Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960 (Schiffer Design Books)

Description

In the 1940s and 1950s, Knoll Furniture became symbolic of the modern design movement. This book catalogs furniture produced by the Knoll Furniture Company of New York during its first two exciting decades. Over 270 illustrations present forms by such influential designers as Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi, George Nakashima, Jens Risom, Ralph Rapson, and others. An easy-to-use identification guide includes production dates and designer attribution. Original catalog photographs and many from the Knoll Museum Archive, a company history, designer biographies, and a revised price guide are included. This book is an essential reference for all who are interested in modern furniture design. Review: Good information - If one is learning or into mid century modern furniture, this is a great reference book to educate oneself, to separate the copies from the authentic, etc. love the pictures and descriptions. It’s part of my permanent collection for furniture reference. Review: Love it! - This is a wonderful resource, and a beautiful book. It is a lot of fun to find your furniture in the book and dream of what else you want to get.