Mid-century modern furniture history book

Two new books delve deep into midcentury danish design. Not only showcasing different styles but gives information about the entire history of mid century modern furniture. History of midcentury modern furniture timber to table. The book was an immediate hit, selling more than 100,000 copies, and once midcentury modern entered the lexicon, the phrase was quickly adopted by both the design world and the mainstream. Midcentury modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a homes decorationwalls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. Hitting the scene roughly in the middle of the 20 th century, midcentury modern furniture reflected the needs of postwar america. Writer and art historian cara greenberg coined the phrase midcentury modern in 1984 it was the title of her seminal book about what has. Mid century style takes us back to a time of renewal as postwar america suburbanized, although its era covers prewwii through the 1960s. The author reveals how celebrated midcentury modern chair designs by danish icons took inspiration from history and abroad. Why the world is obsessed with midcentury modern design. As one of the most prolific and versatile mid20th century designers, girards work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design, and architecture. Trust us, youll have a newfound respect for your ikea knockoffs. Why the world is obsessed with midcentury modern design curbed.

Case studies examine beautiful presentday homes that exhibit midcentury style in an exemplary way, and suggest ideas for taking the 1950s look. We carry a big selection of antique furniture, mid century vintage furniture, we do refinish upholster and repair. The label is tothepoint and nononsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. Writer and art historian cara greenberg coined the phrase midcentury modern in 1984 it was the title of her seminal book about what has since become a global and iconic design movement. The end of world war ii brought soldiers home to their growing families. Can you ever really have enough books on mid century design. Apr 3, 2018 explore midcentmodapts board books midcentury modern, followed. Furniture of the 1950s paperback september 26, 1995 by cara greenberg author. In this video i rebuild a prototype of a mid century modern bookcase based off of a version that i built a few years back, when i used to sell furniture. It was a time when new materials such as plastic, stainless steel, and lucite were incorporated into furniture pieces, and new techniques were enthusiastically employed such as steaming and bending wood. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online furniture store. The development of the modern era meant that the average american family was front and center.

This 672page book covers virtually every aspect of girards distrinctive career. Midcentury modern mcm is the term to objects that were originally designed during the middle of the 20th century roughly 1940searly 1970s and that are modern in style and construction aligned with the modernism movement of the period. Original drawings, models, and furniture designs from the architects. How to make a mid century modern bookcase woodworking. The mcm design aesthetic is typically characterized by clean, simple lines, honest use of materials, and it generally does not include decorative. That sale was a signifier that these objects were extremely important in the history of designand to collectors.

Gratuit mid century modern women in the visual arts livre history for kids, art history. As one of the most prolific and versatile mid20th century designers, girards work. Midcentury modern is a style made popular between the 1940s and 1960s. Take an illustrated journey through midcentury modern design with this whimsical a to z picture book. Featuring 80 design stories, each letter covers a single topic of the mcm era from midcentury modern homes and interior design to graphic design and renowned influencers. A brief history of midcentury modern furniture design. A brief history of midcentury modern furniture design another.