Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing
together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board
that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical,
plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and it
has been used to make a wide range of products, from aeroplanes,
boats and automobiles to architecture and furniture. This book
traces the history of plywood from its use in 18th-century
furniture, through its emergence as an industrial product in the
19th century, to a material celebrated by 20th-century modernists
such as Alvar Aalto and Charles and Ray Eames. An ideal material
for the digital age, plywood has become popular again in recent
years and is widely used in contemporary design and manufacture.
Produced to accompany an exhibition at the V&A, this book is
the first comprehensive study of the history of plywood and its
myriad applications throughout the ages, unveiling the stories
behind objects that surround us and that we often take for granted.
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