1000 Chairs (Bibliotheca Universalis) (French Edition)

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Description

Chairs displayed on their own as pure form: An overview of the 20th century
 
More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of all of the artifact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each and every era.

From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton to Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop Art to Postmodernism, the phenomenon of the chair is so complex that it requires a reference work as comprehensive as this to do it full justice. They’re all here: Thonet’s bentwood chairs and Hoffmann’s sitting-machines, Marcel Breuer’s Wassily chair and Ron Arad’s avant-garde armchairs.

The book devotes one page to each and every chair, displayed by itself as pure form, with biographical and historical information about the chairs and their designers. A special treat for somebody who loves design and a must for collectors!

 
About the Series:
Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!
Since we began our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has develop into synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you’ll be able to curate your own inexpensive library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.
Bookworm’s delight — never bore, at all times excite!
 
Text in English, French, and German

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