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Best Furniture Gallery
F.L. Wright Gallery
STAFF PICK: Opened in 1994 by Eric Firestone, F.L. Wright's
forte is early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts Movement
furniture, an aesthetic that evolved from 1900 to 1920 in reaction
to the decorative Victorian period. Simple, clean lines characterized
everything from paintings to furniture and textiles. With the
'90s trend to simplify and scale down, these items have once again
come into fashion. In keeping with its inspiration, the inventory
here is selective and focused, with the occasional outstanding
exception (like a set of six prototype dining chairs from the
1950s, designed by gallery namesake Frank Lloyd Wright). Much
more typical of his inventory is a small breakfast nook table
made by Gustav Stickley, constructed using dowels and pins in
lieu of hardware. Or the 1930s living room set by Thomas Molesworth,
whose custom, hardwood furniture included clients such as President
Eisenhower. In spite of its priceyness (if you have to ask, you
probably can't afford it), the inventory has a high turnover due
to loyal out-of-state collectors, making it a fun place to browse
and dream of winning lottery tickets. Locally, F.L. Wright has
been working with the Tucson Museum of Art to furnish the Corbett
House, the Museum's turn-of-the-century exhibition home.
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