The comprehensive guide to furniture design? expanded and updatedFurniture designers draw on a range of knowledge and disciplines to create their work. From history to theory to technology, Furniture
Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often stagger
Skulls, butterflies, hunting trophies, ancient Egyptian artifacts, the alleged skeletons of mythological creatures, and many other mysterious oddities fill cabinets of wonder. A centuries-old traditio
"The first modern survey of a fascinating yet underappreciated art form, abundantly illustrated with new color photography. In this volume, a team of art historians trace the evolution of Renaissance
The five countries known collectively as Scandinavia were the source of some of the most important furniture designs of the twentieth century and the influential concept of “Scandinavian modern.” Toda
Emille Galle was one of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau movement in France, and founder of the famous Ecole de Nancy. A polymath and committed social activist, he was best known for his glasswo
This attractive 9x11.5" collection of color photos is for anyone interested in the field of small-shop custom furniture-making, whether as furniture maker or consumer. The full-page photos present exe
Over the past 30 years, the German designer Mathias Hoffmann has designed furniture, lamps and household accessories for companies such as Rolf Benz, de Sede, Tonon, Brown Jordan and Lloyd Flanders. "
This image-rich text introduces significant movements in the evolution of the decorative arts, including furniture, design motifs, and accessories related to interior design and architectural settings
With the first decade of the twenty-first century behind us, it is time to reassess the concept of “modern,” a term that dates to the Middle Ages, when it signified current or recent events. Not until
Presents an eclectic collection of bookshelf designs characterized by such aspects as their aesthetic qualities, practicality, and storage capacity, including one with pull-out stairs and one that tur
The desk is a place of work and of action, but it also serves as a place to exhibit personal things and preferences. Thus it always characterizes in two ways a material and symbolic unity. The desk is
"Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854), known during his lifetime as the "United States Rage," to this day remains America's best-known cabinetmaker. Establishing his reputation as a purveyor of luxury by designin
Eyeglasses have been transformed from medical necessity to fashion accessory. Thisrevolution has come about through embracing the design culture of the fashion industry. Whyshouldn't design sensibilit
In Furniture with Soul, author David Savage explores the philosophies, careers, and pivotal moments of struggle and inspiration for today's most talented and influential woodworkers. He traveled thro
Olivares is a young furniture designer whose curiosity and intelligence attracted the support of the international design firm Knoll, Inc. for this project, which he undertook over the course of four
This is a reprint of a 2003 book. Gustav Stickley (1858-1942)was one of the most influential figures of the Arts and Crafts Movement--not just for the furniture he designed but also for the textiles,
Unique in style, Chinese furniture has long been celebrated for its elegant, artistic lines and strong, durable structure. Ranging from pieces designed simply to display the beauty and texture of natural woods to magnificent pieces decorated with lavish carvings, lacquer or precious metals and stones, Chinese furniture is an outstanding representative of the oriental arts. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history, production techniques and rich variety of Chinese furniture, revealing the important part that this furniture has played in the development of China's culture.
We sit on one every day in our home, school or office. Yet how often do we think about the origins of the chair or of its place in the world? This book provides an anatomy of the chair and its history
