Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

American, 1867-1959

Without question the greatest architect the United States has ever produced, Frank Lloyd Wright and his philosophy of “organic architecture” — of buildings that exist in harmony with their natural surroundings — had a profound influence on the shape of modern life.

Wright gave us some of the most elegant and iconic buildings in America: residences such as Fallingwater, in rural Pennsylvania, the Robie House in Chicago, and Taliesin, Wright’s own home; and masterful institutional structures that include the Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois, the Johnson Wax headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Whenever possible, Wright designed the furniture for his projects, to ensure an affinity between a building’s exterior and interior.

Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement.

For Taliesin and several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. He revisited many of these forms in the 1950s in furniture licensed to the North Carolina firm Henredon, adding a decorative frieze-like element to the edges of tables and stools. Owing to a cross-licensing agreement between Henredon and Heritage at the time, Wright's lines of the era are usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.

The works on 1stDibs also show how happily Wright embraced new forms and materials. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and use tubular steel to the same effect as designer Warren McArthur, who collaborated with Wright in the interiors of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. For the Price Tower (1956) in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel — audacious furniture for his tallest completed building project.

The beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture designs is that while many of us wish we could live in one of his houses, his vintage sofas, storage cabinets and armchairs connect us directly to his architecture, and to the history he made.

Creator: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Carved Mahogany Bench, Newly Restored

$8,500

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Carved Mahogany Bench, Newly Restored

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" coffee table or bench By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1955 Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin de...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Benches and Table from Wright's 1951 Unitarian Church

$30,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright Benches and Table from Wright's 1951 Unitarian Church

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Long Island City, NY

This trio of hinged bench seats and one table were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1951 for the Unitarian Meeting House, which Wright also designed, at 900 University...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Upholstery, Fir

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

$3,913 / item

H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Wood, Leather

Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s

$4,140

H 14.97 in W 35.12 in D 14 in

Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937

$3,355

H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of one. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity,...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Velvet, Wood

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,163 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mohair, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench

$3,486 / item

H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 14.97 in

Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mohair, Oak, Walnut

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair

$1,450

H 20 in W 21 in D 15 in

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...

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Early 1900s American French Provincial Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Wood

Limited edition Frank Lloyd Wright Midway by Cassina. Italy 1986

$4,461

H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in

Limited edition Frank Lloyd Wright Midway by Cassina. Italy 1986

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Catania, CT

This is a Frank Lloyd Wright Midway 1 chair, designed in 1914 for Midway Gardens in Chicago and reissued by Cassina in cherry wood with a yel...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs

$12,075 / set

H 33 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright, pair of chairs from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Texas. Literature: Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1951-1959, Pfeiffer and F...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Metal

Cassina Taliesin Dining Table with 4 Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright

$18,500 / set

H 27.96 in W 110.24 in D 41.74 in

Cassina Taliesin Dining Table with 4 Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and highly collectible Cassina Taliesin dining table accompanied by four original Barrel chairs, designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This officially licens...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Cherry, Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955

$8,900 / set

H 29.18 in W 21.37 in D 21.62 in

Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mahogany and fabric slipper chairs, line "Taliesin", designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Heritage Henredon, United States, c. 1955.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright 1989 First Edition Taliesin1 Pair of Armchairs

$13,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36.6 in W 38.25 in D 40.9 in

Frank Lloyd Wright 1989 First Edition Taliesin1 Pair of Armchairs

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Water Mill, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin 1 First Edition 1989 Pair of Chairs also known as ”Origami” Chairs Produced by Cassina, Signed and Numbered Very comfortable

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Brass

Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs

$1,780

H 19 in W 23 in D 19 in

Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs

Located in Woodbury, CT

About the size of a dining chair, this little bench tucks neatly under a sideboard or table until such time that it is needed. On four well-executed cabriole legs with deeply carved ...

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19th Century British George II Antique Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Previously Available Items

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Rotating Ottoman

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H 15.5 in Dm 26 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Rotating Ottoman

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany rotating ottoman with upholstered top. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon. Reupholstered in Knoll wool melange fabric.

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1950s Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright 'Taliesin' Coffee Table / Bench

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H 14.5 in W 60 in D 19.5 in

Frank Lloyd Wright 'Taliesin' Coffee Table / Bench

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Dallas, TX

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon 'Taliesin' table or bench with mahogany base and Greek key details.

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1950s Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Bench from Unitarian Church, Pine Plywood, Steel, Fabric 1951

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H 27 in W 43 in D 22 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Bench from Unitarian Church, Pine Plywood, Steel, Fabric 1951

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A rare bench / loveseat / settee designed by Frank Lloyd Wright produced by his Taliesin studio. Produced in limited numbers for Lloyd Wright's famous Unitarian Church in 1951. Marke...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian Universalist Folding Bench 1951 Milwaukee Wisconsin

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H 29 in W 42 in D 19 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian Universalist Folding Bench 1951 Milwaukee Wisconsin

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed folding bench by Frank Lloyd Wright designed and crafted in 1951 for the Unitarian Universalist church in Madison Wisconsin. Was used as a church bench until the early 1980s. ...

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1950s American Prairie School Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Wood

Hexagonal Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon

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H 17 in Dm 29 in

Hexagonal Ottoman by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Dallas, TX

A hexagonal ottoman with mahogany base. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon.

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1950s Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

Frank Lloyd Wright Bench

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H 27 in W 42 in D 25 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Bench

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in New York, NY

Folding double-height bench of pine plywood, wood blocking, and steel chain from the Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, Wisconsin. A Frank LLoyd Wright design from a project he comp...

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1950s American Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

Frank Lloyd Wright UNITARIAN MEETING HOUSE MADISON

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H 25.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in

Frank Lloyd Wright UNITARIAN MEETING HOUSE MADISON

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Wright was 78 years old in January, 1946, when commissioned to design a new church for the Madison Society; he turned 84 before the Meeting House was completed in 1951. His productiv...

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1950s Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

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Wood, Upholstery

Frank Lloyd Wright benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Frank Lloyd Wright benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frank Lloyd Wright benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by Frank Lloyd Wright were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Frank Lloyd Wright benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,000 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $21,000.

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Questions About Frank Lloyd Wright Benches

What style is Frank Lloyd Wright?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
The style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is Prairie style. The architect pioneered the style, which draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the landscapes of the Midwest region of the U.S. Wright's design philosophy emphasized organic architecture, with buildings existing in harmony with their natural surroundings. His approach to architectural design had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, both while he was actively designing buildings and during the decades that followed. Shop a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
What is Frank Lloyd Wright style?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright broke away from Victorian-era architecture and created “Prairie-Style” out of the belief that there should be fewer, larger rooms that flowed easily. He was also a key player in the Art Deco movement. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What materials did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright used a variety of materials. For his homes and commercial buildings, the American architect favored natural materials and obtained them from local sources whenever possible. Some materials commonly featured in Wright's buildings include concrete, zinc, glass bricks, stone and wood. Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and feature tubular steel. Shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Where is Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house is arguably in Mill Run, a small community located in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Wright designed the home, called Fallingwater, in 1935 for the Kaufman family, who founded and owned a department store chain. Located around 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, the home is now open for daily tours. Just 7 miles away from Fallingwater is a second Frank Lloyd Wright home, Kentuck Knob. Designed in 1954, it was formerly the home of the Hagan family, who were friends with the Kaufmans. Explore a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Did Frank Lloyd Wright make furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture. He believed that the interior of a home should complement its exterior. As a result, he created unique pieces for many of the buildings he designed. Some of his most notable pieces include the Taliesin Group cabinet and the Allen table. Find a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
Does Frank Lloyd Wright make lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright made lamps. A stained-glass lamp he designed in the early 1900s was found at an antique shop in Chicago, abandoned during World War II. The lamp went on to break records at Christie’s auction, selling for over $700,000 in 1998. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Frank Lloyd Wright's style of architecture called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture style was known as the Prairie Style; his principles led to a better life for all. From low-pitched roofs to overhanging eaves against closed-in Victorian era designs, prevalent in their confined spaces, among other things. Find vintage and modern Frank Lloyd Wright's pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What style of furniture did Frank Lloyd Wright use?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Pennsylvania?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
There are four Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Pennsylvania. They include Fallingwater in Stewart Township, Kentuck Knob in Ohiopyle, Suntop Homes in Ardmore and the Don Duncan House in Acme. In addition, Wright designed the Francis Little House Library in Allentown and the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
How many homes did Frank Lloyd Wright design?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 homes and other structures over the course of his life. However, only about 400 of those designs were ever built. Some of his most famous homes include Fallingwater, the Frederick C. Robie House, the Hollyhock House, the Darwin D. Martin House and Taliesin. Explore a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
How many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
Around 430 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left. The American architect designed thousands of buildings throughout his career, but only 511 of his works were ever built. Some of these were lost to natural disasters, while others were demolished by their owners. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
What is the difference between Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
Why is the Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright called Prairie-style architecture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is called Prairie-style architecture because of its characteristics. Wright pioneered Prairie-style architecture by designing homes in the Midwest using inspiration from the prairie landscapes found in the region. The earthy colors and organic textures of the Robie House’s brick, stucco and wood materials bring to mind the color of the prairies, and its low-pitched roof, strong horizontal lines and elongated rectangular windows reflect the flatness of the terrain. Inside, the home features wide-open spaces that provide extended sight lines similar to how you can see far into the distance when gazing out across a flat prairie. Shop a collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.

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