exterior and 29 interior photographs of the Andrew Porter Residence, Tanyderi, meaning "Under the Oaks" in Welch. Photographed on September 12, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907 for his sister and brother-in-law Jane and Andrew T. Porter. Wright did not design furniture for the Porters, but there is furniture from the Wright designed Heurtly House. The Arthur B. Heurtley House, was designed in 1902. In 1920 the house was purchased by Wright's sister, Jane Porter, and her husband, Andrew. The Porters lived in the Heurtley House for 26 years. When they sold it, part of the furniture was brought to the Porter house. Three Heurtley armchairs set in the living room. Photographed on September 12, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin by Douglas M. Steiner. Set of 15 exterior and 29 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images. Andrew Porter Residence...  Aurther Heurtly Residence...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.14.0123-8
   
Date: 2022

Title: Andrew Porter Residence, Tanyderi, Spring Green, Wisconsin 2022 (1907 - S.134).

Description:
Set of 15 exterior and 29 interior photographs of the Andrew Porter Residence, Tanyderi, meaning "Under the Oaks" in Welch. Photographed on September 12, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907 for his sister and brother-in-law Jane and Andrew T. Porter. Wright did not design furniture for the Porters, but there is furniture from the Wright designed Heurtly House. The Arthur B. Heurtley House, was designed in 1902. In 1920 the house was purchased by Wright's sister, Jane Porter, and her husband, Andrew. The Porters lived in the Heurtley House for 26 years. When they sold it, part of the furniture was brought to the Porter house. Three Heurtley armchairs set in the living room. Photographed on September 12, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin by Douglas M. Steiner. Set of 15 exterior and 29 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.  Andrew Porter Residence...  Aurther Heurtly Residence...

Size: 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.14.0123-10
   
   
   
WILLIAM MARTIN (1902)
 
Date: 1988

Title: Oak Reclining Armchair circa 1902. William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois (1902 - S.061) 1988.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, probably executed by the John W. Ayers Co. for the William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois. Oak, 28.75 (H) x 29.25 (W) x 33 (D). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 118.

   
Date: 1988

Title: Dining Room Chair circa 1902. William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois (1902 - S.061) 1988.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, probably executed by the John W. Ayers Co. for the William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois. The chair has three piercings below the crest rail, the center forming a handhold, ten spindles descend to the back chair stretcher. Oak, 39.25 (H). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 117.

   
Date: 1988

Title: Low Back Chair circa 1902. William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois (1902 - S.061) 1988.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, probably executed by the John W. Ayers Co. for the William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois. Handhold is is below the crest rail, formed by two larger vertical spindles. Eight shorter spindles in the center. Seat is covered in leather. Oak, 27 (H). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 119.

   
Date: 1988

Title: William Everett Martin Residence, Oak Park, Low-Back Chair 1988 (1902 - S.061).

Description: Three-quarter view of a William Martin low-back chair published in Important Frank Lloyd Wright and American Arts & Crafts Furnishings, Christie’s, June 11, 1988. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. Catalog description: “Frank Lloyd Wright. The William E. Martin Holuse, Oak Park, Illinois, Circa 1902. Lot 119. An Oak Low-back Spindle Side Chair. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Probably Executed by John W. Ayers Co., for the William E. Martin House, Oak Park, Illinois, circa 1902. The low back with handhold below the crest rail surmounting eight vertical spindles, with leather-covered drop in seat, 26 7/8 in. high. Provenance: Descending in the family of the first owner.”
       There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim that ran along the base of the seat and along the front, sides and back is missing, but there is evidence that it existed. Like the crest rail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. Courtesy of Christie’s, New York.

Size: Copy 8 x 8.5 Color photograph.

ST#:
1988.141.1223
   
Date: 1988

Title: High Back Armchair circa 1902. William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois (1902 - S.061) 1988.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, probably executed by the John W. Ayers Co. for the William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois. The crest rail bows outward. The side stretchers angle where they meet the front legs. The seat and back are upholstered. Oak, 40 (H). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 120.

   
Date: 1992

Title: William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois, Slipper Chair Reproduction 1992 (1902 - S.061).

Description: Reproduction of a low-back Slipper Chair, after a design for the William Martin House. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. This low back chair has a handhold below the crest rail. There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim runs along the base of the seat and runs along the front, sides and back. Like the crest rail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. Constructed on natural oak. Fabric is beige. According to Heritage Auctions (ST#2019.67), six original slipper chairs were produced for the William Martin House.
       William Everett Martin was born in Bouckville, New York in 1863. He moved to Chicago in 1882 and formed Martin & Barton with his brother-in-law George F. Barton (1903 - S.103) which manufactured stove polish. In 1895, Darwin bought out George and moved him to the Larking Company in Buffalo, thus established a partnership with his brother William creating Martin & Martin, Inc. They manufactured polish under the brand E-Z polish for both stoves and shoes. William Martin first met Frank Lloyd Wright in late
1902 when he was searching for an architect to build his home in Oak Park, Illinois. Darwin D. Martin was so impressed with Wright and his brother's home that he commissioned Wright to the design the Larkin Company Administration Building (1903 - S.093) and his own home (1904 - S.100). William Martin would commission Wright again in 1909 to design a Pergola... Continued...

Size: 27.75 In. H x 15.75 In. W x 18 In. D.

ST#: 1992.158.1023
   
Date: 2006

Title: William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Low-Back Slipper Chair 2006 (1902 - S.061).

Description: Three-quarter view of a William Martin low-back slipper chair, Christie’s Auction, September 8, 2006. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. Lot description: “An Upholstered Oak Slipper Chair, circa 1902. Frank Lloyd Wright. 27 Inches high. Provenance: William E. Martin House, Oak Park, Illinois.” Most likely executed by John W. Ayers Co. Low back with handhold below the crest rail. There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the Handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim runs along the base of the seat and runs along the front, sides and back. Like the crest rail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. Constructed off oak. Provenance: William E. Martin House, Oak Park, Illinois. 27 Inches high. Courtesy of Christie’s, New York.

Size: Copy 8 x 10 Color photograph.

ST#:
2006.68.1223
   
Date: 2019

Title: William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Low-Back Slipper Chair 2019 (1902 - S.061).

Description: Five views of a William Martin low-back slipper chair, Heritage Auction, October 1, 2019. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. Lot description: “Frank Lloyd Wright. Slipper Chair from Martin House, Oak Park, Illinois, circa 1907. Oak and cotton fabric. 27 x 17 x 16 inches. Property from the Collection of Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Provenance: William E. Martin House, Oak Park, Illinois. Estate of Don and Donna Duncan, Illinois, (1957 - S.407.2). The low back slipper chair was designed by Wright circa 1902 for the William Martin house in Oak Park, Illinois. It was designed to be sat upon when changing shoes, and as such, was made to be smaller than a standard-sized chair. This is one of six chairs original to the home - one for each bedroom. The upholstery is contemporary cotton cut velvet tweed in a Wright-inspired pattern and color.
       Most likely executed by John W. Ayers Co. Low back with handhold below the crest rail. There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim runs along the base of the seat and runs along the front, sides and back. Like the crest rail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. A matching chair sold at Christie’s on September 8, 2006 (ST#2006.68). Constructed of oak. 27 Inches high. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.

Size: Five 8 x 10 Color photographs.

ST#:
2019.67.1223 (1-5)
   
Date: 2021

Title: William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Low-Back Slipper Chair 2021 (1902 - S.061).

Description: Three views of a William Martin low-back slipper chair, Wright Auction, October 28, 2021. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. (Note: We believe that this chair may have been miss identified as an Avery Coonley Chair. When comparing photographs of this chair to photographs of a William Martin chair sold at Heritage Auctions, on October 1, 2019, the wood grain and blemishes match exactly, (ST#2019.67). Wood grain, like fingerprints can not be duplicated.) Lot description: “Frank Lloyd Wright. Chair from the Avery Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, Illinois. 1907 oak, upholstery. 27 H x 15.75 W x 17.5 D. Provenance: Avery Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, IL. Private Collection.
       Most likely executed by John W. Ayers Co. Low back with handhold below the crest rail. There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim runs along the base of the seat and runs along the front, sides and back. Like the crest rail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. Constructed of oak. 27 Inches high. Courtesy of Wright Auction, Chicago, Illinois.

Size: Three 8 x 10 Color photographs.

ST#:
2021.43.1223 (1-3)
   
   
   
LITTLE I (1902)
 
Date: 2012

Title: Armchair Recliner circa 1902-03. Francis W. Little Armchair Recliner, Peoria, Illinois, 1902-03

Description: Executed by John W. Ayers Co., for the Francis W. Little House (1902 - S.070), Peoria, Illinois, oak and fabric, with adjustable seat and back. Wright used variations of the reclining armchair in several of his interiors through the 1910s, including his own Oak Park studio. When designing the chairs for the Littles, Wright employed a more streamlined and open design. Beyond the thin trim that is used on the panels and supports, it is entirely without decoration, save the dynamic graining of the oak and the formation of medullary rays. Raised slightly from the floor by small casters, the chair's structure of three panels with an angled seat back and sliding seat is simple and orderly. The two side and back panels each have horizontal 'windows', or cutouts, not seen on most of the other versions. Further, Wright engineered a simple but sophisticated method of adjusting the seat by connecting it to the angled seat-back, so that it may be adjusted backward or forward for comfort. Two other armchairs of this model from the Peoria house were sold at Christie's New York on June 20, 1987 and December 12, 1987, lots 83 and 118 respectively. Price realized $110,500. 41 (H) x 32 (W) x 28 (D).

Courtesy Christie's New York. June 12, 2012 (#2569), Lot 125.

   
Date: 2012

Title: Armchair Recliner circa 1902-03. Francis W. Little Armchair Recliner, Peoria, Illinois, 1902-03

Description: Executed by John W. Ayers Co., for the Francis W. Little House (1902 - S.070), Peoria, Illinois, oak and fabric, with adjustable seat and back. Wright used variations of the reclining armchair in several of his interiors through the 1910s, including his own Oak Park studio. When designing the chairs for the Littles, Wright employed a more streamlined and open design. Beyond the thin trim that is used on the panels and supports, it is entirely without decoration, save the dynamic graining of the oak and the formation of medullary rays. Raised slightly from the floor by small casters, the chair's structure of three panels with an angled seat back and sliding seat is simple and orderly. The two side and back panels each have horizontal 'windows', or cutouts, not seen on most of the other versions. Further, Wright engineered a simple but sophisticated method of adjusting the seat by connecting it to the angled seat-back, so that it may be adjusted backward or forward for comfort. Two other armchairs of this model from the Peoria house were sold at Christie's New York on June 20, 1987 and December 12, 1987, lots 83 and 118 respectively. Price realized $110,500. 41 (H) x 32 (W) x 28 (D).

Courtesy Christie's New York. June 12, 2012 (#2569), Lot 126.

   
Date: 1981

Title: High-back Side Chair, Francis W. and Mary Little Residence I, Peoria (1902 - S.070) 1981.

Description: Francis Little was an attorney and owner of a utility company in Peoria, Illinois. He hired his friend, Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home in Peoria. He retained Wright again that year to add a Stable to the home. In 1908 they sold the home and moved to Minnesota where they hired Wright to build a second home, "Northome". Construction was delayed due to Wright's departure for Europe. Two oak high back side chairs, 52 (H). On November 29, 1999, the chair on the left was sold at Christies, New York, Lot 493, from the Barbara Streisand Collection, $123,500 plus premium. The chair on the right, Lot 492, from the Barbara Streisand Collection, sold for $134,500 plus premium. The high back chairs resemble the Browne's Bookstore High Back Chair (1907). Wall Sconce. Possibly from the Francis W. Little Residence I or the Sherman Booth Residence. A pair from the Booth Residence was at "The Art of Frank Lloyd Wright" by Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, in collaboration with Kelmscott Gallery, Chicago, March 8-May 7, 1994. The Booth scone measures 16.25 (H) x 8.5 (W) x 6 (D). See Important 19th and 20th Century Architectural Objects and Designs, 1990, Lot 499. Side table: Little Residence I, 1902. See Memories... The Personal Property of Barbara Streisand, 1999. Nakoma and Nakomis: Black glazed terra-cotta figures circa 1929. Terra-cotta figures published in "Frank Lloyd Wright" Kelmscott Gallery, p.40: Nakoma 13 (H), Nakomis 16 (H). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Six 4 x 5 Color photographs.

ST#: 1981.126.0413

   
Title: High Back Dining Room Chair

Description: According to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, Tennessee, this high-back chair was designed by Wright for the dining room of the Prairie School style house built in Peoria, Illinois, for Francis W. Little (1902 - S.070) in 1903. Courtesy of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Size: 52 (H) x 16.25 (W) x 19.25 (D)

 

   
   
   
LARKIN (1903)
   
Date: Circa 1905-06

Title: Larkin Company Side Chair Circa 1905-6 (1903 - S.093).

Description: View of a Larkin Company Side Chair. Constructed of wood and leather. Photograph not dated. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903, the building was completed in 1906. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Larkin Building. 8-2. Larkin Building. Full view, wood and leather side chair. Buffalo, NY, USA, 1904-06. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
0058.32.0420
   
Date: Circa 1905-06

Title: Larkin Company Side Chair Circa 1905-6 (1903 - S.093).

Description: Two views of the Larkin Company Side Chair, back and side. Constructed of wood and leather. Photograph not dated. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903, the building was completed in 1906. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Larkin Building. 8-1. Larkin Building. Full view, wood and leather side chair. Buffalo, NY, USA, 1904-06. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
0058.33.0420
   
Date: Circa 1905-06

Title: Larkin Company Office Arm Chair Circa 1905-6 (1903 - S.093).

Description: View of a Larkin Company Office Arm Chair. Constructed of metal, wood and leather with casters. Photograph not dated. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903, the building was completed in 1906. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Larkin Building. 8-3. Larkin Building. Full view, wheeled desk chair with arms. Buffalo, NY, USA, 1904-06. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
0058.34.0420
   
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair 1903. Larkin Administration Building Armchair (1903 - S.093) 1981.

Description: Chair Example A: Armchair on swivel base facing forward, four outer legs and a central pedestal on casters, 1904-6. The back is perforated. Brown painted steel, black leather seat, 38 (H) x 25 (W) x 21 (D). It appears that three styles were created. Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 color photograph and one 4x5 color negative.

ST#: 1981.84.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair 1903. Larkin Administration Building Armchair (1903 - S.093) 1981.

Description: Chair Example B: Armchair on swivel base, facing backwards and to the right, three outer legs on casters, the two in front are single, the back is a double centered leg, 1904-6. The back is perforated. Brown painted steel, black leather seat, 38 (H) x 25 (W) x 21 (D). It appears that three styles were created. This photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright", Kelmscott Galleries, 1981, page 25. Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 B&W photograph and one 4x5 B&W negative.

ST#: 1981.88.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Desk Chair 1903. Larkin Administration Building Desk and Chair (1903 - S.093) 1981.

Description: Chair Example C: Desk with attached chair that automatically folds in. Chairs would not have to be moved, increasing the efficiency of cleaning the large office building. The design was to Brown painted steel, black leather seat and back on the chair. Desk: 43 (H) x 48 (W) x 24.5 (D), Chair and base: 31 (H) x 15 (W) x 16.5 (D). It appears that three styles were created. Photography by Thomas A. Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 4x5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.89.0413

   
Date: 1986

Title: Desk Chair 1903. Larkin Administration Building Desk Chair (1903 - S.093) 1986.

Description: Larkin Administration Building Desk Chair (1903 - S.093) 1986. The back and seat match the chair attached to the desk, but the base has four outer legs and a central pedestal on casters. Painted steel with leather upholstery. Courtesy of Struve Gallery, 1986, plate 6, 37.5 (H) x 18 (W) x 17 (D). 

   
Date: 1986

Title: Side Chair 1903. Larkin Administration Building Side Chair (1903 - S.093) 1986.

Description: Larkin Administration Building Side Chair (1903 - S.093) 1986. Painted steel with leather upholstery. Courtesy of Struve Gallery, 1986, plate 7, 35.5 (H) x 16 (W) x 14 (D). 

   
   
   
DARWIN MARTIN (1904)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Dining Room Chair 1904. Darwin D. Martin Residence (1904 - S.100) Dining Room Chair, 1981.

Description: Designed for the Darwin Martin Residence, Buffalo, New York. Placed on a white pedestal, facing forward and to the left. Oak with cushioned seat. 39.5 (H) x 17 (W) x 17 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 4x5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.90.0413

   
Date: 1984

Title: Darwin D. Martin Residence (S.100 - 1904) Barrel Chair, 1984.

Description: First designed by Wright in 1937 for the Darwin Martin Residence. Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). Barrel chairs can also be found at Taliesin. Clipping taped to verso: "Jill Polacheck (left) and Joyce Papst (right) looked at a Milton Avery oil, " “Dark Mountain, Light Mountain,' with an estimated value of $11,000 to $13,000. The Frank Lloyd Wright chair in the foreground has an estimated value of $12,000 to $15,000." Stamped on clipping: "May 5 - 1984." Hand written on verso: "(Milwaukee Art Museum.)" Stamped on verso: "Staff Photo - Richard Brodzeller."

Size: Original 7.25 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1
984.52.0518
   
Date: 1986

Title: Barrel Chair 1986. Frank Lloyd Wright first designed the Barrel chair for the Darwin Martin Residence. (S.100 - 1904),

Description: "Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House", Quinan, 2004, pages 136,166-7, 181. Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). This chair is manufactured after the Wingspread variation. Text on face: "Photo 11131... Wright... Frank Lloyd Wright's Barrel Chair designed in 1937. Cr.: Atelier International, Ltd. Christian Science Monitor. Dist. By L.A. Times Synd. Cat.: L." Photographed in 1986 ST#1986.44 and also used in postcard in 1986 ST#1986.30. Stamped on verso: "Sunday Oct 11 1992."

Size: Original 4.75 x 7 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1986.96.0920
   
Date: 1992

Description: Martin Residence (1904 - S.100) Dining Room Chairs. Set of two Dining Room chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Darwin D. Martin Residence Dining Room, one facing forward, one facing back. Date stamped on verso: "Sep 13 1992". Caption pasted on verso: "These are two of a set of five Frank Lloyd Wright oak dining chairs, which date from about 1904. The set and a matching copy brought $110,000 at an auction in San Francisco." See original image below.

Size: Original 5 x 7 B&W print.

ST#: 1992.71.1110

   
Early photograph of Darwin D. Martin Residence Dining Room chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Courtesy "Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House", p148.
   
Date: 1994

Title: Cassina Barrel Chair 1994.

Description: First designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 for the Darwin Martin Residence. Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). Barrel chairs can also be found at Taliesin. The chair is facing towards the right. Label pasted to the verso: "Barrel Chair, designed 1937 Frank Lloyd Wright. Cassina USA." Clipping pasted to verso: "A Barrel Chair, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937." Stamped on clipping: "Su May 15 1994."

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1994.111.0619
   
   
   
HEATH (1904)
   
Date: Circa 1906

Title: Armchair. William R Heath Residence (1904 - S.105) Buffalo, NY, circa 1906.

Description: View of the Living Room fireplace which covers the North wall. The massive sandstone mantel reads "The reality of the house is order. The blessing of the house is contentment. The glory of the house is hospitality. The crown of the house is Godliness." Sandstone cubes balances the fireplace opening. A pair of art glass light fixtures are positioned symmetrically from the ceiling on either side of the fireplace. On the far right is an example of an art glass wall sconce, used earlier in the Dana Residence (1902 - S.072) and the George Barton Residence (1903 - S.103).

Size: Original 10 x 7.6 B&W photograph.

S#: 0064.08.0712

   
   
   
SLANT BACK CHAIR (1905)
   
Date: Circa 1990

Title: Frank Lloyd Wright Side Chair Circa 1990.

Description: This Wright Slant-back chair is in the collection of MOMA, and they date it 1904, a gift from Frank Lloyd Wright to MOMA, possibly in 1947, but they do not identify which home it was designed for. Frank Lloyd Wright designed a number of "slant-back" chairs. Label on sleeve: "Wright, Frank Lloyd (1867-1959). Side Chair, wood & leather, 1904. DC 79. MOMA."

Size: Original glass 35mm color slide and 10 x 8 high res digital image.

ST#:
1990.140.0618

   

A) William E. Martin House (1902 - S.061). William was the brother of Darwin D. Martin. The upright stile bracing the slant-back is approximately two-thirds the height of the seat. The stile is capped by a rectangular block, and the slant-back is twice the height of the stile above the seat. The slant-back is padded with leather, and held in place with tacks. (Providence Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, April 22, 2018)  
   

B) Larkin Administration Building Dining Room Chair. (1903 - S.093). The dining Room chairs in the Larkin Administration building were almost exactly like the chairs for the William E. Martin House, minus the padded leather on the slant-back. The upright stile bracing the slant-back is approximately two-thirds the height of the seat. The stile is capped by a rectangular block, and the slant-back is twice the height of the stile above the seat. Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, 1994, p.80. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner at MOMA, The Museum of Modern Art, April 4, 2018.
   


C) Unity Temple (1904 - S.096). Slant back chairs appear in photographs of the Unity Temple (1720.18). The upright stile bracing the slant-back is approximately the same height of the seat and the slant-back continues past it. The stile is capped top and bottom by a rectangular block. Also see Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, 1994, p.104-5.

   

 
D) OP Home and Studio. The Slant-Back chair from Wright's Home and Studio was very similar to the chair at the Unity Temple. capped top and bottom by a rectangular block (0104.14). Also See 50 Favorite Furnishings, Maddox, 1999, p.18-19. Seat of Genius, Fowler, Eaton, 1997, p.33.

   


E) Robie House (1906). The Slant-Back chair from the Robie House is almost the same chair as Wright's Home and Studio with a minor change, an additional block to the base of the front legs (0132.17). Also see Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, 1994, p.129. Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture, Heinz, 1993, p.30-31.

   


F) Hillside Home School (1902). In the collection at the S C Johnson Headquarters in Racine Wisconsin is a Slant-Back chair from the Hillside Home School, 1902. This slide of the Slant-Back chair at MOMA matches the chair from the Hillside Home School. The height of the upright stile bracing the slant-back, the lack of blocks at the top of the stile, and at the base of the four legs. But according to Hanks, the Hillside Home School chair had blocks atop the stiles were capped with blocks. Frank Lloyd Wright Domino's Pizza Collection, Hanks, 1989, p.51.

   


G) Francis Little House, Peoria (1902). Similar in style to the Larkin and Martin, minus the blocks top and bottom, with a hand-hold cut in the slant-back. Frank Lloyd Wright Domino's Pizza Collection, Hanks, 1989, p.48.

   
   
   
SMITH BANK (1905)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Side Chair 1905. Frank L. Smith Bank Side Chair, Dwight, IL (1905 - S.111) 1981.

Description: Oak side chair three-quarter view, facing backward and to the right. Both front legs are turned 45 degrees and are thinner at the bottom. This photograph published in "Frank Lloyd Wright and Viollet-le-Duc", 1986, p. 54. Manufactured by John W. Ayers, Chicago. 34.5 (H) x 14 (W) x 19 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 4 x 5 B&W photographs.

ST#: 1981.108.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair circa 1905. Possibly Frank L. Smith Bank Reclining Armchair, Dwight, IL (1905 - S.111) 1981.

Description: Hand written on the verso: "Smith Bank?" Three-quarter view, facing backward and to the left. Very rectangular, both front legs are turned 45 degrees, much like the Frank L. Smith Bank Side Chairs. Similar to the Dana (1902), Arthur Heurtley (1902), Francis Little (1902) and Isabel Roberts (1908) reclining arm chairs. Photographed by Jerry Kobylecky. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 B&W photographs.

ST#: 1981.109.0413

   
Date: 1989

Title: Barrel Chairs 1905. Frank L. Smith Bank Chairs, Dwight, IL (1905 - S.111).

Description: Two barrel chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank in 1905. The chairs were manufactured by the John W. Ayers, Co., Chicago. Caption pasted on verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright designed barrel chair, from 1906." Stamped on caption "Jan 15 " “89". Second caption pasted on verso: "Barrel Chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for a Dwight, Ill., bank in 1906 ($18,000 each), at Struve Gallery, 309 W. Superior St." Stamped on caption "Sep 17 " “89". Stamped on verso: "Jan 18, 1989". Photographed by Struve Gallery. Acquired from the archived of the Chicago Tribune. See other examples of Wright designed furniture for the Frank L. Smith Bank. For more information see out Wright Study.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W Print.

ST#: 1989.74.0811

   
   
   
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (1905)
   
Date: 1988

Title: Low Back Chair circa 1905-1910. Lawrence Memorial Library, Springfield, Illinois (1905 - S.073).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, probably executed by the John W. Ayers Co. for the Lawrence Memorial Library, Springfield, Illinois. The crest rail is joined to the back stretcher by thirteen vertical spindles. The top and bottom of the back legs are capped with rectangles. Seat is upholstered. Oak, 29.5 (H) x 19.25 (W) x 19.5 (D). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 122.

   
   
   
BEACHY (1906)
   
Date: Designed in 1906

Title: Dining Room Chair 1906. Peter A. Beachy Residence Dining Room Chair, Oak Park (1906 - S.117) 1981.

Description: Three-quarter front view. Oak, fabric upholstered seat. 46 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 18 (D). Like the Hills Residence (1900/06 - S.051), Frank Lloyd Wright remodeled the James Fargo House to create the Prairie styled Beachy Residence. This chair was designed and created in 1906. In the early Grant Manson photographs of the Beachy Dining Room, two sizes are visible. This is the taller version of the two. The upholstery in this photograph appears to match the upholstery in the early Manson photographs. Photographed by Thomas Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries. See additional Beachy chairs.

Size: Original 8 x 10 and two 4 x 5 B&W photographs.

ST#: 1981.64.0413

   
   
   
ROBIE (1906)
   
Date: Circa 1908

Title: Dining Room Side Chair circa 1908. Robie House, Dining Room, Dining Table and Six Chairs (1906 S.127) Circa 1908.

Description: Label pasted to verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright, Interior view of Dining Room - 1908. Title: Dining table & six side chairs in interior of the Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago. Medium: Oak. Exhibition: The Arts & Crafts Movement in America 1876-1916. Date of Exhibition: Feb 24 - April 22, 1973. Lender's name as it should appear: Lent by the university of Chicago." Published in the Chicago Tribune February 18, 1973 and October 12, 1986. Originally published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten", Wright, 1911. Possibly photographed by Henry Fuermann & Sons. Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Tribune.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0085.19.1211

   
Date: 1910

Title: High Back Chair. Robie House Entrance Hall, Lower Level (1906 - S.127) 1910.

Description: Looking Southeast. A Wright designed high back chair and entry table are on the left. Oak with leather upholstered seat and back. The back legs have square feet and caps. Laid across the Wright designed entry table is a runner designed by Wright with the pattern from the leaded glass windows. The carpets were also designed by Wright. The leaded glass doors in the center lead to the Playroom. The stairs lead up to the main level. Photographed by Henry Fuermann & Sons. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0094.32.1013

   
Date: 1910

Title: A) Armchair, Robie House Living Room (1906 - S.127) 1910.

Description: Looking West. The Robies were moved into the home by May 1910. This was photographed after the completion of construction and furnishing the home. Four distinct chairs are visible in this photograph. A) An armchair on the left. The feet match the feet of the Sofa; B) A matching armchair rocker; C) A side chair behind the rocker; D) An upholstered armchair on the right, very similar to an upholstered armchair in the May house photographed circa 1910 (see "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 38). Wright designed some of the Robie House furniture, some was in conjunction with George Mann Niedecken, and some may have been designed by Niedecken for the Robie House. A double pedestal lamp sets on the table to the left. The left half of this photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten", 1911, p. 114, and "Frank Lloyd Wright Chicago" (Sonderheft), 1911, p. 96. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0094.33.1013

   
Date: 1910

Title: B) Matching Armchair Rocker, Robie House Living Room (1906 - S.127) 1910.

Description: Looking West. The Robies were moved into the home by May 1910. This was photographed after the completion of construction and furnishing the home. Four distinct chairs are visible in this photograph. A) An armchair on the left; B) A matching armchair rocker; C) A side chair behind the rocker; D) An upholstered armchair on the right, very similar to an upholstered armchair in the May house photographed circa 1910 (see "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 38). Wright designed some of the Robie House furniture, some was in conjunction with George Mann Niedecken, and some may have been designed by Niedecken for the Robie House. A double pedestal lamp sets on the table to the left. The left half of this photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten", 1911, p. 114, and "Frank Lloyd Wright Chicago" (Sonderheft), 1911, p. 96. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0094.33.1013

   
Date: 1910

Title: D) Upholstered Armchair, Robie House Living Room (1906 - S.127) 1910.

Description: Looking West. The Robies were moved into the home by May 1910. This was photographed after the completion of construction and furnishing the home. Four distinct chairs are visible in this photograph. A) An armchair on the left; B) A matching armchair rocker; C) A side chair behind the rocker; D) An upholstered armchair on the right, very similar to an upholstered armchair in the May house photographed circa 1910 (see "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 38). Wright designed some of the Robie House furniture, some was in conjunction with George Mann Niedecken, and some may have been designed by Niedecken for the Robie House. A double pedestal lamp sets on the table to the left. The left half of this photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten", 1911, p. 114, and "Frank Lloyd Wright Chicago" (Sonderheft), 1911, p. 96. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0094.33.1013

   

 

Date: 1916

Title: Sofa, Robie House, Wilbers seated in Living Room (1906 - S.127) 1916.

Description: Robie sold the house in December 1911 to David Lee Taylor. Taylor died in October, 1912 and his wide sold the Robie House to Marshall Dodge Wilber in November 1912. "...the Wilbers loved the place and preserved everything as it was originally built. Commenting on the occasion when he accompanied the older Wright to dinner, he continued: "The old brown-stained furniture and woodwork was cleaned and polished. The soft autumn shade on the sand-finished wall panels had been maintained. The special light fixtures and leaded glass windows were clear and bright.. After we left, Dad said to me: 'You see John, that's an example of a house that has character, it grows more valuable as it grows older."' John Lloyd Wright, biography page 148. Wilber sold the house to the Chicago Theological Seminary on June 9, 1926. Published in "Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House", Hoffmann 1984, page 65. From the archives of the Chicago Daily News.

Size: 7.25 x 5.75 Print, High res image.

S#: 0132.08.0410

   
   
Date: 1916

Title: Side Chair, Robie House, Hallway, main level (1906 S.127) 1916.

Description: Looking west, built-ins are to the left and right. The Living Room is in the background through the opening. The Guest Room is on the right. Three side chairs are visible in this photograph as well as others dated 1910 and 1916. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0132.18.1013

   
   
Date: 1916

Title: Slant Back Chair. Robie House Guest Bedroom (1906 - S.127) 1916.

Description: The Guest Bedroom is on the main level, north side of the home. The image is looking West, the Living Room windows can be seen through the windows on the left. A Wright designed slant back chair can be seen is on the left, a matching slant back rocker is in the center. Two pieces of the Wright designed bedroom furniture are visible, the bed, bottom left, and the dresser on the right. The detail of the dresser and bed frame match the details of the chair in the 1910 and 1916 entryway photographs. The Side Chair in the foreground on the right has been identified as a Wright design by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Donald Hoffman also identifies it as a Wright design on page 81 "Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House", and is visible on page 65, top (1910) which was also published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten" 1911, and page 63 (1916). The small table in the background on the left is not a Wright design. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. 

Size: Original 10 x 7.75 B&W photograph.

S#: 0132.17.1013

   
Date: 1916

Title: Slant Back Rocking Chair. Robie House Guest Bedroom (1906 - S.127) 1916.

Description: The Guest Bedroom is on the main level, north side of the home. The image is looking West, the Living Room windows can be seen through the windows on the left. A Wright designed slant back chair can be seen is on the left, a matching slant back rocker is in the center. Two pieces of the Wright designed bedroom furniture are visible, the bed, bottom left, and the dresser on the right. The detail of the dresser and bed frame match the details of the chair in the 1910 and 1916 entryway photographs. The Side Chair in the foreground on the right has been identified as a Wright design by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Donald Hoffman also identifies it as a Wright design on page 81 "Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House", and is visible on page 65, top (1910) which was also published in "Frank Lloyd Wright, Ausgefuhrte Bauten" 1911, and page 63 (1916). The small table in the background on the left is not a Wright design. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. 

Size: Original 10 x 7.75 B&W photograph.

S#: 0132.17.1013

   
   
   
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE, ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL (1938)
   
Date: Circa 1941

Title: Florida Southern College, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel Interior, Circa 1941.

Description: Text on face: "Annie Pfeiffer Chapel (Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida E-566." Published by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Text on verso: "EKC. All rights Reserved - The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee." Ground breaking on the Chapel began on May 24, 1938. It was dedicated March 9, 1941. Appears to be taken about the same time period as "E-564." which was under construction but near completion. It appears that half the chairs in the balcony have not been upholstered, and well as quite a few on the main level. Foliage has been planted in the balcony planters. Real Photo Post Card, view of the interior.

Size: 5.4 x 3.4

S#:
0571.18.0117
   

 Details of original chairs.
   
   
   
GILMORE (1908)
   
Date: Designed in 1908

Title: Armchair 1908. Eugene A. Gilmore Residence, Madison, Wisconsin (1908 - S.146) Armchair, 1981.

Description: Eugene Gilmore was a professor of law at the university of Wisconsin. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908. Oak, upholstered, 37.625 (H) x 30.25 (W) x 30.125 (D). Manufactured by George Niedecken. What is unique about this arm chair are the horizontal spindles. "Frank Lloyd Wright and Madison", Fig 5.11 refers to a second armchair with vertical spindles. For additional information see "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", Robertson, 1999. Acquired from Kemscott Galleries.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.73.0413

   
   
   
COONLEY (1907)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Avery Coonley Playhouse 1912 Children's Side chair (1912 - S.174) 1981.

Description: Three-quarter view of the back. In 1906, Mrs. Coonley formed the Cottage School in Riverside, Illinois, a private independent school. In 1912, Wright designed the Coonley Playhouse to accommodate the growth of the Cottage School. Frank Lloyd Wright designed child's side chair, 1912. The holes at the top allowed the back padding to be held in place by ropes. Birch, upholstered seat, 32.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 16.5 (D). A variation of the "slant-back" chair Wright designed for his Oak Park home in 1904. Photographed by Thomas Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.71.0413

   
Date: 1981

Title: Avery Coonley Playhouse 1912 Children's Side chair (1912 - S.174) 1981.

Description: A pair of chairs, three-quarter view of the front. In 1906, Mrs. Coonley formed the Cottage School in Riverside, Illinois, a private independent school. In 1912, Wright designed the Coonley Playhouse to accommodate the growth of the Cottage School. Frank Lloyd Wright designed child's side chair, 1912. The holes at the top allowed the back padding to be held in place by ropes. Birch, upholstered seat, 32.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 16.5 (D). A variation of the "slant-back" chair Wright designed for his Oak Park home in 1904. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 10 x 8 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.72.0413

   
Date: 1988

Title: Left: Oak Spindle Chair circa 1908. Avery Coonley Residence, Riverside, Illinois (1907 - S.135).  Right: Oak Low-Back Spindle Side Chair circa 1908. Avery Coonley Residence, Riverside, Illinois (1907 - S.135).

Description: Left: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, executed under the direction of Niedecken-Walbridge, for the Avery Coonley Living Room, Riverside, Illinois. Nine spindles join the crest rail and back stretcher. Oak, 36 (H).  Right: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, executed under the direction of Niedecken-Walbridge, for the Avery Coonley Residence, Riverside, Illinois. Low back with handhold below the crest rail. Six shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Oak, 27.25 (H). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate115.

   
Date: 1988

Title: Avery Coonley Residence, Riverside, Illinois, Low-Back Chair 1988 (1907 - S.135).

Description: Three-quarter view of a Avery Coonley low-back chair published in Important Frank Lloyd Wright and American Arts & Crafts Furnishings, Christie's, June 11, 1988. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907-8. Catalog description: “Frank Lloyd Wright. The Avery Coonley Holuse, Riverside, Illinois, Circa 1908. Lot 115A. An Oak Low-back Spindle Side Chair. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Executed under the Direction of Niedecken-Walbridge for the Avery Coonley House, Riverside, Illinois, Circa 1908. The low back with handhold below the crest rail surmounting seven vertical spindles, with drop in seat. 27 1/4 Inch high. Note: There is a Coonley low-back (dressing table chair) published in Frank Lloyd Wright, The Seat of Genius, 1997, p.37. There is also a Coonley chair published in The Arts & Crafts Price Guide Furniture, 1998, p.128. Courtesy of Christie’s, New York.

Size: Copy 8 x 9.75 Color photograph.

ST#:
1988.142.1223
   
Date: 1989

Title: Avery Coonley Residence, Riverside, Illinois, Chair (1912 - S.174).

Description: Low back chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907. Executed by Cassina in 1989. Low back with handhold below the crest rail. There is a space at the base of the back of the chair that mirrors the Handhold at the top. Eight shorter spindles run parallel to a long and larger spindle on either side. Horizontal trim runs along the base of the seat and runs along the front, sides and back. Like the crest tail that curves out at the top, the base of the legs curve outward also. Forward in the front, backwards in the back. Constructed on natural cherry, lacquered. Fabric is cobalt blue.
       Cassina: 609 Coonley, 1. Booklet Description: "Dining Chair, Coonley House, Scottswood, Riverside, Illinois, 1907. The Avery Coonley house, Riverside, Illinois, 1907, was one of the best executed and most completely detailed of all Wright's residential work. Every element throughout the house came directly from his designs, including the overall architectural concepts and the individual features of furniture and decorative objects. The slat-back chair traces its roots to the very beginning of his work, in his own home at Oak Park, through the Dana, Husser, Clark, Little, Willits and other houses. In each instance he would make a modification specifically for each particular client. In the case of the Coonley house, he modified the height of the chair to give contrast when placed in conjunction with the taller, more formal ones usually associated with his early dining sets."
       This chair may have been designed as a chair for the Dressing Table in Bedroom #1. In the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, there is a drawing for a dressing table and chair, FLLW #0803.51. This chair matches the drawing.
       There is a matching chair in a photograph from 1911, Wright's Home and Studio (S#0104.15). In a bedroom for Wright's daughter Catherine, there is a Japanese Print Table, designed by Wright in 1898, used as a desk. In front of desk is a low back chair that matches this Coonley low back chair. Wright also designed a low bak chair for William E. Martin Residence, Oak Park, Illinois (1902 - S.061).
       Frank Lloyd Wright also designed a matching high back dining room chair for the Coonley's in 1907. Wright made slight modifications to the Coonley high back chair for Isabel Roberts Residence (1908 - S.150).
       Manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Constructed on natural cherry. Fabric: Cobalt Blue. Frame: Lacquered. Stamped on base: "Cassina (C). Frank Lloyd Wright. No. 02562. Frank Lloyd Wright (R) (Signature). (C) 1989 FLWFdn."

Size: height (h): 27.5" (70 cm), seat height: 18.1" (46 cm), width (w): 16.9" (43 cm), depth (d): 18.5" (47 cm).

ST#:
1989.132.0223
   
   
   
BROWNE'S BOOKSTORE (1907)
   
Date: 2009

Title: High Back Side Chair circa 1907. Browne's Bookstore, Chicago, Illinois (1907 - S.141). 

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Browne's Bookstore, Chicago, Illinois. Wide slat under a single horizontal rail. It is believed that when Browne's closed, many of the chairs were given to Unity Temple. Oak with leather upholstery, 47.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 18.5 (D). Courtesy of Sotheby's.

Right: Side Chair. Wide vertical paneled slat at back under a double horizontal molded rail, original drop in seat, refinished. Of note, no original photographs have been found that show this chair with the "double horizontal molded rail". Could it possibly have been an office chair? 54 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 18.5 (D). Courtesy of the John Toomey Gallery.

   
   
   
THURBER ART GALLERIES (1909)
   
Date: Circa 1910

Title: Side Chair circa 1909. Thurber Art Galleries, Chicago, Illinois (1909 - S.154). 

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Thurber Art Galleries, Chicago, Illinois. Wright's design for the Straight Back Side Chair. Designed with a padded leather seat and a padded leather back panel. Front and back feet curve outward.

Right: Wright's design for the Straight Back Side Chair. Designed with a padded leather seat and a padded leather back panel.

   
Date: Circa 1910

Title: Armchair circa 1909. Thurber Art Galleries, Chicago, Illinois (1909 - S.154). 

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Thurber Art Galleries, Chicago, Illinois. Designed with a padded leather seat and a padded leather back panel. Front and back feet curve outward.

   
   
   
COONLEY PLAYHOUSE (1912)
   
Date: Designed in 1912

Title: Children's Side Chair 1912. Avery Coonley Playhouse 1912 Children's Side chair (1912 - S.174) 1981.

Description: Three-quarter view of the back. In 1906, Mrs. Coonley formed the Cottage School in Riverside, Illinois, a private independent school. In 1912, Wright designed the Coonley Playhouse to accommodate the growth of the Cottage School. Frank Lloyd Wright designed child's side chair, 1912. The holes at the top allowed the back padding to be held in place by ropes. Birch, upholstered seat, 32.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 16.5 (D). A variation of the "slant-back" chair Wright designed for his Oak Park home in 1904. Photographed by Thomas Heinz. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.71.0413

   
   
   
MEYER MAY (1908)
   
Date: 1987

Title: Meyer May Living Room Chair (1908 - S.148) 1987.

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, Steelcase, Inc. completely restored the home, and opened it to the public. Similar view published in "Frank Lloyd Wright Chicago" (Sonderheft) p.72. Note upholstered armchairs on either side of the desk, very similar to the upholstered armchair in the Robie house photographed circa 1910. ("Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 38). Wright designed some of the Robie and May furniture, some was in conjunction with George Mann Niedecken, and some may have been designed by Niedecken for the May House. Stamped on verso: "Date Used, Dec 25 1988". "Date Used, Sep 29, 1991".

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1987.79.0214

   
Date: 1987

Title: Meyer May Master Bedroom Chair

Description: Meyer May Master Bedroom 1987, (1908 - S.148). Stamped on verso: "Nov 10 1987". Label on verso: "Master Bedroom. The Master Bedroom of the Meyer May House features an original Wright-designed bed from the Charles Helmer Collection. On the north wall is a smaller but similar version of the living room fireplace. The large window seat, surrounded by five windows, is an example of Wright's concept of integrating outside and inside spaces. Wright's attention to detail led him to design most of the furniture throughout the house. Even the embroidery pattern for the bed linen is based on early sketches. Steelcase Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan." For additional details concerning the Lady's Dresser, see "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 31. Note the low back chair. Very similar to one found in Wright's Home & Studio Circa 1911), William Martin Residence (1902), Coonley Residence (1908), but this version lacks the back spindles. Stamped on verso of second copy: "Date Used, Dec 25 1988". Two original 10 x 8 B&W photograph. Acquired from the archives of the Baltimore-Sun.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1987.67.0511, 1987.80.0214

   
   
   
MIDWAY GARDENS (1913)
   
Date: Designed in 1914 for Midway Gardens

Title: Front: '602 Midway, 1 / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: 'We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Midway 1 Chair designed in 1914."  Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.26.0507

   
Date: Designed in 1914 for Midway Gardens

Title: Front: '603 Midway, 2 / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."  (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: 'We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Midway 2 Chair designed in 1914."  Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.27.0507

 

   
Date: 1986

Title:
Midway Gardens Side Chairs 1986 (1913 - S.180).

Description:
Midway Gardens was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1913, built in 1914 and demolished in 1929. This Midway Garden chair was designed by Wright in 1914, but never produced. In 1986, Cassina produced a line of furniture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Cassina 603 Midway 2. "The Characteristic of this chair is the lightness of the steel rod structural framework. It is part of a set that includes tables built along similar lines." Cassina Catalog, 1985, p.16-17. "Chairs in glossy enamelled steel rod, white, red, blue, or grey. Removable seat and back padded with polyurethane foam. This model is also available without padded back. Fabric upholstery." P.40-41. Matching tables sold with square or round crystal glass tops. The base is in glossy enamelled steel rod and available in white, red, blue or grey. Printed on base, "Cassina. A Design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Certified by The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation." Stamped in frame: "1017" and "1053." Steel frame is in red enamel, seat in red vinyl.  Two chairs.

Size:
34.65" High x 15.75 Wide x 18.12" Deep. Seat is 18.31" High.


ST#:
1986.72.1016 1986.73.1016

See additional information.
   
Date: 1986

Title: Midway Gardens Steel Chair 1986 (1913 - S.180).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Midway Gardens, in 1914, but never executed. Text on face: "Photo 11132... Wright... " “Midway 2' Chair was designed in 1914 by Frank Lloyd Wright. " Clipping pasted to verso: "Accompanying chairs (left) to the above table cost from $860 to $960, depending on upholstery. Cr.: Atelier International, Ltd. Christian Science Monitor. Dist. By L.A. Times Synd. Cat.: L." Photographed in 1986 ST#1986.93. Acquired from the archives of the Christian Science Monitor.

Size: Original 5 x 7 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1986.97.0920
   
   
   
TALIESIN II & III (1914/1925)
   
Date: 1915

Title: Dining Room Chair, Taliesin II (1914 - S.182), Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1915.

Description: Taken at the same time as a photograph published in "Architectural Record", October, 1915. This was taken after rebuilding from the fire of August 15, 1914, but before August, in time to go to production for publishing in October, 1915. Photographed by Henry Fuermann and Sons, most likely in July or August, 1915. Dated incorrectly, but courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Size: 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 0128.09.1211

   
Date: Circa 1926

Title: Dining Room (left) and Living Room, Taliesin III

Description: Appears to be the same set as seen in Taliesin II Dining Room, 1915, but with a modified back. In April 1925, fire struck Taliesin for the second time and destroyed the living quarters. Wright rebuilt again, expanding and enlarging the Dining and Living Room. Taken at the same time as S#172.02. Photographed by Henry Fuermann, W-42.

Size: 10 x 8

S#: 0172.03.1209

 

   

Date: Circa 1926

Title: Studio, Private Office, Taliesin III, Circa 1926.

Description: In August 1925, fire struck Taliesin for the second time and destroyed the living quarters. Wright rebuilt again, expanding and enlarging the Dining and Living Room. Right: Three armchairs, two variations. The back in the center chair varies from the back on the two outside chairs. A variation of the arm chair is visible in the 1915 Dining Room photograph, but the horizontal back is longer. The example on the left and right is also seen in the 1926 Dining Room. Possibly taken at the same time as S#172.02 and 172.03. Photographed by Henry Fuermann, W-21.

Size: 6.5 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0172.16.1213

   
Date: 1986

Title: Taliesin, Spring Green Interior 1986.

Description: View of Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio in 1986. The six-panel Chinese screen is permanently displayed in the studio. Ink, color and gold leaf (See Taliesin 2016 #49). The ceiling is broken up with decorative trim. Wood muntins create decorative patterns within the outer vertical windows. The shelves to the right have been removed. The chairs were designed for the S.C. Johnson Building. The table on the lower right is one of the many at Taliesin. (See Taliesin 2016 #68, #71). Stamped on verso: "1986 Apr 29." Also stamped: "Ned Vespa. Staff Photo." Hand written on verso: "Hillside Home School - Spring Green (sic). Frank Lloyd Wright - Home of." Photographed by Ned Vespa. 

Size: Original 10 x 7.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1986.87.0319
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 11) View of the Hill Apartment Dining Room. Although the fabric is a different color, the chairs match the chairs designed for the Riverview Terrace Restaurant. Corner floor to ceiling windows open outward, removing both corners. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -11
   

Detail: Although the fabric is a different color, the chairs match the chairs designed for the Riverview Terrace Restaurant. Corner floor to ceiling windows open outward, removing both corners.
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 57) Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio. Wright is seen in two photographs from 1956 working at this desk, (1147.19 and 1147.68). The chair at the left was for visitors, the chair on the right was Wright's. The Taliesin floor lamp can be seen in the background to the left. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -57
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 58) Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio. Visitor's chair. This chair was based on a design for Edgar Kaufmann's office, but was never produced. Wright utilized the design, produced chairs for his studio, as well as a number of his clients, including David Wright, and John Rayward. The Taliesin floor lamp can be seen in the background. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -58
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
59) Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio. Frank Lloyd Wright's chair. Although the color of the fabric is the same, the chair is not the same as those for the guests. Wright is seen in two photographs from 1956 seated in this chair, working at his desk,  (1147.19 and 1147.68). Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -59
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 68) The chairs were designed as Dining Chairs in 1914 for Taliesin II. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -68
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 69) The chairs were designed as Dining Chairs in 1914 for Taliesin II. Early versions show the back of the chair as very wide. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -69
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 70) The chairs were designed as Dining Chairs in 1914 for Taliesin II. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -70
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 71) Detail of the low table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -71
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 72) The chairs were designed for the Riverview Terrace Restaurant. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -72
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 73) Detail of the dining table. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -73
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 75) To the right of the fireplace is another chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his home and studio in Oak Park. It can be seen in early images of his home and studio, "Building a Legacy," 2001, p.109, 112, 120. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -75
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 81) Living Room. Dining Room table is on the far left. Wright designed barrel chairs are seated around the table. Wright first designed the Barrel chair for the Darwin Martin Residence. (S.100 - 1904). Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). The hall leads to the Loggia and bedrooms. The seating is built-in next to the fireplace. Two hassocks are to the left. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -81
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 84) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. According to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, this is one of six quartet stands that are Wright-designed that are known to exist. There are two at Taliesin, one is at Taliesin West, one is at the Dallas Public Library, one at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library in Austin, Texas, and one in the Zimmerman House which is a variation of the "design matured with a more structurally sound construction than its predecessors." But we have located a seventh at the Shavin Residence in Tennessee. Also pictured are two different chairs around the Music Stand. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 84B) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. There are two different chairs around the Music Stand. The first may have been the chairs designed to go with the Music Stand. They appeared in images as early as 1954 (1045.42.1116-7). They are somewhat reminiscent of the chairs designed for the Florida South College Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84B
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 84C) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. The second set of chairs seen in the background were designed as harpist's seats for Wright's daughter. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84C
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 86) Living Room. A shelf is built into the supporting column on the Eastern corner of the Living Room. An armchair is on the left, two hassocks to the right. A bust of Wright sets on the shelf as does a Taliesin Pole lamp in the background on the left. A small movable table is in the background on the right. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -86
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 86C) Living Room. Detail of the small moveable table. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -86C
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 91) Living Room. The Dining area is tucked into the Southern corner of the Living Room. The Taliesin Pole lamp is a six light. The double vase was designed to fit the Heritage Henredon design. It is a prototype produced by Minic Manufacturing. There are two prairie styled dining chairs, but more elaborate that the Robie chair. Photographed June 10, 2016. Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2016.26 -91)

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -91
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 91B) Living Room. Detail of the prairie styled dining chairs. Photographed June 10, 2016. Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2016.26 -91B)

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -91B
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
96) Living Room. Dining Room Chair. A number of these chairs can be seen around Taliesin. Frank Lloyd Wright's first use of this design was in 1925 for Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, (Decorative Designs, Hanks, 1979 p. 142). In 1948 the design became a part of the Herman T. Mossberg Residence (1948 - S.302), (Furniture, Heinz, 1993, p. 60-61). They were also included in the Jacobs 1 Residence (possibly mid 1980s) (1936 - S.234) (Interior Style, Ehrlich, 2003, p. 47, 132-3). An image in "Historic Preservation", July-Sept, 1976, p. 10 does not show these chairs, nor does "Building with Frank Lloyd Wright", Jacobs, 1978. A slight variation was designed for the Palmer Residence (1950 - S.332) (Wright Style, Lind, 1992, p. 149-150). Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -96
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 97) Living Room. Dining Room Chair at a small prairie styled table. A number of these chairs can be seen around Taliesin. Frank Lloyd Wright's first use of this design was in 1925 for Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. In 1948 the design became a part of the Herman T. Mossberg Residence (1948). The Living Room fireplace can be seen in the top left corner. The Catwalk is behind the camera. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -97
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 98) Living Room. Dining Room Chair at a small prairie styled table. An elaborate Chinese teapot sets on the table. A number of these chairs can be seen around Taliesin. Frank Lloyd Wright's first use of this design was in 1925 for Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. In 1948 the design became a part of the Herman T. Mossberg Residence (1948). The Living Room fireplace can be seen in the top left corner. The Catwalk is behind the camera. The Guest Bedroom and Loggia are down the hall to the left. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -98
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 99) Living Room. Tall Back Chair. In 1954 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Beth Sholom Synagogue. Six of these chairs set on the platform in the main Synagogue in three different heights. A second set of six chairs is in the lower smaller auditorium. The Guest Bedroom and Loggia are down the hall to the left. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -99
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 104) Guest Room. View of the built-in desk. The chair was first designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the dining room in 1925. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -104
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 114) Loggia. At the base of the stone column sets a Wright designed hassock. Where the Living Room's fabric was yellow, it is blue here in the Loggia. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -114
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 115) Loggia. Next to the base of the stone column sets a Wright designed Usonian "coffee table," seen in many of Wright's Usonian homes. Blair and Trier to name a few. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -115
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 118) Loggia. Two barrel chairs are upholstered in blue as well as a third upholstered chair and hassock. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -118
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 119) Loggia. View of the balcony overlooking the Loggia below is obscured behind Chinese screens. Built-in lights shine up from below the Chinese screen on the wall. A ten light pole and piano are to the right, the doorway leads to the Garden Room. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -119
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 123) Loggia. The small table, was designed in 1902 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Dana Residence. Setting above it, out of view in this photograph is a Dana wall sconce also designed in 1902. Also designed in 1902 is the chair just to the right, for the Arthur Heurtley House in Oak Park. Wright also designed a matching hassock. The Garden Room is beyond the Fireplace in the background. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -123
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 124) Loggia. The chairs was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for the Arthur Heurtley House in Oak Park. He also designed a matching hassock. The small table just behind it was designed in 1902 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Dana Residence. The hall to the left leads to the Wright Bedrooms. The piano bench has a prairie style design. The Garden Room is to the right. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -124
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 126) Loggia. Another Chinese screen covers the corner behind the piano. A low three legged table tucked in the corner. Six pie shaped stools, also with three legs, tuck under the table, creating a second full circle. A Taliesin table lamp sets on the table. The Garden Room is to the right. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -126
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 130) Loggia. To the right of the Fireplace is additional seating and a built-in prairie styled end table. Another Taliesin table lamp is placed on it. The Hallway just to the right, has a row of stone columns, and leads to the Entrance. The Dana table and Heurtley chair match the pair on the opposite side of the room by the piano. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -130
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 131) Loggia. The Dana table and Heurtley chair match the pair on the opposite side of the room by the piano in #124. The Entrance is down the hallway on the left. Between the first and second stone column Wright placed a set of doors or tall windows from the Heath Residence (1906). Not the change in the color of the stone in the floor. Possibly indicating one of the many changes or remodels at Taliesin. The hallway to the right of the Heurtley chair leads to the Living Room. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -131
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 132) Loggia. Another view of the Dana table and Heurtley chair. The Fireplace can be seen in the top left, the Garden Room is beyond it. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -132
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 136) Placed between the stone columns in the corridor are tall back prairie styled chairs. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -136
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 137) Placed between the stone columns in the corridor are tall back prairie styled chairs. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -137
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 138) Garden Room. The table was designed for the Arthur Heurtley Residence (1902). The two chairs were designed for the David Wright (1950). Built-in shelving is on the left, the fireplace is in the background on the right. The Loggia is beyond the fireplace. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -138
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 139) Garden Room. The table was designed for the Arthur Heurtley Residence (1902). The two chairs were designed for the David Wright (1950). A third chair is in the background on the left. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -139
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 141) Garden Room. The legs of the two small tables match the Hassocks seen in the Private Residence at Taliesin. The chair on the right was designed for the David Wright (1950). Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -141
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
142) Garden Room. These two chairs along the Southwest side of the Garden Room were based on a design for Edgar Kaufmann's office, but were never produced. Wright utilized the design, produced chairs for his studio, as well as a number of his clients, including David Wright (1950), and John Rayward. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -142
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
143) Garden Room. Another view of the chairs based on a design for Edgar Kaufmann's office. Wright utilized the design, produced chair for his studio, as well as a number of his clients, including David Wright (1950), and John Rayward. In the background is a Wright designed Usonian "coffee table," seen in many of Wright's Usonian homes. Blair and Trier. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -143
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 144) Garden Room. Another view of the Wright designed chair produced for his studio. In the background is a Wright designed Usonian "coffee table," a Taliesin Table Lamp sets on the table. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -144
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 146) Garden Room. Chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Complex in design, we are working on identifying this chair. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -146
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 149) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. It appears more of a private workspace than bedroom. His desk, a large cantilevered top, set on a smaller pedestal. There are two Barrel chairs. One behind the desk, the other in the background to the left. The upholstered chair in the foreground has a matching hassock. To the left of the desk is a wood box, with equal horizontal slats. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -149
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 150) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. Set toward the Southern corner of Mr. Wright's Bedroom is a low daybed. To the left is one of the many Pole Lamps at Taliesin. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -150
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 151) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. Set in the Western corner is another Barrel chair with matching fabric. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -151
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 153) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. Wright's first use of the design for the chair on the left was in 1925 for Taliesin. The small table has three legs, three layers, and six sides. The upholstered chair on the right has a matching hassock. Mr. Wright's bed can be seen in the background. The simplicity of this are is striking. Not elaborate but functional. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -153
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 154) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. Detail of the small table. It has three legs, three layers, and six sides. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -154
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 155) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. Another view of the chair Wright designed in chair on the left was in 1925 for Taliesin. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -155
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 156) Mr. Wright's Bedroom. A small prairie styled table sets next to Mr. Wright's bed. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -156
   
   
   
AMERICAN SYSTEM BUILT HOMES (CIRCA 1915)
   
Date: C 1915

Title: American System-Built Houses, Model C3 Interior, Circa 1915-1916 (1915-17 - S.200-204).

Description: Photograph of the original perspective illustration for bungalow Model C3 interior. In 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright began work on a concept for precut, prefabricated housing called the American System-Built Homes. In 1915, Wright partnered with Arthur Richards and produced a line of prefabricated homes. Text on face: "The Wright State. Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin. September 11 - November 8, 1992. Milwaukee Art Museum... Perspective of Bungalow Living Room, American System-Built Homes, Milwaukee, 1915-1916. Copyright 1984 The Frank Lloyd Wright Archives." Text on face of illustration: "C3. American Model. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect - Chicago." Text on illustration bottom right: "Patent Applied For." Clipping pasted to verso: "Milwaukee Art Museum. The photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright (above) in the Garden at Taliesin, Wis., taken Sept. 1, 1939, will be part of the museum's exhibit "Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin," Sept. 11 through Nov 8. Also on display will be a work station (right) designed for the S. C. Johnson and Son Administration Building in Racine." Stamped on clipping" FR Sep 4 - 1992."

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#:
0128.66.1019
   
   
   
   
IMPERIAL HOTEL (1915)
   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of the Main Lobby. Frank Lloyd Wright designed most of the furniture and carpets for the Imperial Hotel. The chair and table was designed by Wright, as was the armchair on the right. Woven cane was added between some of the legs of the table, and the chair on the left. Cane was also added to the back of the chair, and possibly the seat, then fabric to the front side of the chair back. The armchair is similar to armchairs seen in the bedrooms, but these do not appear to be upholstered with the "Imperial Triangle" fabric. The arm rests and legs are consistent with this style of bedroom furniture and match "stair step" design of floor lamps in the Imperial Hotel.

S#: 0156.49.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of the Main Lobby, from the North. Frank Lloyd Wright designed most of the furniture and carpets for the Imperial Hotel. The armchair matches details of other Wright designed furniture for the Imperial hotel. The armchairs is similar to armchairs seen in the bedrooms, but these do not appear to be upholstered with the "Imperial Triangle" fabric. The arm rests and legs are consistent with this style of bedroom furniture and match "stair step" design of floor lamps in the Imperial Hotel.

S#: 0156.49.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of bedroom. There is a writing desk and chair on the left. The edge of the desk and top have decoratively carved edges. Six drawers per side. The Chair is similar in design to one of the chairs designed for Midway Gardens. The seat is square, the back is shaped as a hexagon. Two pads are held in place by ties that are fed through the frame to the back side and match the "Imperial Triangle" fabric used throughout the room.

Size: 10 x 6 B&W photograph.

S#: 0156.50.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of bedroom. The two armchairs and hassock are upholstered with matching fabric, as is the bedspread and pillow cover.

S#: 0156.50.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of bedroom. The two armchairs and hassock are upholstered with matching fabric, as is the bedspread and pillow cover.

S#: 0156.50.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of bedroom. Single bed with the prairie styled headboard. The Chair, also seen on the far right, is similar in design to one of the chairs designed for Midway Gardens. The seat is square, the back is shaped as a hexagon. Two pads are held in place by ties that are fed through the frame to the back side and match the "Imperial Triangle" fabric used throughout the room. The two armchairs and hassock are upholstered with matching fabric, as is the bedspread and pillow cover. The carpet was designed by Wright.

S#: 0156.50.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of bedroom. The long desk/table is intricate and complex. The light stand is attached to one side of the table, has a large bulb that lights the desk, and an upper light that illuminated the ceiling.

S#: 0156.50.0115

   
Date: 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel (1915 - S.194) 1923.

Description: View of possibly a bedroom suite sitting room. The armchairs are upholstered with "Imperial Triangle" fabric. The carpet matches the pattern in other bedrooms.

S#: 0156.51.0115

 

   
Date: Circa 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel Oak Desk

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. Sold at Christies on November 29, 1999 for $21,850. Courtesy of Christie's.

Size: 34 in. high, 35 in. wide, 25in. deep

 

   
Date: Circa 1923

Title: Imperial Hotel Single-Drawer Desk

Description: Frank Lloyd Wright single-drawer desk, for the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. Rectangular top, notched corner, molded Greek-key frieze, shallow drawer with brass pull. Sold on December 7th, 2013. Courtesy of Treadway Toomey.

Size: 28 in. high, 26 in wide, 28 in. deep

 

   
Date: 1954

Title: Imperial Hotel and Marilyn Monroe 1954 (1915 - S.194).

Description: Marilyn Monroe sitting in a chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright while on her honeymoon at the Imperial Hotel. On January 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe and retired major-league baseball player Joe DiMaggio were married at the San Francisco City Hall. On February 1, 1954, Monroe and DiMaggio, flew to Tokyo, combining a honeymoon with a business trip, and spent several nights in the Imperial Hotel's VIP Suite. From there, Monroe traveled alone to Korea, performing songs from her films as part of a USO show to 60,000 U.S. Marines over a four-day period. In October 1954 she announced that she was filing for divorce from DiMaggio after only nine months of marriage. On June 29, 1956 Monroe and Arthur Miller were married in a civil ceremony at the Westchester County Court in White Plains, New York. In 1957 Wright designed a home for Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, and visited their property in Connecticut. Photographed by Kim Goodwin. Stamped on verso: "The Kim Goodwin Collection."

Size: Original silver gelatin 8 x 10

S#:
1045.48.0818
   
Date: 1954

Title:  Imperial Hotel and Ava Gardner, Tokyo, Japan 1954 (1915 - S.194).

Description: Ava Gardner is sitting on the arm of a chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Imperial Hote. She is on a round-the world tour to raise funds for CARE. Actress Ava Gardner speaks during a press conference at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, November 29, 1954.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1045.69.1023
   
Date: 1981

Title: Side Chair. Imperial Hotel Side Chair, Tokyo, Japan (1915 - S.194) 1981.

Description: Original side chairs had caning on the seat, back and side. Wright repeated the hexagonal shape of the back of the seat in the table top and ceiling ornaments of the main lounge, creating a cohesive design for the hotel. Later, yellow fabric and leatherette became a common replacement for the seat and back caning. Three-quarter front view. Oak, burgundy fabric upholstered seat and back. 38 (H) x 16 (W) x 17 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Two original 4x5 Color Transparencies, two original 4x5 B&W photographs.

ST#: 1981.75.0413

   
Date: 1983

Title: Imperial Hotel Chair and Table 1983 (1915 - S.194).

Description: Remnants of the Wright designed Imperial Hotel can be found throughout the New Imperial Hotel. These original Chair and side Table or Desk were found through out the original Wright designed imperial Hotel. Clipping pasted to verso: "Wright chair and desk." Stamped on clipping: "Sep 18 1983."

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1983.52.0719
   
Date: 1987

Title: Price Tower Chair 1987 (1952 - S.355).

Description: View of Price Chair exhibited at Yale's Architecture Building designed in 1953-1956. Text on face: "New Haven, Conn. Nov 15“ Artful Chairs are among 40 designed by architect
Frank Lloyd Wright on exhibition at Yale's Art and Architecture building. Wright once said he got black and blue sitting in his chairs. He said sitting was an unnatural position. (AP... don heiny.) 1987." Seen behind the Price Chair, on the left, is a chair designed by Wright for the Imperial Hotel, 1915-1916. On the right is a Dining Room Chair designed in 1950 for the David Wright Residence and also used in the Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence, 1955. Photographed by Don Heiny. 

Size: Original 7.5 x 8.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1987.101.0218
   
   
   
FREDERICK C. BOGK (1916)
   


Date: 1974

Title: Frederick C. Bogk Residence Interior 1974 (1916 - S.196).

Description: View of the Living Room with built-in seating/end-table/book shelf and fireplace. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Bogk Residence in 1916. The built-in seating/end-table/book shelf was designed by Wright, and is consistent with other furniture designed for the home. The edge of the book shelf and end-table is edged with inset ebony. This design was repeated in other living and dining room furniture. The hassocks are Wright designed, and appear throughout the house, but appear to be a later addition and do not match the other furniture Wright designed for the Bogk House. See "Frank Lloyd Wright and George Mann Niedecken", 1999, p. 48-58. The hassocks are identical to the Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Hassock designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture in 1955 but never produced. Stamped on verso: "File Nov 4 1974." Hand written on verso: "Bogk house at 2420 N. Terrace Ave. (Frank Lloyd Wright - Homes Designed By Him)."

Size: Original 9 x 7 B&W photograph.

S#:
1963.24.0219
   
   
   
HENRY J. ALLEN (1916)
   
Date: 1917

Title: Henry J. Allen drawings for Dining Room Table and chairs 1917 (1916 - S.205).

Description: "Furniture Details - Henry J. Allen Residence. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect." Plan for Dining Room Table: 8' 0" x 3' 6". Plan for Chair 18" x 18". Allen was a Governor of Kansas and editor of the Wichita Beacon. Designed in 1916, the Allens moved into the home in 1918 and continued to live in the home until 1947. Frank Lloyd Wright considered the Allen Residence " “among my best,' and is considered the last of the Prairie Houses. Courtesy of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.

Size: 10 x 8 Color photograph.

S#: 0138.07.0314

   
Date: 1917

Title: Henry J. Allen drawings for the Dining Room Light Standard 1917 (1916 - S.205).

Description: "Henry J. Allen Residence. Frank Lloyd. Dining Room Light Standard " . Allen was a Governor of Kansas and editor of the Wichita Beacon. Designed in 1916, the Allens moved into the home in 1918 and continued to live in the home until 1947. Frank Lloyd Wright considered the Allen Residence " “among my best,' and is considered the last of the Prairie Houses. Courtesy of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.

Size: 6 x 10 Color photograph.

S#: 0138.08.0314

   
Date: 1989

Title: Henry J. Allen Dining Room Table 1989 (1916 - S.205).

Description: Allen was a Governor of Kansas and editor of the Wichita Beacon. Designed in 1916, the Allens moved into the home in 1918 and continued to live in the home until 1947. Frank Lloyd Wright considered the Allen Residence" “among my best,' and is considered the last of the Prairie Houses. Stamped on verso: "Date Used, Feb 12 1989."

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1989.86.0214

   
Date: 1989

Title: Henry J. Allen Living Room Table and Dressing Table 1989 (1916 - S.205).

Description: Allen was a Governor of Kansas and editor of the Wichita Beacon. Designed in 1916, the Allens moved into the home in 1918 and continued to live in the home until 1947. Frank Lloyd Wright considered the Allen Residence " mong my best,' and is considered the last of the Prairie Houses. Stamped on face: "Feb 2 1989, Fernando Salazar." Caption pasted to verso: "Associate Professor of Urban Studies George Platte and resident expert on Frank Lloyd Wright stands in front of Wright's living room table and dressing table now on display at the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU through February." Photographed by Fernando Salazar. Acquired from the archives of the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU.

Size: Original 8 x 5.25 Color photograph.

ST#: 1989.110.0119
   
   
Date: 1989

Title: Henry J. Allen Living Room Couch 1989 (1916 - S.205).

Description: Allen was a Governor of Kansas and editor of the Wichita Beacon. Designed in 1916, the Allens moved into the home in 1918 and continued to live in the home until 1947. Frank Lloyd Wright considered the Allen Residence " “among my best,' and is considered the last of the Prairie Houses. Stamped on face: "Feb 2 1989, Fernando Salazar." Caption pasted to verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright's couch is among the furniture on exhibit now and through Feb., at the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU." Photographed by Fernando Salazar. Acquired from the archives of the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU.

Size: Original 8 x 5.25 Color photograph.

ST#:
1989.111.0119
   
Date: 1992

Title: Henry J. Allen Residence 1992 (1916 - S.205).

Description: View of the Living Room. Setting in the center of the background is a writing desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Allens. Stamped on face: "Randy Tobias. May 11, 1992." Caption glued to verso: "The living room of the Wright-designed Allen house has 40 ceiling lanterns covered with jigsaw-cut screens. Randy Tobias / The Wichita Eagle." Photographed by Randy Tobias. Acquired from the archives of the Wichita Eagle.

Size: Original 7.25 x 9.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1992.122.0119

   
   
   
JOHN STORER RESIDENCE (1923)
   
Date: 1982

Title: John Storer Residence Floor Lamp 1982 (1923 - S.215).

Description: View of the John Storer Residence Floor Lamp at the Whitney Art Museum. Designed by F4rank Lloyd Wright in 1923. The Whitney Museum of American Art exhibited Furniture by American Architects held November 12 , 1982 - January 26 , 1983 at the Fairfield County branch in Stamford , Connecticut. Entitled "Shape and Environment, an Exhibit of Modern Furniture Design." Label pasted to verso: "Date, Wednesday November 10, (1982). Title: Frank Lloyd Wright's metal tubing and glass lamp, 1923. Subject: Shape and Environment Exhibit of Modern Furniture Design. For Living Section“ Cover on Furniture by Architects. Photographer: Tutko." An original drawing of the lamp by Wright in the Avery Library is numbered FLLW: 2304.019. See S#1990.163, 1990.164, 1990.169. This lamp also appeared in early photographs of the Samuel Freeman House published in Frank Lloyd Wright Interiors and Furniture, Heinz, 1994, p.174-175. An original lamp sold at the Wright Auction, Chicago, on November 17, 2016, for $100,000. Constructed of copper-plated cast iron, brass and glass. Original lamp: 76.25 H x 8 W x 9 D. See other Wright Furniture and chairs...

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1982.68.1121
   
   
   
OAK PARK PLAY HOUSES (1926) / WYOMING VALLEY SCHOOL (1958)
   
Date: 1958/1926

Title: Wyoming Valley School Chair & Stool (1956 - S.401) (Oak Park Play House - 1926)

Description: After contacting the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library at Columbia University, New York City, where the Frank Lloyd Wright archives are held, we reviewed drawings and correspondence related to both projects. Specific information related to the furniture was lacking, but there were also large gaps in the correspondence. It appears that the chair and stool, as well as the table pictured, may have been a prototype. But due to the lack of funds, the existing furniture from the existing one-room school houses was consolidated and used in the new building.

Size: Chair: 21 3/8" wide at the base; 32 1/8" tall; 13 1/8" seat height; 16 7/8" seat diameter; 8 7/8" seat back diameter; 17 1/8" inside diameter of the legs. Stool: 23 7/8" wide at the base; 14" tall; 15 7/8" seat diameter; 16" inside diameter of the legs. Like much of Wright's furniture, it is constructed of plywood. Plywood 5/8" thick.

S#:
1259.50.0117
   
   
   
WILLEY RESIDENCE (1933 - S.229)
   
Date: 1934

Title: Malcolm E. Willey House, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1934 (1933 - S.229).

Description: View of the Willey Residence Dining Room. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1933. It was constructed of brick with cypress trim. Located on a bluff over looking the Mississippi River, the view was marred by the construction of I-94 on its Southern border. One detail that is of interest is the brick floor. The brick floor is consistent with the construction of the brick walls. The brick flooring continues to the exterior patios and stairs. The furniture and built-ins were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Label pasted to board: "182. M666. B12W. 75. Minneapolis, Minn. House of Malcolm Willey. Dining Unit in the Main Room. Square table in center, cupboards and shelves are all designed as a part of the house. Behind the shelves and glass partition is the kitchen. 1934. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright." Small label pasted to verso: "Gift of B. Simms." Published in In The Nature of Materials, 1942, Plate 318. Acquired from the archives of the University of Minnesota.

Size: Original 6.5 x 4.5 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0376.05.0420
   
   
   
   
SC JOHNSON (1936)
   
Date: Designed in 1936 for the SC Johnson Administration Building

Title: Armchair 1936. SC Johnson Administration Building Arm Chair (1936 - S.237) 1981.

Description: Prototype armchair with three legs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936, three-quarter views. Warren McArthur Jr., son of one of Wright earliest clients (1892 - S.011), held patents on designs for hollow metal frame elements. He was the brother of Albert McArthur who was once an associate of Wright in Oak Park and designer of the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix. Warren McArthur Co., New York, manufactured the prototypes. Steelcase Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, went on to manufacture the furniture. Tubular Aluminum, upholstered seat, leather back and arms. 32 (H) x 19 (W) x 19 (D). This photograph was published in "Frank Lloyd Wright", Kelmscott Galleries, 1981, page 43. Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries. See additional SC Johnson Administration Building Chairs.

Size: 7.5 x 10 B&W photograph and 4x5 B&W negative.

ST#: 1981.80.0413

   
Date: 1936

Title: S.C. Johnson Administration Building, Racine, Wisconsin, End Table, Circa 1936 (1936 - S.237).

Description: S.C. Johnson Administration Building end table, constructed of enameled Cherokee red steel with round maple top. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936. Throughout his career, a complete design included furniture. Wright first suggested the idea of furniture to the H. F. Johnson and his General Manager Jack Ramsey in 1936. The contract was finally awarded to Steelcase in June 1938. A total of forty different pieces of furniture were designed. Maple was specified for furniture in the Great Workroom, walnut for the Executive suites. The table has three legs, matching the number of legs in the original work chairs. The center stem of the table does not reach the floor. There are six horizontal stretchers per leg. The base of the tables, desks and chairs mimic the base of the columns of the Greatroom.
       Photographs abound for desks and chairs, conference and office tables and desks. But we were only able to discover one partial photograph of this table, published in Johnson Wax Administration Building and Research Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright, Carter, 1998, p.17. We communicated with photographer Peter Cook and he said, “The photograph was taken at the Johnson Wax Administration Building in 1996-1997.”
       In 1981, Steelcase produced a small monograph, Frank Lloyd Wright / Steelcase, which included three chair designs, three desk designs and one large square table with rounded corners.
       Acquired from Toomey & Co. They indicate that the table top, although still maple, was replaced. For additional information: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Johnson Wax Building, Lipman, 1986, p.85-91.

Size: Diameter 30" x 22" high.

S#: 0404.46.0623
   
Date: C 1944

Title: S. C. Johnson Work Station, Desk and Office Chair, 1944.

Description: S. C. Johnson Work Station, Desk and Office Chair, 1944. Text: "Work Station (Desk and Chair), S.C. Johnson and Son Administration Building, Racine, 1944. Courtesy S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. Photo by P. Richard Eells."

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#:
0128.66.1019
   
Date: 1981

Title: Armchair 1936. S.C. Johnson & Son Administration Building Arm Chair (1936 - S.237) 1981.

Description: Three legged arm chair with wheels, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936, three-quarter view facing left. Red painted aluminum, upholstered seat and back, wood arms are laminated. 37.5 (H) x __ (W) x 21.125 (D). Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: 3.5 x 5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.82.0413

   
Date: 1986

Title: Taliesin, Spring Green Interior 1986.

Description: View of Frank Lloyd Wright's Studio in 1986. The six-panel Chinese screen is permanently displayed in the studio. Ink, color and gold leaf (See Taliesin 2016 #49). The ceiling is broken up with decorative trim. Wood muntins create decorative patterns within the outer vertical windows. The shelves to the right have been removed. The chairs were designed for the S.C. Johnson Building. The table on the lower right is one of the many at Taliesin. (See Taliesin 2016 #68, #71). Stamped on verso: "1986 Apr 29." Also stamped: "Ned Vespa. Staff Photo." Hand written on verso: "Hillside Home School - Spring Green (sic). Frank Lloyd Wright - Home of." Photographed by Ned Vespa. 

Size: Original 10 x 7.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1986.87.0319
   
Date: 1992

Title: S.C. Johnson Administration Building, Racine, Wisconsin, Four Office Chairs, 1992 (1936 - S.237).

Description: Four S.C. Johnson Administration Building office chairs manufactured by Cassina in 1992. Cassina No: “618 Johnson Wax 2."  Note: 617 Johnson Wax 1, Desk, 1992 (1936). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936. Originally designed as a three legged chair. Manufacturer's description: “The desk, along with the harmonious chair on castors, was designed by the Master in 1936 and is characterized by an ingenious and highly individual style; the chair is designed along the same lines and provides a work seat both comfortable and rational. Chair with four legs equipped with pivoting brass castors. Available with leather or fabric upholstery."  These four chairs: Steel tubular frame and wood armrests are painted black. Padded seats and back rest are covered in black leather. Back rests tilt. Casters are brass.
       Stamped under wood arm rest: 1) “Cassina. Frank Lloyd Wright. No. 0193. Frank Lloyd Wright (R). 1992 FLWFdn."  2) “Cassina. Frank Lloyd Wright. No. 0195. Frank Lloyd Wright (R). 1992 FLWFdn."  3) “Cassina. Frank Lloyd Wright. No. 0197. Frank Lloyd Wright (R). 1992 FLWFdn."  4) “Cassina. Frank Lloyd Wright. No. 0200. Frank Lloyd Wright (R). 1992 FLWFdn."  Manufactured in Italy by Cassina, Inc. 618 Johnson Wax 2, Office Chair, 1992 (1936).


Size: 34.75" High x 24" Wide x 21.25" Deep.

ST#:
1992.156.0223 (1-4)
   
Date: 1995

Title: S.C. Johnson & Son Administration Building Desk 1995 (1936 - S.237).

Description: Reproduction of the S.C. Johnson & Son desk. Text on face: "S. C. Johnson Wax Desk. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." Clipping pasted to verso: :Going for the Wright look, in this case, the Johnson Wax Desk, means buying a reproduction piece." Stamped on clipping: "Su Apr 23 1995."

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1995.95.0819
   
   
   
HERBERT F. JOHNSON WINGSPREAD (1937)
   
Date: Designed in 1937 for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence

Title: Barrel Chair 1986.

Author: Atelier International, Ltd.

Description: Text on face: "Atelier International, Ltd. 595 Madison Avenue, N.Y. 10022."Label on verso: "Barrel Chair. Designed in : 1937. Frank Lloyd Wright." Stamped on verso: Dec 9, 1986." Wright first designed the Barrel chair for the Darwin Martin Residence. (S.100 - 1904), "Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House", Quinan, 2004, pages 136,166-7, 181. Slight modifications were made to the design for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, Wingspread (S.239 - 1937). This chair is manufactured after the Wingspread variation. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: Original 7.5 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1986.44.0711

   
Date: Designed in 1937 for the Herbert F. Johnson Residence

Title: Produced in 1986 by Atelier International,  Front: '606 Barrel / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."(Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: 'We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Shown is the Barrel chair, designed in 1937." Furniture manufactured by Cassina. (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.30.0507

   
   
   
JOHN CLEARENCE PEW RESIDENCE (1938 - S.273)
   
Date: 1967

Title: John Clarence Pew Residence, Shorewood Hills, Wisc., 1967 (1938 - S.273).

Description: View of the Pew Residence Dining Room from the Living Room looking South. The Living Rom is behind the camera, the fireplace is to the right. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. The house is perched above the shore of Lake Mendota near Madison, Wisconsin and is constructed of cypress and limestone. Stamped on verso: "Dec 19 1967." Hand written on verso: "Pew / Madison. (Frank Lloyd Wright - Homes Designed by Him.)" Acquired from the archives of the Milwaukee Journal.

Size: Original 5 x 7 B&W photograph.

S#: 1
720.72.0721
   
   
   
LOREN POPE RESIDENCE (1939 - S.268)
   
Date: 2015

Title: Pope-Leighey House 2006.

Description: Three smaller Wright designed, square, freestanding tables are combined to create the Dining Room Table. The Dining Room chairs were designed by Wright, and used in many of the Usonian homes. The beige and rose fabric pattern "Imperial Triangle," was also specified in the Wright designed Nakoma Clubhouse.

Size: Original 11 x 7.5 High Res digital color photographs.

ST#: 2015.03.0815 1-63

   
   
   
CLARENCE SONDERN RESIDENCE (1939 - S.279)
   
Date: 1940

Title: 6) Clarence W. Sondern Residence Dining Room after completion, 1940 (1939 - S.279).

Description: Clarence Sondern, was a laboratory director for a chemical company in Kansas City. The Sondern house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a Usonian home in 1939. John (Jack) Howe was the apprentice that supervised the construction. Viewed from the North, the Dining Room table is built-in. The Workspace (Kitchen) is entered on the right side of the table. Floor to ceiling doors open outward. Wright designed the Dining Room chairs and table.

Size: 8 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0531.48.0915-6

   
Date: 1940

Title: Clarence W. Sondern Residence, Kansas City, Missouri, Two-Part Dining Room Table, 1940 (1939 - S.279).

Description:
Two original sectional dining room tables for the Clarence W. Sondern Residence. Clarence Sondern, was a laboratory director for a chemical company in Kansas City. The Sondern house was designed by Wright as a Usonian home in 1939. In 1944, Sondern moved and sold the home to Arnold Adler (1948 - S.307). In 1948, Adler commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design an addition that more than tripled the size of the house. Besides all the built-ins, Wright designed chairs, tables, hassocks and bed frames for the Sonderns. After the Adler addition was completed, an article was published on January 7, 1951, in the Kansas City Star about the housewarming at the Adler House. It included a photograph of the living and dining rooms, and it is interesting to note that none of the original Wright designed furniture was pictured in the space. Like other Dining Room tables from Wright's Usonian period, the dining room table was modular in style. Sections could be moved and used... Continue...

Size: Size: 26" tall x 24" wide x 30" deep (each).

S#:
0531.102.0223
   
Date: 1993

Title: Clarence W. Sondern Residence Cypress End Table, Kansas City, Missouri, 1993 (1939 - S.279). Perspective view of the Sondern end table. Clarence Sondern, was a laboratory director for a chemical company in Kansas City. The Sondern house was designed by Wright as a Usonian home in 1939. In 1944, Sondern moved and sold the home to Arnold Adler (1948 - S.307). In 1948, Adler commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design an addition that more than tripled the size of the house. Besides all the built-ins, Wright designed chairs, tables, hassocks and bed frames for the Sonderns. After the Adler addition was completed, an article was published on January 7, 1951, in the Kansas City Star about the housewarming at the Adler House. It included a photograph of the living and dining rooms, and it is interesting to note that none of the original Wright designed furniture was pictured in the space. Copy photograph published in Christie's Catalog, June 12, 1993, Lot 124. Caption:  Cypress Table Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Clarence W. Sondern House, Kansas City, Missouri, Circa 1940. Realized price, $2,070.

Description:
Rectangular top with rectangular slab legs 18.5 in. high, 27.75 in. wide, 18.625 in. deep."  

Size: 8 x 10 color copy photograph.

ST#:
1993.125.0423
   
Date: 1993

Title: Clarence W. Sondern Residence Armchair, 1993 (1939 - S.279).

Description: Clarence Sondern, a laboratory director of a chemical company in Kansas City. The Sondern house was designed by Wright as a Usonian home in 1939. Wright designed three chairs for the home, published in "Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1937-1941 (6)," Pfeiffer, p.183. 1) "Lounge Chair." This chair (pictured) appears to be different than what Wright designed. "Revised chair details:" 2) Upholstered seats and 3) Dining Chair. This chair (pictured) appears to be a closer representation of #2, but with a few minor changes. #3, Dining Chair was also produced, but again with changes. In 1948, Arnold Adler (1948 - S.307) purchased the home and hired Wright to remodel and double the size of the home. This armchair was manufactured of cypress and cypress-faced plywood with upholstery, 30.5 x 24.75 x 26.25. A matching chair was sold at Christie's on May 12, 2005, for $24,000. A pair of Dining Chairs (#3) sold at Wright's Auction on December 11, 2014, for $19,000. They were originally in the Domino Pizza collection. "Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage," Hanks, pp.106-107, cypress plywood, upholstery. Label pasted to verso: " The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Kansas City, Missouri. 93-12/1. Furniture - American. Wright, Frank Lloyd. Armchair, ca 1940. Cedar plywood, fabric, foam rubber. 30.5 x 24.75 x 26.25." Acquired from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of art archives.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1993.80.0715

   

1) Armchair design 1939.  "Lounge Chair for Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Sondern, Kansas City." Courtesy of "Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1937-1941 (6)," Pfeiffer, p.183.

 

3) Dining Room Chair design 1939. "Revised Chair Detail. House for C. W. Sondern." Courtesy of "Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1937-1941 (6)," Pfeiffer, p.183.

   
   
Date: 2005

Title: Clarence W. Sondern Residence Armchair

Description: This armchair sold at Christie's on May 12, 2005, for $24,000. Courtesy of Christie's, New York.

   
Date: 2014

Title: Clarence W. Sondern Residence Dining Room Chair

Description: A pair of Dining Chairs sold at Wright's Auction on December 11, 2014, for $19,000. Courtesy of Wright's, Chicago.

   
   
   
   
GEORGE TURGEES RESIDENCE (1939)
   
Date: 1947

Title: George D. Sturges House, 1947 (1939 - S.272).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1939. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. View of the Dining area from the South. The Workspace is in the center background. The chairs were designed by Wright. In 1947, House and Garden asked Guerrero to photograph the Sturges house in preparation for an issue devoted to Wright's work. "The plan did not succeed because there was not enough new or completed Wright houses in that postwar period to fill a whole issue. In preparation for it I did, however, photograph the Sturges house in Brentwood Heights..." Picturing Wright, 1994, Guerrero, p.96. Published on page 111.

Size: 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0720.16.0216

   
Date: 1947

Title: George D. Sturges House, 1947 (1939 - S.272).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1939. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. View of the Dining area from the South. The Workspace is in the center background. A very good view of a Wright designed chair on the right. In 1947, House and Garden asked Guerrero to photograph the Sturges house in preparation for an issue devoted to Wright's work. "The plan did not succeed because there was not enough new or completed Wright houses in that postwar period to fill a whole issue. In preparation for it I did, however, photograph the Sturges house in Brentwood Heights..." Picturing Wright, 1994, Guerrero, p.96.

Size: 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0720.17.0216

   
   
   
USONIAN (1939)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Unidentified Usonian Dining Room Chair, Circa 1939.

Description: Seat slants up from the back, the back slants back. The two back legs slant outward, the tops of both legs are cut at an angle as is the outside lower corner. The front leg slants outward. The two center pieces slant down from the front to the back. We have identified six Usonian homes designed in 1939 that are very similar, but not exact: Rosenbaum (S.267), Goetsch/Winkler (S.269), Schwartz (S.271), Sturges (S.272), Baird (S.277) and Sondern (S.279). One possibility is that it could be a prototype. Constructed of solid wood, not plywood. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Three B&W 8 x 10 photographs.

ST#: 1981.134.0413

   
   
   
LLOYD LEWIS RESIDENCE (1939)
   
Lloyd Lewis Side Chair, Courtesy of "Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture", Heinz, 1993.

Date: 1952

Title: A conversation with Frank Lloyd Wright and Hugh Downs 1952.

Description: Frank Lloyd Wright photographed during the filming of the program, "Conversations with Elder Wise Men -- A Visit with Frank Lloyd Wright" Episode 105, aired on May 17, 1953, Chicago. The host for the program was Hugh Downs. For a detailed description of the dating of this photograph see S#0910.40. Clipping on verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright, brilliant American architect, will be presented in a conversation with Hugh Downs of NBC's Chicago staff, Sunday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. CT over WNBQ - Channel 5 and NBC. This will be the fifth in a series of filmed conversations with distinguished figures of this age." Stamped on clipping: "May 20 1953." Note: Interesting to note the chair Wright brought to the interview. It appears to be a side chair designed in 1939 for the Lloyd Lewis Residence (S.265). This placed Wright much higher than Downs, forcing him to continually look up at Wright during the interview.

Size: 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0987.75.0115

   
   
   
ALVIN MILLER RESIDENCE (1946)
 
Date: Circa 1953 

Title: Dining Room Chair 1946. Alvin Miller Residence (1946 - S.289), Charles City, Iowa. Circa 1953.

Description: Viewed from the hall leading to the Workspace (kitchen). Was designed as a small one bedroom home, built on the banks of the Red Cedar River. Built of natural stone and cypress. Built-in cabinets and shelves are on the left. The Dining Room table is built into the stone wall in the center. Dining Room chairs were designed by Wright. A coffee table is built into the wall in the background. The ceiling above the Living Room is raised and clerestory windows allow in additional non-direct light. Two sets of floor to ceiling doors and two singles open outward in the Living Room on the right. Although the home was only 1,000 square feet, Wright featured it in "The Natural House". This photograph appeared on page 192. Photographed by Marc Neuhof. Gift from Randolph C. Henning.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0987.45.06133

   
   
   
HERMAN ROSSBERG RESIDENCE (1948)
 
Date: 1952

Title: Herman T. Mossberg Residence, South Bend, Indiana, Living Room 1952 (1948 - S.302).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948. Early drawings are dated 1946. This two-story house was constructed of red brick. The shelves and seating on the left are built-in. The fireplace is cantilevered. The stool and small table were designed by Wright. Additional setting is built in to the right. Mounted to gray board. Label pasted to board: : "West 20, US Arch. Wright, Frank L. South Bend, Ind. Mossberg Res. 1952. Living Room - West. Photo by Andrews. #15..." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0910.48.0220
   
Date: 1981

Title: Dining Room Chair 1948, variant to a design for the Herman T. Mossberg Residence (1948 - S.302).

Description: Oak chair, three-quarter view, facing forward and to the right, the seat is upholstered, circa 1955. See House & Home - December, 1952, p. 66-73. Table and chairs are visible in this issue. Frank Lloyd Wright's first use of this design was in 1925 for Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, (Decorative Designs, Hanks, 1979 p. 142). In 1948 the design became a part of the Herman T. Mossberg Residence (1948 - S.302), (Furniture, Heinz, 1993, p. 60-61). They were also included in the Jacobs 1 Residence (possibly mid 1980s) (1936 - S.234) (Interior Style, Ehrlich, 2003, p. 47, 132-3). An image in "Historic Preservation", July-Sept, 1976, p. 10 does not show these chairs, nor does "Building with Frank Lloyd Wright", Jacobs, 1978. A slight variation was designed for the Palmer Residence (1950 - S.332) (Wright Style, Lind, 1992, p. 149-150). According to the notes supplied with these photographs from Kelmscott Galleries, "the oak dining table and six chairs were commissioned by an art professor in Kansas City circa 1955." Chairs: 32.5 (H) x 21.75 (W) x 18.5 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Two 4 x 5 color photograph.

ST#: 1981.93.0413

   
   
   
TALIESIN WEST (1946)
   
Date: Circa 1956

Title: Taliesin West Garden Room Circa 1956 (1937 - S.241).

Description: Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna seated to the right of the fireplace in the Garden the Room at Taliesin West. To the left of the fireplace is a Heritage-Henredon (1955) hexagonal coffee table with triangular seat-tables tucked under. They are both seated in Origami" Armchairs designed in 1946. In front of them is a small hexagonal table and three stool. On a trip to Taliesin West in 2004, the small hexagonal table (#2004.81.0917 -44) and stools (#2004.81.0917 -45) were still in the Garden Room.

Size: Original 14 x 11 B&W photograph.

S#:
1147.94.0919
   




   
Date: 1981

Title: Taliesin West "Origami" Armchair Prototype (1937 - S.241) circa 1946.

Description: According to Hanks this chair was originally designed for Wright's Taliesin West living room in 1946. It was constructed as a prototype by Burton B. Busch of the Kapp Cabinet Shop . It is signed "BBB". "Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage" pp. 108-9. Color image on page 109." "Burton B. Bush." This prototype was purchased by Thomas S. Monaghan in 1986 and became part of the Domino's Pizza Collection. Hand written on verso: "B. B. Bush Prototype. Variations of this design can be found at the Sturges Residence (1939) later addition, Teater Studio (1952) added around 1987, Christian Residence "Samara" (1954) and the Stromquist Residence (1958) constructed by Geoffrey Fitzwilliam. Douglas fir, upholstered seat, back and interior sides with a medium green fabric, 30.5 (H) x 41.5 (W) x 36.625 (D). Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: One 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#: 1981.125.0413

   
Date: Designed in 1949 for Taliesin West (1946)

Title: Produced in 1986 by Atelier International,  Front: '607 Taliesin / Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright."  (Produced by Atelier International, Ltd. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington DC.) 

Description: (Postcard) Back: 'We are Please to announce the most recent additions to our Masters Collection: The furniture designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.  Shown is the Taliesin Chair designed in 1949." (Corresponds to the Frank Lloyd Wright, The Cassina/ai Masters Program)

Size: 4 x 6

ST#: 1986.20.0506

   
Date: 1986

Title: Schumacher Fabric and wall coverings.

Description: Wallcovering: Design 102 and the Taliesin West "Origami" Armchair, both designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright designed a line of fabrics and wallcoverings for Schumacher. Design 102 was introduced in 1955, and sample published in Schumacher's Taliesin Line of Decorative Fabrics and Wallpapers, Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This photograph was published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Schumacher, 1986. Label pasted to verso: "Schumacher Wallcovering Design #102 by Frank Lloyd Wright. Chair is also Wright original." Clipping pasted to verso: "The late Frank Lloyd Wright designed this new line." Stamped on clipping: "FR Jun 13 1986."

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1986.91.0619
   
Date: 2014

Title: Taliesin West 2014 (1937 - S.241).

Description:
Two variations of Wright designed chairs. The round chairs in the background were designed for Midway Gardens. The red hexagonal backed chairs are plentiful at Taliesin. Other hexagonal backed chairs include Midway Gardens (1913), Imperial Hotel (1915) and Price Tower (1952). On the table is a drawing of a project Frank Lloyd Wright designed in 1957, the Arizona State Capitol Building "Pro Bono Publico - Arizona."

Size: 87 - 13 x 20 Color high res digital photographs.

ST#:
2014.38.0917 (1-87)
   
Date: 2014

Title: Taliesin West 2014 (1937 - S.241).

Description:
The interior of the Cabaret Theater viewed from the back. The built-in concrete bench seating was placed at a slight angle to the screen. The red hexagonal backed chairs are plentiful at Taliesin. Other hexagonal backed chairs include Midway Gardens (1913), Imperial Hotel (1915) and Price Tower (1952). The folded tables open up to form hexagons. The base is a hexagon, the small spacer set with the legs is a hexagon, and the table has three legs.

Size: 87 - 13 x 20 Color high res digital photographs.

ST#:
2014.38.0917 (1-87)
   
   
   
UNITARIAN MEETING HOUSE (1947)
   






Date: 1951

Title: First Unitarian Society - Unitarian Meeting House, Pew/Benches 1951 (1947 - S.291).

Description: Two original 1951 Pew/Benches. Designed in 1947, construction began in 1949. On August 21, 1951, the church opened with a lecture by Frank Lloyd Wright. "Plywood bench seating was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright specifically for the meeting house of the First Unitarian Society of Madison. No other public buildings by the architect, other than the Pfeiffer Chapel at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, had such an extensive use of this type of seating... Component parts, sized to allow for full use of 4' x 8' sheets of plywood, were precut at Taliesin and assembled at the Meeting House by apprentices working under Wright's direction in 1951... Four benches were designed, Regular, Low, Single and Extra Long. Cushions: For each regular double bench the original design used two, single seat cushions, made of denim-like, aqua blue fabric. That fabric did not wear well and also faded. A later version used a single, much thinner cushion of foam rubber covered with a longer wearing, textured, aqua blue fabric. The original covering included a flap of fabric over the bench seat back which formed a pocket for books. A later back covering system necessitated drilling holes in each bench to accommodate string ties. The benches provided the primary seating for the congregation for over 30 years, proving to be very adaptable to the multiple and varied uses of the auditorium space..." Descriptive sheet, 1983. "When the old fir plywood benches were later replaced with benches made of oak-veneer plywood (as Wright had intended), the fabric and cushion style again replicated the originals." National Historic Landmark Nomination, First Unitarian Society Meeting House, 2004. Each Pew includes documentation which includes: 1) First Unitarian Society envelope 11.25 x 8.75. 2) Letter from Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer, The Frank Lloyd Wright Memorial Foundation. Taliesin West, Scottsdale Arizona, 8.5 x 11. 3) Descriptive Sheet, 8.5 x 11. 4) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph of the interior sanctuary by Ezra Stoller, 1952. 5) Color postcard, one interior, one exterior, 1960. 6) Photo copy of a photograph of a bench and single seat in the church. 7) Original bill of sale Oct. 9, 1983, sold to Jerry L Barnes & Associates, Inc., $175.00 each. Acquired from the estate of Jerry and Mary Lou Barnes.

Size: Two Pews/Benches 21" deep x 42" wide x 27 1/2" high x 3/4" thick plywood. The seat slopes down from the front to the back, and is 13 1/2" high in the front, 11 1/2" high in the back.

S#:
0857.29.0917, 0857.30.0917


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HENRY J. NEILS RESIDENCE (1949)
   
Date: 1952

Title: Henry J. Neils Residence, Minneapolis, Minn. Living Room 1952 (1949 - S.314).

Description: View of the Southeast corner of the Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Neils House in 1949. The ceiling soars upward. The seating along the wall is built-in. The two tables in the center, short and tall, were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. fireplace is in the center, the living room is on the right. Photographed by Wayne Andrews and published in Architecture in Chicago & Mid-America, Andrews, 1973, P.131. Label pasted to verso: "The University Gallery. Northrop Memorial Auditorium, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Artist: Wright, Frank Lloyd. American, 1869". Location: Minneapolis, Minn. 1952. Res. Neils Window Seat. Photo By Andrews. #1535." Hand written on verso: "1535." Frank Lloyd Wright visited the Neils in 1954 and 1956. Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#: 0910.46.0220
   
   
   
LAURENT RESIDENCE (1949)
   
Date: 1955

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, Interior 1955 (1949 - S.319).

Description: 5) View of the Laurent Residence Garden Room (living room) and Dining area from the Southwest. The furniture was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Set of six images photographed by Maynard Parker in 1955 for the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful. Two of the images were published. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright. The first was the Jacobs II (1944). He also designed the Meyer (1948), Laurent (1949), Pearce (1950), Lewis (1952), Marden (1952), Llewellyn Wright (1953), Cooke (1953), Rayward (1955) and the Spencer (1956). Kenneth Laurent was a paraplegic, so the home was designed with ease of accessibility for a wheelchair. Published in the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.349. Caption: 'Solid wood walls, instead of 2 x 4 framing, express their beauty in the open and flowing plan of the 1952 residence of the Kenneth Lawrence of Rockford, Illinois. Made with a central core of plywood with boards screwed on each side, these laminated handles gain structural strength and beauty through curves and angles." Part of a set of six photographs by Maynard Parker in May 1955.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1092.186.1121
   
   
Date: 1955

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, Interior 1955 (1949 - S.319).

Description: 6) View of the Laurent Residence Cove and Fireplace from the East. The furniture was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Set of six images photographed by Maynard Parker in 1955 for the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful. Two of the images were published. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright. The first was the Jacobs II (1944). He also designed the Meyer (1948), Laurent (1949), Pearce (1950), Lewis (1952), Marden (1952), Llewellyn Wright (1953), Cooke (1953), Rayward (1955) and the Spencer (1956). Kenneth Laurent was a paraplegic, so the home was designed with ease of accessibility for a wheelchair. Part of a set of six photographs by Maynard Parker in May 1955.

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1092.187.1121
   
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
14) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-14   Laurent.htm#Int2022
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
15) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-15
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
16) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-16
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
18) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-18
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
22) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-22
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
25) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-25
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
31) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-31
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
34) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-34
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
35) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-35
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
40) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-42
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
42) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-42
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
52) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-52
   
Date: 2022

Title: Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence, Rockford, Illinois, 2022 (1949 - S.319).

Description:
64) From a set of 65 interior photographs of the Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent Residence. Photographed on September 14, 2022 during a visit to Wisconsin and Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949, it was the third "hemicycle" designed by Wright... See additional information...


Size: From a set of 65 interior 23 X 15 high res digital images.

ST#:
2022.06.1222-64
   
   
   
MUIRHEAD RESIDENCE (1950)
   
Date: 2019

Title: Robert and Elizabeth Muirhead Residence Side Chair, 2019 (1950 - S.334).

Description:
From a set of 96 photographs of the Muirhead Residence. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950.

Size: 20 X 13.5 high res digital images.

ST#:
2019.30.0721-93
   
Date: 2019

Title: Robert and Elizabeth Muirhead Residence Stool/Hassock, 2019 (1950 - S.334).

Description:
From a set of 96 photographs of the Muirhead Residence. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950.

Size: 20 X 13.5 high res digital images.

ST#:
2019.30.0721-96
   
   
   
ROBERT D. WINN RESIDENCE (1950)
   
Date: 1988

Title: Desk Chair 1950. Robert D. Winn Residence, Kalamazoo, Michigan (1950 - S.301).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, for the Robert D. Winn Residence, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Seat slants up from the back, the back slants back. The front and back legs as well as the back support are matching pieces of wood cut into a fluid pattern. Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 141.

 

   
   
   
DAVID WRIGHT RESIDENCE (1950)
   
Date: 1987

Title: Price Tower Chair (1952 - S.355).

Description: (David Wright chair background right.) View of Price Chair exhibited at Yale's Architecture Building designed in 1953-1956. Text on face: "New Haven, Conn. Nov 15 " Artful Chairs are among 40 designed by architect
Frank Lloyd Wright on exhibition at Yale's Art and Architecture building. Wright once said he got black and blue sitting in his chairs. He said sitting was an unnatural position. (AP... don heiny.) 1987." Seen behind the Price Chair, on the left, is a chair designed by Wright for the Imperial Hotel, 1915-1916. On the right is a Dining Room Chair designed in 1950 for the David Wright Residence and also used in the Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence, 1955. Photographed by Don Heiny. 

Size: Original 7.5 x 8.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1987.101.0218
   
   
   
NATHAN RUBIN RESIDENCE (1951)
   




Date: 1966

Title: Nathan Rubin Residence Interior and Furniture 1966 (1951 - S.343).

Description: One of three Wright homes built in Canton Ohio, home of the Football Hall of Fame. A Usonian house constructed of brick and horizontal redwood siding. The design is laid out utilizing a 2 foot by 4 foot module. Origami Armchair: In 1946, Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Origami Armchair for Taliesin West. The Rubin armchair is a close adaptation with the addition if a carved design. Variations of this design can be found at the Sturges Residence (1939) later addition, Teater Studio (1952) added around 1987, Christian Residence "Samara" (1954) and the Stromquist Residence (1958) constructed by Geoffrey Fitzwilliam. Triangle side table: Two triangle side tables are very similar to the triangle tables Frank Lloyd Wright designed as part of the Heritage Henredon line of furniture, minus the decorative design carved along the edges and legs of the table. Stamped on verso: "Jan 18 1966; Photo by William A Wynne, Cleveland Plain Dealer; The Plain Dealer Library, Jan 24 1966." Hand written on verso: "Chairs & stool designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Home of Dr. Nathan A. Rubin, 518 44th St. N.W. , Canton, Ohio." Photographed by William A Wynne. Acquired from the archives of the Plain Dealer.

Size: Original 9 x 7 B&W photograph.

S#:
1679.15.0717

   
   
   

BENJAMIN ADELMAN RESIDENCE (19511)

   


Date: 1953

Title: Benjamin Adelman House Dining Room Table, Phoenix, AZ, 1953 (1951 - S.344).

Description: Original two piece Dining Room table for the Benjamin Adelman House. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1951. Wright designed a laundry facility and three homes for Benjamin Adelman, and a home (two schemes) for his son, Albert Adelman. Wright's first project for Benjamin Adelman was a commercial building for his laundry and dry-cleaning business in Milwaukee in 1945. It remained a project. One year later, 1946, Benjamin's son Albert, approached Wright about designing a home for him on a lot he owned in Fox Point, Wisconsin. Scheme #1 remained a project, but Scheme #2, 1948, was completed. That same year, 1948, Wright designed a beautiful home on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in Fox Point, Wisconsin for Benjamin Adelman. The design remained a project. In 1951, Wright designed a second home for Benjamin Adelmen in Phoenix. This home was completed and is considered to be the first Usonian Automatic House designed by Wright. In 1954 Wright designed a second home for Benjamin Adelman in Fox point, but it too remained a project.
       Although the Benjamin Adelman was the first Usonian Automatic House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it was not the first to be built. In 1952, one year after designing the Adelman house, Wright design the second Usonian Automatic for Arthur Pieper, an apprentice, who also became his son-in-law on June 18, 1954. Pieper built his home in early 1952.
       Designed in 1951, the home was not built until 1953. Benjamin Adelman purchased a lot and a half from Jorgine Boomer. Construction on the Adelman House began in 1953, and was most likely completed in late 1953 or early 1954. Shortly after the house was completed Maynard Parker photographed the house, and this dining room table was prominently featured. At the same time, Parker also photographed a Living Room coffee table of the same design.
       Like other Dining Room tables from Wright's Usonian period, the dining room table was modular in style. Sections could be moved and used as separate tables. Others included the Shavin 1950, Harold Price (Arizona) 1954, and Gordon 1956. It is also similar in design to other wright tables. The Tracy dining room table is similar, but is a single piece (1955). The table is constructed of Mahogany plywood. Acquired from Toomey Galleries, Oak Park.

Size: The top of the tables are 32" square and 2.5" deep. The height of the table is 27." The legs are 8" wide and turned 45 degrees. 8" up from the bottom of the legs is a 12" x 12" shelf that intersects all four legs at the corners.

S#:
1987.126.0521
   
   
   
PRICE TOWER (1952)
   
Date: 1953

Title: Price Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Office Table 1953 (1952 - S.355).

Description: Small free-standing office table for the Price Tower. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Price Tower in 1952 for Harold C. Price, Sr. Construction began on November 10, 1953 and was completed on February 9, 1956. The Price Tower has nineteen floors and 37,000 square feet. The building was based on an earlier design for the St. Marks Tower project (1925). The first and second floors were designed for retail and office space. Floors of the Price Tower was designed in four quadrants, forming a pinwheel floor plan. Three quadrants or sections for professional offices, and one quadrant for a two-story apartment. Initially, there were eight apartments in the building, the Price Company occupying the top seven floors of the tower. The sixteenth-floor included a kitchen, cafeteria and outside terraces. The seventeenth and eighteenth floors were reserved for the Price Company corporate... Continue...

Size: 23.75" High x 42.5" Wide x 17.5" Deep

S#: 0987.128.0222
   
Date: 1953

Title: Price Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Desk or Typing Table 1953 (1952 - S.355).

Description: Built-in desk or typing table for the Price Tower. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Price Tower in 1952 for Harold C. Price, Sr. Construction began on November 10, 1953 and was completed on February 9, 1956. The Price Tower has nineteen floors and 37,000 square feet. The building was based on an earlier design for the St. Marks Tower project (1925). The first and second floors were designed for retail and office space. Floors of the Price Tower was designed in four quadrants, forming a pinwheel floor plan. Three quadrants or sections for professional offices, and one quadrant for a two-story apartment. Initially, there were eight apartments in the building, the Price Company occupying the top seven floors of the tower. The sixteenth-floor included a kitchen, cafeteria and outside terraces. The seventeenth and eighteenth floors were reserved for the Price Company corporate apartment and conference room. The nineteenth floor penthouse was the office suite for Harold Price. Not only... Continue...

Size: 25.5" High x 37.25" Wide x 20.5" Deep.

S#: 0987.129.0222
   
Date: 1987

Title: Price Tower Chair 1987 (1952 - S.355).

Description: View of Price Chair exhibited at Yale's Architecture Building designed in 1953-1956. Text on face: "New Haven, Conn. Nov 15“ Artful Chairs are among 40 designed by architect
Frank Lloyd Wright on exhibition at Yale's Art and Architecture building. Wright once said he got black and blue sitting in his chairs. He said sitting was an unnatural position. (AP... don heiny.) 1987." Seen behind the Price Chair, on the left, is a chair designed by Wright for the Imperial Hotel, 1915-1916. On the right is a Dining Room Chair designed in 1950 for the David Wright Residence and also used in the Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence, 1955. Photographed by Don Heiny. 

Size: Original 7.5 x 8.5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1987.101.0218
   
Date: 1988

Title: Armchair circa 1953-1956. Price Company Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma (1952 - S.355).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, for the Price Company Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Hexagonal back and seat are raised on a pedestal supported by a modified hexagonal base. The long arms slope downward. The chair-back is supported by a spine like support. Seat is upholstered. Aluminum, 32.5 (H). Courtesy Christie's, New York, June 11, 1988, plate 137.

 

   
   
   
RIVERVIEW TERRACE RESTAURANT (1953)
   
Date: 2016

Title: Riverside Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).

Description: 37A) Detail of Frank Lloyd Wright designed Riverview Terrace Chairs. These chairs are also in two of the dining rooms at Taliesin, Spring Green.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.25.0218-37A
   
   
   
ROBERT LLEWELLYN WRIGHTT RESIDENCE(19553)
   
Date: 1953

Title: Llewellyn Wright Side-table.

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -5B
   
Date: 1953

Title: Llewellyn Wright Coffee Table and Stools.

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -8
   
Date: 1953

Title: Taliesin Table Lamp.

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -13
   
Date: 1953

Title: Heritage Henredon Prototype Vase

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -15
   
Date: 1953

Title: Heritage Henredon Prototype Double Vase

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -19
   
Date: 1953

Title: Music Stand

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -21
   
Date: 1953

Title: Taliesin Table Lamp

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -35
   
Date: 1953

Title: Heritage Henredon Prototype Double Vase

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -39B
   
Date: 1953

Title: Taliesin Pendant Lamp

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 56
   
Date: 1953

Title: Music Stand Chair

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -61
   
Date: 1953

Title: Music Stand Chair

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -62
   
Date: 1953

Title: Taliesin Table Lamp

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 66
   
Date: 1953

Title: Taliesin Table Lamp Detail

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -67
   
Date: 1953

Title: Llewellyn Wright Bed Stand

Description: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358). Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image photographed

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -68
   
   
   
HAROLD PRICE SR. RESIDENCE (1954)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Exterior table with copper fascia trim.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (97)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Exterior Atrium table.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (136)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Exterior Atrium table.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (138)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Living room seating.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (147)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Living room seating.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (150)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Living room coffee table.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (153)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Dining room table and chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (158)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Dining room table and chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (159)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Dining room table and chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (160)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Dining room table and chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (161)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Bedroom night stand.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (218)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Master bedroom chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (221)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Master bedroom chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (222)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Harold Price Sr. Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 2018 (1954 - S.378).

Description: Master bedroom chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#:
2018.15.0719 (223)
   
   
   
CEDRIC & PATRICIA BOULTER RESIDENCE (1954)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Cedric G. and Patricia Boulter Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2023 (1954 - S.379).

Description: Coffee Table and Stools

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#: 2023.10.0124 (6)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Cedric G. and Patricia Boulter Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2023 (1954 - S.379).

Description: Living Room End Table

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#: 2023.10.0124 (13)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Cedric G. and Patricia Boulter Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2023 (1954 - S.379).

Description: Heritage-Henredon Chairs (1955)

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#: 2023.10.0124 (14)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Cedric G. and Patricia Boulter Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2023 (1954 - S.379).

Description: Dining Room Table & Chairs

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#: 2023.10.0124 (33)
   
Date: 1954

Title: Cedric G. and Patricia Boulter Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2023 (1954 - S.379).

Description: Dining Room Chair

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 High Res digital photograph.

ST#: 2023.10.0124 (34)
   
   
   
BETH SHOLOM SYNAGOGUE (1954)
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-59
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-60
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-61
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-62
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating. Note: One of the taller chairs can be found at Taliesin, Spring Green.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-84
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-85
   
Date: 2017

Title: Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA, 2017 (1954 - S.373).

Description: Synagogue seating.

Size: 20 X 13.5 digital image

ST#:
2017.31.0519-86
   
   
   
WILLIAM THAXTON RESIDENCE (1954)
   
Date: 2015

Title: Dining Room Table and Stools designed in 1954

Description: In 1954, William L. Thaxton, an insurance executive, commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design the only home in Houston, Texas. The 1,800 square foot house, originally estimated to cost $25,000-35,000, ended up costing about $125,000 to build. "You didn't work with Mr. Wright," said Mr. Thaxton, "you presented Mr. Wright with a piece of property." The outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the master bedroom was originally designed to be partially inside the master bedroom, but Thaxton dissuaded by him. Redwood was used throughout.
   
   
   
DALLAS THEATER CENTER (1955)
   
Date: 1955

Title: Dallas Theatre Center, Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, TX, Theatre Seat 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Original theatre seat for the Dallas Theatre Center's, Kalita Humphreys Theater. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. The Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. This is the only Theater ever executed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas as the Dallas Theater Center. The original cushioned seats and backs were upholstered in a textured, golden-colored fabric and the metal frame was painted a neutral color.
       According to the Undermain Theatre in Dallas, Texas: "In 1983, the interior of the Dallas Theater Center was changed to provide a steeper "rake" making these seats unusable for the theatre auditorium and the Kalita Humphreys Theater then purchased new seating. Eighty of these seats were then given to the new Undermain Theatre for their use. Due to their original design (without a base), modifications were required unfinished steel "sled' bases were added to the chairs and it is thought that they were reupholstered in an orange fabric, at that time. The original wood armrests remained on the chairs, with most retaining their original seat numbers. A few seats also retain incised or brass donation identification elements on the armrests. Of interest, is that these historic seats at Undermain Theatre in Deep Ellum now reside in another historic building“ the Interstate Forwarding Company Warehouse, constructed in 1913. The warehouse building is a City of Dallas Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The seats were restored in September 2010. The historic paint of the metal frames was touched up where necessary, the seats and backs were re-cushioned and re-upholstered with wool fabric, and the raw steel “sled' bases finished, and painted; the damaged armrests were repaired or replaced."
       Unfinished steel base not designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The original base was a single vertical tube. Executed in steel, fabric, maple topped with laminate. Seat number "17," marked inscribed in arm. Acquired from Toomey & Co., Oak Park, Illinois.

Size: 33" H x 21" W x 24" D.

S#:
1092.173.0821
   
   
   
LENKURT ELECTRIC CO. (PROJECT 1955)
   


The Lenkurt Electric Co. Project. "This extensive project designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Lenkurt Electric Co. Is an industrial building for highly technical electronic work..." L'architettura - No.49 - November 1959 (Published Monthly by ETAS, Milan, Italy)


Interior illustrations of The Lenkurt Electric Co. Project:


   
   
   
   
JOHN L. RAYWARD RESIDENCE (1955)
   
Date: 1981

Title: Dining Room Chair 1955, designed for the John L. Rayward Residence "Tirranna", New Canaan, Conn (1955 - S.383), 1981.

Description: Oak chair, three-quarter view, facing forward and to the left. Light oak, upholstered seat, copper trim along the base, 49.5 (H) x 20 (W) x 21 (D). According to David Hanks, "Decorative Designs", 1979, pp. 164-5, the Raywards gave one chair (pictured page 165) to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1963. This was the same year the home was sold to H. R. Shepherd who completed the home. We have not located any photographs showing these chairs in the Rayward home. This design was also used in the Harold Price Sr. Residence (1954 - S.378), with a cushion added to the back (see Frank Lloyd Wright Select House 8, pp 145-7). They are also seen in the Donald Lovness Residence (1955 - S.391) (see Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1951-1959, pp.174-5). A slight variation has been seen at the Robert Walton Residence (1957 - S.421). Photographed by Quiriconi-Tropea Photographers. Acquired from Kelmscott Galleries.

Size: Three 8 x 10 B&W photographs.

ST#: 1981.97.0413

   
   
PAPPAS RESIDENCE (1955)
   
Date: 1995 (Date of Photograph)

Title: Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence

Description: Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence Dining Room Table and Chairs. Chairs were designed for the David Wright Residence. Note detail on the edge of the dining room table. It appears on other tables and also coffee tables. Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: No Passing Fancy.
   
Date: 1995 (Date of Photograph)

Title: Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence

Description: Theodore and Bette Pappas Residence Family Room Table and Chairs. Note detail on the edge of the family room table. It appears on other tables and also coffee tables. Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: No Passing Fancy.
   
   
   
HERITAGE-HENREDON (1955/1973)
   

In 1973, the Yellowstone Art Center, Billings, Montana exhibited never produced Frank Lloyd Wright designed "Four Square" furniture including a high back chair, low back chair with and without arm, three different hassocks, and a footstool built specifically for the exhibition. Also on display were large "Four Square" boxes, used as display pedestals, but almost appear as end tables. The high back chair, low back chair with arms and one of the hassocks were later published in "The Prairie School Tradition," 1979/1985, p.112-113.

   
Date: 1955

Title: Heritage-Henredon Honeycomb Lounge Chair Drawing 1955.

Description: Presentation drawing for the Heritage-Henredon Honeycomb Lounge Chair. "Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. The Honeycomb Lounge Chair." Signed "FLLW April 1955." According to Jane King Hession and Debra Pickrel, "...an array of mass-produced home furnishings products (were) designed by Wright but orchestrated by (Elizabeth) Gordon herself ... Wright designed three furniture lines for Heritage-Henredon: "The Honeycomb," based on triangular shapes; "The Burberry," on circular forms; and "The Four Square," on rectilinear geometries... In the end, only "The Four Square" was produced. Incorporating elements of the other two lines, it was renamed "The Taliesin Line." Frank Lloyd Wright in New York: The Plaza Years, 1954 - 1959, 2007, p.57-62. Views include: Front, Side, Section, Back and from the top. At least one prototype was produced and is on display at Taliesin, Spring Green (2016.26.0218 -146). For additional information see The Chairs of Frank Lloyd Wright, Yale, 1987. Thank you to Stafford Norris lll for identifying this chair for us. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives, Avery Library.

Size: 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1092.116.0619
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" High Back Chair designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "High Back Chair. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Low Back Chair With Arms designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Low Back Chair With Arms. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Low Back Chair designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Low Back Chair. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Hassock designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Hassock. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Hassock designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Hassock. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Hassock designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Hassock. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
Date: 1955/1973

Title:
Frank Lloyd Wright "Four Square" Footstool designed for the Heritage Henredon Line of Fine Furniture, 1955/1973.

Description:
Caption: "Footstool. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright initially for the Heritage Henredon Fine Furniture in 1955. Never before constructed. Built specifically for this exhibition by Yellowstone Art Center Craftsmen." Published in Frank Lloyd Wright: Yellowstone Art Center. Courtesy of the Yellowstone Art Center.
   
   
   
DUEY WRIGHT HOUSE (19566)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Living Room Table

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Living Room Table, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (11)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Living Room Coffee Table and Stool

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Living Room Coffee Table and Stool, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (13)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Living Room Arm Chair and Hassock

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Living Room Arm Chair and Hassock, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (16)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Dining Room Chair

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Dining Room Chair, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (18)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Living Room Chair

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Living Room Chair, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (19)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Kitchen Island Table

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Kitchen Island Table, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (31)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Kitchen Table

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Kitchen Table, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (34)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Kitchen Stool

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Kitchen Stool, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (40)
   
Date: 2021

Title: Duey & Julia Wright Kitchen Stool

Description: Duey & Julia Wright Residence Kitchen Stool, Wausau, Wisconsin 2021 (1956 - S.420). Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. More information...

Size: 20 X 13.5 High res digital image

ST#: 2021.15.1221 (41)
   
   
   
WYOMING VALLEY SCHOOL (1958) / OAK PARK PLAY HOUSES (1926)
   
Date: 1958

Title: Wyoming Valley Grammar School, Wyoming Valley, Wisc. Stool and Chair 1958 (1956 - S.401).

Description: Diane Lockman and Shari Ripley are reading at a Wright designed table and chairs. Built as an elementary public school, it is located a couple miles south of Taliesin and was designed by Wright in 1956. The Wyoming School District was formed to consolidate six one-room schoolhouses in the Spring Green area. The school board members approach Mr. Wright about designing a school building to serve the students of the Spring Green area. This two room school also included an assembly room that doubled as a cafeteria. It was built to Wright's design without any alterations. When he was told they couldn't afford his fee, he donated his time. When he was told they couldn't afford the building, he made a donation in his Mother's name. It is the only elementary school built from a Wright design. Published in The Milwaukee Journal, March 23, 1958. Caption: "Reading at a Wright designed table are Diane Lockman (left), and Shari Ripley, Spring Green."


Size: 8 x 8.75 B&W Photograph.

S#:
1259.65.0120
 
Date: 1958/1926

Title: Wyoming Valley School Chair & Stool (1956 - S.401) (Oak Park Play House - 1926)

Description: After contacting the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library at Columbia University, New York City, where the Frank Lloyd Wright archives are held, we reviewed drawings and correspondence related to both projects. Specific information related to the furniture was lacking, but there were also large gaps in the correspondence. It appears that the chair and stool, as well as the table pictured, may have been a prototype. But due to the lack of funds, the existing furniture from the existing one-room school houses was consolidated and used in the new building.

Size: Chair: 21 3/8" wide at the base; 32 1/8" tall; 13 1/8" seat height; 16 7/8" seat diameter; 8 7/8" seat back diameter; 17 1/8" inside diameter of the legs. Stool: 23 7/8" wide at the base; 14" tall; 15 7/8" seat diameter; 16" inside diameter of the legs. Like much of Wright's furniture, it is constructed of plywood. Plywood 5/8" thick.

S#:
1259.50.0117
   
   
   
AIME & NORMAN LYKES RESIDENCE (1959)
     
Date: Circa 1968

Title: Aime and Norman Lykes Residence Living Room, Circa 1968 (1959 - S.433).

Description: Detail of the Lykes Residence Dining Room table and chairs. According to John Rattenbury, a few days before his death, Wright sketched out the plans for the home, set them aside, but never was able to returned to them, due to his death. Rattenbury completed the working drawings and specifications in 1966. Construction took place on the home for the next two years. Rattenbury designed the furniture and built-ins, adapted from the original plans created by Wright before his death. Photographed by William Storrer, circa 1968. Courtesy of the Oak Park Public Library.

 

   
Date: 1970

Title: Aime and Norman Lykes Residence Living Room, 1970 (1959 - S.433).

Description: Detail of the round Lykes Residence Dining Room table. Lykes Residence Living Room viewed from the study. The fireplace is on the far left. The exit to the Garden Court is on the left behind Aime Lykes. Built-in seating under the windows are on the right. John Rattenbury worked with Wright on the initial plans for the home. According to Rattenbury, a few days before his death, Wright sketched out the plans for the home, set them aside, but never was able to returned to them, due to his death. Rattenbury completed the working drawings and specifications in 1966. He designed the furniture and built-ins, adapted from the original plans created by Wright before his death. The round Dining Room table is on the left. A small round end table is in the center. A hassock and coffee table is on the right. Photographed by Neil Koppes.

 

   
Date: 1970

Title: Aime and Norman Lykes Residence Living Room, 1970 (1959 - S.433).

Description: Detail of the Lykes Residence hassock and coffee table.  Lykes Residence Living Room viewed from the study. The fireplace is on the far left. The exit to the Garden Court is on the left behind Aime Lykes. Built-in seating under the windows are on the right. John Rattenbury worked with Wright on the initial plans for the home. According to Rattenbury, a few days before his death, Wright sketched out the plans for the home, set them aside, but never was able to returned to them, due to his death. Rattenbury completed the working drawings and specifications in 1966. He designed the furniture and built-ins, adapted from the original plans created by Wright before his death. The round Dining Room table is on the left. A small round end table is in the center. A hassock and coffee table is on the right. Photographed by Neil Koppes.

 

 

   
   
WRIGHT DESIGNED QUARTET MUSIC STANDS
   
According to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, there are six Wright-designed quartet stands that are known to exist. 1&2) There are two at Taliesin; 3) There is one at Taliesin West; 4) There is one at the Dallas Public Library; 5) There is one at the Lyndon   Baines Johnson Library in Austin, Texas; 6) There is one in the Zimmerman House. 7) We located a seventh at the Shavin Residence in Tennessee and, 8) The eighth set at the Llewellyn Wright House
 
   DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY    LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY    SHAVIN RESIDENCE    TALIESIN (2)    TALIESIN WEST 
  LLEWELLYN WRIGHT RESIDENCE    ZIMMERMAN RESIDENCE 
   
   
DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY MUSIC STAND
   

Dallas Public Library: John Rosenfield, arts critic for The Dallas Morning News, and frequent visitor to Taliesin, wrote in his May 6, 1956 column, Frank Lloyd Wright Stand, that 'very little that happens to Wright fails to stir the builder in him" the spidery wire music stands around which a string quartet deploys itself never has failed to irritate the host. Sooner or later Mr. Wright had to do something about it." And do something about it he did. Wright then designed a one-piece music stand with four music racks and surmounted it with an elegant light canopy. Rosenfield even commented that the amateur musicians playing on the stand 'sound better because they look better."
       Rosenfield was so enamored with the music stand he described as 'a triumph of visual integration without distraction," that he persuaded the architect to build an exact copy of it for him. The music stand was delivered on April 1, 1956 and soon was displayed at The Dallas Morning News offices for short period of time. It was then placed on indefinite loan with the Dallas Chamber Music Society where Rosenfield hoped the music stand would find a permanent home as he imagined no musician would deny using an original Wright design to maximize their performance. However, Dorothea Kelly, artistic director of the DCMS, later confessed at a retirement dinner for Rosenfield that 'the first concert we tried it, the musicians found it impossible to use. There wasn't space to turn pages and the lights didn't shine on the music." Did aesthetics mean nothing to these musicians? The humanity! Fortunately for us, the Dallas Chamber Music Society's loss was the Dallas Public Library's gain. Rosenfield just happened to be close friends with George Henderson, manager of the Fine Arts Division at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, who wanted to borrow the music stand for an exhibition at the library. Sometime later, Kelly was confronted by the president of DCMS, Howard Payne, who 'asked why I had given away the stand without the knowledge of the board. "Given away?' I asked in amazement. "Yes,' said Mr. Payne, "haven't you seen the lovely plaque on it which says, "Given to the Public Library by The Dallas Morning News and John Rosenfield?'" Perhaps Rosenfield did in fact give the music stand to the Dallas Public Library himself as it was not as appreciated by the DCMS musicians as he would have hoped, but as far as the rest of the Society was concerned, it was accidentally given to the Dallas Public Library. Sorry not sorry!
       Mariza Morin, May 22, 2019
   



Photographs courtesy of the Dallas Public Library.
   
   
   
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY MUSIC STAND
   
The Music Stand at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library was built after Frank Lloyd Wright's death at the request of his Olgivanna, and given as a gift to Lady Bird Johnson,
   
   
   
SHAVIN RESIDENCE MUSIC STAND
   
Seamour and Gerte Shavin Residence. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950 on a four foot grid, and completed in 1952, this Wright residence is truly a work of art. There are many classic Wright details. The stonework, reminiscent of Fallingwater, is native Tennessee Crab Orchard sandstone. Mitered glass corners.  A wood framed corner glass doors that opens outward. A stunning example of a 12 x 16 x 16 foot  cantilevered roof over the carport that is similar to the Goetsch-Winkler home. There are double clerestory windows with cut-wood light screens. A hidden entrance. The Shavins used native red cypress trim on both the interior and exterior of the house. Like many of Wright's homes, he designed the furniture and many of the built-ins. There is a beautiful example of a music stand, dining room table and chairs, and winged back chairs, and of course, a large centrally located stone fireplace. See additional photographs of the Shavin Residence.

Photo courtesy of courtesy James on the Elk River.

   
   
   
TALIESIN MUSIC STANDS (2)
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 83) Living Room. The seating is built-in next to the fireplace. Three massive limestones pieces make up the header of the fireplace. Wright designed the Music Stand on the right for Taliesin in the min-1940s. Photographed June 10, 2016.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -83
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description: 84) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. According to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, this is one of six quartet stands that are Wright-designed that are known to exist. There are two at Taliesin, one is at Taliesin West, one is at the Dallas Public Library, one at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library in Austin, Texas, and one in the Zimmerman House which is a variation of the "design matured with a more structurally sound construction than its predecessors." But we have located a seventh at the Shavin Residence in Tennessee. Also pictured are two different chairs around the Music Stand. Photographed June 10, 2016. See additional Wright designed chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
84B) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. There are two different chairs around the Music Stand. The first may have been the chairs designed to go with the Music Stand. They appeared in images as early as 1954 (1045.42.1116-7). They are somewhat reminiscent of the chairs designed for the Florida South College Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Photographed June 10, 2016. See additional Wright designed chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84B
   
Date: 2016

Title: Taliesin III, Spring Green, (1925- S.218).

Description:
84C) Living Room. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Music Stand in the mid-1940s for Taliesin. The second set of chairs seen in the background were designed as harpist's seats for Wright's daughter. Photographed June 10, 2016. See additional Wright designed chairs.

Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.

ST#: 2016.26.0218 -84C
   
   
   
TALIESIN WEST MUSIC STAND
   
Date: 1960

Title: Taliesin West 1960 (1937 - S.241).

Description:
Taliesin Fellowship orchestra rehearse in the Cabaret Theater at Taliesin West. Caption pasted to verso: "No curriculum. The late Frank Lloyd Wright wanted his students to be "free to be what you are." He said his school of architecture had no curriculum "only an ideal based upon thought." Now his work is being carried on at Taliesin West in Arizona. Here in orchestral group part of the school's many activities rehearses at a theater On the grounds. (For use Sunday, June 12 with Relman Morin's Scottsdale, Ariz., APN story on Wright's legacy.) Stamped on verso: "Jun 13 1960."

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1458.75.0819
   
   
   
LLEWELLEN WRIGHT MUSIC STAND
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -21
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -22
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -23
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -60
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -61
   
Date: 2020

Title: Robert Llewellyn Wright Residence, Bethesda, Maryland, Interior 2020 (1953 - S.358).

Description: Music Stand. Photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on November 6, 2020. Copyright 2020, Douglas M. Steiner.

Size: 20 x 13.5 digital image

ST#: 2020.05.1220 -62
   
   
   
ZIMMERMAN MUSIC STAND
   


Zimmerman Music Stand. By Hetty Startup, Images by the Currier Museum of Art

When Wright designed a house he typically created much of the furniture as well. The Zimmerman House is no exception, and its music stand contributes significantly to the building's domestic aesthetic and sense of modernity. However, as was often the case with Wright's furniture, it was not always considered very practical and was not "too popular with the professional musicians" using it. Wright's approach to design was intended to embrace the lives of his clients in more ways than one, and in this case, he wanted to support the Zimmermans' love of music and their plans for modest entertaining. Of the six quartet stands that are Wright-designed that are known to exist (two are at Taliesin, Wright's home and school in Wisconsin, one is at his winter retreat and residence called Taliesin West, in Arizona, one is at the Dallas Public Library, and the sixth at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library in Austin, Texas), the one in the Zimmerman House is a variation of the "design matured with a more structurally sound construction than its predecessors."

The quartet stand is one of thirty-three pieces of furniture for the house. All of it was made of cypress and cypress veneer, a material Wright called "the wood eternal." He chose the same material for the home's interior walls and ceilings. Wright intended the music stand to form part of an integrated domestic space. Because he was also interested in organic forms that drew their inspiration from nature, the appearance of the music stand recalls that of an abstracted plant form. Rectangular in shape, it is also sculptural, and by far the most unusual piece of furniture in the room. The four facades of the stand contain ledges to hold sheet music. It is crowned with an ingenious, removable hood or tray with space for a small artwork, a plant or a vase of flowers. This hood also shades four small lights installed underneath the hood that help to illuminate the sheet music. Four stools accompany the stand. 

Like the rest of the furniture in the Zimmerman House, the music stand was constructed in a Manchester manufacturing company, under the supervision of John Geiger, Wright's on site apprentice. Like the five other Wright music stands in existence, drawings were not necessarily made; if a drawing was requested,

Wright often incorporated any necessary modifications in terms of wood choice, form and detailing. In a recent correspondence, John Geiger recalled, "_ [the music stand] seemed such a natural in that [garden] room silhouetted against the grand piano. It went through a development period and no drawing existed for its finished form. [After it was finished,] Joe Fabris [another Taliesin apprentice] made a drawing from the finished product specifically for the Zimmermans...  
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