Most woodworkers are familiar with the brothers Charles and Henry Greene, who designed the historic Arts and Crafts bungalows and furniture a century ago. But Greene and Greene may not have been quite as well known today if not for another set of brothers: John and Peter Hall — the Hall brothers.

In this video, woodworker and Arts and Crafts historian Darrell Peart shares his research of the Hall brothers, compiled for his book Greene & Greene: Design Elements for the Workshop. Peart explains how the Halls elevated the Greene’s design to a level of mastery with their regard for craftsmanship, quality, and design. See examples of their early work and learn about the legacy they helped leave behind.

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Guided tour of the Gamble House
For more information about the woodwork of John and Peter Hall, watch Darrell Peart in a woodworker’s walking tour of The Gamble House in his companion video. For more photos and information on The Gamble House, visit the non-profit group online at www.gamblehouse.org.

Photos Courtesy: Darrel Peart, Gary Hall, The Gamble House, and The Huntington Library.