Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Welling
Mr. J. C. Pritchards sitting-room in the Isokon Lawn Road Flats, 1936
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Mr. J. C. Pritchards sitting-room in the Isokon Lawn Road Flats, 1936
Mr. J. C. Pritchards sitting-room in the Isokon Lawn Road Flats, London, England, designed by Wells Coates, 1936. Walls in panelled Venesta birch, carpet by Heal & Son Ltd, electric heating unit designed by Wells Coates. Adjustable bookshelves of birch, rubber plant on stand of aluminium alloy, designed by Marcel Breuer, sofa-bed designed by Alvar Aalto with fabric designed by Otti Berger. Berger and Breuer were pupils at the Bauhaus under Walter Gropius. Velvet curtains by John Lewis & co, London. The Isokon building opened in 1934 as an experiment in minimalist urban living. Most of the flats had very small kitchens as there was a large communal kitchen for the preparation of meals. From Decorative Art 1936 - Year-Book of The Studio, by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1936]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 15464988
© The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
Accommodation Apartment Berger Birch Bookshelf Bookshelves C G Holme Cg Holme Curtains Décor Department Store Electric Fire Emporium Flat Geoffrey Geoffrey Holme Holme Manufacturer Marcel Plywood Retro Seat Settee Sofa Style Velvet Wells Alvar Breuer Coates Interior Decoration Interior Design John Lewis
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> A
> Alvar Aalto
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> John Brown
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> John Lewis Brown
> Arts
> Artists
> S
> Walter Smalling
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> John Wood
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> Lewis John Wood
> Arts
> Minimalist artwork
> Minimalist art
> Minimalist paintings
> Arts
> Minimalist artwork
> Minimalist art
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Welling
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases Mr. J. C. Pritchards' sitting-room in the iconic Isokon Lawn Road Flats of London, England, designed by Wells Coates in 1936. The room exudes a sense of minimalist elegance with its panelled Venesta birch walls and a stunning carpet crafted by Heal & Son Ltd. A remarkable electric heating unit, also designed by Wells Coates, adds both functionality and style to the space. The adjustable bookshelves made from birch stand proudly against one wall, displaying an impressive collection of literature. A striking rubber plant on an aluminium alloy stand designed by Marcel Breuer adds a touch of nature to the room's ambiance. The sofa-bed at the center is a masterpiece created by Alvar Aalto, complemented perfectly with fabric designed by Otti Berger. Velvet curtains sourced from John Lewis & co add depth and richness to this tastefully decorated sitting-room. This image captures not only the impeccable interior design choices but also reflects upon the innovative approach taken during that era towards urban living spaces. The Isokon building itself was established as an experimental project for minimalist urban living when it opened its doors in 1934. With communal kitchens for meal preparation purposes, most flats had compact kitchen spaces. This photograph serves as a testament to timeless design principles that continue to inspire contemporary interior decorators today while honoring the visionaries who shaped our understanding of modernist aesthetics in architecture and furnishings during this period.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
