A New York Midcentury With Custom Herman Miller Cabinetry Asks $449K
An understated mix of glass, stone, and wood, this 1960 residence in Monroe has been thoughtfully updated.
An understated mix of glass, stone, and wood, this 1960 residence in Monroe has been thoughtfully updated.
Florence and Milton Miller—a schoolteacher and an artist and designer, respectively—lived in Stuyvesant Town, New York City, before venturing an hour north to Monroe to build their dream home. To make it happen, they worked closely with architect R. L. Strassman to create a design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Marcel Breuer.
Deep overhangs allow the windows to stay open in all kinds of weather. "We love the sound of rain on the roof," say the current owners, Jim and Kate Villone. "It’s cozy, and it reminds us of being on our boat in the rain."
Photo by Greg Cappello
The linear structure, made of wood and stone, features a modernist material palette that complements its wooded surroundings. In true ’60s fashion, expanses of glass allow natural light to flood the residence and illuminate custom built-in cabinetry, including George Nelson–designed dressers and bookshelves from Herman Miller.
The light is particularly special in the house, say the current homeowners: "Especially when the sun is rising: It creates a gorgeous warm glow in the living room."
Photo by Greg Cappello
The current owners, Kate and Jim Villone, were immediately drawn to its feeling of timelessness. The couple, an operating room nurse and a yacht dealer, have lived there since 2006, when Kate worked as a professional furniture restorer specializing in midcentury-modern pieces—and both are great admirers of midcentury architecture.
At the rear, sliding doors and wood-trimmed windows open to a verdant backyard.
Photo by Greg Cappello
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