Constantino Nivolas' Spirit Still Soars in His Springs Home
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1/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyDuring a visit to Costantino and Ruth Nivola’s home in 1950, Le Corbusier painted murals in the main living space, which are still intact today.Photographs by Gross & DaleyDuring a visit to Costantino and Ruth Nivola’s home in 1950, Le Corbusier painted murals in the main living space, which are still intact today.
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2/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyA vintage rattan chaise sits alongside one of Le Corbusier’s murals in a small room off the kitchen.Photographs by Gross & DaleyA vintage rattan chaise sits alongside one of Le Corbusier’s murals in a small room off the kitchen.
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3/14Photographs by Gross & DaleySeveral pieces by Nivola are showcased in the living room, including a wooden sculpture in the corner and a monochromatic oil on canvas cityscape, which share the space with an abstract work by Josef Albers. The coffee table is from Crate & Barrel.Photographs by Gross & DaleySeveral pieces by Nivola are showcased in the living room, including a wooden sculpture in the corner and a monochromatic oil on canvas cityscape, which share the space with an abstract work by Josef Albers. The coffee table is from Crate & Barrel.
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4/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyA sand-cast maquette by Nivola hangs above a bookcase in the living room.Photographs by Gross & DaleyA sand-cast maquette by Nivola hangs above a bookcase in the living room.
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5/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyThe pendant light in the folksy kitchen is from BoConcept.
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6/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyThe attic, which doubles as an extra bedroom, includes a vintage spindle bed, an Ikea rug, and paintings by Nivola and his artist grandson Adrian.Photographs by Gross & DaleyThe attic, which doubles as an extra bedroom, includes a vintage spindle bed, an Ikea rug, and paintings by Nivola and his artist grandson Adrian.
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7/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyRuth’s former jewelry-making studio features a Greece-inspired mural painted by her daughter, Claire.Photographs by Gross & DaleyRuth’s former jewelry-making studio features a Greece-inspired mural painted by her daughter, Claire.
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8/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyThe guesthouse, once Nivola’s studio, still contains some of his pieces, such as a linoleum-topped coffee table.Photographs by Gross & DaleyThe guesthouse, once Nivola’s studio, still contains some of his pieces, such as a linoleum-topped coffee table.
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9/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyA Nivola paper collage hangs above the bed.
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10/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyFeatures in the property’s outdoor rooms include a solarium designed by Nivola.Photographs by Gross & DaleyFeatures in the property’s outdoor rooms include a solarium designed by Nivola.
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11/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyExterior sculptural pieces include an abstract travertine male figure by Nivola.Photographs by Gross & DaleyExterior sculptural pieces include an abstract travertine male figure by Nivola.
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12/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyA cement bench and wall all designed by Nivola.
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14/14Photographs by Gross & DaleyA trio of cement “fruit” by Nivola, considered part of his public works, is on view outside the guesthouse.Photographs by Gross & DaleyA trio of cement “fruit” by Nivola, considered part of his public works, is on view outside the guesthouse.
This article appears in the July-1 2019 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).