Mid Century Modern hipsters descended.

Image courtesy of Tristan.
Early rain led to a slower start than ACP#1. But by mid afternoon, sun was shining and crash partiers were coming out of mahogany paneled woodwork. Estimated 50 people attended.
Let's begin with goodies brought by original architect, Mr. Jack Pecsok.
Circa 1952.



Original blue prints.

Now progressing to virtual tour for those not in attendance.
For extra fun we've created a little game called "name that chair". Good folks at Vintage Roadside to give winner a T-shirt of choice. Details at end of post.
View from road.

Approach from driveway.

Image courtesy of Jessica.
Greeted at front door.
Name those chairs #1
Wood paneling dances with slate floors and limestone walls.
View through mobile to conversation pit.
Prints on wall are Jim Flora.
One of two working Ericophones in this abode.
Living room chair porn.
Close-up.
Name that chair #2
Taken from depths of the conversation pit.
Name that chair #3
My fav pic of the day.
Name that chair #4
Hall from living room to dining.
Name that chair #5 (under window)
Dining room.
Name those chairs #6 (name all three - end chair, side chairs, corner chair)
Hint on side chairs.
Nelson Star-burst Clock graces kitchen fireplace.
Breakfast table in kitchen.
Name those chairs #7
Slatted privacy wall blocks view to living space from front hall.
Large purpose-built guest bedroom has retractable divider to become two rooms.
Name that chair #8
Another purpose-built room with built-in bunk beds. Note bullet sconces for reading.
Door to master bedroom. Owners play "what do you see in the wood grain?". I see a sly fox.
Master bedroom with Inhabit Wall Slats and Nelson Bubble Cigar sconces.
Ugly Dolls chillax'n.
Name that chair #9
Me chillax'n Ugly Dolls style prior to guest arrival. Doing my best Don Draper.
First guests arrive in style. 1959 Lincoln style that is.
Image courtesy of Jessica.
As guests arrived, Mid Century Modern fun and dialogue began. Great connections forming.
Indulge in voyeuristic tour of mingling action.
Two lovely ladies.
Name those chairs #10
Anticipated moment unfurled. Former partners/ACP 1 & 2 architects reunited.
Left: Jack Pecsok • Right: J. Parke Randall.
New best friends.
Left: Terryl • Center: Thomas • Right: Heywood Wakefield.
Conversation pit doing what it was built to do. Converse.
Inevitably kitchen always becomes party central. This home was built for such inevitabilities.
For more ACP#2 photo fun check out our Channeling Shulman Flickr set.
Name That Chair - How to Play:
(update 8/26/09 - Winner is Chris Magee, author of one of our fav blogs, Cincinnati Modernation)
Challenge your Mid Century Modern chair knowledge by posting a comment with:
1. full names of chair(s) and their designer(s), numbered according to each "name that chair" pic.
2. Name of, and link to your Favorite T-Shirt from Vintage Roadside. Also include desired size.

Your entry may look like:
...
• #10 "chair name" "designer name"
• Shirt: "shirt name" "link" "size"
First to name all - wins. Don't know them all? Still play. If no one names all - closest wins.
Atomic Crash Party #3:
Slated for September 19th, 2009 1p-5p. Mark up those calendars.
Several other cities are currently in the works. Atomic Crash Partying may soon crash a city near you. Stand by.
Cheers,
-Baz
12 comments:
Looks like a fabulous time was had by all! Once my life slows down a bit, I need to make it down to Indy for one of these shindigs.
Thanks for all the pictures, I love looking at all the details. The furnishings are awesome but I also just loved seeing the shot of the kitchen - those are really beautiful cabinets! And - looks like I never commented on your craigslist score but I meant to - great bedroom set!
-D
#1 Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair
#2 Eames RAR Fiberglass armshell rocker
#3 Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman
#4 Eames molded plywood LCW
#5 Eames Fiberglass side chair
#6 Eames DCM, Eames fiberglass side chair with Eiffel base, Eames Fiberglass armshell
#7 Heywood Wakefield Champagne dining chairs
#8 Bertoia side chair
#9 Butterfly Chair (BFK chair) by Jorge Hardey
#10 Bertoia Diamond chairs
Vintage Roadside t-shirt, https://www3074.ssldomain.com/vintageroadside/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=51&Cat=54 in size medium
Cheers!
Chris
Oh wonderful! The pictures look awesome. That house is so amazing. I'm so excited for the next party!
-terryl
Chair 1
Tulip 150
Eero Saarinen
Chair 2
RAR (Rocking Arm Rod) Charles/Ray Eames
Chair 3
Model 670 /Model 671 Lounge/ottoman
Charles/Ray Eames
Chair 4
Lounge Chair Wood (LCW) Charles/Ray Eames
Chair 5 (image was a bit dim)
Polyprop
Robin Day
Chairs 6
chair at head of table - DCM Charles/Ray Eames
side chairs - "eiffel" Charles/Ray Eames
corner chair - Shell
Charles/Ray Eames
Chair 7
M151A chair
Heywood Wakefield
noted Franciscan Starburst China on dining table-nice!
Chair 8
420C
Harry Bertoia
Chair 9
Butterfly (198)
Jorge Harday/Antonia Bonet
Chair 10
Diamond (421LU)
Harry Bertoia
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T Shirt (Tower Bowl)
https://www3074.ssldomain.com/vintageroadside/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=48&Cat=58
I think both previous comments call #4 a LCW, I believe it may be a DCW because of the length of the legs.
I can't say for certain if it's a DCW or an LCW (very hard to tell unless they are together) but I will say I am seriously in love with that red aniline dyed Eames chair. Yum.
Chair 1
Koenig & Helena
Chair 2
Francine
Chair 3
Sloan
Chair 4
Ernie
Chair 5 (image was a bit dim)
Marion
Chairs 6
Norman
Pepe
Gigi
Chair 7
Dagwood
Chair 8
Parker
Chair 9
Annette
Chair 10
Harriette
:-)
Lovely house and swell party! I always take my photos sans people but I must say it's a thrill to see everyone actually interacting with and enjoying the lovely decor.
And the winner is...
Chris Magee!
Although neither Chris or Carl got 100%.
#5 aside, which was admittedly hard to see, you both had #4 as LCW but it's actually DCW.
Although I do need to take a moment to point out that Carl's detail was impressive, even calling out the star-burst china on the Heywood Wakefield set. Well done.
And, Modbetty came in a very close 3rd for creativity.
Thanks for playing, guys.
Cheers,
-Baz
Nurserl,
You caught the error in the previous lists. Had you completed the lis tin full you'd be on your way to wearing a rock'n new t-shirt from Vintage Roadside
Good eye.
-B
Looks like an awesome time! Sigh, I've always wanted a conversation pit...
Hey, I have just seen the results. Wouldn't have wanted to piggyback on the other correct answers. (I think I have a hand-me-down DCW. It's unmarked, so I've studied!)
I really enjoy your blog.
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