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Scandinavian Ceramics and Glass: 1940S to 1980s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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by:
Fischler, George
Gould, Barrett
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Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Published: October 2000
ISBN: 0764311638
Format:Hardcover
Pages:160
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Book Description
About the Author
George Fischler lives in Arizona, and has written extensively about antiques. Barrett Gould is an antiques dealer specializing in modern design. He lives in northern New Jersey.
Book Description
During the second half of the
twentieth century, Scandinavian potters and glassmakers drew on elements present in China and Japan during the period of the Sung Dynasty to produce pieces of beauty and elegance that combined subtle glazes and classical shapes. Scandinavian design
combined the fundamentals of craftsmanship, quality, subtlety, and a relationship to the natural surroundings. With 390 color photographs to illustrate the work, this book is a must for the ceramics and glass collector as well as those who appreciate the
results of a collaboration between artist and nature. Concentrating on designs produced in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland following World War II, the book presents the works of ceramics companies such as Rorstrand, Gustavsberg, Arabia, Saxbo, and Palshus,
as well as the glass of Orrefors, Kosta, and Iittala. Designs by some of the greatest names in contemporary Scandinavian ceramic and glass design, including Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nyland, Wilhelm Ka**ge, Edvard Hald, Sven Palmquist, Tapio
Wirkala, Timo Sarpeneva, and Vicke Lindstrand, will be appreciated by all students of twentieth century design. The guide to current prices will please the collector.
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