Source Bk Scandinavian Furnit Cl
by Gura,JudithEdition: 00
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-09-17
Publisher(s): W. W. Norton & Company
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Summary
Today, a new generation of designers continues that tradition, creating pieces that are functional, comfortable, and visually appealing. 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. It also includes detailed product specifications and sources, biographies of important Nordic designers, and a comprehensive bibliography. It will appeal to everyone with an interest in modern furniture, as well as designers, architects, collectors, and students with a special interest in Scandinavian design.
Author Biography
Judith Gura is a professor at the New York School of Interior Design, where she directs the design history program, and is an associate professor at Pratt Institute.
Table of Contents
| The Nordic Nations & Modern Design | p. 13 |
| Contemporary Scandinavian Furniture: A Selective Sourcebook | p. 63 |
| Dining & Occasional Chairs | p. 65 |
| Lounge Chairs | p. 87 |
| Stacking Chairs | p. 125 |
| Desk Chairs | p. 141 |
| Sofas, Love Seats, Chaises, & Sectionals | p. 149 |
| Benches & Stools | p. 193 |
| Dining Tables | p. 213 |
| Coffee & Occasional Tables | p. 227 |
| Storage, Shelves, & Room Dividers | p. 247 |
| Miscellaneous | p. 263 |
| Appendices | p. 279 |
| Nordic Furniture Producers | p. 280 |
| Designer Biographies | p. 283 |
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