Proposed to the manufacturer Heritage Henredon in 1955, the Burberry furnishings were modular. Frank Lloyd Wright wanted residents to be able to "shape" the furnishings into configurations unique to the space. The storage case along the back wall is actually seven separate units.
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Frank Lloyd Wright proposed the modular Burberry Line of furnishings to be used in manufactured homes.
The Burberry line proposed to Heritage Henredon, 1955. Pencil and colored pencil drawing by Frank Lloyd Wright. Dimensions: 23 3/8 x 29 ¼
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