The first fully comprehensive publication on the history of plywood, from the nineteenth century to the present day
Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical, plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and it has been used to make a wide range of products, from airplanes, boats, and automobiles to architecture and furniture. This book traces the history of plywood from its use in eighteenth-century furniture, through its emergence as an industrial product in the nineteenth century, to a material celebrated by twentieth-century modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Charles and Ray Eames. An ideal material for the digital age, plywood has become popular again in recent years and is widely used in contemporary design and manufacturing.
Produced to accompany an exhibition at the V&amp;A, this book is the first comprehensive study of the history of plywood and its myriad applications throughout the ages, unveiling the stories behind objects that surround us and that we often take for granted. 250 illustrations

Plywood (V&A Museum)

Arts & Photography

WILK, Christopher

Architecture

Thames&Hudson

"This text offers a perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-20th century. It focuses on 200 of the finest objects from the most important designers and artists of the time, including Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Mario Bellini." Title Design 1935-1965: What Modern was : Selections from the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection Authors Martin Eidelberg, Paul Johnson, Kate Carmel Editors Martin Eidelberg, Kate Carmel Contributor Paul Johnson Edition illustrated, reissue, revised Publisher Abrams, 1991 ISBN 0810924803, 9780810924802 Length 424 pages

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was : Selections from the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection

Newman, Lenore

Hanks, David A.

Eidelberg, Martin

JOHNSON,Paul

Miller, R. Craig

THURMAN, Christa C. Mayer

Carmel, Kate

Fish, Marilyn B.

Harlow, Frederica Todd

Laidlaw, Christine Wallace

Rabun, Marc O.

Saliola, Gregory

Teulie, Jennifer Toher

Wolf, Toni Lesser

Zrebiec, Alice

SPARKE, Penny

Graphic Design

Harry N.Abrams, Inc.

Marcel Breuer: Furniture and Interiors

Museum of Modern Art

The creation of the British Galleries 1500-1900 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, was the largest gallery project for 50 years at the world's most important museum of design and the decorative arts. When they opened in 2001, after five years' work, the British Galleries were hailed as groundbreaking and stunningly beautiful, and went on to win for the V&amp;A the European Museum of the Year Award (2003). This book, written by those directly involved, records in detail how the new galleries were created, from concept to practical realisation. Comprehensively illustrated and supplemented with original working documents, it covers topics including the creation of the galleries' thematic and historical structure, the working methods and organisation of the project, and the educational strategy. The book will be of special interest to students and professionals in the museum world.

The Making of the British Galleries at the V&A: A Study in Museology

Humphrey, Nick

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

V&A Publishing

Traces the history of the German furniture company that introduced the bentwood process and focuses on the designers and designs it featured

Thonet: One Hundred Fifty Years of Furniture

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

B E S Pub Co

Marcel Breuer

MOMA

Minor shelf wear. Ships within 24hrs.

Breuer, Marcel

This book examines in detail the background of the only complete Wright interior in Europe. This is the office that Wright designed for his most distinguished patron, Edgar Kaufmann - for whom he also built the daring country house, Fallingwater. The Office is on display in the V&A. The book includes chapters on the architect, his client, Edgar J. Kaufmann, the project and the later history of the office.

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Kaufmann Office

Antiques & Collectibles

Victoria & Albert Pubns

Modernism flourished from 1914 to 1939 and it was a key point of reference for 20th century architecture, design and art. This work explores Modernism and design from an international perspective and reveals the ways in which it has shaped our world and its visual culture.

Modernism: Designing a New World

History & Criticism

This comprehensive, international examination of the Modernist movement across all the arts is now available in paperback. Between 1914 and 1939, Modernism flourished through the work of creative visionaries who believed in the transformative power of art on society and its ability to shape a better world. The first book of its kind, Modernism: Designing a New World approaches one of the most important movements of the 20th century from a truly international perspective and reveals the scope of Modernism’s impact across all the arts. Christopher Wilk reveals the fundamental ways in which Modernism has continued to shape our world and its visual culture and illustrates the extensive reach of the movement.

Victoria & Albert Museum

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