Ackermans’ Midcentury style back in demand

Jerome Ackerman, known by many as Jerry, shows an enlarged photograph of him and Evelyn that was part of a recent exhibition on their work.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

The Ackerman home is decorated with paintings, ceramics, wall hangings and mosaics with ethnic art, artwork by friends and an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture. The Rain mosaic, one of Evelyn’s early designs, hangs above Ucello panels.  (Christina House / For The Times)

A painting by Jerome Ackerman, center, hangs above the couch in his living room.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Wooden figures were a part of Evelyn Ackerman’s doll collection. She wrote five books about dolls.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

A photo of Evelyn Ackerman holding a doll from her collection sits next to two pieces of Jenev pottery designed by her husband. Evelyn died in 2012.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Jerry Ackerman pulls the string on a “dancing” wooden bear from Russia that hangs on his dining room wall.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

An embroidered miniature bedspread made by Evelyn Ackerman for their daughter, Laura’s, dollhouse.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Jerry Ackerman holds an anniversary card made by Dan Chavkin, who co-authored and photographed much of the new book “Hand in Hand.” The Ackermans were married in 1948.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

A ceramic piece made by Jerry Ackerman on display at his home.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

The Ackermans’ sense of Midcentury style is evident in their Culver City living room.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

A corner bookcase in the living room of the Ackerman home.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Carved wooden tiles designed by the Ackermans in their backyard.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)