Best Mid Century Modern Furniture Books

The subjects are arranged chronologically giving readers in depth information on chairs tables storage lighting product design and industrial design.
Best mid century modern furniture books. Here are 10 favorites including an overview of the houses designed by architects eliel and eero saarinen and a survey of the work of california designers evelyn and jerome ackerman. Mid century modern complete this volume is the single best source for anyone interested in exploring and experiencing mid century modern the international design movement that still influences homes and lifestyles from palm springs to long island and from japan to scandinavia. Books shelved as mid century modern. It s already spent weeks at the top of.
Furniture of the 1950s by cara greenberg my brilliant friend by elena ferrante the dog in the. When in doubt mid century modern furniture has a classic look that can effortlessly transition across different design styles. Case studies examine beautiful present day homes that exhibit mid century style in an exemplary way and suggest ideas for taking the 1950 s look. Mid century modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade concentrating on all aspects of a home s decoration walls flooring surfaces lighting and of course furniture.
Mid century living room furniture like the right coffee table or mini bar cart can make the world of a difference a mid century modern bedroom furniture is timeless on it s own but a change of sheets and toss pillows can make it look more bohemian or industrial too. Mid century modern architecture travel guides by sam lubell and darren bradley phaidon 2016 before the pandemic i would have recommended these travel guides to midcentury architecture on the. The furniture diagrammed in this book ranges from the medium hard difficult. The architectural interior product and graphic design developed during the mid 20th century from approximately 1933 to 1965 has generated a wealth of books.
Good but not perfect. This book has a great overview of mid century modern furniture pieces starting from around the bauhaus time. The furniture diagrammed in this book ranges from the medium hard difficult. Icons of design an absolute must have for mid century modern design lovers.
Boomerang shaped coffee tables and biomorphic sofas and will give you all the inspiration you need to decorate your new home or update your space. Good but not perfect.