Born at the end of the 19th century, Robert E. Locher (1888-1956) developed an eye for the modernization of America while incorporating the classical elements of previous generations. This ability to combine the classic and modern catapulted him to the forefront of American design in the late 20s and early 30s, a ground-breaking time in American culture and aesthetics.

A Modern Classic: Robert E. Locher by Anne M. Lampe is the first monograph on this now lesser-known, but very influential Renaissance man of the applied arts. 209 pages.