Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design

Name: Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500022030
Price: 24.99 NZD
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Summary

Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design explores one of the most celebrated periods of international design. Showcasing over ninety iconic pieces from the mid-20th century, it features exclusive illustrations of classic designs such as Eames chairs, Poul Henningsen lamps, and George Nelson clocks. The book is arranged chronologically and covers chairs, tables, storage, lighting, and industrial design with concise text accompanying each graphic depiction. An index of models, materials, and designers offers easy reference.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for design enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone seeking inspiration from mid-20th century style, as well as crafters and interior decorators looking for creative ideas.

The latest addition to the stylish Mid-Century Modern gift range, featuring elegant illustrations of classic pieces presented in a compact single volume.

A chic little book featuring scores of elegant illustrations of classic pieces of mid-century modern design

Description

The mid-20th century was one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design. Drawing on the inventive style of the era, this range of gift products features exclusive illustrations of iconic mid-century designs, from Eames chairs to Poul Henningsen lamps and George Nelson clocks, all rendered in a distinctive graphic style.

Featuring over ninety pieces by sixty designers and design duos, Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design is arranged chronologically and includes chairs, tables, storage, lighting, and product and industrial design. Each spread includes a graphic depiction of the piece and a concise text. The models, materials and designers index offers easy reference throughout the book.

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'A comprehensive digest showcasing more than 90 pieces from this highly collectable style of design' - Creative Boom. 'A homage to mid-century style' - It's Nice That. 'A style encyclopedia' - Ideal Home. 'If you're looking to source inspiration from a particular century for your crafty projects, or need ideas on how to furnish your sewing room, then this book is perfect' - Sew.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500022030

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Here Design
Text by Frances Ambler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 200

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Here Design is a multidisciplinary design studio that dreams up and crafts whole brand worlds, rooted in authenticity and cultural knowledge. Frances Ambler is a guest editor at MidCentury Magazine.