Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s
This highly praised celebration of '50s design recalls the wonders of boomerang-shaped coffee tables, the funky curvaceousness of biomorphic furniture, the industrial sleekness of cool metals, and other design delights. "Will undoubtedly foster a new appreciation of furniture from the '50s."--Chicago Sun-Times.125 4-color photographs and 100 black-and-white photographs.
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Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s Reviews
If you are looking for a book on Mid Century Chairs, look no further. The book is well organized and informative, but it was not what I was looking for. I however was searching for a book on furniture not exclusive of chairs.
If you are interested in vintage furnitures, this would be your great guide. Widely covered mid-century master pieces by famous designers.
It has been a collector's reference for me for years now. Highly recommended. Excellent text as well as photos.
If you like modern design I also suggest to visit the wonderful online archive about George Nelson at WWW.GEORGENELSON.ORG and also the museum archive from Verner Panton at WWW.VERNERPANTON.COM It is profusely illustrated and contains a wealth of information. This is a wonderful coffee table book, a joy to browse through.
It's nice, but not what I was looking for, which was the physical living space/furnishings of the middle class of the 50's. Instead, it is a good overview of the furniture designers who influenced the furniture of the time. I was hoping this book would help celebrate the house and give some ideas as to decor. My sister has just bought a 1950's ranch home with some original features.
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