David Sutherland furniture is celebrating the design of John Dickinson in 2012 with a limited series of estate-authorized productions cast from the creator’s original works and molds.
As one of the most innovative and imaginative designers of the 20th century, John Dickinson (1920 – 1982) left behind a stunning array of whimsical, iconic creations. For years, his furniture has only been seen in museums or offered on auction sites. Selections from Dickinson’s collection in the newly manufactured Sutherland John Dickinson Collection are being offered exclusively through Sutherland and authorized showrooms.
Dickinson’s creations were originally crafted of plaster. New productions made by Sutherland are composed of concrete reinforced with glass fiber. Sturdy and sustainable for outdoor use, the pieces can withstand moisture, weather erosion, freeze-thaw weathering, alkaline, and rust.
Included in the collection are both the Medium and Small African Tables, classic Dickinson pieces that display the combination of elegant refinement and playfulness that was his hallmark. An inverted conical tabletop tapers down to three anthropomorphized out-pointing feet, each with defined toes. The rarely seen Large Six Legged African Table, designed by Dickinson for his own use in the firehouse, is cocktail table sized and shares similar whimsical “feet.”
Check back with GoDesignGo tomorrow to learn more about the masterful Sutherland John Dickinson Collection.
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