Furniture / Decorative Arts 1880-1930 / In-Depth Illustrated Book

Description

DESIGN CLASSICS 1880-1930
by Torsten Brohan and Thomas Berg, Taschen, NY, 2001.
Lavishly illustrated with approximately 500 brilliant color photographs with in-depth captions, this book provides a scholarly survey of the decorative arts from 1880-1930.  From Art Nouveau, Mission Arts and Crafts, to Art Deco, this beautiful book is a pleasure to look at and makes for most informative reading.  Written in English, German and French, this pictorial guide “outlines the pioneer years of modern design history, tracing the development of the classic avant-garde design from 1880 to 1930.  The superb photographs, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make is a classic reference.  Illustrated and described are examples of furniture, metalwork, glass, ceramics, and more.  A biographical section describes the life and works of many of the notable designers of this period.  This book will benefit the collector, dealer, or historian of period decorative arts.
9” x 12” hardback with dust cover in new condition.  176 pages.
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