1. Mid-century modern furniture styles

2. Two of the most popular 20th century designers are
Marcel Breuer
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Frank Lloyd Wright
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3. Characteristics of Marcel Breuer Style
Influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy of “form follows function” (objects should be designed according to the function they have to perform)
He is known for his contemporary design with clean lines
Used tubular steel frames with canvas, cane, wood, or leather seats
Most famous design was the Wassily Chair.

4. Wassily Chair by Breuer

5. Wassily Chair Video

6. Breuer Style with Cane Seating

7. Breuer Style Tables with Wood

8. Breuer Style

9. Characteristics of Frank Lloyd Wright Style
His style is described as organic
He is known for his Prairie style of architecture that “fit” into the surroundings
He designed furniture to blend with each of his house designs
Commonly used horizontal lines, geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and slats.

10. Frank Lloyd Wright

11. Frank Lloyd Wright

12. Frank Lloyd Wright

13. Frank Lloyd Wright

14. Frank Lloyd Wright

15. Frank Lloyd Wright

16. 3D Animation of Fallingwater House
Fallingwater House is located in southwest Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands 90 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh
The main house 5,330 square feet (2885 sq. ft. interior;  2445 sq. ft. terraces) constructed , followed by the guest house construction in 1939 (1,700 square feet)
Final cost:  $155,000 (Included $8,000 architect’s fees, and $4,500 for installed walnut furnishings) is the equivalent of approximately $2.4 million in 2009
Restoration in 2002 was reported at $11.4 million.

17. Frank Lloyd Wright

18. Frank Lloyd Wright

19. Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mini Poster: Individual Assignment
On cardstock put:
2 pictures of Breuer furniture
4 characteristics of Breuer furniture
2 pictures of Wright furniture
4 characteristics of Wright furniture
2 ways the styles are similar
2 ways the styles are different