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“Lost Danish Treasure” Book Talk with AIA Miami and Author Carl J. D’silva at Books and Books
December 7, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Carl is an award-winning architect based in Chicago. For the last 30 years, he has helped deliver large complex projects around the world and is a Principal at Perkins & Will. He has been collecting and researching Danish Modern furniture since 2011.
Lost Danish Treasure tells the tale of how a priceless watercolor of Danish Modern’s most iconic design, the Chieftain Chair, was rediscovered through the combined research efforts of a small group of collectors. Finn Juhl, one of Denmark’s most celebrated architects, had an integrated approach to design, where architecture, interior design, furniture, furnishings, and artwork were holistically considered at the same time. Author Carl J. D’Silva, FAIA will first review the history of the Chieftain Chair, including how Juhl’s furniture designs evolved during the 1940’s. Historical research and modern-day analysis are then presented, which re-writes the early history of this chair.
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