Good design is weatherproof. . .

 

Buttoned up with raincoats, umbrellas, hats (I offered Tracy a very masculine vintage sailors’ hat which he declined. . . go figure.) and of course the obligatory starbucks, Tracy and I head off into the cold , wet dark, abyss. When I say abyss, I mean Wilshire Blvd at 8:30 am. Ist stop, ”the house that Jack built” jobsite. Immediately I realize we have the wrong form of transportation. A rowboat with two oars would have been much better as their yard is wetter than the Amazon. 

 

 

Tracy kindly assures me that there are no alligators here, too bad I could use a new pair of shoes. Note Tracy’s excellent balance and coordination skills in photo.

 

 

 

 

 

Wet as river rats, we finish our morning install. . . house looks GREAT. Time to get back into the the Gibson Arc and continue the road trip. The next stop was Steve & Eydie’s, now dubbed, Blue tarp lagoon. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wet and muddy cannot even describe the view. We can use a drink, when is the wine cellar going to be ready????

 

 

Good design is weather proof

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Gibson’s Top 5 for Fall

With shorter days ahead, you’ll be wanting more light around your abode.  A great lamp is what you need, and the Gibson Studio Table Lamp is a chic and versatile choice for any home.

 

As the temperatures drop, warm up with one of the many beautiful throws at Gibson this season from our very own textile artist, Michael Koch. 

 

 

 

 

 

Throw some logs on the fire, then make yourself comfortable in the Wallach Club Chair from the Gibson Studio Furniture Line. 

 

While relaxing in the warmth of your home, why not pour yourself a nice glass of vino from one of our unique art glass decanters.

 

 

Whether you’re needing essential storage or simply a cool furniture piece to display your wares, one of our industrial carts will surely add a stylishly functional touch to your dwelling.

 

Drop by our showroom for some inspiration this fall!

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A Journey Through the Windy City

On a recent trip to Chicago to visit the Charles Pollock showroom (Our rep for the Gibson Studio furniture line in the Midwest), Gary, left alone with his crackberry, was able to capture some of the public treasures of the city!

 

 

 

The amazing architecture, history and public art that fills the city are things that everyone who visits Chicago should explore.  One could easily get lost in all the visual treats this city has to offer.

 

 

 

Enjoy the pix!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gibson Studio Moroccan Ottoman & Ashley Console

on display @ Charles Pollock!

   

 

Everything old is new again. . .

 

 

With fall rapidly approaching, we are once again freshening up our inventory at Gibson with some great new found pieces.  Adding a personal touch to your living environment has never been easier when you step into Gibson.  With so many unique accessories to choose from, you can tap into nostalgia, add whimsical flair, or simply find that perfect piece that completes a room. 

 

Our latest acquisitions include an incredible Dietz industrial light on wheels, perfect to shine some light on your favorite objet d'art.

Vintage boxes in galvanized metal and wood, and cool glass battery jars ideal for your flora from the garden to name a few.  

 

Stop in and see our wonderful assortment of wares from times when the simplest objects were beautifully crafted using the quality materials of a bygone era.

“From the Spoon to the City” @ LACMA

If you haven’t already, check out LACMA’s 20th century design collection highlighting objects and furniture designed by architects from Frank Lloyd Wright to Frank Gehry and several other prominent figures from the period.

“When Italian architect Ernesto Rogers famously declared that he wanted to design everything from "a spoon to a city," he articulated the desire of many architects to design both buildings and their contents.” (from LACMA’s website)

Exhibit: August 6, 2009–January 24, 2010

ART DECO IN LA

When it comes to Art Deco, LA is one city that embraces the style wholeheartedly. 

Art Deco was a popular design movement from 1925 until the 1940’s.  At the time, the style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.  The style is based on mathematical geometric shapes, but is considered eclectic because it draws its inspiration from a variety of sources.  Recently, Art Deco has experienced a revival, and appreciation for the style has soared.

 

From historical hotels, theatres, homes and even the city hall, Art Deco can be spotted all around LA. 

 

 

 

 Even Gibson takes inspiration from the Deco style in some of its Studio furniture pieces such as the Moderne Side Table pictured left & Deco Club Chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GIBSON INTRODUCES FORNASETTI!

To add to our already diverse showroom, we have brought in a number of cool Fornasetti pieces to accessorize the home with. These are highly collectible and give any living space a fashionable facelift while adding a point of interest.

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Piero Fornasetti was an Italian painter, sculptor and interior decorator who was heavily influenced by Greek & Roman architecture. He is most known for featuring the woman’s face as a motif on many of his designs. Although Piero passed away in 1988, his son, Barnaba Fornasetti, continues his father’s tradition. Stop in and pick up one of the many unique pieces we currently have on display.