BUY NOW: amzn.to/3ITnkvW The new book by Stig Guldberg titled “Jens Quistgaard, The Sculpting Design” will be officially released on March 8. I can’t recommend it enough. This book is – by far – the most complete, most beautiful, and best researched book on Quistgaard. And it’s in English. Phaidon has gone all out in […]

This weekend is the 10 year anniversary of the Danish Pepper book. Even though I’m not posting a lot on the teak pepper.com blog or on my Facebook page, I still collect and research Jens Quistgaard’s design work. The book has sold over 1,000 copies since it was originally published, and I’d like to thank everyone […]

I’m still a bit overwhelmed after my visit to the JHQ exhibit in Denmark. I knew it would be great, and I knew I’d learn a lot, but I was not prepared for such a dramatic experience. I’m not the typical visitor to the museum. I guess an archaeologist has different criteria visiting a natural history […]

You have one more week to make it to central Denmark to catch the opening of the “Design by Jens Quistgaard” exhibit at the Heart Herning Museum of Contemporary Art. I saved the best photo for last – an amazing collection of pepper mills. Some common, some rare, and some that must be one-of-a-kind prototypes. […]

I’m pleased to help spread the word about the first museum exhibit of Jens Quistgaard’s work. It starts Aug 29th at the Heart Herning Museum of Contemporary Art in Herning, Denmark. Judging from all that I have heard, this is a must-see for any fans of Danish Design and especially collectors of Jens Quistgaard’s work. The […]

In two short weeks… SAN MATEO HIGHLANDS EICHLER HOME TOUR A benefit for Highlands Elementary School Saturday May 3, 2014 Sunday May 4, 2014 10am to 3pm each day The tour will allow you to visit 10 amazing homes, the Modern Hub museum, and a vintage Airstream trailer. View the filmPeople in Glass Houses: The […]

I am pleased to let everyone know about the San Mateo Highlands Eichler T-Shirt I created. It is an illustration of a classic Highlands Eichler and I am offering if for sale on Zazzle. You can get it with “San Mateo Highlands” or “Eichler Homes” written under it to show your Eichler pride. Just in time […]

I love going to thrift stores. You never know what you might find. I’ve found lots or random Dansk, Heath, Krenit, many other vintage pieces, and a guitar amp. I’ve been able to sell and enjoy much of what I’ve purchased. But nothing that’s blown my mind. And this is exactly what happened with teakpepper.com […]

I got home today to a new DWR and CB2 catalog.  Great day – my house is still somewhat new so I’m always on the lookout for the right furniture. Right there on the cover of DWR – to follow up last month’s amazing station wagon – was a smooth flamestone coffee cup.  The same […]

When I saw the posting on our neighborhood email list that there was a “Free Mid-Century Chair” sitting in my neighbor’s driveway, I turned off to stove, told my wife to watch the kid, and jumped in the car.  What I found was a big-ass mauve upholstered chair with what looked like teak legs. I didn’t […]