31 December 2011

Requiescat in Pace: Eva Zeisel



“Men have no concept of how to design things for the home. Women should design the things they use.”

So said industrial designer Eva Zeisel, who died yesterday at age 105, after a rich, creative, and highly influential life.
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13 comments:

  1. friendandfaux31 December, 2011 14:42

    What an incredible talent

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  2. laughingsalmon31 December, 2011 15:25

    Such an interesting person...Amazing longevity...

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  3. Anonymous31 December, 2011 20:22

    Except you!!!

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  4. mary31 December, 2011 22:09

    Happy New Year!! Yes, Eva Zeisel was an amazing women. She will be missed. Thank you. Mary

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  5. Notes From ABroad01 January, 2012 14:57

    To live to 105 and be aware of things around you is a gift. And she left us with many gifts too :)
    Feliz Año Nuevo, besitos, Candice

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  6. Modfather02 January, 2012 18:52

    Read the Modfather's Zeisel obit here on the main page:
    www.modfather.com

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  7. Home Decors03 January, 2012 02:55

    May her soul rest in peace. Her thought is so true. I fully agree.

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  8. Anonymous03 January, 2012 09:42

    Such practical thinking dahling!

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  9. gracefultraveller03 January, 2012 14:59

    She was amazing. I only learned about her from a WALL STREET JOURNAL article earlier this year. I scrounged around to find salt and pepper shakers in the shape of black and white birds that sort of rock, meaning they have movement. Thank you for the brief homage. If you can find that article and post it, it might be worthwhile to share. If you can't find it, let me know, and I'll get it to you. Thanks!

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  10. the modern sybarite ™04 January, 2012 08:10

    LOVE her ceramics of which I own 4. Sad to see creative forces pass on. Have a wonderful 2012!

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  11. Anonymous06 January, 2012 02:03

    I think that is what we all want! The 'brain" part is my stumbling block!

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  12. Anonymous06 January, 2012 02:10

    How interesting! A very few humans live to 105!

    My theory is they are all artistic, engaged, enthusiastic, excited,and doing something we will love to see, read, or somehow participate in!

    Bravo Eva!

    Lovely Post AL!!!!

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  13. Virginia Country House09 January, 2012 13:42

    Lovely person.

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