This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject. It covers furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, product design, industrial design, graphics and posters, as well as architecture and interior design. Nearly 100 major and influential creators of the mid-century period are highlighted, including icons such as Saul Bass, Robin Day, Charles and Ray Eames, Marimekko, Isamu Noguchi, Dieter Rams, Lucie Rie and Paolo Venini, as well as architects Alvar Aalto, Philip Johnson, Richard Neutra and Oscar Niemeyer. An additional illustrated dictionary features hundreds more key mid-century designers and manufacturers as well as important organizations, schools and movements. Complete with thirteen specially commissioned essays by renowned experts and over 1,000 mainly colour illustrations, it is a must-have acquisition for any design aficionado, collector or reader seeking inspiration for their home.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thames & HUDSON Ltd
ISBN-13
9780500517277
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216722490
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mid-Century Modern Complete
Author
Dominic Bradbury
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Interior Design
Publication Year
2014
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
308mm
Item Width
240mm
Item Weight
3590g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Dominic Bradbury
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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