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Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future

May 3 - August 23, 2008

In celebration of Eero Saarinens remarkable achievements, the National Building Museum, in collaboration with the Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki and the Finnish Cultural Institute, will present the first major retrospective of his work. Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future, will feature full-scale building models, never-before seen drawings, furniture, photographs, films, and other artifacts. By exploring the architects wide-ranging career from the 1930s through the early 1960s, the exhibition will be the first opportunity to fully understand Saarinens collective work.

Philip Johnson: Architecture as art

March 14 - July 31.2008

Philip Johnson: Architecture as Art will showcase the relationship between art and architecture as seen by Philip Johnson (1906-2005) in his late works. Notably, Johnson was the architect who designed The Kreeger Museum. Curated by Hilary Lewis, a longtime interpreter of Johnson's life and work, the exhibition will present visitors with the final and fascinating chapter of his long career.

Cantilever Modern specializes in classic mid-century modern furniture, lighting, art, and decorative objects. We are proud to play an important role in the design community; in the Metropolitan DC area and beyond.

Cantilever Modern presents a unique and ever-evolving design collection, featuring fine examples of classic modern American and Scandinavian design spanning the years 1940 to 1970.

Cantilever Modern is always looking to build its collection of great design. Please contact us if you have specific needs or pieces for sale.

Designers represented:
  • Milo Baughman
  • Harry Bertoia
  • Charles & Ray Eames
  • Yngve Ekström
  • Peter Hvidt & O. Mølgaard-Neilsen
  • Arne Jacobsen
  • Grete Jalk
  • Finn Juhl
  • Florence Knoll
  • Ib Kofod-Larsen
  • Paul McCobb
  • Borge Mogensen
  • George Nelson
  • Verner Panton
  • Harvey Probber
  • Jens Risom
  • Eero Saarinen
  • Hans Wegner
  • Edward Wormley
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