Rose Seidler House. Photograph (c) Justin Mackintosh

Rose Seidler House

Bored with the monotony of suburbia? So was Harry Seidler when he arrived from America in 1948.

The potential of the Australian landscape fascinated him, but our boxy homes did not. As a result he embraced a modernist philosophy to create this liveable, functional sculptural home for his parents Rose and Max. However, their Viennese furniture was all but banned from the house by Seidler who favoured features such as open-plan living spaces, minimal colour schemes and built in wardrobes. Thanks to Harry they all made their Australian debuts here.

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FIFTIES FAIR

Katerina Valentina at Fifties Fair 2012. Photograph © James Horan

Embrace everything hip with a visit to Rose Seidler House during the Fifties Fair, the ultimate celebration of all things 1950s.

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THE HARDOY 'BUTTERFLY' CHAIR

Chair designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Antonio Bonet and Juan Kurchan
Simplicity of design has ensured that these iconic chairs have been copied around the world.
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GUIDE BOOK

GUIDE BOOK

Discover the history of Rose Seidler House.
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Address: 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076

Contact: 02 9989 8020

Admission:

  •  Adult $8 I
  •  Child/Concession $4 |
  •  Family $17 |
  •  Members free |
  • Wheelchair access

Hours: Open 11am - 4pm Sundays

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