Collectables: 20th Century Classics

Scala Quin

ISBN 10: 1847739660 / ISBN 13: 9781847739667

Verlag: IMM Lifestyle Books, GB, 2011

Beschreibung

The 20th century was a rich and influential period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers. "Collectables: 20th-Century Classics" features more than 90 of the most desirable and iconic pieces from the last century. Beautifully illustrated and organized by category (furniture, household, lighting, glass and ceramics) each entry has: a double-page spread, featuring a short essay on the classic under discussion with an accompanying photograph of that object; top tips on what to look out; a price guide; and, key websites to direct the reader on where best to make a purchase or pick up a bargain. Clear and concise, this book provides all the information you need to make an informed decision when investing in a piece of classic design, whether it be an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair, a Clarice Cliff tea cup or a Poul Henningsen PH lamp. This gorgeous book is a must for anyone interested in style, design or interiors.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781847739667

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Collectables: 20th Century Classics
• Verlag: IMM Lifestyle Books, GB
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1847739660
• ISBN-13: 9781847739667
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

The 20th century was a rich and influential period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers. "Collectables: 20th-Century Classics" features more than 90 of the most desirable and iconic pieces from the last century. Beautifully illustrated and organized by category (furniture, household, lighting, glass and ceramics) each entry has: a double-page spread, featuring a short essay on the classic under discussion with an accompanying photograph of that object; top tips on what to look out; a price guide; and, key websites to direct the reader on where best to make a purchase or pick up a bargain. Clear and concise, this book provides all the information you need to make an informed decision when investing in a piece of classic design, whether it be an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair, a Clarice Cliff tea cup or a Poul Henningsen PH lamp. This gorgeous book is a must for anyone interested in style, design or interiors.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Fletcher Sibthorp is an expert on 20th-century collectable furniture. He is also a critically acclaimed British figurative artist and is the author of Passion.