1,000 Chairs by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen 2016 Design Reference Book

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A richly illustrated survey of chair design, 1,000 Chairs by Charlotte and Peter Fiell is an excellent reference for collectors, … Read more A richly illustrated survey of chair design, 1,000 Chairs by Charlotte and Peter Fiell is an excellent reference for collectors, interior designers, architects, furniture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of modern design.
Published by Taschen as part of its Bibliotheca Universalis series, this substantial volume documents an extraordinary range of seating design, highlighting important designers, manufacturers, materials, and movements that shaped furniture history.
The book features hundreds of color photographs accompanied by informative text, with examples ranging from classic European and Scandinavian furniture to groundbreaking mid-century and contemporary designs. Designers represented include many of the most influential names in furniture history, with examples such as Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Bruno Mathsson, and numerous other important designers and makers.
The photographs show the book's beautifully presented interior pages, including Scandinavian modern furniture, Herman Miller designs, Saarinen's iconic Tulip collection, and other notable 20th-century seating.
An attractive addition to a design library, coffee table collection, studio, or office, and an especially useful reference for identifying and researching vintage and modern furniture.
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- Title: 1,000 Chairs
- Authors: Charlotte & Peter Fiell
- Publisher: Taschen
- Series: Bibliotheca Universalis
- Edition: 2016
- ISBN: 9783836546744
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Profusely illustrated in color
- English language See less