Art Consulting Scandinavia:Applied Arts/Design/Crafts

FLAT WEAVES FROM FJORD AND FOREST. Scandinavian Tapestries of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Author: Willborg, Peter. David Black and Clive Loveless, eds
Country: Sweden
Language: English
Year Published: 1984
No. of pages: 96
Illustrations: 37 Color Illustrations. 21 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound w/ jacket
Size: 13”x 9 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 950501867
Biblio/Bio: Bibl.
Code: 3768

Price: $49.50

Presenting the first book in English to celebrate the little known woven art of Scandinavia. Full colour plates of rare examples of indigenous tapestry designs all of which display an astonishing variety of patterns- geometric, floral, and figurative- woven in glowing natural dyes. For this book, Sweden’s leading dealer in oriental rugs conducted a detailed study of these textiles and carried out extensive field research throughout the province of Skåne, the most prolific weaving area during the 18th and 19th centuries in Sweden.

FLEMING, ERIK - ATELIER BORGILA.

Author: Jan Von Gerber
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish/ English summary
Year Published: 1994
No. of pages: 78
Illustrations: 57 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 9 1/2”x 6”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9171005048
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Bio.
Code: 0763

Price: $45.00

Erik Fleming (1894-1954), who studied engineering and architecture, became a silversmith by chance. He became one of Sweden’s most significant 20th-century silversmiths making exquisite holloware and flatware.

FLORA DANICA (Royal Copenhagen Porcelain: Flora Danica).

Author: Peter Wagner and Steen Nottelman
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Year Published: 1994
No. of pages: 63
Illustrations: 33 Color Illustrations. 10 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11” x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 952386909
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Cat. of exh.
Code: 1774

Price: $49.50

The Flora Danica, a masterpiece of botanical illustration, was the inspiration for the priceless and exquisite Royal Copenhagen porcelain service of the same name, first made in the 18th century and continually made to this day. The very interesting text offers the history of the publication as well as an account of the creation of the porcelain service and the operation of the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory. Includes Manufacturer’s mark and list of Exhibits.

FLORA DANICA.

Author: Davidsen, Mette-Marie. Photography by Bjørn Wennerwald
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Year Published: 2004
No. of pages: 95
Illustrations: 66 Color Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8717037972
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 5631

Price: $95.00

This is the historical outline that begins in 1790 of one of the finest and most exclusive porcelain dinnerwares in the world. Every bit as fascinating is the sublime craftmanship, which has always characterised the service: the finest openwork, the meticulous reproduction of plant anatomy, the detailed gilding and the painstakingly modelled flowers on the handles. This is truly craftmanship of the highest order and has been much admired far beyond Denmark’s borders. Flora Danica will therefore never be just a piece of beautifully decorated porcelain, but a tale of kingdoms and empires, political alliances and changing fashions, and much more. This book will give you an insight into the stories and the fascinating production process that is characteristic of a piece of Flora Danica from Royal Copenhagen.

FOLK ARTS OF NORWAY, THE. Including North Norway and the Sami

Author: Stewart, Janice
Country: Iowa
Language: English
Year Published: 1999
No. of pages: 266
Illustrations: 16 Color Illustrations. 151 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11”x 8”
Weight: 3.00
ISBN: 967194938
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Index.
Code: 3981

Price: $39.50

This is still a very comprehensive book in English touching on all types of Norway’s folk arts. It has become a classic reference for use by students, crafts people and all those with interest in their Norwegian heritage.