“The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs” Exhibition at the MET
Freshly opened today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs showcases the imaginative workshop of one of Buffalo, New York’s most famed furniture makers. Charles Rohlfs (1853-1936) drew inspiration from both the Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts movement. His carved furnishings garnered praise from both America and Europe. This small scholarly exhibition assesses Rohlfs’ career and influence as a designer on later generations.
On view until January 23, 2011.
We walked through yesterday. Magical stuff. Photographs by Jacob Breinholt.
Full look at The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs after the jump.
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[...] toured the exhibition prior to opening. A full run of images here. Related posts: » Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs» Rick Owens “To Pop A Boner” [...]
[...] Curated toured the exhibition prior to opening. A full run of images here. [...]
[...] On closer examination it is clear that Rohlfs built these folding sides to be placed flush against the side of the upper box of the desk. Perhaps the MET though that people would not notice the graceful curved openings in the sides so they left both at right angles to the desk. Thus the ungainly appearance of vestigial wings. Better that the MET had folded one side entirely flush with the desk case and left the other at an oblique angle to show off the carvings.1 [...]