1000 Chairs: In the 20th Century

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The book devotes one page to each chair, displayed on its own as pure form, with biographical and historical information about the chairs and their designers. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Maybe you should hire someone with broad recognition of this topic and not only focus on Germany, Italy and France, with some Scandinavian and American designers.

Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids.The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artifact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia. From the craftsmanship of Charles Rennie MacKintosh to the Eameses’ early fiberglass experiments and the faceted creations of Konstantin Grcic, this field guide to famous chairs is more than just a designers’ dream sourcebook—it offers a world of inspiration for rethinking even the most everyday of objects around us. Why I like it: I'll put it this way: after reading this book, every time I watch a TV show set anytime within the past 150 years, I'm now distracted by identifying the kind of chair, examining the details of its construction and style, and considering where that chair fits in the timeline of chair design paradigms. More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer.

I’m so confused, mostly because book is really good, but author forget about design from Eastern Europe like it didn’t existed. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton to Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop Art to Postmodernism, the phenomenon of the chair is so complex that it requires a reference work as comprehensive as this to do it full justice.At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. This recently refurbished edition traverses archetypal seats of the 1800s right up to the most innovative designs of today. Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. The publication of this new edition means that this indispensable survey of landmark seating design now comes right up to present day.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Yet every one of the 1,000 examples that the authors Charlotte and Peter Fiell explore represents much more than everyday design.We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton and Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop Art to Postmodernism, the history of the chair is so complex that it requires a comprehensive encyclopedic work to do it full justice. About the seriesBibliotheca Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe! This recently refurbished edition traverses archetypal seats of the 1800s right up to the most innovative designs of today.