Best known for his light-flooded houses, Austrian-American architect Richard J. Neutra (1892-1970) shaped the scene of California Modernism. From there he rose to become one of the most influential names in the history of modern architecture, but in contrast to his peers--like the great Aalto, Breuer, Jacobsen and Prouv --Neutra's work on furniture designs has long been undiscovered.
Modern building historian and Neutra specialist Barbara Lamprecht...