‘LA SPACE-POP’ FORM, FIT FOR TOMORROW’S WORLD
He absorbed all these influences and ideas to develop a new norm for lighting - a single piece that combined stand, bulb and shade into one organic, yet bold and colorful ‘LA space-pop’ form, fit for tomorrow’s world. He contrasted colorful cast-iron bases with transparent glass tops, and combined interrelated materials, parts and colors across multiple products. His space-age ‘total look’ lamps were an instant hit - Industrial Design Magazine awarded his collection the accolade of 'Best Lamps of the Year' and the US Department of Commerce showcased his Stemlite Collection in the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Iraq, as exemplars of American design.
ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S LEADING DESIGNERS
By 1969, with more than 50 national design awards, including the New York Art Directors Club’s Award of Distinctive Merit, to his name, Curry was described by the Los Angeles Times as “one of California’s leading designers” just before his untimely death two years later. His legacy lives on today as one of the true pioneers of American space-age design.
