Gilbert Rohde: Innovation for Modern Living

The pioneering modernist Gilbert Rohde was an innovative furniture designer who attained near-celebrity status across the United States in the 1930’s and early 1940’s. In a fascinating talk, decorative arts historian Phyllis Ross positions the designer as a critical connecting force between the early stirrings of American modernism and the distinctively American look of the post-war era.

Ms. Ross will be signing her new book Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living (Yale University Press 3/09), which presents a detailed account of Rohde’s work and life in the context of the first half of the 20th century. You can purchase a copy at the lecture or order online from Amazon.com.

Tickets

Order tickets from The Corcoran Gallery (scroll down to the May 7 event). ADSW members should email programs@adsw.org to request a discount code to use when ordering tickets.

Location

The lecture will take place in the Corcoran’s Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium. Enter through the New York Avenue entrance (Seventeenth Street and New York Avenue). Doors open for seating at 6:30 PM and the talk will start at 7 PM. It is open seating, but there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

For More Information

For more information, call ADSW at 202-298-1100 or contact ADSW by email.

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Created April 18, 2009; Modified Saturday, April 18, 2009.