Gehry goods

Residential Architect, July, 2004 by Shelley D. Hutchins

Frank O. Gehry is downsizing his iconic architectural forms into designs for two household product lines. The first, Valli & Valli's FOG and Arrowhead Series of door levers and matching hardware, reflects Gehry's ongoing love affair with organic figures and flowing shapes. The FOG set of hardware is crafted in brass with optional finishes of polished brass and polished or satin chrome; the stainless steel Arrowhead set also comes either satin or polished.

The second, Gehry's Superlight, is an exceptionally lightweight aluminum chair produced by Emeco that results from a concept the architect has mulled for years. The 6 1/2-pound chair has a flexible yet strong skin that moves in response to the sitter's body. An all-aluminum version can be used indoors and out, or an industrial felt skin can be substituted for exclusively indoor applications. Visit www.emeco.net to read more about Superlight; for more information on FOG and Arrowhead products, call 877.326.2565.

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