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Scandinavian modern magnus englund chrystina schmidt. In this suitably stylish volume, explore a century of masterful forms and lyrical. Searching through history, we find that while the social views of a certain period may no longer be relevant, the art and design of that time often are. Modern living room chairs the century house madison, wi. One day i realized how my house had started to fill up with scandinavian design, especially my kitchen and dining area. He was one of the founders of the furniture school at the royal danish academy of fine arts. Vintage 1950s american midcentury modern midcentury modern furniture the book midcentury modern. Discover book depositorys huge selection of furniture design books online. Scandinavian modern was the most influential and enduring design movement of the 20th century, dominating the international scene in the 1950s and continuing to shape the way we live today. Her own books include surface and finish, eco and new decor. Being aware of that history and knowing what has come before in.
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The gentle, organic contours that are typical of scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of danish, finnish and swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic and, as importantly, elegant response to the human form. In scandinavian modern, magnus englund and christina schmidt of design store skandium trace the development of the scandinavian style, introduce key designers and take a. Furniture of the 1950s by carla greenberg the midcentury modern style midcentury modern furniture is a very popular your guide to buying midcentury modern furniture ebay. Scandinavian mid century modern furniture design market. See more ideas about scandinavian furniture, furniture and scandinavian. Sourcebook of scandinavian furniture judith gura w. Contemporary furniture comes in all shapes, sizes, and pieces from sofas and beds to bar stools and office desks. Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history.
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This methodology makes the book relevant far beyond specialists in danish furniture. See our collection of modern living room chairs, including midcentury and contemporary designs. I recently indulged my now obsession and spent an afternoon reading scandinavian modern, the latest in a series of books on scandinavian design by magnus englund and chrystina. Danish midcentury modern furniture vintage scandinavian. Danish modern by andrew hollingsworth for serious furniture collectors, danish is more than a pastryits an art form. Modernism and functionalism are core values of scandinavian design, and if you are looking to add some danish, finnish, or gustavian swedish style to your home, look no further. Christina now works as an interior designer in london through her own company. A walkthrough history of modern design in scandinavia, from its. Scandinavian design is a 704page guide that showcases a detailed look at all areas of design including furniture, glass. A compendium, with more than five hundred fullcolor illustrations, of the best modern furniture from the nordic countries. We carry pieces from such designers as hans wegner. A new book traces the history of scandinavian and finnish. Jul 20, 2018 examples of signatures and makers marks on mid century and danish modern design.
Anatomy of contemporary furniture by john gerald shea. The heyday of danish design, 10 midcentury designers. A sourcebook of classic designs for the 21st century 01 by judith gura isbn. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible experience on our website, to serve personalised content or relevant ads. Scandinavian designs quality modern contemporary home.
Their histories are so intertwined that biographies of even small peripheral characters usually include a wider perspectives on the state of the north at the time. Scandinavian designs is the premier modern contemporary home furnishings destination offering quality craftsmanship at an outstanding value. Scandinavian modern magnus englund, christina schmidt on. Offering up the finest scandinavian furniture and accessory brands for home and office, fine fashions for him and her, as well as clothing and toys for the littlest style icons our house has everything you need for a wellrounded modern scandinavian lifestyle. Anatomy of contemporary furniture by john gerald shea by john gerald shea. Scandinavian design is a design movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality that emerged in the early 20th century, and subsequently flourished in the 1950s throughout the five nordic countries. For more great books, have a look at our required reading posts. Many furniture pieces embody the look of modernism and contemporary styling melding the two genres into a elegant work of functional art. But nordic style is an aesthetic that has infused not only. Modern scandinavian homes are enviably relaxed and welcoming, filled with furniture and objects that are practical, functional, and beautiful.
This book, the first american summary of modern scandinavian design in more than two decades, updates the history of design in the nordic nations, and illustrates more than 500 of the best current furniture from over 70 producers, most of them in full color. For many people, scandinavian style conjures up images of pale blonde wood and pareddown,clutterfree interiors. Scandinavian design bibliotheca universalis taschen books. Elizabeth wilhide is the author and coauthor of many acclaimed books on design and interiors. Behind the myth of the scandinavian utopia paperback. It is an invaluable reference for everyone who loves modern furniture, and is an essential tool for interior.
Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the neolithic period in the form of paintings, wall murals discovered at pompeii, in sculpture and examples have also been excavated in egyptian pyramids and found in tombs in ghiordes modern day turkey. This bookthe first american summary of modern design in denmark. The book provides a nice overview of scandinavian furniture and furnishings. The modern scandinavian is an updated and expanded translation of modernes skandinavisch 2, which appeared in 2006 and also became a bestseller. Topics plywood, projects, handy, man, woodworking, modern, furniture, storage, midcentury, danish collection opensource language english. Aalto, also known for his furniture and glassware, worked in a distinctive. Huset, the house in swedish, danish and norwegian, is a onestop shop for the best in modern scandinavian design. In old dutch homes, folks used to build their beds. Twentieth century danish furniture design is simple and clean. Her first novel, ashenden, was published by penguin in 2012.
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