Frank Lloyd Wright: 9 Amazing Outdoor Items
By Diana Cook
Throughout his life Frank Lloyd Wright spoke of the influence of the outdoors on his work. He advised his apprentices to “study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
While we’ve already explored ways to bring a little FLW to your interior, considering Wright’s love of the outdoors, these al fresco accessories are a great way to pay homage to the Frank Lloyd Wright legacy. Today, you can bring a bit of the Frank Lloyd Wright aesthetic to your garden and home exterior with Wright inspired designs created to promote the integration of habitat and nature.
9. Lake Geneva Doormat
Welcome your guests with the tulip motif and keep the spirit of great design alive. Wright designed the tulip windows for the Lake Geneva Hotel, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in1911. Sadly, the hotel was demolished in 1970. $44
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8. Hollyhock Fountain
The Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House located in Hollywood, CA was designed by Wright in the early 1920′s. The house takes its name from the stylized concrete hollyhock ornamentation which surrounds the residence. The water tower of this cast stone fountain is embellished with the abstract hollyhock design made famous by Wright. $149
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7. Winslow House Thermometer
Keep abreast of the temperature with this brass, non-mercury thermometer. Adapted from a design from the Herbert Winslow House in River Forest, Illinois. This thermometer has an antique patina finish and reads out in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. $45
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6. Robie House Urn
Based on the original from the Frederick C. Robie House (Chicago, Illinois, 1910), this outdoor planter is a great way to show off your annual blooms. Designed using the classic “circle within a square” favored by Wright, the broad overhanging top mimics the sheltering roof line of the Robie House. Cast in reconstituted stone, the weatherproof urn weighs 280 lbs. $950
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5. Frank Lloyd Wright House Numbers
Add some panache to your street address. These very cool house numbers have been adapted from the stylized font created for use on exhibition drawings in the 1930′s. Each is made of cast aluminum with a bronze-colored finish and has been lacquered and finished with a wax coating. Bargain hunters rejoice, the price has recently been reduced, but act quickly, as they are now a discontinued product. $14.00
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4. Indoor/Outdoor Candle Lanterns
Each of these lanterns incorporate the “Textile Block” design used by Frank Lloyd Wright in many of his homes. Available styles include designs adapted from the Freeman House, the Millard House and the Storer House. The lanterns measure 5″ square. $65
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3. Oak Park Crouching Figure Statue
The Boulder Sculpture is a replica of the crouching figure of man sculptures commissioned by Wright for the entry to his 1898 architectural studio in Oak Park, Illinois. Wright turned to sculptor Richard Bock, with whom he frequently collaborated to create the powerful pieces. Hand-cast in cement and colored to match the originals. $195
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2.Larkin Plaques
Words the wise. Meant to give inspiration, encouragement, independent thought, and individuality of interpretation, these decorative panels were originally created for the Larkin Company Administration Building. Made of cast-sandstone and frost resistant, $50 each
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1. Nakoma and Nakomis Statues
The Native American sculptural figures “Nakoma and Nakomis” were created for the Nakoma Country Club, a building inspired by the ceremonial campgrounds of the Winnebago . Wright designed the originals as symbols of peace and tranquility. Available statues are constructed of hand-cast stone, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Nakoma $900 Nakomis $325
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