Art Consulting Scandinavia:Applied Arts/Design/Crafts

SKRIFT TRYCK BAND (The Printed Binding--Goldleaf). Om Bokkonst i Röhsska Konstslöjdmuseet (Book Art at the Röhsska Applied Arts Museum)

Author: Thomas Baagøe
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Year Published: 1980
No. of pages: 77
Illustrations: 57 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 10”x 6 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9172604123
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 1220

Price: $21.50

A comprehensive well illustrated document decribing letters, illumination and printing throughout history from Gutenberg to Gothic binding 1350-1550, 16th-century German and Northern European binding, Italian renaissance binding and 17th , 18th, 19th and 20th-century binding. A very important book for the book collector.

SKUFFER, SKABE OG SKRIN / CUPBOARDS, CABINETS AND CHESTS. Domestic storage furniture through the ages

Author: Houkjaer, Ulla ed.
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish/English
Year Published: 2014
No. of pages: 72
Illustrations: 60 Color Illustrations. 7 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 8 1/2”x 6”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9788790786588
Biblio/Bio: Cat. of exh.
Code: 7012

Price: $19.50

This book was created to accompany an exhibition of domestic storage furniture through the ages at Designmuseum Danmark. The collection was weighted toward the extraordinary rather than the general; first-rate and original design and quality craftsmanship; on the aesthetically appealing rather than the simple and purely functional. The top pieces in this exhibition represent the very best and most unusual of their time. Profusely illustrated and documented, with commentary on various aspects of design & construction .

SLÖJDA I TRÄ (Crafting in Wood).

Author: Sundqvist, Jögge
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Year Published: 2002
No. of pages: 89
Illustrations: 72 Color Illustrations. 98 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 10 1/2”x 8”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9127353184
Biblio/Bio: Index. Bibl.
Code: 5451

Price: $59.50

Wood is a living, beautiful material and to work with wood is both an exciting and passionate experience. Here is an inspiring beginner’s instruction book on woodwork. You will learn how to make objects such as butter knives, hangers, knobs, stools and much more. You will learn how to use the knife and ax in a fun and easy way. You may be asking yourself some questions such as how do you choose the right materials? What tools and equipment do you need? These questions and more will be answered in this handy book which includes everything you need to know about chopping, drying, whittling, grinding, sharpening, painting and surface treatment. Glossary in Swedish.

SMUKKE BORDE ÅRET RUNDT (A Beautiful Table Year Round).

Author: Andersson, Dorte
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1994
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 21 Color Illustrations. 27 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11”x 8”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8711123222
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 4779

Price: $29.50

An easy guide to all the requirements - both proper and creative - for setting and decorating the dinner table, for any occasion. Includes rules, guidelines, and ideas in the form of detailed text and colorful photos that address topics such as: Where should the glasses be placed? How should flowers be arranged? and How should the napkins be folded?, and more.

SMÅ KORT OVER DANMARK, ISLAND, GRØNLAND OG ARKTIS (Small Maps Of Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, and the Arctic).

Author: Jensen, Vivi & Reddersen
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1996
No. of pages: 22
Illustrations: 13 Color Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 8 1/2”sq
Weight: 0.00
ISBN: 8787152282
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 4328

Price: $19.50

An interesting collection of old maps from ca. 1500 to 1800 are depicted here, together with descriptions of cartography from these regions. Most of these colorful and detailed maps are taken from old atlases and they share unparalleled insight into people’s geographical understanding of these countries in this period.