| Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s Contributor(s): Piña, Preface By Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764310534 ISBN-13: 9780764310539 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2000 Annotation: Dunbar furniture designs combine the luxuries of elegance, warmth, and contemporary style with functionalism, comfort, and stability. This reproduction of the 1956 Dunbar catalog brings together 356 pieces that reflect the fine workmanship of Edward Wormley's contemporary furniture designs. This book is a historical landmark in the best in modern furniture design for mid-twentieth century America. With a price guide to aid the collector and dealer, it is a welcome addition to all modern design libraries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture |
| Dewey: 749.217 |
| LCCN: 99068283 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 9.31" W x 12.34" (3.50 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Critical in the evolution of 20th-century design, Dunbar was a leader in modern furniture design and its production during the 1950s. This reproduction of the 1956 Dunbar catalog reflects the impact Dunbar designs, under the fine workmanship of Edward Wormley--pioneer modernist and multi-faceted designer--had on the American interior. Combining elegance, warmth, and contemporary style with functionalism, comfort, and stability, each piece is a product of the advancements of technology teamed with the traditional craft of furniture making. An indispensable reference, this book is a historical landmark in the best in modern furniture design for mid-twentieth century America. Price guide included. |