Moutoussamy Lantern
Details
Minimal and modern, the Moutoussamy Lantern transforms a patio or porch into a sanctuary with its sophisticated architectural aesthetic. Its elongated slim black metal frame creates dimension while glass panes offer the feel of negative space. Excellent company for evenings outdoors when paired with a candle for light and warmth.
Editors' Note
This piece is inspired by the work of Chicago architect John Moutoussamy. In particular, it evokes the modernist look of the design Moutoussamy created for the headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company — publishers of Ebony and Jet Magazine. Built in 1971, it remains the only high-rise building in downtown Chicago to have been designed by an African American architect. The building opened in 1972 before a packed audience of Black creatives, businesspeople and thought leaders including Jesse Jackson and poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer-Prize. Similarly, Moutoussamy, a WWII veteran who studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, was the first African American to be named partner of a major Chicago architectural firm. Over the course of his career, he amassed an impressive number of large projects, many for institutions of higher education in the greater Chicago area. Additionally, he was the father of photographer, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, who was married to the legendary tennis star Arthur Ashe until his passing in 1993.
Details
Minimal and modern, the Moutoussamy Lantern transforms a patio or porch into a sanctuary with its sophisticated architectural aesthetic. Its elongated slim black metal frame creates dimension while glass panes offer the feel of negative space. Excellent company for evenings outdoors when paired with a candle for light and warmth.
Editors' Note
This piece is inspired by the work of Chicago architect John Moutoussamy. In particular, it evokes the modernist look of the design Moutoussamy created for the headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company — publishers of Ebony and Jet Magazine. Built in 1971, it remains the only high-rise building in downtown Chicago to have been designed by an African American architect. The building opened in 1972 before a packed audience of Black creatives, businesspeople and thought leaders including Jesse Jackson and poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer-Prize. Similarly, Moutoussamy, a WWII veteran who studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, was the first African American to be named partner of a major Chicago architectural firm. Over the course of his career, he amassed an impressive number of large projects, many for institutions of higher education in the greater Chicago area. Additionally, he was the father of photographer, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, who was married to the legendary tennis star Arthur Ashe until his passing in 1993.
Details
Minimal and modern, the Moutoussamy Lantern transforms a patio or porch into a sanctuary with its sophisticated architectural aesthetic. Its elongated slim black metal frame creates dimension while glass panes offer the feel of negative space. Excellent company for evenings outdoors when paired with a candle for light and warmth.
Editors' Note
This piece is inspired by the work of Chicago architect John Moutoussamy. In particular, it evokes the modernist look of the design Moutoussamy created for the headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company — publishers of Ebony and Jet Magazine. Built in 1971, it remains the only high-rise building in downtown Chicago to have been designed by an African American architect. The building opened in 1972 before a packed audience of Black creatives, businesspeople and thought leaders including Jesse Jackson and poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer-Prize. Similarly, Moutoussamy, a WWII veteran who studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, was the first African American to be named partner of a major Chicago architectural firm. Over the course of his career, he amassed an impressive number of large projects, many for institutions of higher education in the greater Chicago area. Additionally, he was the father of photographer, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, who was married to the legendary tennis star Arthur Ashe until his passing in 1993.
Additional Details
Single metallic lantern
Weight: 7.2 lbs
Material: Metal
Dimensions: 8.0” x 8.0” x 22.0”
Made to order
Ships within the continental US in 3-4 weeks
