April 2012-- Metro Modern Installations

American Design of the 1950s and 1960s was astonishingly innovative in use of new materials and new design. American Design became as competitive and as compelling as Italian and French design of the same era. Metro Modern was invited to create two Mid Century installations in March, 2012.

For American Craft & Design Weekend at La Difference on March 23 - 24, 2012 we showcased only American design such as George Nelson Shelving Unit, Maurizio Tempestini Metal Table Lamp for Laurel, Milo Baughman Sling Chairs for Thayer Coggin, Hill Manufacturing Lucite Swag Chair, Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Table for Knoll International, Crucible Arm Chair for Crucible Manufacturing, NY. We were thrilled to meet Royale Wiggin, President of Thayer Coggin, High Point, NC, who was present to reintroduce and launch Milo Baughman pieces at La Diff.

For the Visual Arts Center's Visartini Collectors Night Auction on March 31, 2012, we showcased 1950s Italian Design with Gio Ponti Style Superleggere Chrome Chairs & Gio Ponti Metal Compass Chairs as they might hypothetically appear in a 1950s Milan Martini Bar. To enhance the atmospherics, we included a Ralph Pucci Mannequin and an original Emilio Pucci Poster.