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MM022 FLW Cabinet

MM032 Robsjohn Black Lthr

MM034 Robsjohn Dining Tbl

MM039 Palmer Dbl. Lateral

MM040 Palmer 2 over 1

MM043 Kittinger Deco Cabi

MM044 Kittinger Mandarin

MM068 Porsche Chair

MM079 Dusseldorf Pitcher

MM107 Glidden Torquoise

MM109 Rich Miller Vase

MM115 David Roberts Litho

MM115A David Roberts #1

MM115B David Roberts #2

MM115C David Roberts #3

MM116 Paulin Lamp Table

MM117 Paulin Cocktail Tbl

MM132 Wing Table

MM153 Floor Lamp

MM156 Kittinger Bunching

MM166 H-H Oval Cocktail

MM170 Johan Tapp Lamp Tab

MM172 Baker Dining Table

MM204 Linea Cara Table

MM215 Mastercraft Cocktai

MM149 Amer. Modernist Pr.

MM185 Paulin Chairs

MM198 Baker Step Table

MM200 M/C Pedestal Purple

MM203 H-H Oval Cocktail

MM217 Widd Drawer Chest

MM218 Widd Door Cabinet

MM219 Widd Desk

MM221 Saarinen HouseChair

MS001 Acclaim 2 Tier Orig

MS011 Van Koert Chairs

MS012 Acclaim Two Tier Ta

Archive Study Collection

MM001 Acclaim Lamp Table

MM042 Gehry Lamp

MM002 Acclaim Coffee Tbl

MM003 Acclaim Lamp Table

MM005 Saarinen Cabinet #1

MM006 Saarinen Cabinet #2

MM007 Knoll Headboard

MM008 Mies BRNO Chairs

MM009 Square Acclaim Lamp

MM010 Acclaim Cocktail #2

MM011 Acclaim Two Tier #1

MM012 Acclaim Two Tier #2

MM013 HW Rect Lamp Table

MM014 HW Round Lamp Table

MM016 Dining Table

MM017 Danish Modern Chair

MM018 Thayer Coggin Chair

MM019 FLW Rect Dining Tbl

MM020 FLW Dining Chairs

MM021 FLW Rnd Dining Tbl

MM023 Conant Ball Chair

MM024 Saarinen Chest on C

MM027 Robsjohn Cocktail

MM028 Robsjohn Lamp Table

MM035 Saladino Mirror

MM036 Saladino Lamp Table

MM037 Saladino Console

MM038 Saladino Coffee Tbl

MM045 Alessandro Console

Picasso Madoura Ceramics

MM048 Acclaim Rectangular

MM049 Acclaim Chair Set A

MM050 Botta Cocktail

MM051 Picasso Ceramic

MM052 Ritter Glass

MM054 B England Chairs

MM055 Spinneybeck Chairs

MM057 Widdicomb Buffet

MM058 Conant Ball Chairs

MM059 Robsjohn China

MM060 Faces of Nepal

MM062 Acclaim Sideboard

MM066 Acclaim Articulated

MM069 Guitar Pick Acc

MM070 Robsjohn Lamp Table

MM071 Ardley Hall Tables

MM072 Gibby Marble Lamps

MM073 Modernist Clock

MM074 Acclaim Round Dinin

MM075 Acclaim Chairs #B

MM076 Acclaim 2 Tier #E

MM077 Acclaim 2 Tier #F

MM078 Acclaim Record Cabi

MM080 Acclaim Round Cockt

MM081 Helck Painting

MM082 Reed Golf Lithos

MM092 Acclaim Console

MM105 Baker Rattan Chairs

1800 Series Bedroom Group

MM100 Modern Headboard

MM101 Modern Nightstands

MM102 Modern Master Chest

MM103 Modern Low Dresser

MM104 Modern Mirrors

MM120 Lane Acclaim Table

MM122 Round Acclaim Lamp

MM123 Lane Acclaim Table

MM124 Baker Modern Chairs

MM125 Acclaim Drop Leaf

MM127 Lane Tables Pair

MM128 Laurel Lamps Walnut

MM129 Safran Co. Lamp

MM133 Wood Table Lamp

MM134 Square Lamp Table

MM135 Baker Party Butler

MM137 Lane Rhythm Table

MM138 Wright Dining Table

MM138A Condition Addendum

MM154 Saarinen Chest

MM025 Saarinen Twin Beds

MM054 Bert England Chairs

MM121 Lane Acclaim Table

MM122 Acclaim Round Table

MM139 Baker Octagon Tbl

MM046 Alessandro Cocktail

MM141 Laurel Lamp

MM176 FLW Dining Table

MM177 FLW Chairs

MM150 Milo Style Table

MM178 Mastercraft Console

MM184 Acclaim Tables Pair

MM155 Saarinen Tall Cabin

MM166 H-H Surfboard Cockt

MM190 Acclaim Boomerang T

MM203 Mies Style Chairs

MS002 Drexel Lamp Table

Past Exhibits

Architect Modern

Designer Modern

Acclaim by Andre Bus

Baker Modern

Selected Biographies

Frank Lloyd Wright

Eliel Saarinen

Pierre Paulin

Brian Palmer

John Saladino

Robsjohn-Gibbings

Accessories

Research & Resources

FHA by Johnson Furniture

Frank Lloyd Wright Guide

Acclaim Study Guide

Saladino Study Guide

Pierre Paulin Baker Catal

Finn Juhl Catalog Baker

Pfister Catalog

Robsjohn Gibbings for Bak

Brian Palmer Catalog

Bert England Catalog

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First Boston apartment, 1987; Baker 1800 Series chairs by Brian Palmer, Mies "Cesca" chair copies, John Saladino "Facade" mirror for Baker, and a Baker "Collector's Edition" dining table.

The notion of a "MassModern Gallery" had many years to germinate. It may have originated as early as 1984, while working at the Baker Furniture Company factory in Holland, Michigan. Or perhaps it's developed over twenty five years of subsequent scavenging, including so fortunately at so many of these original factories, in what had to be the most fertile fields imaginable. A personal collection developed, with little more curatorial theme than that of "premium American mid-century production furniture."


Long  ago had disappeared any extra space into which something extraordinary could be added.  Finding a nearby "Gallery space" would solve several problems at once.  In 2007, MassModern was formalized, in a space that has become a little bit office, a lot photo studio and workshop, part warehouse, and on its best days a humble and warm exhibition space.


In the Spring of 2008, our opening show was dedicated to great 20th Century Architects and their contributions to the "mass produced " American furniture lexicon. "Architect Modern / 1929 - 1985" focused on architects who played the role of "name designer" to new American furniture collections, much as do Barbara Barry or Bill Sofield today.

As part of this show, our study particularly of Eliel Saarinen's "Flexible Home Arrangements" in 1939 for Johnson, and of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Taliesin Ensemble" for Heritage Henredon in 1955 became more formalized, resulting in the first MassModern "Collector's Study Guides."    

Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Chair, 1955.
 

In 2008 and into 2009, we presented an exhibition of "Designer Modern" furniture, with particular emphasis on the work of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in the 1950's.

In late 2009 we completed our third special exhibit, focused on the "Acclaim Collection" by Andre Bus, 1959.  With over 45 total items shown from that collection, in a "bricks and mortar" sense, this was the largest MassModern show to date.


The Acclaim Collection, Andre Bus, 1959
"Acclaim Collection" Armchair and Cabinet; Andre Bus, 1959


In a "virtual" sense,MassModern is an avenue for dialog and information exchange.  Our exhibitions are well focused, and the items we research, exhibit, and offer for sale are typically presented with extensive historical background both of of the item itself, as well as also often of the personalities involved in that items development.We work hard to include photographs that, while occasionally inelegant, are at minimum fairly documentary.  At least that is our intention.


Our Gallery Director enjoys a twenty five year career in the home furnishings industry, including senior marketing positions with Baker Furniture, The Kittinger Company, Thayer Coggin and Widdicomb/Bexley Heath.   We’ve developed extensive research resources in these and several additional categories, and an important part of the MassModern mission is to share this information.

We invite your specific inquiries about either individual items or entire manufacturer "groups," or collections.  This is especially true in the following areas of interest:



The Taliesin Collection by Heritage-Henredon, 1955
Frank Lloyd Wright, Designer
 
Flexible Home Arrangements by Johnson Furniture, 1939/1948
Saarinen, Swanson, Saarinen, Designers
 
Design Classics by Thayer Coggin, 1950's - 1990's
Milo Baughman, Designer
 
Modern Originals by Widdicomb Furniture
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Designer
 
Baker Knapp & Tubbs Related Companies
 
Baker Furniture
Baker Modern
Mastercraft
Henredon
and others.
 
Acclaim by The Lane Company, 1959
Andre Bus, Designer






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