Esoteric Survey

The Reform / the Landing market was a lot of fun and some great things exchanged hands. I did a horrible job documenting it but I did get a handful of photos. Many thanks to Gerard for hosting! Dave Harker Modern for All Midcenturian Errant Objects Dan Chavkin The Modern Era PCH Modern Ken wasn't selling, but it's always nice to see funkismodern Twiggy sniffing the merchandise Since the market was inspired by Heath, Gerard provided It's Its, a San Francisco Tradition. 

This should be fun. I hope to see you there.  Location: reform / the Landing 5118 West Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016

The Fontenell, also known as the Max Factor Compound, 1957  James and Frances Kopecky were the original owners of the Fontenell. Unfortunately the San Diegan passed away of a heart attack in 1959 while vacationing in Canada.  It was then purchased by Max Factor in 1960 and was used as his Palm Springs family retreat.  US Modernist  and a couple of other sources state William F. Cody was the architect.  I wasn't able to track down any period references to the architect and I can't find a reference in his CalPoly archives. One source that doesn't list the project is  Master of the Midcentury: The Architecture of William F. Cody .  US Modernist is usually on point with their information. Also, Cody was living and working in San Diego around this time. The Kopecky family was from San Diego so they could have known each other. If I find out anything for sure, I'll update this post. UPDATE:  Charles W.  Doty,  (1927-2011) designed the apartmen...

Objects USA , San Diego Palm Springs Modernism Show and Sale 2019 The ikebana arrangement is by  Auralynn Nguyễn Dave Hampton's wall of Concrete Poetry Our neighbors, Hunt Modern , Santa Fe They brought the power French.  The Hans Wegner bench in front is pretty rare and great. 20c Design , Dallas Archive 20th Century , Costa Mesa Hans Wegner, Paul Evans and even some David Cressey Archive 20th Century , Costa Mesa Claude Conover on Mario Botta Dharam Damama, Los Angeles Damama is the coolest Red Modern , Phoenix Vladimir Kagan, Lee Porzio and Henry P. Glass    Reform , Los Angeles Claire Falkenstein Sputnik , Dallas Tons of great material, including two Voulkos bronzes. Lisa Cliff Collection , Pasadena She also had an arrangement by Auralynn Funkis , Los Angeles Auralynn again Billings Auction , Los Angeles John Moran Auction , Monrov...

On June 29th, Wright will hold the first auction dedicated solely to Paul McCobb.   Much of it comes from the collection of Reform Gallery . Pavilion Collection room divider, model 6000, by Arbuck Paul McCobb designed a lot of pieces. The simple geometry of the Pavilion collection is at the top for me. 1953 Arbuck catalog Pavilion Collection chair, model 6550 , by Arbuck Seagrass and iron. So good. Magazine rack, model 6521 for Northcraft Lighting Co. USA, 1951 McCobb's lighting designs are some of his best work, and the hardest to come by. This one, produced by Excelsior Art Studios USA in 1954, might be his best. Yes, he designed radios too.  CBS-Columbia USA, 1955 All images via Wright See the rest here . And make sure to check out all the period documentation links.  It's a goldmine!