Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960
Author | : Steven Rouland |
Publisher | : Schiffer Publishing |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D02033332H |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Knoll Furniture, 1938-1960 written by Steven Rouland and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1940s and 1950s, Knoll Furniture became symbolic of the modern design movement. This book catalogs furniture produced by the Knoll Furniture Company of New York during its first two exciting decades. Over 270 illustrations present forms by such influential designers as Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi, George Nakashima, Jens Risom, Ralph Rapson, and others. An easy-to-use identification guide includes production dates and designer attribution. Original catalog photographs and many from the Knoll Museum Archive, a company history, designer biographies, and a price guide are included. This book is an essential reference for all who are interested in modern furniture design.