Henry Mather Greene

American architect

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armchair Armchair from the Robert R. Blacker House, Pasadena, Calif., teak, oak, and leather (replaced), designed by Greene and Greene, 1907; in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Henry Mather Greene, along with his brother Charles Sumner Greene, were American architects who significantly influenced domestic architecture, particularly through their development of the California bungalow. They established their architectural firm in Pasadena, California, in 1894.1

The Greene brothers are renowned for their elaborate houses built between 1904 and 1911, which featured broad eaves, prominent sleeping porches, and a distinctive use of wooden decorative elements. Their work embodied the Arts and Crafts style, emphasizing handcraftsmanship and natural materials. They sought simple architectural forms suited to southern California, integrating interior and exterior spaces to foster a connection with nature. A prime example of their holistic design approach is the Gamble House in Pasadena, considered a masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts style.132

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) and Henry Mather Greene (b. Jan. 23, 1870, Brighton, Ohio, U.S.—d. Oct. 2, 1954, Pasadena, Calif.) greatly influenced American domestic architecture.
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) and Henry Mather Greene (b. Jan. 23, 1870, Brighton, Ohio, U.S.—d. Oct. 2, 1954, Pasadena, Calif.) greatly influenced American domestic architecture.
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