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CARVING SCANDINAVIAN SANTAS.
Author: Blomquist, Ken
Country: Pennsylvania
Language: English
Year Published: 2005
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 266 Color Illustrations. 2 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 764321331
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 6464
Price: $14.95
Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa, using step-by-step instructions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and detailed patterns. This figure comes with a rucksack full of traditionally wrapped gifts and a walking staff to steady him during his annual trek. Following these clear instructions, you can also create a scenic, snow-covered setting, complete with a fir tree for your figure. The text includes a list of tools and paints required to complete the project, helpful suggestions useful to every carver, instructions for creating unique surface textures, and detailed painting instructions. A colorful gallery provides examples of different finishes and bases for the Scandinavian Santa. This project is an exciting challenge for novice and advanced carvers alike.
CATALOGUE OF SCANDINAVIAN AND BALTIC SILVER.
Author: R.W. Lightbown
Country: London
Language: English
Year Published: 1975
No. of pages: 255
Illustrations: 139 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 10”x 7”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 901486655
Biblio/Bio: Index. Bibl.
Code: 2142
Price: $55.00
This useful book presents the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum of Scandinavian and Baltic plate and spoons, and is one of the few introductions to the subject in the English language. Examples from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Lapland, Finland and the Baltic countries are included, along with complete information on marks and the provenance of the pieces.
Catalogue: K.A..
Author:
Country: Finland
Language: Finnish
Year Published: 1995
No. of pages: 138
Illustrations: 2 Color Illustrations. 2672 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 12”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9519632840
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 2259
Price: $39.50
This is a very extensive production catalogue of the hundreds of pieces manufactured at Riihimäki OY. A complete Illustrated catalogue of crystal glass and etched glass pieces - decanters, bowls, stemware, glassware, vases, pitchers. The details of the pieces are reproduced clearly. On the title page is says Kuvasto (catalogue) A 1930.
CENTURY OF MODERN DESIGN. THE.
Author: Tise-Isoré, Suzanne
Country: France
Language: English
Year Published: 2010
No. of pages: 479
Illustrations: 361 Color Illustrations. 69 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 9 1/2”x 9”
Weight: 6.00
ISBN: 9782080301611
Biblio/Bio: Index. Cat. of exh. Bio.
Code: 6967
Price: $49.50
One of the world's leading collections of iconic 20th-century design, the Stewart Collection houses exemplary furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, posters, graphic art, jewelry, and everyday objects from the 1930s to today. This richly illustrated book finds parallels among such works as posters by Max Bill, an armchair by Frank Lloyd Wright, and a drawing for the Bakelite Corporation by Rolf Scarlett, and compares such diverse designs as silverware by Puiforcat & Henning Koppel, art glass by Dale Chichuly, Timo Sarpaneva, Edvin Öhrström & Kaj Franck, ceramics by Russel Wright, Axel Salto & Vilhelm Kåge, textiles by Marianne Straub and Helena Hernmarck, lighting by Paavo Tynel & Karl Trabert and interesting and innovative furniture by Peter Opsvik, Eero Saarinen, Grete Jalk, Eero Aarnio, Bruno Mathsson, Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto and many more.
CERAMIC ART IN FINLAND. A Contemporary Tradition
Author: Hellman, Åsa, ed
Country: London
Language: English
Year Published: 2004
No. of pages: 271
Illustrations: 146 Color Illustrations. 124 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound
Size: 11 1/2”x 9 1/2”
Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 050051187X
Biblio/Bio: Index. Bios.
Code: 4919
Price: $65.00
Beautifully illustrated, this book presents a wide range of work by ceramic artists, from late 19th century masters through internationally recognized designers of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, to emerging talents in the 21st century. More than 170 ceramists are included, and the book examines their use of materials, individual techniques, working environments, and sources of inspiration. The entire spectrum of ceramic art is covered from traditional vessels to free forms, sculpture, and architectural installations. Includes artists’ stamps/signatures.