• House for Post-War Art This house just outside Philadelphia belongs to avid collectors of Post-War American art. Originally built in the early 20th century, it retains much of its original architectural character and serves as the perfect foil to the important assemblage of contemporary art displayed within.

    This house just outside Philadelphia belongs to avid collectors of Post-War American art. Originally built in the early 20th century, it retains much of its original architectural character and serves as the perfect foil to the important assemblage of contemporary art displayed within.

  • House for Post-War Art The bold graphics of a Roy Lichtenstein painting and sculpture complement the rich architectural detail of the stair.

    The bold graphics of a Roy Lichtenstein painting and sculpture complement the rich architectural detail of the stair.

  • House for Post-War Art The Client requested low-key colors, clean upholstery models and uncomplicated curtains to showcase the fine collection of Post-War art and European antiques. The walls are upholstered in russet-toned wool and the curtains made of cream colored silk.

    The Client requested low-key colors, clean upholstery models and uncomplicated curtains to showcase the fine collection of Post-War art and European antiques. The walls are upholstered in russet-toned wool and the curtains made of cream colored silk.

  • House for Post-War Art Starry Night, a painting by Vija Celmins, hangs above the fireplace. The quality of the art is balanced by a fine collection of antique furniture.

    Starry Night, a painting by Vija Celmins, hangs above the fireplace. The quality of the art is balanced by a fine collection of antique furniture.

  • House for Post-War Art An Ed Ruscha painting of Felix the Cat is paired with a black and gold japanned commode; one of the many handsome, and sometimes surprising, juxtapositions found throughout the house.

    An Ed Ruscha painting of Felix the Cat is paired with a black and gold japanned commode; one of the many handsome, and sometimes surprising, juxtapositions found throughout the house.

  • House for Post-War Art The dining room features works by Cy Twombly and Hans Hoffman set against Chinese wallpaper. The paper was in place when the redecoration began. A relatively neutral carpet and simple curtains were selected to make an appropriate backdrop for these striking works of art.

    The dining room features works by Cy Twombly and Hans Hoffman set against Chinese wallpaper. The paper was in place when the redecoration began. A relatively neutral carpet and simple curtains were selected to make an appropriate backdrop for these striking works of art.

  • House for Post-War Art The cabinetry of the breakfast room is styled to evoke the original detailing of the house. The room features a Saarinen table and Calder mobile. The client's preferred palette of rich browns is deftly applied here.

    The cabinetry of the breakfast room is styled to evoke the original detailing of the house. The room features a Saarinen table and Calder mobile. The client's preferred palette of rich browns is deftly applied here.

  • House for Post-War Art The sun room was updated with a new suite of furniture made of woven leather on rattan frames. Sculptures by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Koons are displayed throughout the room. The medium shade of green on the walls and ceiling is enhanced by sunlight.

    The sun room was updated with a new suite of furniture made of woven leather on rattan frames. Sculptures by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Koons are displayed throughout the room. The medium shade of green on the walls and ceiling is enhanced by sunlight.

  • House for Post-War Art The guest room also serves as an art gallery. Among the works of art on display is this sculpture by Donald Judd which hangs above a painted English day bed.

    The guest room also serves as an art gallery. Among the works of art on display is this sculpture by Donald Judd which hangs above a painted English day bed.

  • House for Post-War Art The serene master bedroom is subtly decorated in grays and cream. The textures of the handwoven silk carpet and fabrics add nuance to the soft colors used in the room.

    The serene master bedroom is subtly decorated in grays and cream. The textures of the handwoven silk carpet and fabrics add nuance to the soft colors used in the room.