Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond wanted to let Priariemod readers know that they are invited to some very special upcoming events. Find out more after the jump...
Upcoming Events: 2 FREE open houses plus tickets now on sale for Charles Phoenix
Please RSVP for this Sunday....
Private Open House Sunday, July 22, 2012
BRING A FRIEND!
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. FREE to members
RSVP required
820 Ridge Rd. Highland Park
CBB members will get a chance to see a stunning original mid-century interior featuring original and rare furniture by Eames, Kajerholm, Knoll, Herman Miller and more before it goes to auction at Wright!
This one-of-a-kind custom home (architect unknown) features original custom mill-work and cabinetry, terrazzo floors, curved walls and leaded glass windows. Built in 1937, the home blends into a neighborhood of traditional homes but will surprise on the interior with light, spacious rooms filled with modern decor. The home was decorated by its second owner in the 1950's and 60's with icons of modern design, including furniture, art, sculpture, and more.
This is a FREE event to CBB members in good standing (dues paid) plus one guest per member.
Please RSVP to Joan Gand at Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond (jgand@gand.com) Refreshments will be served.
This event is hosted by Marcia Shanin of Coldwell Banker, as the home is currently on the market.
If you know anyone who would be interested - please spread the word.
Let's save this house from developers! See the listing here.
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Private Open House #2 Sunday, July 29, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. FREE to members
Bring a friend, RSVP required
The Lester Kaufmann House by Samuel Marx
1414 Garfield Ave. Aurora IL 60506
Tour and meet the owner of this 1954 Mid-Century Modern designed by Samuel Marx. House Beautiful Magazine wrote in 1948 that Marx’s rooms “had so satisfying a feeling of oneness that it’s frequently hard to say where the architecture ends and the furniture begins”. Restrained luxury that is quintessentially modern would describe this amazing 4 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath 3,368 sq. ft. ranch. Custom built for Mr. & Mrs. Lester Kaufmann – owners of a clothing manufacturing company in Aurora. Brochure from a garden walk in 1957 states that Mrs. Kaufmann hand picked the Norwegian pine for the ceilings.
Tons of closet space – including a hallway of closets in the master bedroom suite. Some of the closets also include built in dressers. Second bedroom also has it’s own bath with walk-in closet and built in dressers. Original “Geneva” kitchen cabinets with built in under cabinet lighting, pull out drawers, six burner cooktop and grill with industrial hood and stainless steel counter top. There is a bank of lined – locking drawers - for your good silver.
45 feet of floor to ceiling glass from the dining room through the living room and into the rec room - letting the outside in. Double sided stone fireplace with signature Marx fossil stone mantel. Vitrolite in kitchen and floor to ceiling in the master bedroom bath - which has a stand alone shower. Private 1,000 sq. ft. paver patio. Original 1954 soda fountain in basement rec room. The list goes on and on!
This home is currently for sale by owner, so if you know anyone looking for a mid-century home in this area, please bring them to the event! Owner's contact info available upon request.
For more about historic houses in Aurora, click here for their historic preservation website:
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Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 6 pm
Tickets now on Sale!
Charles Phoenix
author and pop culture humorist
To be held at Film Row Cinema at Columbia College.
Charles will be presenting his "Big Retro Slideshow" a celebration of classic and kitschy American life and style. This special Chicago show will feature vintage photos of Chicago specially incorporated for this event!
This not-to-be missed show has been touring museums across the country, and we are the first to bring him to Chicago. We thank Columbia College for co-sponsoring this event!
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on our website, click HERE to purchase your tickets
for more info: www.charlesphoenix.com
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For more info, to become a member, and to get tickets, visit the Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond website here.
Though the listing is no longer active, an archive of interior photos of the Lester Kaufmann House can bee seen here.
http://tinyurl.com/77ayn6b
Posted by: Scott T. | Jul 17, 2012 at 01:12 PM