Follies
An architectural folly is a decorative building meant to enhance a landscape. Often non-functional, they are also known as eye-catchers. The term "folly" comes from the English word for foolishness, and the French word for madness, extravagance, or delight. They were most popular in the 18th and 19th centuries in England and France.
Folly #1: Short Story Classics
2024
Vintage architectural fragments, found books: Short Story Classics, ed. William Patten, published 1907
25”H x 19”W x 7”D
Photo by Rik Sferra
Folly #2: The Natural and the Manmade
2024
Vintage architectural fragments, found book: Architecture: the Natural and the Manmade, Vincent Scully, published 1991
48”H x 15”W x 4”D
Photo by Rik Sferra
Folly #3: My Book House
2024
Vintage architectural fragments, vocabulary cards, found books: My Book House salvage. This edition published 1925
34”H x 16”W x 8D
Photo by Rik Sferra