Greene and Greene

Charles and Henry Greene experimented with many art forms. Besides their architectural designs, they both built furniture, did woodcarving, sketched, painted in watercolor, and made photographs. Charles also experimented with etchings, woodblock prints, stone carving, bookplate design, and leather-working. Nature, especially trees and plants, was a favorite subject. Some examples of their craftwork, as well as the tools they used, are exhibited here, on loan from the Greene & Greene Archives, The Gamble House.

  • Charles Greene, Footstool ca. 1930, Rosewood, leather
    Charles Greene, Footstool ca. 1930, 14.5″ x 18.63″ x 20.25″, Rosewood, leather
  • Charles Greene, Footstool, detail, ca. 1930, Rooted Claifornia
    Charles Greene, Footstool, detail, ca. 1930
  • Rooted California, Greene and Greene, Various Tools display, Craft in America
    Greene and Greene, Various Tools display
  • Rooted California, Greene and Greene, Collection of 18 brass leather-stamping tools, Craft in America
    Greene and Greene, Collection of 18 brass leather-stamping tools, 14″ x 8.5″, metal.
  • Rooted California, Greene and Greene, Collection of 18 brass leather-stamping tools, Craft in America
    Greene and Greene, Collection of 18 brass leather-stamping tools, 14″ x 8.5″, metal.
  • Charles Greene, ca. 1888 ( Greene and Greene Archives)
    Charles Greene, ca. 1888 ( Greene and Greene Archives)
  • Henry Greene, ca. 1888 ( Greene and Greene Archives)
    Henry Greene, ca. 1888 ( Greene and Greene Archives)
  • The Gamble House, looking northwest, ca. 1909. Courtesy of the Greene and Greene Archives, The Gamble House, USC.
    The Gamble House, looking northwest, ca. 1909. Courtesy of the Greene and Greene Archives, The Gamble House, USC