Beschreibung
An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textiles More than 50 years later, the fascination with mid-century design is stronger than ever before. Explore the popular movements distinctive style in this A-Z guide to the 300 influential designers who helped to define it. From popular icons such as Alvar Aalto, Lina Bo Bardi, Tony Duquette, Charles & Ray Eames, Pierre Jeanneret, Florence Knoll, and Gio Ponti to the movements lesser-known figures, the book showcases an expansive, richly illustrated portrait of Mid-Century Modernism across the globe. Detailed texts about each designer appear alongside hundreds of images of post-war designs, from furniture to glassware, lighting to textiles, ceramics to tableware, revealing the vibrant cross-pollination of ideas among the designers who defined the eras aesthetic.
Produktsicherheitsverordnung
Hersteller:
Phaidon Verlag GmbH
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Autorenportrait
Dominic Bradbury is a writer and freelance journalist specialising in architecture and design. He has written many books on these themes including the Atlas of Interior Design, The Fife Arms, the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces, and the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses, all published by Phaidon.
He also contributes to many newspapers and magazines in the UK, US, and internationally, including The Times, Financial Times, Wallpaper*, House & Garden, and Galerie.
