Wharton esherick furniture

Wharton Esherick Spiral Three-Step Ladder, 1966 Born 1887. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania: died 1970. Paoli. Pennsylvania Cherry with hickory legs 48 x 16 1 /2 x 17 112 inches Gift of S. C. Johnson and Son. Inc. CAM 1977.7 As a young painter Wharton Esherick lived and taught in the utopian community of Fairhope, Alabama, prior to

The Wharton Esherick Museum celebrates and preserves the legacy of American artist Wharton Esherick, who worked primarily in wood to create furniture, furnishings, utensils, interiors, buildings and more. A National Historic Landmark for Architecture, his hilltop studio/residence, with more than 300 of his works on exhibition, has been preserved much as it was when the artist lived and worked there.

Emil Luks, photographer, ca. 1931. Theodore Dreiser Papers, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania.

Each year, thousands of visitors explore Wharton Esherick’s hand-built home and studio, a National Historic Landmark for Architecture. Built over a 40-year period by t...

From door latches to light switch plates, Larissa Huff takes a look at details that go unnoticed by many Wharton Esherick Museum visitors. Click the link in bio to learn more. . . . #finewoodworking #woodworking #houses #houseinspiration #woodworkinginspiration

The Fisher Desk, designed by Wharton Esherick in the 30s for his patrons, the Fisher family.

Wharton Esherick

This historic and artistic treasure is located right in our hometown of Malvern. Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) was a sculptor and artist who worked primarily in wood, and his studio abounds with amazing sculptures, furniture and decorating surprises. A National … Continue reading →