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SAMARA Furniture and Its Use


Overview
SAMARA Furniture and Its Use


Doug Wintin
The Architect Within

Wally Rogers
Dining Table and Chairs


John Christian
The Owner's View

Jerry Johnson
The Eclectic Mr. Wright

Ted and Lynn Osborn
Thoughts About FLLW
Furniture Designs


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SAMARA Education Series
SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
Fall 1999 - The Owner's View
   Introduction
   Complete Unity and Grammar
   Integrated Design
   Coordinated Features
   Natural Materials
   Versatility
   Oriental Quality
   Cantilever Principle
SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
Spring 2000 - The Owner's View
   Television Trays
   Dining Room Chairs
   Pole Lights
   Origami and Organic Chairs
   Bedside Tables
   Weed Holder

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SAMARA Education Series
Fall 1999

SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
In A Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home

The Owner's View
John Christian




Coordinated Features

The furniture in SAMARA was built right in the living room by the carpenter as Mr. Wright designed it. The construction mimics the lines and materials of the building itself.

Wright's designs include many built-in pieces including long bench-like seats, a hi-fidelity speaker system, an entertainment center with television and associated electronic systems, several desks in the work space and bed rooms, shelving, a buffet and sideboards.

Thus much of the furniture in SAMARA is an extension of the architecture coordinating materials and colors. Pushed back against the walls they become background items clearing other parts of the space for selected tables, lights, chairs, rugs, planters and hassocks.

Mr. Wright built in lights and the associated dimming mechanisms to control the light intensity. This enables setting the "mood" of the rooms to individual desires and bathes the rooms in an indirect, soft, diffused glow of light. To indicate the detail, pink light bulbs were specified for the light sources.


The Owner's View
Fall 1999
Introduction | Complete Unity and Grammar | Integrated Design
Coordinated Features | Natural Materials | Versatility
Oriental Quality | Cantilever Principle

Spring 2000
Television Trays | Dining Room Chairs | Pole Lights
Origami and Organic Chairs | Bedside Tables | Weed Holder


SAMARA Furniture and Its Use
© 1999-2000 John E. Christian Family Memorial Trust
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Created November 2, 1999
Latest Revision June 6, 2000