Art Consulting Scandinavia:Applied Arts/Design/Crafts

DESIGN MUSEUM- BOOK OF 20TH CENTURY DESIGN.

Author: McDermott, Catherine
Country: New York
Language: English
Year Published: 1997
No. of pages: 400
Illustrations: 251 Color Illustrations. 111 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 11 1/2”x 9 1/2”
Weight: 5.00
ISBN: 879518529
Biblio/Bio: Index.
Code: 3442

Price: $29.50

This landmark survey of modern design presents the most desirable objects of the modern age; the best of twentieth century design is gathered in this stunningly illustrated book. In thirteen detailed sections- covering a wide range of subjects, from architecture to packaging, fashion to furniture, type to houseware- over 360 examples of the best, the icons of modern design. Scandinavian designers included among many are Poul Henningsen (the PH lamp), Arne Jacobsen and Eero Saarinen.

DESIGN WORLD 2000 EXHIBITION.

Author: Aav, Marianne & Harri Kivilinna
Country: Finland
Language: English/ Finnish
Year Published: 2000
No. of pages: 110
Illustrations: 97 Color Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9529878192
Biblio/Bio: Cat. of exh. Bios. Index.
Code: 4550

Price: $49.50

Providing an extensive overview of contemporary design and its current phenomena, this exhibition features the recent work of designers who have had a central influence on design at the brink of the new millenium. As the most extensive presentation of international design ever undertaken by this museum, it includes the whole spectrum of design, from art handicrafts to unique and serial production. This fun, inspiring catalog includes the work of designers such as Philippe Starck, Jurgen Bey, Pia Wallén, Harry Koskinen, Stefan Lindfors, and many more.

DESIGN-BASED ENTERPRISE, THE.

Author: Editors: Jens Bernsen & Kirsten Lerstrøm
Country: Denmark
Language: English/ German/ Spanish
Year Published: 1988
No. of pages: 144
Illustrations: 53 Color Illustrations. 52 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound
Size: 8”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN:
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 0267

Price: $75.00

This book presents 11 European companies all of which have achieved excellence in all the fields: PRODUCT DESIGN, GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION & ARCHITECTURE. Each in their way, these 11 companies pioneer what might be called the Design-Based Enterprise, i. e. companies which use good design not only as a goal but also as a management tool.

DESIGNED FOR LIFE. Scandinavian Modern Furnishings 1930-1970

Author: Ellison, Michael & Leslie Piña
Country: England
Language: English
Year Published: 2002
No. of pages: 240
Illustrations: 278 Color Illustrations. 49 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound w/Jacket
Size: 8 1/2”x 11 1/2”
Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 764314920
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Index.
Code: 4856

Price: $99.50

With a focus on more than 60 designers, this extensively researched book presents the renowned furniture and household objects, in mostly wood and metal, from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Hundreds of photographs, comprehensive texts and detailed captions with current prices make this reference a must for all collectors, dealers, and researchers of Scandinavian design.

DESIGNING WITH WOOD. The Creative Touch

Author: Soucek King, Carol, Ph.D.
Country: New York
Language: English
Year Published: 1995
No. of pages: 175
Illustrations: 239 Color Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11” x 9”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 866364277
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 4842

Price: $19.50

Wood is treasured around the world as a structural material and for warmth and natural beauty it brings to our living spaces. Ideal in both contemporary and traditional settings, it can be beautifully simple or exquisitely ornate. This is a superb interior idea book and comprehensive resource for designers, architects, and anyone who wants to build, buy, renovate or remodel a home.