I do so love a pretty fish. A pretty, 1957 mid century modern fish. A pretty, Pomona Tile, 1957 mid century modern fish. A pretty, Pomona Tile, 1957 mid century modern fish four-tile set. Yes! A four-tile set —>
The listing says:
1957 Pomona Tiles with Fish By Millard Sheets in its “Distinguished Designer Series” . Each tile is about 6 by 4 1/4 a total of 12 by 8 1/2.
Now, I need to go find out about Millard Sheets and the Distinguished Designer Series. Meanwhile, this listing end around 8 p.m. Eastern on Thursday so’s I better get this story out. Thanks to seller southcl for the permission!
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Ann says
Oh, Pam, I could tell you tons about Millard Sheets. He was part of a number of the Pacific Standard Time exhibits last year and was a HUGE influence on the pre- but mostly post-war art scene in So Cal. Remember the mosaics on all the Home Savings branch buildings? That’s him, among other things. While I don’t claim to be an expert, I learned a bunch about him and his work last year. I think you will be amazed.
BungalowBILL says
I’m curious, are those barnacle-like designs on these tiles similar to the tiles in the house with the banjo sink bathroom?
Sarah g (roundhouse) says
Similar but not quite… The barnacles in the bathroom had more of that ‘im in elementary school and learning how to draw a spider web’ look. If that makes sense
Jill says
I too am a big fan of Millard Sheets…We have a lovely Home Savings building designed by him in Burbank…(it’s now a Chase…and I am so glad when Chase took over they kept the integrity of the design)
Rick S says
You got my interest, this is what I found about a California Home Savings. http://evilmonito.com/2009/02/13/hollywoods-monumental-mosaic/
Just beautiful. Where is the beauty in our public buildings anymore?
rick
tammyCA says
Same question here…it’s all just getting ickier. Recently I drove past my old bank (maybe, WellsFargo?) when I lived there 30 yrs ago because I remembered its cool googie style to see if it was still standing. It is, but it is a cheesy furniture store now. Here’s an old pic: http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2009/03/van-nuys-savings-panorama-city-ca-1957/
I vaguely remember the cool interior but I was not gonna get out of my car to go inside..scary.
Lawrence Merkle says
Hi, after never leaving a comment this my third in less than a day, I Goggled Pomona Tile looking for some pictures and saw the Tiles I bought, I guess I missed this post. The tiles are great and I have been collecting examples from the other designers in the group when I can find them. All togrther they are what I think of as “A Moment In Time’ of great design available to everyone. Lawrence