Esoteric Survey

So I took a little road trip. The first stop was Palm Springs. Bon Vivant recently moved into a new space with some notable architectural heritage.  The 1934 Kocher Samson building was Albert Frey's first project in Palm Springs.
 Source: Frey, by Gloria Koenig
There's been some remodeling over the years but the overall form is still intact. The apartment is still upstairs and there's talk of uncovering the garden in front of the shop.   Source: Frey, by Gloria Koenig
Source: Frey, by Gloria Koenig
Modernway has this great setup of Nelson, Eames and Noyes--just like the old days. 
The Kaufmann house is always worth a stop. 

The Kaufmann "Desert House" / Richard Neutra, 1946
The Alexander "House of Tomorrow" / William Krisel, 1960 This is also known as the Elvis and Priscilla Presley Honeymoon House
The Miller House / Richard Neutra, 1937
Martha Longenecker ceramic bowl
Barney Reid enamel
Nessen
Globe lamp from the Elise Wolfe interior by Albert Frey All I need now is a boulder going through the wall.
Frey House II / Albert Frey, 1964 Photo: Darren Bradley

Just in time for Palm Springs Modernism, Studio 111 pulled out a collection of Albert Frey furniture.  The set was custom built for the Palm Springs home of Frey's longtime lover and friend, Elise Wolfe.

The collection includes a globe lamp, a signature piece in many of Frey's residential projects. 
There's the switch.
Frey Residence II Image: Pacific Standard

There are blueprints and photos that document the source.  They can be seen here above the Frey desk. Considering the time period and the intimate relationship with the owner, Frey probably sketched out some important projects at that desk.  
Custom wall-mounted desk lamp.
Elise and Albert

That's Mr. Frey to you. 1949

Limboman in action.  He'd love to sell you some Albert Frey furniture.