A stylish and informative guide to the best of Midcentury Modern
chair design. These are the top 100 most interesting, most
controversial, or simply most beautiful chairs from the period
spanning 1930–1970, according to expert curator and chair addict
Lucy Ryder Richardson. Get to know the designers of the Modern era,
and find out about the controversies, drama, gossip and intrigue
that accompanied these fascinating figures. Featuring a range of
top international names, including Robin Day, Charles and Ray
Eames, Ernest Race, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Paulin, Finn Juhl, Harry
Bertoia, Ero Saarinen and Norman Cherner. There is also an
exploration into materials and manufacturing processes, plus lots
of information about the manufacturers that brought chair designs
to the masses, such as Knoll, Herman Miller, Fritz Hansen and Asko.
Packed full of design details, historical facts, quotes and
anecdotes – you can even find out the position in which the
designers intended you to sit in their chairs! With a ‘chair
timeline’, showcasing the very best of European, Scandinavian,
Japanese and American design, this is the perfect book for
collectors, enthusiasts and design junkies alike. Word count:
50,000
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