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A Century of Color in Design
The allure of color is time honored and undeniable, but its inspired use in product design is a relatively new development.
More than a century ago the Bauhaus movement changed the use of color in design. After World War II, pigment-imbued molded fiberglass Eames chairs allowed buyers to express their individuality through colorful seating, altering the way we think about furniture. The Eames chairs of the 1950s symbolize the cultural intersection of design, technology, and color that continues to influence designers to this day.
From the pale blue Anglepoise lamp to Marimekko’s hot-red poppy print and the wine-red Bookworm Bookshelf, this book includes classics, future classics, and equally exciting contemporary pieces. A Century of Color in Design delivers a snapshot of twentieth-century history through the lens of design, exploring the origins and rationale behind the design and colorization of some of the century’s most iconic furniture and objects.
More than a century ago the Bauhaus movement changed the use of color in design. After World War II, pigment-imbued molded fiberglass Eames chairs allowed buyers to express their individuality through colorful seating, altering the way we think about furniture. The Eames chairs of the 1950s symbolize the cultural intersection of design, technology, and color that continues to influence designers to this day.
From the pale blue Anglepoise lamp to Marimekko’s hot-red poppy print and the wine-red Bookworm Bookshelf, this book includes classics, future classics, and equally exciting contemporary pieces. A Century of Color in Design delivers a snapshot of twentieth-century history through the lens of design, exploring the origins and rationale behind the design and colorization of some of the century’s most iconic furniture and objects.
- GenresDesignArt Design
320 pages, Hardcover
First published January 14, 2021
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April 21, 2024
Filled with chairs, tables, sofas, teapots, rugs, etc., this book organized its functional art according to consecutive dates. Nevertheless, as timeless masterpieces they all appeared cutting edge modern.
These color themed furnishings shine brightly in reds, blues and yellows, with more colors and subtle shades appearing in later styles. More than mere decoration, the hues are integral to the pieces.
Harrison curated a beautiful collection. The pictures were clear and the commentary explained the purpose and creation of each piece. “A Century of Color in Design” is a worthwhile edition to any design library.
These color themed furnishings shine brightly in reds, blues and yellows, with more colors and subtle shades appearing in later styles. More than mere decoration, the hues are integral to the pieces.
Harrison curated a beautiful collection. The pictures were clear and the commentary explained the purpose and creation of each piece. “A Century of Color in Design” is a worthwhile edition to any design library.
March 19, 2022
Loved this. For the spot light on the objects and their designers. The object designers choice of color was an interesting filter to a sub-set of objects introduced in the past 100 years.
The page layout and graphical embellishments encourage the reader to keep this on the coffee table.
It is a book to savor a few pages at a time. I
The page layout and graphical embellishments encourage the reader to keep this on the coffee table.
It is a book to savor a few pages at a time. I
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews