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Thomas obrien has made a career of translating cool notions of modernism into an easy and generous array of modern styles that anyone can attain. Designer and merchant, collector and tastemaker, thomas obrien has made a career of translating cool notions of modernism into an easy. In american modern we see his beautiful, highly edited style, including the transition of his urban. His brand of warm modernism is virtually everywherefrom the homes and retail stores of ralph lauren and giorgio armani to the shelves of target and a handful of leading home furnishing manufacturers. At over 125 pieces, this collection includes many types of furniture, from upholstery to handcrafted wood and metalwork, for every room of the home, and in time, the garden. Thomass first book is an indepth study of seven homes, including his own. Thomas o brien born 1961 is an american interior and home furnishings designer. And thomas obrien does this in american modern, which has been sitting on either my desk or bedside table since it arrived at my door shockingly early one morning. See more ideas about thomas obrien, interior, interior design.
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American modern book by thomas obrien, lisa light, laura. Dec 02, 2018 as the founder and president of aero studios, aero, the iconic home emporium, copper beach, his and husband dan finks charming long island general store, as well as a multitude of collaborations and licensed collections, obrien has been a leading proponent of modern american design since 1992. See more ideas about thomas obrien, interior and interior design. He is the founder and president of aero studios, one of americas most respected design firms, and is the author of. Thomas obrien wooden coffee table mid century modern etsy. Now, that sense of purpose has led him to a new medium and a debut as an author, with the publication of his first book, american modern, from abrams, arriving in april 2010.
In the opening lines of his book, american modern, obrien encapsulates his own design philosophy. 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. Thomas obrien published his first, bestselling book, american modern, in 2010. A special, small collection of old and new books always in the store, for inspiration. At century, we strive to partner with the most innovative and talented designers in the furniture fashion industry. I dont remember what i was looking for but somehow stumbled upon a small snippet that announced that thomas obrien is coming out. Attendees mingled and enjoyed light bites from avenue catering and an exclusive look at obrien. May 16, 2018 a first look at thomas obriens new book, library house.
Each designer adds their own unique elegance to each. Buy the hardcover book american modern by thomas o brien at indigo. L ast night the first book signing was held at aero studios for american modern by thomas o brien. American modern has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In each one of his baths there is a link between modern and traditional elements traditional raised panel cabinetry and aero fittings, for example. He is best known for his book the things they carried 1990, a collection of linked semiautobiographical stories inspired by. Thomas obriens name has long been synonymous with vintage. I dont remember what i was looking for but somehow stumbled upon a small snippet that announced that thomas obrien is coming out with a book. L ast night the first book signing was held at aero studios for american modern by thomas obrien. Now he introduces readers to a range of those stylesfrom casual to formal, vintage to urbanalongside stunning photography and charming design stories.
The title of this book is american modern and it was written by thomas o brien, lisa light, laura resen photographer. American modern which has nothing specifically american about it, and is absolutely not what europeans would call modern at all is the signature style of the books author, a new york decorator called thomas obrien, who is very famous in the us apparently, though i hadnt heard of him until now. It will be titled american modern and will be published. American modern by thomas obrien from abrams, april 2010 december 2009 designer and merchant thomas obrien has always had a passion for making useful things. I am finishing up a job for a client who wanted a midcentury modern, eclectic style. Fans of designer thomas obriens work would jump at the chance to take a.
Thomas obrien designer rugs for sale in minneapolis a modern american designer. He draws from the farmhouse as much as the townhouse, and he is a lifelong student of american vernacular antiques and architecture as a foil for modern generations of design. The pictures are wonderful and the projects are fresh including both renditions of his apartment that you may have seen before as obrien. His design firm, aero studios, and home store, aero ltd. Beginning to now, and his third book library house released in fall. Thomas obrien featured in the ny times made by hickory chair.
Photography by laura resen from the book american modern by thomas obrien to me, american modern style means a willingness to recover history yet mix old and new, to be independent in ones. Mar 23, 2010 american modern which has nothing specifically american about it, and is absolutely not what europeans would call modern at all is the signature style of the book s author, a new york decorator called thomas o brien, who is very famous in the us apparently, though i hadnt heard of him until now. Seen together, thomas finds more in common than divided between the historical, traditional, and modern styles that make up his work. Deco shelves decoration is an art that use decor accessories, books and house. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. American modern by lisa light and thomas obrien 2010. Wall street news, thomas obrien, shabby, american modern, dark walls. From obrien s vivid reminiscences about his early days in art school in manhattan to the opening and development of his paired studio and store, aero covers the history and aesthetic of this soho, new york. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Buy the hardcover book american modern by thomas obrien at indigo. Thomas o brien is an interior and home furnishings designer based in new york city. He is the founder and president of aero studios, one of americas.
Designer and merchant, collector and tastemaker, thomas obrien. Each residence is considered as a one point on the spectrum of what makes a design american and modern. In style it is hopefully just as ambitious and interesting. Ever since i got his design book american modern for christmas a couple years ago, he is the designer i constantly come back to for inspiration.
Thomas obrien featured in the ny times made by hickory. He is the founder and president of aero studios, one of americas most respected design firms, and is the author of american modern and aero. Favorite finds i really think of myself as a collector first. Thomas obrien has 31 books on goodreads with 214 ratings. The pictures are wonderful and the projects are fresh including both renditions of his apartment that you may have seen before as obrien describes them with such care. They turn us away from the everpresent screens and speed of modern life. Attendees mingled and enjoyed light bites from avenue catering and an exclusive look at obrien s collection for century furniture. In the followup to the bestselling american modern, aero celebrates 20 years of the famed aero design studio with an intimate look at its founder thomas obrien s design philosophy.
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