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| Pair of Italian Deco Chairs by Ulrich |
We started to carry Deco pieces by known designers before people became aware of how great these pieces really were. We found our job was to try to educate. In the mean time while trying to educate, I have educated myself as well. Two years ago, I would have said Gio Ponti ,Who? Now I find his name flowing freely from off my tongue. I can speak of Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, and Guglielmo Ulrich fondly as if they were old friends, and in away they are.
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| Chandelier Gio Ponti |
We are able to bring them somewhat alive by having their beautifully designed and well executed pieces in our shop and on line. Being so close to their works makes you fond of the men themselves. Most if not all of these men were architects like our own Frank Lloyd Wright, who were on the cutting edge of architectural Design.
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| Large wall cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani |
They had a problem. Their work was clean, with plane lines totally different than the more elaborate designs of prior years as a result, there was not any furniture appropriate for their buildings. The answer was design what you need yourself. Gio Ponti designed the furniture for whole hotels. Frank Lloyd Wright was rightfully picky about how his buildings were furnished.
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| Frank Lloyd Wright Dining table |
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