John Mascheroni (b.1932), American Furniture Designer
John Mascheroni has been designing furniture for his entire career, recognized for his design acuity and modernism. LEARN MORERead More →
January 31, 2025
American furniture making has undergone various eras and fashion trends. There were 13 significant periods in American furniture history: Early American, Colonial, Pennsylvania Dutch, Federal, Sheraton, American Empire, Shaker, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, and Modern/Contemporary. French and British furniture design, as well as the materials that were available in each manufacturing region, had a significant influence on each of these styles. Many other styles also exist that cross over each of these. The following articles discuss aspects of American furniture design and its designers.
John Mascheroni has been designing furniture for his entire career, recognized for his design acuity and modernism. LEARN MORERead More →
Francis H. Bacon, an American furniture and interior designer, studied in Massachusetts and worked for prominent firms, leaving a legacy in furniture design.Read More →
The furniture designed by Sam Maloof can be found in every imaginable place in the United States, from boardrooms to bungalows, from the White House to the Smithsonian. READ MORERead More →
Frank Miller built the Mission Inn for people passing through California in the 1800s. It’s a Spanish-colonial-style hotel, which has been remodelled many times over time, with plenty of onsite production – such as balconies, light fixtures, and door handles.Read More →
George Nakashima, an American woodworker and designer, blended influences from various cultures to create custom, site-specific furniture. His work received numerous awards and was exhibited internationally.Read More →
The iconic Eames Lounge Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, has become a symbol of luxury and power for its owners worldwide.Read More →
Emeco, based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, has been producing iconic furniture, including the Navy Chair, since the 1940s. The company emphasizes sustainability.Read More →
Eight years into their collaborative relationship, New York-based designer Marc Thorpe is launching his latest piece for Moroso for their outdoor collection called Moroso M’Afrique. DayTrip comprises various components that are used as low tables and benches that pay homage to the Italian brand’s multi-cultural ethos. The design allows the user to create a composition for themselves, giving them ownership of the product and design for which they can use with others.Read More →
Donald Deskey was an influential American designer known for merging modernism with French Art Deco influences, renowned for his work in furniture and interior design.Read More →
The Muffy VanderBear Portrait Chair, part of NABCO’s unique collection, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and playful storytelling, appealing to collectors for its nostalgia and quality.Read More →