BEN AF SCHULTÉN JA ARTEKIN TRADITIO / BEN AF SCHULTEN AND THE ARTEK TRADITION.

Author: Kinnunen, Ulla ed.
Country: Finland
Code: 6611
Language: Finnish/English
Year Published: 2008
No. of pages: 80
Illustrations: 62 Color Illustrations. 56 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2” x 8”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 75.00

CARVING SCANDINAVIAN SANTAS.

Author: Blomquist, Ken
Country: Pennsylvania
Code: 6464
Language: English
Year Published: 2005
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 266 Color Illustrations. 2 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
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.

CLASSIC HERMAN MILLER.

Author: Piña, Leslie
Country: Pennsylvania
Code: 4029
Language: English
Year Published: 1998
No. of pages: 214
Illustrations: 101 Color Illustrations. 65 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 1 1/2”
Weight: 3.00
Price: 49.95

Herman Miller, the company that led the office furnishings revolution, is a name synonymous with the best modern residential and contract furniture. Classics by super- designers Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Poul Kjærholm, Verner Panton and others can still be purchased from the Herman Miller for the Home collection (current price guide included). Their designers, plus others, are described here in detail and shown in photographs, with original drawings by Nelson and the famous Frykholm picnic posters.

COLLECTOR’S COMPASS: ‘50S DECOR.

Author: Kuppig, Christopher J., ed
Country: Washington
Code: 5197
Language: English
Year Published: 2000
No. of pages: 128
Illustrations: 28 Color Illustrations. 31 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9” x 6”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 19.50

An excellent resource guide on 50’s decor. Learn how to value, purchase, and care for popular collectibles. Pictured among many include the Arne Jacobsen Egg chair amd his Oxford desk chair for Fritz Hansen; Hans Wegner Cabinet, Dining table and chairs for Fritz Hansen and his Valet chair for Johannes Hansen, ca.1953; Poul Kjærholm PK-20 lounge chairs, and many George Nelson, Bertoia, Eames furniture and accessories etc.

COLLECTOR’S COMPASS: ‘60S AND ‘70S DECOR.

Author: Kuppig, Christopher J., ed
Country: Washington
Code: 5088
Language: English
Year Published: 2001
No. of pages: 128
Illustrations: 22 Color Illustrations. 40 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9” x 6”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 14.50

An excellent resouce guide on ‘60’s and ‘70’s decor. Learn how to value, purchase, and care for popular collectibles. Pictures include Verner Panton’s Flower Pot hanging lamp and Panthella table lamp for Louis Poulsen (Denmark) and iconic Cantilever chair for Herman Miller (U.S.A.), the original version was made of ABS plastic, later re-issues by Vitra (Switzerland) differ in materials and construction; Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Karuselli armchair for Haimi-Oy (Finland),1965; Sven-Eric Juhlin’s record holder for Gustavsberg (Sweden), 1970s; Eero Aarnio’s Pastil, or Gyro chair for Asko Oy (Finland), 1967; Steen Ostergaard’s combination of cool plastic and comfortable upolstery, a ca.1970 lounge chair was designed for Cado of Denmark and many others mainly Italian designed pieces of furniture and accessories.