Designed for Life: Scandinavian Modern Furnishings 1930-1970 SYNOPSIS
This volume presents the furniture and household objects, especially those of wood and metal, of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. With a focus on about 60 designers, hundreds of color photographs display the Scandinavian Modern style that began in the 1930s and culminated in the 1970s. Collector Michael Ellison and Leslie Pia (historic preservation, Ursuline College) include an introduction with historical timeline, as well as appendices of furniture makers and designers, distributors, and sources. Photographs are accompanied by detailed captions with current prices, as well as biographical information on the designers. Oversize: 8.75x11.25". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Publishers Weekly
These three books together provide a look at 20th-century modernist design, from accessories to furniture to homes. Beginning with early modernist design, Hoban covers pre-World War II, mid-century, pop, and postmodern interior and personal accessories, such as ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, and graphic design. She emphasizes furniture and includes information on a selection of designers and design movements. Ellison, a collector and dealer in Scandinavian and other modern furnishings, gives a comprehensive view of modern Scandinavian furniture, with an alphabetical listing of designers that includes a brief biography, notable designs, and color photographs of their work. Appendixes include information on manufacturers and their designers and an international source guide to this furniture style. The furniture and accessories displayed in these two books would be welcome in the houses shown by Weaving and Freedman. The authors provide a history of the modernist architectural style, a review of the major architects, and contemporary modernist houses, concluding with a list of those open to the public. All three books are recommended for professional, academic, and large interior design collections, with Hoban's book also recommended for public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Library Journal
These three books together provide a look at 20th-century modernist design, from accessories to furniture to homes. Beginning with early modernist design, Hoban covers pre-World War II, mid-century, pop, and postmodern interior and personal accessories, such as ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, and graphic design. She emphasizes furniture and includes information on a selection of designers and design movements. Ellison, a collector and dealer in Scandinavian and other modern furnishings, gives a comprehensive view of modern Scandinavian furniture, with an alphabetical listing of designers that includes a brief biography, notable designs, and color photographs of their work. Appendixes include information on manufacturers and their designers and an international source guide to this furniture style. The furniture and accessories displayed in these two books would be welcome in the houses shown by Weaving and Freedman. The authors provide a history of the modernist architectural style, a review of the major architects, and contemporary modernist houses, concluding with a list of those open to the public. All three books are recommended for professional, academic, and large interior design collections, with Hoban's book also recommended for public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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