otto heino and sam maloof

Earlier in the months I had the great opportunity to attend a panel discussion at Bonhams & Butterfields with the brilliant ceremacist, Otto Heino, and amazing furniture designer Sam Maloof.

Both are well into their 90's and were surprisingly funny. They shared stories and answered questions. Both are still actively working and, if you are ever in Ojai or Alto Loma, they welcome visitors at their studios. So worth the trip. I will be planning to visit each hopefully soon.



Here are some pics from the discussion and cool items from the 20th Century Decorative Arts featuring Contemporary Studio Works Auction.


Sam Maloof (American, born 1916)



Otto Heino (American, born 1915 - )

Almeric Walter pâte-de-verre glass beetle paperweights

Albert Cheuret silvered-bronze and alabaster table lamps


Murano amber glass birds



Shiro Kuramata acrylic and painted metal lamps


George Nelson rosewood and painted metal miniature six-drawer jewelry chest on stand
Got my signed poster!!


and of course a pic with them.
during the discussion