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"I like to design to be semantically correct, syntactically consistent, and pragmatically understandable," said Massimo Vignelli. Massimo Vignelli is an architect-designer known for his graphic design, including the 1966–70 subway map and sign system for the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority. The most successful product designed by Vignelli and Associates, Heller Dinnerware was an instant classic. The most compelling part about the set is its ability to stack. All pieces are made in standardized sizes so that they all nest together and stack neatly. Part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art New York. The set of dinnerware won the Compasso d’Oro award for good design in 1964.
I have painstakingly collected this set piece by piece over the last few years since I moved to California. With each new piece found I was one step closer to my goal of an eight piece serving. I have finally amassed an 8 piece serving set, but want to develop my collection of white pieces so that I have a serving for four in white, and develop my color collection so that I have a full serving for 8 in all colors totaling a serving for 12. I am very happy for now though, and want to have a dinner party soon to use the set.
Crow is a reproduction of an original owned by Charles and Ray Eames, and manufactured by Vitra.
Dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen for Knoll Studio.
All photos © Douglas Cain 2010.
I have painstakingly collected this set piece by piece over the last few years since I moved to California. With each new piece found I was one step closer to my goal of an eight piece serving. I have finally amassed an 8 piece serving set, but want to develop my collection of white pieces so that I have a serving for four in white, and develop my color collection so that I have a full serving for 8 in all colors totaling a serving for 12. I am very happy for now though, and want to have a dinner party soon to use the set.
Crow is a reproduction of an original owned by Charles and Ray Eames, and manufactured by Vitra.
Dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen for Knoll Studio.
All photos © Douglas Cain 2010.
~In a large mixing bowl, Combine:
(I used brown sugar) and stir until all dry goods dissolved.
~Let the mixture proof (yeast will develop foamy "head" like a beer. See photo following) for 10-15 minuets, or until head develops. While this is happening I prepare the herbs I intend to use in the bread. Chop finely and wash well before using.
~Sage is nice, I only use fresh grown herbs, because they taste so differently compared with dried packaged herbs.
~Rosemary is also great for adding to a bread to give it some flavor. I think it is imperative to grow your own though.
~ Be sure to wash your herbs, especially if you live adjacent to a steel mill.
~ Now that your yeast has proofed, add:
...incorporating ingredients slowly. You may need to adjust the recipe by adding or subtracting flour to achieve the perfect texture of the dough. It should be soft and mailable but not sticky when it is ready to knead...
~ Knead for 10 minuets, or one really good Kraftwerk tune... Put your back into it!
~When your dough is ready to let rise after kneading, it should look like this...
~ I like to roll some sliced garlic and herbs into the bread before I let it rise, this way, I do not have to do this later and loose the fluffy texture it gains when rising. Also, you can add some salt and spices here. I like Organic Pacific Sea Salt.
~Separate into loaf sizes and place in a well oiled baking dish (I use Olive Oil), Let sit covered with a dampened cloth for 1 hour. Keep away from cold drafts, and be sure to keep covered so no moisture is lost.
~With 10 minuets remaining for dough to rise, Preheat oven to 375 *
~Bake for 30 minuets, or until golden brown.
1 1/2 Package of active dry yeast, 2 cups of warm (NOT HOT) water, and 1/2 cup sugar,
(I used brown sugar) and stir until all dry goods dissolved.
~Let the mixture proof (yeast will develop foamy "head" like a beer. See photo following) for 10-15 minuets, or until head develops. While this is happening I prepare the herbs I intend to use in the bread. Chop finely and wash well before using.
~Sage is nice, I only use fresh grown herbs, because they taste so differently compared with dried packaged herbs.
~Rosemary is also great for adding to a bread to give it some flavor. I think it is imperative to grow your own though.
~ Be sure to wash your herbs, especially if you live adjacent to a steel mill.
~ Now that your yeast has proofed, add:
5 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of Olive Oil (optional), and 1 teaspoon sea salt and herbs,
...incorporating ingredients slowly. You may need to adjust the recipe by adding or subtracting flour to achieve the perfect texture of the dough. It should be soft and mailable but not sticky when it is ready to knead...
~ Knead for 10 minuets, or one really good Kraftwerk tune... Put your back into it!
~When your dough is ready to let rise after kneading, it should look like this...
~ I like to roll some sliced garlic and herbs into the bread before I let it rise, this way, I do not have to do this later and loose the fluffy texture it gains when rising. Also, you can add some salt and spices here. I like Organic Pacific Sea Salt.
~Separate into loaf sizes and place in a well oiled baking dish (I use Olive Oil), Let sit covered with a dampened cloth for 1 hour. Keep away from cold drafts, and be sure to keep covered so no moisture is lost.
~With 10 minuets remaining for dough to rise, Preheat oven to 375 *
~Bake for 30 minuets, or until golden brown.
Enjoy!!!! Also, its easier to loosen the loafs once the bread has cooled and set for a bit. I let them sit by the window to cool...
Loaf pans by Massimo Vignelli for Heller.
All photos © Douglas Cain 2010.
This is the first meal that I have eaten since finishing my 8 piece dinnerware set of Heller Melamine designed by the great Massimo Vignelli (in 1964). The tray is vintage 1970s Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell. Orange melamine mixing bowl by Rosti of Denmark. Various assorted vintage fiberglass serving trays.
About the dinnerware set, "I like to design to be semantically correct, syntactically consistent, and pragmatically understandable," said Massimo Vignelli. Originally manufactured in Italy, this stackable dinnerware won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Award for Good Design in 1964. In 1971, manufacturing moved to the United States, and Heller Dinnerware became the first product made by Heller a company that went on to produce many beautiful designed objects. I love this set and am glad to have amassed my full serving. Photos of a dinner to come!
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This vintage teak lamp, with ceramic inlay, was found in El Cerrito, at a charity thrift store for $5.00. I think I upset Eric by finding this first... The Finnish screen printed textiles are also new and have received their own post here. The Danish teak chair was found in Berkeley, on the side of the street, and was reupholstered by me in vintage Marimekko fabric. It looks to me to be manufactured by Farstrup, although the only mark is "Denmark" which I've often found with respects to the labeling of mid-century Danish furnishings.
I have been working for some time now on amassing a whole collection of this set, designed in 1964 by Massimo Vignelli for Heller. This set won the Compasso D'oro upon being released and has retained its cache as a wonderful icon of mid-century plastic design. This set has been acquired and is in permanent collection at the MOMA. I found these 4 white dinner plates this weekend, in a shelf of junky plastics. I felt like I had discovered a diamond! Eric also has had good luck with the Vignelli plates recently, bringing home a lovely purple one last night.
Brock California - Dinner plate, 11", "California Farmhouse" motif. Southern California Pottery Company, Inc. aka B. J. Brock Company was situated in Lawndale, California. Founded in 1947 by Bert Brock, the company closed in the mid 1950s.
This is my favorite design that I have seen on a Thermos. I find these ALL THE TIME, but I almost never find them in such nice condition, and with the plastic interior, as I have definably broken my fair share of the glass lined thermoses. Its just to hard not to accidentally jostle them. Anyways, isn't it sweet? I couldn't resist the clever pattern.
I found this set of six unmarked,1950's, barbecue themed - dinner plates... If anyone knows or has a hunch relating to the manufacturer of these, please drop me a line.
What started with a single melamine bowl has turned into a full blown love. I LOVE Massimo Vignelli. A while ago now, I had found a melamine bowl at Urban Ore and I knew I was doomed. The simple low cylindrical form I find really beautiful. I appreciate Massimo Vignelli for his deceptively subtle arrangements of form. Many of the items here are Massimo's graphic designs. His work that you may be familiar in your day to day life include;
-The redesigned Ford Logo
-Seaco shipping containers ( OK, maybe I am the only one who has freight trains in their front yard every day)
-New York Subway map
-The Bloomingdale's logos
-American Airlines' logo
...and many more. Massimo is a quintessential modernist, creating clean, clear and provocative work. I love him for that.
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