On view through September 11, 2016
The House that Modernism Built presents the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s rich mid-20th century art collection alongside furniture, textile and ceramic holdings on loan from the Gregg Museum of Art & Design and other collections. A few of the designers featured in the exhibition from the Gregg’s collection include Russel Wright, Mies Van der Rohe, Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames, Thonet, Eero Saarinen, Marimekko, Nakishima, North State Pottery, and Jugtown Pottery.
Rocking chaise, Thonet, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Given by Ben and Margaret Williams in memory of Mrs. Marshall Delancey Haywood
American Modern dinnerware, Russel Wright, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Gift of Carolynn E. Marley
Barcelona chair, Mies van der Rohe, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Gift of Rudy and Peggy Jo Kirby
Diamond Chair, Harry Bertoia, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Gift of Dr. Robert J. Hazelgrove, Jr. and Daniel F. McLawhorn
Plywood chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Gift of Dr. Robert J. Hazelgrove, Jr. and Daniel F. McLawhorn
Plywood radio, Charles Eames, Gregg Museum at NC State University, Purchased by the Friends of the Gregg
Visit Bechtler.org for more information about the exhibition and related programs.
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