Ceramics, mosaics, tapestries, and wood carvings by the california midcentury designers evelyn and jerome ackerman by dan chavkin, lisa thackaberry, and jonathan adler. Book the rover boys on the river by arthur winfield. Arthur espenet carpenter was born in 1920 and died in 2006 at the age of 86. Please see all of the information about him online he was deemed a living california treasure in 1984, and his works appear in many museums as well as the smithsonian. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It stands as a place of creativity and exploration in wood, where tripp continues to work. Photograph courtesy of todd merrill studio bay area woodworker arthur espenet carpenter, known professionally as. Classic rolltop desk by arthur espenet carpenter, 1968. The following oral history transcript is the result of a taperecorded interview with arthur espenet carpenter on june 20 and september 4, 2001. We provide carpenter services for households and offices, to help you customize or repair furniture, doors, windows, broken door knobs, hinges, handles etc. Arthur espenet carpenter, was a selftaught woodworker based in san francisco, california, and recognized as a master studio designer in the postwar american studio furniture movement, working alongside such contemporaries as sam maloof, george nakashima and wendell castle. A contemporary of esherick and nakashima, carpenter was the patron saint of the baulines.
In the fall of 1976, gary was invited to the monterey peninsula museum of art to exhibit furniture along with arthur carpenter and sam maloof in the california craftsman exhibit. Art carpenter, though diminutive in stature, was a giant in the woodworking pantheon. Art espenet carpenter, 86, who made sleek and distinctive. The five were esherick, arthur espenet carpenter 19202006, sam maloof 19162009, wendell castle 1932 and george nakashima 19051990.
Uplifting and positive a terrific read for those in any service ministry or industry. Rib chair by arthur espenet carpenter california design. Tripp carpenters espenet furniture jewelry box art. Espenet studio, located on the bolinas lagoon, was built in 1960 by tripps father, arthur espenet carpenter ii. Arthur espenet carpenter was born in new york city in 1920. Arthur espenet carpenter was like the fifth beatle of american woodworking.
Contemporary craft by artist veterans the first major exhibition to explore the powerful role craft has played as a channel for creativity, rehabilitation and transformation in the lives of veteran artists since world war ii. Rare arthur espenet carpenter turned teak bowl american. The carpenter is a parable of putting christs teachings and message into our daily walk. The nightstands have since been sold and are not a part of this item they are only shown in the. Worldclass woodworker sam maloof 19162009, the first craftsperson to receive a macarthur foundation grant, inhabited his family compound in alta loma, california, for 45 years until the state. Arthur espenet carpenter american, 19202006rare set of six wishbone armchairs, 1980walnut and brown leather with. Arthur espenet carpenter january 20, 1920 june 1, 2006 was a master woodworker and furniture maker known for his wishbone chair and desk with scalloped seashell sides.
In 1972, he was in woodenworks, the genredefining show at the smithsonians renwick gallery, along with george nakashima, sam maloof, wharton esherick, and wendell castle. This headboard was originally part of a set with a pair of nightstands. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Arthur carpenter phone, address, court records zabasearch. Arthur espenet carpenter, my father, was one of the most original, creative designers of contemporary 20th century furniture.
An amazing, modernist thinwalled myrtle wood bowl turned by the legendary woodworker arthur espenet carpenter 19202006. By the nineteen sixties he was designing and making handsome one of a kind works of furniture. Jon and i have always agreed that true success comes from helping others succeed. This example is from 1989 and represents the most highly articulated version of this design. It provides a narrative filled with sound advice on leadership, business and living ones purpose. Pour en savoir plus sur arthur espenet carpenter, parcourez ses.
After the second world war he started turning bowls out in san francisco,california. Art espenet carpenter 19202006 the furniture society. Rare and classic espenet design with beautiful illuminated interior. Please see all of the information about him online he was deemed a living california treasure in 1984, and his works appea. A monumental wallmounted solid mahogany slab custom headboard by arthur espenet carpenter. Classic rolltop desk by arthur espenet carpenter, 1968 moderne. Arthur espenet carpenter bowl an amazing, modernist thinwalled myrtle wood bowl turned by the legendary woodworker arthur espenet carpenter 19202006. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A contemporary of esherick and nakashima, carpenter was the patron saint of the baulines craft guild, the groundbreaking craft guild. Arthur espenet carpenter wallmounted headboard sep 28.
The book inspires me because it is one mans narrative about his choices with life. Jon gordon weaves a masterful story that will capture your imagination, challenge your convictions, and deepen your faith. In 1970, arthur espenet carpenter created the coolest. Wishbone chair by arthur espenet carpenter, 1989 moderne. Arthur espenet carpenter bolinas, ca furniture designers.
Please check out my fathers book, education of a woodsmith. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and. Art carpenter, selftaught woodworker writes about his process of becoming a designer of innovative and creative furniture. Download worldclass woodworker sam maloof 19162009, the first craftsperson to receive a macarthur foundation grant, inhabited his family compound in alta loma, california, for 45 years until the state of california decided that a new highway was needed, and that the maloof homestead was in.
Amateurs shine at design in wood exhibit woodshop news. Arthur schuyler carpender 24 october 1884 10 january 1960 was an american admiral who commanded the allied naval forces in the southwest pacific area during world war ii a 1908 graduate of the united states naval academy, carpender sailed around the world with the great white fleet. Shown here is his bedroom, with sliding doors opening to the trees. Wishbone chair by arthur espenet carpenter, 1989 moderne gallery.
Saving an american woodworking legends home and workshops. Diy bookshelf design diy bookshelf plans creative bookshelves crate bookshelf wall bookshelves book shelves bookcases bookshelf makeover custom bookshelves. This example is from 1989 and represents the most highly articulated version. Founded in 1984 by robert aibel, moderne gallery is housed in almost 20,000 square feet in a historic building located in the old city gallery district of philadelphia. Espenet furniture is a handcrafted furniture brand and business done by tripp carpenter. Arthur espenet carpenter was activelived in new york, california. Arthur espenet carpenter myrtle wood modernist thin walled. Arthur espenet carpenter smithsonian american art museum. A look back at the show provides a snapshot of a time in the creative lives of five woodworkers who were to be leading influences in the development of american studio furniture. Wallmounted mahogany slab headboard by arthur espenet carpenter on sep 28, 2019. Rare pair of wishbone chairs by arthur espenet carpenter ebay. A rare pair of wishbone armchairs studio made by arthur espenet carpenter 19202006, bolinas, ca.
John carpenter has 52 books on goodreads with 79 ratings. Diy cardboard furniture chair drawing cardboard sculpture old room chair design carpentry architecture design diy ideas road trip. His pieces are on display throughout the country, from the oakland museum in california to the yale university museum. Moderne gallery specializes in 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting, ceramics, turned wood and accessories. Are you the tom carpenter i udes to know early 80s and used to work in a book shop or library and. Kimberly then moved to petaluma, california to apprentice with master furniture maker and sculptor, michael cullen. In 1966 life did a story on the circular house woodworker arthur espenet carpenter designed for himself in bolinas, california. His work is in the collection of the smithsonian institution, museum of modern art and museum of arts and design in new york. It is currently under the direction of robert aibel and his son joshua aibel. Check out espenet furniture as well as the book, education of a woodsmith by arthur espenet carpenter. Arthur carpenter is known for furniture, objects, sculpture. Arthur espenet carpenter was an artist and woodworker who built exquisite furniture. He commanded a landing force that went ashore at puerto cortes, honduras in 1911, and participated in.
In summer of 1976, he attended anderson ranch school in aspen colorado and studied with arthur espenet carpenter, sam maloof and john nyquist. After completing her apprenticeship, she opened her own studio in the selfbuilt home and workshop of first generation studio furniture maker, arthur espenet carpenter, in bolinas, california. George nakashima, sam maloof, wharton esherick, arthur espenet carpenter, wendell castle. Arthur espenet carpenter sculptures for sale value guide. His book, 160 pages with magnificent color photographs, has been over 20 years in the writing. Todd merrills new book is a musthave for design collectors. Arthur espenet carpenter january 20, 1920 june 1, 2006 was a master woodworker and.
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