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Scandinavian Design. 40th Ed.

Charlotte & Peter Fiell author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taschen GmbH

Published:6th Aug '24

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Scandinavian Design. 40th Ed. cover

Scandinavia is world famous for its inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between craftsmanship and industrial production, organic forms and everyday functionality. This all-you-need guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, metalware, and product design from 1900 to the present day, with in-depth entries on 125 designers and design-led companies.

Featured designers and designer-led companies include Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, Hans Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Stig Lindberg, Finn Juhl, Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Arnold Madsen, Barbro Nilsson, Fritz Hansen, Artek, Le Klint, Gustavsberg, Iittala, Fiskars, Orrefors, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard, Arabia, Marimekko, and Georg Jensen.

“A century-long parade of extraordinary design, featuring iconic furniture, ceramics and lamps, woven glass, jewelry and metal objects that have gone down in history.” * ARTE *
“The definitive book on the subject.” * The Observer Magazine *

ISBN: 9783836598422

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1110g

512 pages