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Tile Top and Terracotta Dining Table by Marguerite Antell "Mushroom House"

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Tile top and terracotta dining table by Marguerite Antell "Mushroom House", Stunning hand built custom table by ceramic artist Marguerite Antell, retains signature on base, Design and construction Architect James H. Johnson The Mushroom House or Pod House is a contemporary residence in the town of Perinton, New York, which has been featured in television programs (notably HGTV's Offbeat America series and books (notably the Weird U.S. series due to its whimsical appearance. Patterned after umbels of Queen's Anne's Lace, its brown color is more suggestive of mushrooms. The house was constructed for attorney-artist couple Robert and Marguerite Antell between 1970 and 1972 and was designated a town landmark in 1989. The structure is sited in a moderately-wooded ravine adjacent to Powder Mills Park. The house itself comprises four 80 ton pods which rest on reinforced concrete stems of 14 to 20 feet in height. These fan out from three feet in diameter where they connect to the pods to five feet at the base. The sides of each pod's "CAP" are completely windowed. One pod serves as the living and dining area, one as the kitchen, and two as sleeping areas. An additional "half pod" provides an open deck area The house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 4,168 square feet.
  • Creator:
    Marguerite Antell (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1982
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062419979352

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