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Realtors, Preservationists, Dealers & More!
Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond is an all-volunteer non-profit organization. We are pleased to provide this resource list of businesses or professional services related to Modernism.
Benjamin Historic Certifications LLC
711 Marion Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Tel: 847.432.1865
Web: http://www.benjaminhistoric.com/
Email: ssbenjamin@sbcglobal.net
A consulting firm specializing in historic preservation with a focus on documenting and preserving the special character of both historic buildings and landscapes. Clients include homeowners, real estate developers, municipalities, local historical societies and other not-for-profit organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: 312.922.3432 ext. 243
Web: http://www.architecture.org/
The Chicago Architecture Foundation is dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and related design. From the ashes of the 1871 Chicago Fire emerged the prototype for the modern high-rise city. New technologies and ?made-in-America? aesthetic ideas shaped both Chicago and cities worldwide. CAF interprets this vibrant, and still evolving, legacy with trained volunteer docents leading scores of different tours, as well as presenting dynamic exhibitions and public programs on architecture and design.
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1315, Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: 312-922-1742
Web: http://www.landmarks.org/
Web: http://www.farnsworthhouse.org/
Email: DiChieraL@lpci.org
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois is the state's leading voice for historic preservation. LPCI is a membership, statewide organization. In the 34 years since its founding, our organization has gone on to save countless architectural and historic treasures throughout the State of Illinois. Explore our site to learn more about the variety of LPCI programs that continue to facilitate, educate, and promote historic preservation.
NakedModern
1661 N. Water Street, Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: 414.291.4040
Web: http://www.nakedmodern.com/
Gand Music and Sound
780 Frontage Rd.
Northfield, IL 60093
Tel: 888.770.0737
Web: http://www.gand.com/
Email: jgand@gand.com or ggand@gand.com
Retail music store, sound rentals and commercial sound installations. Sound for parties, concerts, festivals, restaurants. Microphones for meetings, new and vintage equipment - shop online or in the store.
Architectural Videos
P.O. Box 72786
Roselle, IL 60172
Tel: 847.756.0633
Web: http://www.architecturalvideos.com/ (under construction)
Email: architecturalvideo@yahoo.com
Architecture videos of significant buildings by distinguished architects.
Modernist Dwellings - Chicago Real Estate for the Mod-minded
Quest Realty Group
Tel: 773.932.1212
Web: http://www.modernistdwellings.com/
Email: realestate@modernistdwellings.com
Our concept is simple: We bring together modern homes and people who love unique architecture. Modernism is accessible. Modernist dwellings in the Chicago area range from luxury beach estates to affordable mid-century modern ranch homes waiting for you to restore their mid-century modern glamour.
Palm Springs Modern Tours
Palm Springs, CA
Tel: 760.318.6118
Email: psmoderntours@aol.com
Offering an extensive three-hour overview of Palm Springs mid-century architecture discovering the architects who lived and worked in PS (Albert Frey, E. Stewart Williams, William F. Cody, et al) and those more famous ones with desert commissions (Neutra, Lautner, Becket, Victor Gruen Associates, et al). See all types of buildings (residential, commercial, civic, religious, hotels, etc), explore tucked-away neighborhoods and learn about the era's clientele, materials, and the creative architecture and design that flourished in Palm Springs during the post-war years. Advance reservations recommended to ensure seating availability. Group and custom tours available; fees on request.
Realtor & Dealer of Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Jetset Modern & Modern Property
Baird & Warner Real Estate
P.O. Box 364
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Tel: 312.371.0986
Web: http://www.jetsetmodern.com/
Email: joe@jetsetmodern.com
Realtor specializing in 20th century modern architectural houses and condominiums. Dealer of vintage modern furniture and decorative arts, also does prop rentals and styling for the advertising industry, and staging for real estate properties.
Modern Sarasota
Tel: 941.724.1118
Web: http://www.modernsarasota.com/
Email: info@modernsarasota.com
Exclusive Realtor for purchasing and selling the very best architecture located in and around Sarasota, Florida.
GMD Interior Designer
GMD
Cell: 312.388.4442
Fax/VM: 312.988.7171
Email: gmd1_2000@yahoo.com
Interior Design using the pieces of European Designers and Architects focusing on Mouille, Prouve, Gauriche, Mollino, Ponti, Mategot. Established contacts in Italy and France, can get any original or reproduced piece. Also reproducing Mollino furniture.
Graphic Designer
Marzec Communications
Tel: 773.477.9966
Web: www.members.aol.com/cmarz/marzeclogos.jpg
Email: cmarz@aol.com
Advertising Design/Graphic Identity.
Furniture Upholsterer and Refinisher
Illinois Upholstery and Refinishing, Inc.
3304 N. Broadway, Suite 175
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: 847.595.0002
Email: illupholstery@aol.com
Illinois Upholstery and Refinishing, Inc. is a full service furniture upholsterer and refinisher specializing in mid-century modern furniture. We have been in business for over 12 years successfully serving the Chicago area. Our skilled crew of craftsmen have a minimum of 15 years experience each and have worked with every type of furniture imaginable. We are very well priced and produce only the highest quality of work.
Real Estate Agent
Tel: 847.651.1983
Web: http://www.modernchicagorealty.com/
Email: johnmp135@sbcglobal.net
Specializing in Mid-Century Modern Homes. Emphasis on the North Shore and mid-century Chicago condominiums.
Graphic-Industrial Designer/Writer
Tel: 847.328.6145
Email: porter.enteract@rcn.com
Studied at Institute of Design-1946-1950. Los Angeles design office, 1951-1969: clients included leading modernist architects/furniture/lighting designers/manufacturers and showrooms. Work appeared regularly in Arts & Architecture magazine, Graphis, and publications worldwide. Designed the award-winning logo and literature for Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond. CD & Bio available.
Arte Moderne
Vintage. 20th Century. Modern. Design
526 Crescent Blvd. #1
In "The Little Shops"
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Shop: 630-790-3036
Appoinment: 630-240-3504
Email: arte-moderne@comcast.net
Arte Moderne specializes in 20th C. modern design in Furniture, Lighting, Decorative Arts, Ceramics, Glass and Collectible Objects. Bauhaus is our passion and having grown up in The Netherlands, we in particular feel a great pride and kinship to the founding members of the Dutch De Stijl movement who in their turn greatly influenced Bauhaus faculty and students.
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Arte.Moderne.630-790-3036
Young Architecture, Site & Landscape PLanning
Tel: 219.872.5498
Email: tpaulyoung@comcast.net
The firm specializes in new construction, both residential and commercial, working in the tri-state area. In addition, the firm has been active in the restoration of significant buildings, interiors and landscapes. Clients include homeowners, businesses, institutions and development organizations.
Prior to opening the practice in 1985 Young had worked in the offices of Mies van der Rohe, David Haid, Al Swenson/Pao-Chi Chang.
In the office of Mies van der Rohe, Paul was responsible for the first restoration of the Farnsworth House, 1971-72. He is also currently working on a publication of the early works of Alfred Caldwell.
Young Fox Art Gallery
Tel: 219.872.5498
E-mail: youngfoxgallery@comcast.net
More than 100 artists are represented - paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs & furnishings - with emphasis on students & teachers of the Bauhaus (Weimar, Dessau, Berlin) and the New Bauhaus/Institute of Design in Chicago.
Other Chicago artists include Francis Chapin, Eugene Deutch, Leon Golub, Richard Hunt, Lee Godie, Mary Jane Nelson and Wesley Willis.
The gallery has many large scale and serial paintings and drawings for both residential and commercial installations.
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