Raymond’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Ruba Rombic Vase
Designed by Reuben Haley (American, 1872–1933) Made by Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company (American, 1893–1932) Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Chicago Tribune Chicagoland Prize Home, Chicago, Illinois, South and North Elevations
Raymond W. Garbe American, 1906-1988
Conoid Chair
George Nakashima (American, 1905–1990) New Hope, Pennsylvania
Sitting Beaver Chair
Frank O. Gehry American, born Canada 1929-2025
Chicago Tribune Chicagoland Prize Homes Competition, Perspective Rendering
Raymond W. Garbe American, c. 1906–1988
Chicago Tribune Chicagoland Prize Home, Chicago, Illinois, Stair and Door Details
New World Chair
Paul Ludick American, born 1957
Vase
Decorated by Roberta Beverly Kennon (American, 1872–1931) Made by Joseph Fortune Meyer (American, 1848–1931) Newcomb College Pottery (American, 1894–1940) New Orleans, Louisiana
Brooch
Marie Zimmermann (American, 1879–1972) New York
New Chair
Parzival, a Chair with a Shadow
Robert Wilson (American, 1941-2025) Made by Work Ltd., Editions Dosi Delfini Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Demi-Luna Table
Designed by Wendell Castle (American, 1932–2018) Made by John Zanetti (American, 20th Century)
Library Chair
Designed by Donald Judd American, 1928–1994 Made by Cooper/Kato Unknown, after 1946
Chicago Tribune Chicagoland Prize Home, Chicago, Illinois, First Floor Plan
Decanter
Chunghi Choo American, born Korea, 1938
Howling Dashing Tea Thing
Robly A. Glover (American, born 1956) Lubbock, Texas
Scorpion Teapot
Peter Shire American, born 1947 Los Angeles
Cycladic Figure with His Hair in a Roller
Thomas P. Muir (American, born 1956)
Motion Picture Screen
Dan Friedman American, 1945–1995
Bench
David N. Ebner American, born 1945