My Favorites from The Salon: Art + Design
While all of the selections are 20th Century, each of these creators were inspired by traditional forms but reimagined them in a modern way. Each piece would speak well on its own but would work even better grouped with the others in a room.
I have always loved Andre Sornay because work always feels refined but artful, and his use of nails as applied decoration reads as iconic.
George Washington Maher, Pair of andirons from the reception room of the Rockledge Estate, circa 1912, at Bernard Goldberg Fine Art
Franz Kline, Untitled, circa 1952, at James Goodman Gallery
Émile Decoeur, Group of Émile Decoeur Vases and Bowls, 1901-1930, at Jason Jacques Inc.
Axel Einar Hjorth, Dining table, Utö, 1930s, at Modernity
Axel Einar Hjorth, Occasional table, Utö, 1932, at Modernity
André Sornay, Four bridges armchair, circa 1935, at Galerie Alain Marcelpoil
André Sornay, One umbrella stand with a mirror, circa 1936, at Galerie Alain Marcelpoil
André Sornay, Desk with three drawers, circa 1939, at Galerie Alain Marcelpoil
My number one tip for a new design collector:
Collecting really good examples of someone’s work, even if it is a lesser known artist or artisan, is much better than collecting pieces of lesser quality from better known creators.
Designers to watch in 2014:
I am looking forward to exploring this at the Salon!
