Mid-Century Modern Complete /anglais

by BRADBURY/POWERS

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

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Art, Architecture, Interior Design, Art Design

544 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2010

Reviews

[Karen Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, this is a stunner. This the last part of my Waitangi weekend indulgence. My ambition is a mid-century home/apartment furnished accordingly. Meanwhile, I read and admire, and how.

[Arlene S]

Exact edition not listed here on GR. The edition from public library is titled Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook ( @ 2014 and 2020 ). True, it is very complete, lots of illustrations and alphabetical index of major designers and makers by name.

[Mandy Crumb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is all encompassing and huge! It covers house types, ceramics, lights, glass, furniture and more! The biographies of each person featured were not the traditional dry boring biography. Bradbury described one person as a dandy and a showcase who enjoyed taking erotic photos. Love it!

[J.souza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE book for anyone that loves mid-century design.

It's perfectly arranged in categories that cover everything design related: chairs, posters, interior design, product design. Also in every chapter you'll get a profile of the top professionals of the field and their creations.

Easily one of the best books in my colection. 10/10

[Hansel5]

Saw this on a shelf in the library. It's a terrific reference resource. With well presented essays on each discipline, furniture, fabrics, ceramics, lighting, etc. Also designer bios are found.
Very good guide.

[DuMont Buchverlag · Rating 5 out of 5]

• Wer das Design der Gegenwart verstehen will, muss dieses Buch lesen
• Ausführliche Darstellungen der wichtigsten Designer und Werke der Zeit
• mit ca. 1000 farbigen Abbildungen

[Catie Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a version of this with a different cover & it was fabulous.

[Patrice Doten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough. Great photos and lots of detailed information.

[Erin Field · Rating 5 out of 5]

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