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ORNAMO FINNISCHE FORM.
Author:
Country: Finland
Language: German
Year Published: 1962
No. of pages: 135
Illustrations: 54 Color Illustrations. 100s B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Size: 12”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN:
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 6758
Price: $125.00
A very comprehensive book on Finnish modern design spanning the 1940s through the 1960s with 100s of craftspeople listed with pictures of their work in either black and white or in color and also a portrait photographs of each craftsperson. The book has 4 pages of text, all other pages have numbered captions so one can decipher which picture belongs to which craftsperson. The applied arts covered in this book include metal working including jewelry and holloware, glass, ceramics, textiles, furniture and more. Craftspeople include Ruth Bryk, Oiva Toikka,Lasse Ollinkari, Marke Niskala-Luostarinen, Reino Rokolainen, Saara Hopea, Dora Jung, Olli Borg, Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström, Helena Tynell, Timo Sarpaneva, Antti Nurmesniemi, Lisa Johansson-Pape and many more. Includes index of names of craftspeople and index of manufacturers. Color Illustrations. 100s B&W Illustrations. 12”x 8 1/2”. Clothbound with Jacket. Code 6758. $125.00.
ORREFORS GLASS.
Author: Duncan, Alastair
Country: England
Language: English
Year Published: 1995
No. of pages: 231
Illustrations: 109 Color Illustrations. 238 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 3.00
ISBN: 1851492240
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 1863
Price: $250.00
This first major study and history of the output of the great Orrefors glass factory will be prized by all collectors and connoisseurs of glass. A separate section on the most prominent designers includes examples of their work and a useful list of the marks that assist with dating and identification of engravers and designers. All arts libraries, be they individual or institutional, should include a copy of this magnificent book.
PAINTED ROOMS. Scandinavian Interiors by Sigmund Aarseth
Author: Aarseth, Gudmund
Country: USA
Language: English
Year Published: 2004
No. of pages: 120
Illustrations: 223 Color Illustrations. 0 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 10”x 7 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 967458358
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 6588
Price: $39.50
Painted Rooms' presents an impressive variety of beautifully painted interiors, from colorful traditional Norwegian farmhouses to exciting commercial interiors. The book shows the innovation, experimentation and individuality which has always been an important part of the Norwegian psyche. It also documents a renewed demand for colorful, decorated rooms in Norway.With his new book, Sigmund gives us an exclusive presentation of his interior work for the first time. It showcases the highlights of a career spanning almost 40 years and gives an insight into his unique artistic vision. The broad range of styles and techniques featured in this book makes it a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in interiors, decorative arts or Scandinavian lifestyles and traditions. It is also an indispensable reference book for decorative artists, interior designers and crafts people of any discipline.
Palmqvist, Sven: KONSTNÄREN SVEN PALMQVIST EN BIOGRAFI (The Glass Artist Sven Palmqvist A Biography).
Author: Palmqvist, Jonas
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish with English translation
Year Published: 2009
No. of pages: 118
Illustrations: 108 Color Illustrations. 3 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 10”x 8”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9789197693714
Biblio/Bio: Bio. Index. Cat. of exh.
Code: 0285
Price: $95.00
Sven Palmqvist, one of the great Swedish 20th century glass artists is well known worldwide for his work with Orrefors, and especially because of the inventions of new techniques, including the Fuga series and the installlations of large grey and clear glass blocks for monumental walls and sculptures. This is the first fully illustrated complete biography with color photographs and indeed very personally written by his eldest son.
PANTON, VERNER SPACE: TIME: MATTER.
Author: Bernsen, Jens
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Year Published: 2003
No. of pages: 128
Illustrations: 156 Color Illustrations. 120 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Size: 9”x 9 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8790904362
Biblio/Bio: Bio.
Code: 5279
Price: $105.00
This book follows Panton from his childhood and youth on Funen and through five decades as a concept creator, designer and architect. It is visible in his works that the concepts and ideas are born in a brief, happy and shining moment but their roots may take decades to form. He also emphasizes how important the client or manufacturer is to the final result. The book is based on 20 years of conversations and friendship with Panton. Here is a master at celebrating life with playfulness and the joy of life as the driving forces.