Little Building Co. Farnsworth House Plano, Illinois
Little Building Co. Farnsworth House Plano, Illinois
$225.00
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Little Building Co. Farnsworth House Model Kit (Plano, Illinois)
This ready-to-assemble wooden architectural model (1:150 scale) celebrates Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Farnsworth House—commissioned by Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a serene modernist retreat that blends minimalist structure with nature. Designed for a satisfying, studio-like build experience, it includes easy stage-by-stage diagrams (glue required, not included).
Why You’ll Love It
- A hands-on way to study a defining International Style masterpiece.
- Clear instructions with staged diagrams for confident assembly.
- Glue required (not included); recommended: quality PVA wood glue.
- Includes a Black Maple tree element tied to the site’s history.
Specifications
- Material: Aspen, American Cherry, Black Maple, MDF and Acrylic (kit includes the Black Maple tree from the property)
- Parts: 100; Approx. assembly time: 12 hours
- Model Scale: 1:150
- Overall Dimension: Approx L 6" x W 10" x H 4"
- Made in Australia
About the Manufacturer
Little Building Co. creates research-driven architectural model kits using high-quality materials and a studio-inspired approach—supporting organizations that preserve the legacy of some of the world’s greatest architects through thoughtfully developed models.
Care Instructions
Furniture wax is recommended on models; for Farnsworth House, avoid waxing areas near the clear acrylic windows (wax can be difficult to remove). The Aspen wood has a naturally waxy appearance; if your Farnsworth House model has a cherry base, waxing that base is recommended.
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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