fashionbooksmilano: 100 Midcentury Chairsand their storiesLucy Ryder Richardson Pavilion, London 201
fashionbooksmilano: 100 Midcentury Chairsand their storiesLucy Ryder Richardson Pavilion, London 2016, 208 pages, 22,5 x 19 cm., ISBN 9781910904336euro 20,00email if you want to buy booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.itA stylish and informative guide to the best of Midcentury Modern chair design. These are the top 100 most interesting, most controversial, or simply most beautiful chairs from the period spanning 1930–1970, according to expert curator and chair addict Lucy Ryder Richardson.Get to know the designers of the Modern era, and find out about the controversies, drama, gossip and intrigue that accompanied these fascinating figures. Featuring a range of top international names, including Robin Day, Charles and Ray Eames, Ernest Race, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Paulin, Finn Juhl, Harry Bertoia, Ero Saarinen and Norman Cherner.There is also an exploration into materials and manufacturing processes, plus lots of information about the manufacturers that brought chair designs to the masses, such as Knoll, Herman Miller, Fritz Hansen and Asko. Packed full of design details, historical facts, quotes and anecdotes – you can even find out the position in which the designers intended you to sit in their chairs! With a ‘chair timeline’, showcasing the very best of European, Scandinavian, Japanese and American design, this is the perfect book for collectors, enthusiasts and design junkies alike.04/06/22orders to: booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.itordini a: booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.ittwitter: @fashionbooksmiinstagram: fashionbooksmilano, designbooksmilano tumblr: fashionbooksmilano, designbooksmilano -- source link