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Knoll Furniture 1938-1960 (Schiffer Design Book)
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by:
Rouland, Steven
Rouland, Linda
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Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: September 1, 1999
ISBN: 0764309374
Format:Hardcover
Pages:160
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Book Description
About the Author Steven Rouland is a researcher and dealer in objects of modern design and Linda, his wife, is a brokerage sales assistant. The Roulands own Lucky Lindys, a shop specializing in art deco and mid-century furniture and accessories in
Peoria, Illinois.
Product 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 price guide are included. This book is an essential reference for all who are interested in modern furniture design.
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