Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook
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Essential reading for all collectors and design aficionados, this book is the ultimate survey of mid- century modern design and architecture now available in a sleek, compact form. A definitive survey of mid-century modern design and architecture in an accessible compact edition, this book offers a rich overview of one of the most popular, collectable, and dynamic periods of design. With rich and diverse examples of everything from furniture and lighting to ceramics and textiles to graphics and posters to interior design and architecture, this sleek compendium of mid-century style includes over 1,000 illustrations representing classic designs and little-seen rarities, as well as entries on nearly 100 major creators, such as Dieter Rams, Robin Day, Isamu Noguchi, Lucie Rie, Charles and Ray Eames, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer. An additional illustrated dictionary features hundreds more influential mid-century designers, manufacturers, organizations, schools, and movements. Organized into three parts―“Media and Masters,” with six sections on applied arts; “Houses and Interiors,” featuring twenty seminal homes and their furnishings; and an “A–Z of Designers and Makers”―and complete with thirteen specially commissioned essays by renowned experts, this illustrated book is a must-have for collectors, design aficionados, and anyone seeking inspiration for their home. 1,000 illustrations Review: Comprehensive - Comprehensive Review: Nice book - Our daughter and her husband live in a mid-century modern home. My son-in-law is a big fan of mid-century modern. This was part of our Xmas gift to him. He loved it. Has it displayed on their coffee table.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 248 Reviews |
M**I
Comprehensive
Comprehensive
M**D
Nice book
Our daughter and her husband live in a mid-century modern home. My son-in-law is a big fan of mid-century modern. This was part of our Xmas gift to him. He loved it. Has it displayed on their coffee table.
E**.
Great for mid century inspiration
This was a great birthday gift and inspiration book as we reno our 1960s ranch.
L**D
Love this book
Great book loved it
M**.
Awesome reference to spend hours looking through and enjoying
This is an absolute treasure of mid-century design. I use this book as an inspiration tool for my architectural designs and hobbies. The book is filled with graphics, pictures, and the stories of the designers who created and evolved this timeless era of design and art. I complement this book with Dieter Rams work to highlight the intense quality and thought put into the designs for both aesthetics and usability/functionality. The book was delivered on-time shrink wrapped and neatly placed in typical Amazon box and packaging. This is a go to book for any design enthusiast. Enjoy.
A**R
Great MCM Guide
Great book! Loads of pictures. If you are into MCM anything, this is a great piece to have.
R**N
Great for identifying names of furniture pieces you've seen and liked
This book has tons of photos and is great for identifying the names and designers of furniture pieces and styles you've probably seen but haven't known how to identify. A good reference. It has other stuff besides furniture, like textiles and classic houses and vases and radios, which was of secondary interest to me yet still interesting. It would be neat if they threw in a section on mid century modern clothing, if there is such a thing.
P**U
If you like to learn this is the book for you.
This is an excellent book on Mid-Century Modern Design.
I**K
Cover various design aspects, not only furniture.
Great general overview of mid century design
M**M
Fantastic reference source
Fantastic book and reference source for MCM design. Wonderful photos!
J**S
Bought for a present, very well received!.
Really useful and informative book for lovers of mid century style.
P**Y
Really well researched and interesting
If you love all things mid century, then the is the book for you!
F**B
Buon manuale con un’ottima raccolta
La bibbia del design! Prezzo un pelo alto è tutto in inglese
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