Best known for his work on the French Riviera, American architect Barry Dierks left behind one Italian masterpiece: a 1920s modernist villa with a private bay on the Ligurian coast.
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Charming 1920s French Manor on 25 Acres Near the Swiss Border
Built as a hunting lodge, this ivy-clad manor blends Art Nouveau, Alsatian regionalism, and Arts and Crafts design. It sits just outside Belfort, where Franche-Comté, Alsace, and the Vosges quietly converge.
1920s Mansion Overlooking the Long Island Sound in New York
The Gold Coast estate spans 9 acres of waterfront in Glen Cove, New York, boasting waterfront views from each of the principal rooms and direct access to a private sandy beach on the property.
1920s Modernist Villa on the French Riviera Near Cannes
Villa Le Trident was built in 1925 by the visionary American architect Barry Dierks with a landscape designed by his partner, Eric Sawyer. Known as the men who made the French Riviera chic, the couple achieved a cult status as tastemakers to the international elite on the Cote d’Azur.
Castello del Lago: 1920s Spanish-Style Estate in the Hollywood Hills
A landmark in Hollywood architecture, the storied estate has been featured in several leading magazines and, to add to its pedigree, in the 1990s it was owned by Madonna.
A Grand Connecticut Home Built During The Great Estates Era
Orchard’s End was built in 1929 by renowned New York architect William B. Tubby and the timeless brick and limestone residence has recently undergone a 3-year $6 million renovation under architect Dinyar Wadia of Wadia Associates.
1920’s Fairytale Castle in Connecticut
Cornwall Castle was built in 1921 to the vision of New York Socialite, Charlotte Bronson Hunnewell Martin, and is a fine example of storybook architecture, complete with turrets, gargoyles and griffins.
1920s Villa Overlooking Lake Como
The villa is on the market with Prestige Properties Italy, set in a picturesque location on the hillside of Cernobbio on Lake Como, one of the most desirable destinations in Italy.
A Gatsby-Style Mansion on the North Shore
The greatest stories are inspired by reality, and in the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald attended countless soirees at the mansions along the North Shore, also known as the Gold Coast of Long Island.