Esoteric Survey

I've been interested in doing posts on collectors for quite some time. Since I miss seeing friends, it seemed like the perfect time to start it.  A few months ago I visited my friends Sheila and David ( Studio One 11 in Palm Springs) at their mid-century home in Malibu. David is a longtime modern dealer and Sheila collects art. As you can see, David also collects cacti and succulents. There's Shebird. David was probably yelling at me to not take his photo. He comes off as a little gruff but you should see him light up when he talks about his cacti.

Objects USA  booth at the 2014 Palm Springs Modernism show. Craft geeks. Reform Gallery Gerard, once again, went all out and had an amazing display of California craft. Jack Rogers Hopkins Studio 111   Limboman likes to mix up classic hard-edge modern with some out there wackiness. The big round fur sofa was a hit with the ladies.    Fat Chance This is where the rich people shop. Jeff always has the good high end stuff... Parzinger, Dunbar... and this kick ass Claire Falkenstein. Lisa Cliff Collection Lisa always has awesome sculpture, including the jeweled variety. Z Modern The classics. The Nelson MAA is a sexy chair. It looks  particularly good from behind, doesn't it?  Archive A lot of big fancy names here.  This is the dark modern look, for the evil villain types. Max Neufeldt assemblage ... Sold Sputnik Franco Albini desk and an insane Malcolm Leland f...

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.