Monday, August 15, 2011

Economic Elegance

George Hoyningen Huene, Lee Miller Wearing Yraide Sailcloth Overalls via Stylophile

There is something simply elegant about Lee Miller and, a product of her environment, the simplicity of favored design in the 30's and early 40's....something machine was still something softly curved or elegantly angled. Economy and elegance were synonymous:

Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp

Warren MacArthur Biltmore Sofa sold at Phillips de Pury and Company

Wharton Esherick Woodblock on Rice Paper via Liveauctioneers
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Sylvia Stave Cocktail Shaker via Artnet

Lee Miller via Nothing Elegant

Walter Von Nessen lamp sold at Rago

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