In 1990 Robert Isabell, a floral designer and
party planner bought this 1930's New York and filled it
with a vast collection of mid-20th century furniture
and sculpture.
The lounger above, known as the "Nickel Couch" is
made entirely out of nickels which its designer,
Johnny Swing, spent three months welding to a metal
frame.
When Isabell took possession of the property, he
gutted the two buildings and connected them with
a glass roof, creating an atrium that he filled
with bamboo, orchids and ivy
Mr. Isabell past away in July "09. His objects
will be auctioned off at Sotheby's in NY this Dec.
