The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation maintains its international headquarters at Taliesin West, in Scottsdale, Arizona. As the organization founded by Wright to be the repository of his life’s work and ideas and the first to bear his name, the Foundation is engaged in a broad range of activities to preserve Wright’s legacy;
provide opportunities for the public to learn about the principle ideas embodied in his work; increase public awareness of the importance of architecture to society and the individual; and stimulate a demand for excellence in architecture and design. (see more at http://www.franklloydwright.org/fllwf_web_091104/Home.html)
I found this cool poster for a Tokyo exhibit of Eames Designs. This poster measures 45 x 11. It needs some touch up but would look really cool in a frame once repaired.
Koch made a cool line of fiberglass suitcases and other travel cases.
The story of the beginning of the H. Koch & Sons Company is a prime example of a truly American success story very common from the first decade of the last century. The company was established in San Francisco in 1909 by German immigrant leatherworker Herman Koch. The original business was rooted in the design and manufacturing of luggage.
From 1909 until 1945 Koch manufactured quality leather goods, wooden and fiber suitcases, steamer trunks and carrying cases. In the late 1940’s Koch was again recognized as a pioneer company in the fiberglass technology area and acclaimed to have produced “the strongest suitcase in the world” by the American Luggage Manufacturers Association. That acknowledgement gained the company marketable credibility with the US government and lead to entry into being a supplier for the military in instrumentation cases used in nuclear tests at Eniwetok and Johnston Islands in the Pacific. In 1951, after outgrowing the San Francisco facility Koch moved to Corte Madera in Marin County and was recognized at that time for having the largest manufacturing operation in California north of San Francisco. ( you can read more at http://www.hkoch.com/company.cfm)
Joe colombo is someone worth checking out. I found this art - cart that was designed by him and produced in italy. He was very prolific in his short span as a designer because he ended his life early. 
In 1955 Colombo joined the Art Concret Group, but gave up his painting to promote his Design Career. Before he cooperated at an exhibition for the X. Triennale di Milano of 1954 and documented the Ceramic Designs of an international meeting in Albisola. For his presentation Colombo created for example three exterior seatings which were combined with a "shrinelike" presentation of TVs.In 1959, Colombo had to take over the family company, which produced electric appliances, and started to experiment with new construction and production technologies. In 1962 Colombo opened his own interior design and architecture projects, mostly for lodges and skiing.
If you need to hold some Wine please let me hold it for you. I found this really cool wine rack that would fit well into a Mid Century collection. With its bold lines and minimalist stature it really does make a statement. This piece is un-named so I don't know the year or the designer. Don't discount the department store lines or other lines like Drexel or even Lane. At key times in all of their histories they have had named designers working for them unbeknownst to you at all. That is all I have for you this time. Please come back in the future as the search never ends for that which is modern and not. I also have a Bakelite Radio from the 30's but I thought it was too early for this blog. I can't keep everything so if you see something you like please let me know and If I still have It maybe we can work something out.See you soon.
Martin
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