The Liane Zimbler Architectural Collection (Ms1988-005)
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Title
The Liane Zimbler Architectural Collection (Ms1988-005)
Description
Liane Zimbler was born in Czechoslovakia in 1892. She studied Art and Architecture at the State Art School in Austria, became the first women in Europe to be awarded an architect's license, and opened offices in Vienna and Prague. Her work ranged from bank buildings, offices, and stores to homes and designs for multi-purpose, mass-produced furniture. Her other activities included serving as chairman of the Austrian board of the International Housing Society and giving lectures on the sociological and artistic aspects of housing to students and various women's clubs.
Fleeing the Nazi invasion of Austria, Zimbler moved with her family to Los Angeles, California in 1938. There she worked with interior decorator Anita Toor and began to pursue a career in interior design. She soon headed her own design firm, did considerable lecturing and wrote articles on topics connected with decorating problems, and regularly took part in design shows and exhibitions. Her daughter, Eva Zimbler Huebscher, joined her as an apprentice in 1958 and thereafter became her associate. They became well known as a mother-daughter team.
Zimbler was a member of the American Institute of Interior Designers and the Association of Women in Architecture. Her work was published in various architecture and design periodicals (such as Interior Design, Designers West, and The Architectural Digest) and in the home section of daily newspapers (such as the Los Angeles Times). She also contributed articles and columns to various publications.
Zimbler carried on her design work until she was well into her seventies. She died in 1987 in Los Angeles.
The collection consists of material related to Zimbler's work as an architect and interior designer in Vienna, Austria during the time period from 1921 to 1938 and in Los Angeles, California during the time period from 1941 to 1975. Material includes photographs, slides, stereo transparencies and viewing device, exhibition programs, architectural and interior design periodicals, newspaper and magazine clippings, manuscripts of biographical essays, speeches, and articles, presentation and design drawings, and correspondence. The collection documents Zimbler's various projects (some in conjunction with her daughter, Eva Zimbler Huebscher), her participation in various design exhibitions and shows, her contribution to various publications, and her speeches to various organizations.
Fleeing the Nazi invasion of Austria, Zimbler moved with her family to Los Angeles, California in 1938. There she worked with interior decorator Anita Toor and began to pursue a career in interior design. She soon headed her own design firm, did considerable lecturing and wrote articles on topics connected with decorating problems, and regularly took part in design shows and exhibitions. Her daughter, Eva Zimbler Huebscher, joined her as an apprentice in 1958 and thereafter became her associate. They became well known as a mother-daughter team.
Zimbler was a member of the American Institute of Interior Designers and the Association of Women in Architecture. Her work was published in various architecture and design periodicals (such as Interior Design, Designers West, and The Architectural Digest) and in the home section of daily newspapers (such as the Los Angeles Times). She also contributed articles and columns to various publications.
Zimbler carried on her design work until she was well into her seventies. She died in 1987 in Los Angeles.
The collection consists of material related to Zimbler's work as an architect and interior designer in Vienna, Austria during the time period from 1921 to 1938 and in Los Angeles, California during the time period from 1941 to 1975. Material includes photographs, slides, stereo transparencies and viewing device, exhibition programs, architectural and interior design periodicals, newspaper and magazine clippings, manuscripts of biographical essays, speeches, and articles, presentation and design drawings, and correspondence. The collection documents Zimbler's various projects (some in conjunction with her daughter, Eva Zimbler Huebscher), her participation in various design exhibitions and shows, her contribution to various publications, and her speeches to various organizations.
Creator
Zimbler, Liane
Date
1912/1982
Language
English
German
Identifier
Ms1988-005
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Liane Zimbler Architectural Collection, Ms1988-005 - Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Collection Items
Sketch, Staircase in Vienna (Ms1988-005)
Sketch in ink and watercolor of a staircase concept by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Alte Univeritats Buchhandel (Ms1988-005)
Sketch in ink and watercolor of the Alte Univeritats Buchhandel by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, unidentifed interior (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of an unidentifed interior by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Esszimmer (Dining Room) Dr. Mizzi Harpner (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of the interior dining room of Dr. Mizzi Harpner. Designed by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Fanto Project (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of an interior for the Fanto project designed by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Schlafzimmer (Bedroom) Dr. Mizzi Harpner (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of the bedroom of Dr. Mizzi Harpner designed by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Esszimmer (Dining Room) Dr. Mizzi Harpner (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of the dining table and area of Dr. Mizzi Harpner. Designed by Liane Zimbler.
Sketch, Diele I (Work I) Robert Placek (Ms1988-005)
Ink and watercolor sketch of the interior of an office designed by Liane Zimbler.
Rough Sketch, Interior watercolors (Ms1988-005)
Rough watercolor sketches of interiors done on a sheet displaying Liane Zimbler's name and that of her daughter, Eva Zimbler.
Sketch, Gartensalon (Garden Furniture) (Ms1988-005)
Graphite and watercolor sketch of garden furniture done by Liane Zimbler.