January 26th, 2012

Collected by Jason Koharik


I recently stumbled upon a blog by the furniture store Lawson-Fenning and found beautiful lamps designed by artist Jason Koharik. Jason is a Los Angeles based artist who is an interior designer, electrician, contractor, carpenter, craftsman, and a collector.


“The Collected by lamp series is inspired by the beautiful sweeping lines and modeled forms of the Art Nouveau period and early French Modernists. The series represents a “New Nouveau”. Each lamp is a one of a kind sculpture made with a variety of reclaimed and recycled materials that show age and marks from its maker. Each is hand crafted and hammered in effort to create a unique and nostalgic piece that can settle comfortably in a modern environment. ”

I’ve always been attracted to these style of lamps including Serge Mouille,  Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand because those classic designs still feel modern and timeless all at once.

October 16th, 2011

California Design 1930-1965 @ LACMA

I was recently notified about a current exhibition from LACMA called “California Design: 1930-1965” which has started from October 1, 2011 but will continue til March 25, 2012. The exhibition is a great collection of mid-century work that includes over 300 objects that ranges from furniture, graphic designs, fashions, etc., It seems like the most extensive look into mid-century modern design and that era.

From what I see, the exhibition looks promising and I will get an update here after my visit.

Via: LA Weekly, LACMA

Resnick Pavilion
October 1, 2011–March 25, 2012
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