I was againDig-Duggin'in my library whenI came across this little booklet that the Bard Graduate Center made for an exhibition they held at the 2006 Modernism Show.Mr. Lustig is one of those über talented people who for some reasonnever really got his due....He is mostly know for his graphic work,at least that is what I initiallyknew him for.A friend collected his book covers,that was my firstexposure to him.
"A Season in Hell"by Arthur Rimbaud,New Directions Publishing,1945.But he did some really sharp interiors too,such as this one forhis own apartmentat 625 Park Avenuein 1953.His and his wifeElaine's apartment again.IReally love this.William Segal ApartmentPark Avenue1952(Notice the custom lighting;his lighting is fantasticas you will see as we move along....)His officeonEast 58th Street,1951.More of his office,again,LOVEthe lighting.Lightolier Showroom1953Lighting sketch,this one ended up in hisoffice.Love,very Italian.This,I would KILL for.Custom Standing LightforEdgardo Contini1949.(This is all becoming clearer....If you go to the above link,you will see that Mr. Continiwas thefounding partner ofGruen Associates, who didBarton's Bonbonniereand those amazing hanging lamps....)Seehereandhere.Of course hedid furniture,but I don't like it nearly as much as I do hislighting.
Upholstered ChairParamount Furniture, Los Angeles1949.
I saw one of these years ago for sale, but did not know what it was...He also did someinteresting architecture.
Concrete Pavillion(with Edgardo Contini)1948He even designedahelicopter!
Helicopter for Roteron Company1944.and great signage...amazing fabric......and on and on and on.Please check out more ofAvin LustigHERE.