Cooper-Hewitt: Gilbert Rohde & Design Now - part 1 of 3

pioneering spirit and little-known furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde (1894 1944), in designing clean, modern pieces suitable for every room in the house and its specialized advanced merchandising with Herman Miller laid the groundwork for future designers like George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames. In this panel come together, Phyllis Ross, author of Gilbert Rohde: Modern design for modern living, and two contemporary designers, Ayse Birsel (Birsel + Seck) and Pablo Castro (OBRAArchitects) will recognize the creation of interior and furniture work, Rohde and would be happy for its innovation, flexibility and the potential to improve the quality of life through good design. moderated by the presentations of design in a conversation with the author and design historian Russell Flinchum, the roundtable will discuss the legacy of Gilbert Rohde, as it relates to their design practices. Advance copies of Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living (Yale University Press,February 2009) will be offered for purchase and signing.

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