Submitted by Robert Aibel, Sep 10, 2008 11:17

There are a few significant errors in this story - possibly taken from the book.. 1) Esherick never wanted to be "free from the wood." The wood was a central aspect of his designs, the grain of which dictated his sculpture. 2) The breakthrough piece at the World's Fair was his organic dining set (table and chairs) that is now at Longhouse, owned by Jack Lenor Larsen. It was the work that influenced those who came after him. The staircase was not insignificant, but the dining set became the icon of his work 3) Esherick was always an obscure and esoteric figure. He never fell into obscurity, he lived there. His influence was powerful, but subtle. 4) His recognition outside of Philadelphia began with his 1959 NYC retrospective at the American Craft Museum. His present day higher profile began with 1996 retrospective and catalogue at the Moderne Gallery - the only gallery to specialize in his work. 5) Powell was more well known than Evans during their working years - until the past 5 years when Evans became popular in the secondary market - especially with Europeans.

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