Arbus, born in 1903, was inspired by the classicism of French Empire. His love of finely grained veneers, parchment, and lacquer seem to fit right in with todays strong nod to French Deco and Hollywood Regency.
Arbus was "a decorator, an architect and sculptor, as well as a modernist in furniture design, Arbus exerted a profound influence on architecture and interior design in France".
William Switzer: Pacific Design Center, Space B-515 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069 T 310.855.1135.
Beautiful furniture!
I can tell already that this showroom is on the list of things to see in LA.
The Andre Arbus collection is a licensed collection produced under worldwide license from the estate of Andre Arbus under the auspices of Yves Gastou, Arbus's longtime Parisian dealer and Madeleine Arbus his only daughter. Debuted in New York city on OCt 26 2006 at the William Switzer showroom at the D&D building, was attended by ahost of the city's best designers. Available through William Switzer showrooms worldwide. www.williamswitzercollection.com
I was able to see the collection last week at the PDC L.A. and it is beautiful.