Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thomas molesworth the famous artist, craftsman, designer thomas molesworth was born in kansas in 1890. Three centuries of furniture in colour molesworth, h. After working at a furniture store in chicago, he, like many men of his generation, enlisted and fought in world war i. Sep 06, 20 vintage thomas molesworth furniture heads to auction. I agree with philip hensher a good 10 years younger than me who wrote the introduction to this anthology. How to make your own furniture by williams, henry lionel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And a new crop of furniture makers, inspired by molesworth and the arts and crafts tradition, are expanding the western dream to meet the vision of the nineties. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by. And a new crop of furniture makers, inspired by molesworth and the arts and crafts tradition, are expanding the western dream to. Molesworth 18901977 was born in kansas in 1890 and studied at the art institute. May 22, 2018 furniture by thomas molesworth inside ruth and jake blooms sun valley, idaho, home. Blogsposts around the web jon grinspan edward lengel bruce watson. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
A little design vocabulary for you today, as we mosey on into the sunset of the work week. We specialize in creating custom western furniture that truly is liveable art form meets function. The molesworth books purport to be instructional manuals by an english public schoolboy named nigel molesworth, about how to survive the school experience. Molesworth remains the goldstandard name for western inspired furnishings. Thomas molesworth, were he alive today, would be both proud and amazed at the influence his shoshone furniture company and the cody artists colony he inspired would have on his old hometown and the western design movement seventytwo years after he started producing furniture.
The work of western master thomas molesworth heads to auction. In 1991, 14 years after molesworths death, lloyd established sweet water ranch in cody, a company dedicated to restoring original molesworth furniture and. Aug 19, 2011 thomas molesworth died in 1977 just two years after gunsmoke ended its recordbreaking run, but his style has lived on. Each piece has an intrinsic beauty, whether the source of that beauty is quirky styling or great workmanship. Furniture cabinet making books highland woodworking. Clearly these chairs supported quite a few dusty cowboy bottoms in their day.
In his sense of showmanship, molesworth was the buffalo bill of furniture. Vintage thomas molesworth furniture heads to auction. Molesworth 18901977 initiated the leatherblankets burlsartifacts style in the 1940s. Molesworth designed the chandelier but hired the campbell brothers of cody to execute the intricate ironwork. Jun, 20 tom molesworth was a furniture manufacturer and decorator of the romanticized images of the west of united states from 1931 to 1980s. His line of furniture was popular in hotels, airports, clubs. A brief history of the molesworth style of western furniture, designer thomas molesworth, new designs and where to buy molesworth western furniture. Hand made wood furniture in new west, cowboy high style. Molesworth furniture gallery fighting bear antiques. The molesworth style features vertical pole detailing, silhouettes of cowboys, indians and other figures of the old west, chunky wood burls. I thought they were childrens books, when i was a child, and now that i am an adult, think they are books for adults about. Molesworth, mary louisa, 18391921 a wikipedia article about this author is available molesworth, mrs. Nov 21, 2012 molesworth reproductions original molesworth customized quality western furniture created in the thomas molesworth furniture tradition. Molesworth covers an area greater than stewart island, and is in every sense a working farm, home to one of the countrys largest cattle herds.
Melanie molesworth transforms junk into desirable homeware, from eclectic collectibles to old bathroom fittings. Vintage thomas molesworth furniture heads to auction the new. Oct 02, 2006 codystyle home on the range molesworth collectors excited by original pieces at cody old west auction. Each piece is an original inspiration of the western frontier. How to choose molesworth style furniture mountain living. Molesworth reproductions and rustic log wood furniture by lester santos. Named after the famous furniture builder of the early 1900s, thomas molesworth, our collection of furniture inspired by his iconic designs are the perfect addition to a ranch or western lodge home. Ince and mayhew original 1st edition 18th century furniture. From the day the first was published in 1953, they became a wild success, especially with schoolchildren. Apr 05, 1990 in his sense of showmanship, molesworth was the buffalo bill of furniture.
Bayoud, and it was originally owned by george sumers, who purchased the furniture for his cardiff ranch in glenwood springs, colorado. Thomas molesworth furniture fighting bear antiques. The compleet molesworth by willians, geoffrey and searle, ronald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Were going to look at a unique american furniture designer and how his creations have become part of our national identity. Nigel molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books actually written by geoffrey willans, with cartoon illustrations by ronald searle. For many years it was virtually closed to the public, which is one reason for its mystique, but that is in the process of change. Ever since the landmark sale of molesworth furniture at christies new york in 1995, collectors have been on the lookout for original pieces that they can snatch up. With a background in home construction, they started looking at furnituremaking, but it was the book cowboy high style.
Codystyle home on the range molesworth collectors excited by original pieces at cody old west auction. Vintage thomas molesworth furniture heads to auction the. As romance with the old west sweeps the country and takes its place as the design style of the decade, old western furniture pieces are in high demand. The molesworth style features vertical pole detailing, silhouettes of cowboys, indians and other figures of the old west, chunky wood burls, native american motifs, brightly colored leather and. Exhibition catalog the first of molesworths furniture. Furniture by thomas molesworth inside ruth and jake blooms sun valley, idaho, home. Molesworth reproductions, rustic wooden furniture by. An excellent guide for collectors of molesworths work, this book is also an. Several major museums have curated very popular molesworth exhibits.
Thomas molesworth to the new west by elizabeth claire flood that piqued rustys interest. Unfortunately, no records of molesworths library or book purchases survive, but. See more ideas about furniture, western furniture and southwestern decorating. This speaks of molesworth evolving, innovative designs, his unique use of native materials along with. He attended the art institute of chicago from 1908 to 1909. Molesworth reproductions original molesworth customized quality. I know there are a number of books available on building furniture, including books on building log furniture and older style pieces. Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of a montana ranch, host mark l. Molesworths style drew from the arts and crafts movement and from vernacular design characteristics of western american ranches and farms. Beautiful photos of european and american furniture from the 17th century through the art nouveau period, to the present. Furniture cabinet making books teach the art and techniques of cabinet and furniture making. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Moles worth furniture the original western style perfect for the cabin decor. It is made of peeled pine, so can be reproduced in taiwan or in detroit, anywhere you have pine trees falling down. Molesworths style drew from the arts and crafts movement and from vernacular design characteristics of western american ranches and. As the first thoroughly detailed and complete guide, it explores molesworth s journey to becoming one of the leading western furniture designers. That price seems even more amazing when you look closely at the photo below.
The architectural, interior, product, and graphic design developed during the mid20th century, from approximately 1933 to 1965, has generated a wealth of books. Publisher moses annenberg was so enamored of the style that he commissioned 245 pieces for his ranch in wyoming. I see though this was the inspiration that got the next coffee table. Today, thomas molesworths furniture is highly sought after by western art enthusiasts, having gained in popularity after the exhibition interior west. Molesworth originals reach high auction prices, often in the millions. As a collector, dealer, and published historian of thomas molesworth furniture, i am amazed at how quickly he developed his style from his early almostprimitive efforts to his later sleek, comfortable, and professionally stylish approach to furniture in a matter of four to five years.
The molesworth books were the result of an approach by willans to the cartoonist, searle, to illustrate a series of books based on a column he had been writing for punch. The compleet molesworth by willans, geoffrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 11, 2014 twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. Molesworth 18901977 was an american furniture designer who was a significant figure in the creation of a distinctly western style of furniture and accessories, using hides, horn and natural wood. Pioneer of western design is the quintessential monograph of the legendary thomas molesworth, his life and work. Learn woodworking tips from master craftsmen taught in furniture and cabinet making books sold at highland. The text gives an overview of the start of thomas molesworth and other rustic furniture makers. Walberg and appraiser john sollo explore the works of thomas molesworth, a significant figure in the popularization of rustic. Opening his store in cody, wy, in 1931, he produced a long series of original, often challenging, pieces of furniture for the next 30 years. It just scratched the surface of the subject of molesworths furniture. Molesworth, like me, first appeared in the 1950s, and we had all the books in the house when i was a child. Molesworth built furniture from 1931 to 1961 at his shop in cody, wyoming and many of the wealthy and prestigious leaders of that time were his customers. The annenberg lodge was a masterful creation of wellcrafted furniture that blended the architecture of the lodge to its interior design. Collected here are remarkable examples of what set him apart from so many and aptly demonstrates why so many.
I would like to build a few pieces of furniture for my own enjoyment. Based on nearly two decades of buying, selling, pursuing, and. We offer you custom luxury ranch furniture and accessories in the traditional thomas molesworth style. Celeste ng, ann patchett, min jin lee and others on the books that bring them comfort. Furniture makers, designers, retail outlets, and sources of memorabilia are listed state by state. Molesworth 18901977 was an american furniture designer who was a significant. Molesworth surrounded his furniture with authentic navajo rugs and sand paintings as well as original western art. After returning from the war, he eventually found work managing a. Here are 10 favorites, including an overview of the houses designed by architects eliel and eero saarinen and a survey of the work of california designers evelyn and jerome ackerman. Nigel molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books actually written by geoffrey willans, with cartoon illustrations by ronald searle the molesworth books were the result of an approach by willans to the cartoonist, searle, to illustrate a series of books based on a column he had been writing for punch.
Because of past gaps in operations and demolishing of buildings and infrastructure, raf molesworth contains very limited support operations. And cody was the right place for the craftsman, who moved here from billings, mont. October 2, 2006 meghan saar ever since the landmark sale of molesworth furniture at christies new york in 1995, collectors have been on the lookout for original pieces that they can snatch up. Marc taggart created in the thomas molesworth furniture. Interior decorators have been using marc taggart collectibles for years in their designs. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by companies like knoll and herman miller.
Molesworth 18901977 was born in kansas in 1890 and studied at the art institute of chicago. As the first thoroughly detailed and complete guide, it explores molesworths journey to becoming one of the leading western furniture designers. Collectors cant get enough of thomas molesworths craft. October 2, 2006 meghan saar ever since the landmark sale of molesworth furniture at christies new york in 1995, collectors have been on the lookout for. Twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. Little miss peggy by molesworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main room of the lodge featured molesworths upholstered fabric and leather furniture along with his traditional use of navajo rugs, sand paintings and original western art. About thomas molesworth santos furniture cody, wyoming. Tom molesworth was a furniture manufacturer and decorator of the romanticized images of the west of united states from 1931 to 1980s. Copy wyoming cowboy style furniture as its highly hot right now. The fact that molesworths furniture career spanned thirtyplus years speaks for itself. Junk style is for anyone who loves old attics, flea markets and charming, inventive design. This book is full of timeless hand crafted furniture from not only thomas molesworth but many other newer artists.
I will be happy to get a delivery quote, and i need your zip code and telephone number for that. When he saw the strong lines and colored fabrics of thomas molesworths vintage furniture, a light went on for him. Pieces of furniture and accessories sourced from markets. An abundantly and colorful illustrated guide to interior decorating cowboy style. We are pleased to offer this exceptional group of thomas molesworth furniture as part of our spring sales of important design in new york. Molesworth included supplementary material from the original chapter 19. As such, it relies solely upon the 423rd abg for all nonjac related support functions like postal services, banking and telecommunications connectivity.
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