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glass
Glass: Materials for Inspirational Design
by
Chris Lefteri (Author)
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Rockport Publishers (Editor)
This book features more than 75 examples of glass, one of the oldest and most traditional of materials, in its many applications. These range from traditional examples to the new processes created by Ozone and Fusion Glass, which enable architectural glass to be both customized and texturized. Murano Glass is also featured, with its 1000 year old millefiori method updated to appeal to contemporary tastes. Scientific uses of the materials are also explored, including glass in fibre-optic lights and a new dermatological cream that contains millions of particles. Glass is seen in all it's applications-- including architecture, furniture, lighting, and domestic products-- as well as in all its forms-- mosaic, sandblasted, etched, colored, texturized, and moulded. Rotovision's "Materials for Inspirational Design" series explores the myriad possibilities of materials for today's designer. Each book in the series introduces the properties of a material and demonstrates some of its extraordinary possibilities.
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Italian Glass: Murano Milan 1930-1970 : The Collection of the Steinberg Foundation (Art & Design)
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Helmut Ricke (Author)
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Eva Schmitt (Editor)
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Prestel (Editor)
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Orrefors Glass
by
Alastair Duncan (Author)
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Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C (Editor)
This new book by Alastair Duncan is the first major study and history of the output of the Orrefors factory and will be of great interest to all collectors and connoisseurs of glass. Very little has been published on the subject and this standard work of reference will be welcomed by glass collectors as well as lovers of twentieth century craftsmanship, and by all those who appreciate Scandinavian quality and design. In 1914-15, the first art glass creations, heavily inspired by art nouveau glassware from France and Belgium, were produced at the Orrefors Factory in Sweden. Soon realising the need for an identity, the company experimented with techniques and forms of decoration and by the 1920s, with the outstandingly talented designers Simon Gate and Edward Hald and the excellence of the engravers, the firm was producing individual pieces of the highest quality At the Exposition lnternationale in Paris in 1925, Orrefors glass received international acclaim, and was awarded the coveted Grand Prix.
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Orrefors: A Century of Swedish Glassmaking
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Orrefors Glasbruk (Corporate Author)
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Kerstin Wickman (Editor)
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Dag Widman (Editor)
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Byggforlaget (Editor)
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metal
Venetian Glass: 20th Century Italian Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection
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Cristiano Bianchin (Author)
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Alfredo Barbini (Author)
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Marino Barovier (Author)
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Laura Diaz de Santillana (Author)
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David Revere McFadden (Author)
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Benjamin Moore (Author)
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Yoichi Ohira (Author)
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Susan Sacks (Author)
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Tobia Scarpa (Author)
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Thomas Stearns (Author)
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Lino Tagliapietra (Author)
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Toots Zynsky (Author)
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Ercole Barovier (Author)
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Fulvio Bianconi (Author)
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Muranese Vetrerie (Author)
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Carlo Scarpa (Author)
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Suzanne K. Frantz (Author)
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Susanne Frantz (Contributor)
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Tapio Wirkkala (Contributor)
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Massimo Vignelli (Contributor)
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Luca Vignelli (Photographer)
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Charta (Editor)
Italian art glass of the 20th century represents a high point in the history of the medium. In this century, such legendary Muranese factories as Venini, Seguso and Barovier & Toso, among others, joined forces with major artists, architects, designers, and skilled glassworkers to renovate and expand the traditions of excellence that had been the hallmarks of Venetian glass for centuries. From experiments in new forms, colors, and techniques in the first decades of the century, through the golden years of Italian preeminence in the field at mid-century, to the influx of talented artists from other countries today, Venetian glasswork of the 20th century is a testament to creative spirit and artistic innovation. Presented at the American Craft Museum from fall 2000 through winter 2001, Venetian Glass: 20th Century Italian Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection is one of the first comprehensive overviews of 20th century Italian glass art in the United States, and the first in this country to present a heretofore unknown private collection of Italian glass masterworks. The extraordinary design by Massimo Vignelli coupled with the stunning photographs by Luca Vignelli give life and texture to each piece. Responding to the dearth of publications about 20th century Italian glass art available in the US, this accompanying catalogue--featuring over 200 works--is certain to occupy a significant place in the current revival of interest in glasswork as an art form.
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Aluminum By Design
by
Sarah Nichols (Author)
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Paola Antonelli (Author)
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Robert Friedel (Author)
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Penny Sparke (Author)
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Dennis Doordan (Author)
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Craig Vogel (Author)
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Harry N. Abrams (Editor)
DesignAddict review:
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Contemporary Silver: Commissioning, Designing, Collecting
by
Benton Seymour Rabinovitch (Author)
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Helen Clifford (Author)
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Merrell (Editor)
The art of the silversmith is at the cutting edge of modern design. Complex and vital, the work in the field of contemporary silverware combines ancient skills and techniques with the latest innovations in technology to produce objects that both reflect and challenge current aesthetic ideas.Taking as their brief the design of a simple fish server or cake slice, the British and American silversmiths whose work is represented in the more than sixty-strong collection of Benton Seymour Rabinovitch have produced an astonishing range of variations on a single theme. From the minimal simplicity of the purely functional to the lavish ostentation of the truly baroque, these pieces utilize elements of sea life, Scandinavian design, Florida Art Deco, eighteenth-century Rococo and totemic, timeless symbols of the natural world to forceful effect. Whether entirely abstract or startlingly representative, what these pieces have in common is the immense technical mastery that has gone into their design and construction - as well as the fact that, no matter how fantastic their appearance, they are all meant for practical use.Each piece in the collection is lavishly illustrated in colour with a specially commissioned photograph and accompanied by an account of the work's conception. Personal accounts of the artists' guiding aesthetic and technical principles provide a long-needed, unique and authoritative window into current design practice both in Britain and the United States.What keeps silversmithing alive today is the practice of commissioning, by individuals as well as institutions. Commissioning offers the prestige of associating with some of the world's greatest silversmiths, the pleasure of owning something unique and handwrought, and the opportunity of contributing to the survival of the craft - a personal stake in the future.The authors provide a step-by-step guide to commissioning one's own pieces, as well as a design-historical context to the last fifty years of the craft. Designers and makers, curators and collectors, craft writers and historians, as well as anyone interested in the beautiful, will find this volume a fund of information and inspiration.AUTHORBIO: Professor Benton Seymour Rabinovitch is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (London), a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Silver Society (London). He is a long-time collector of antique silver and serving pieces and is the author of Antique Silver Servers for the Dining Table. Helen Clifford, MA (Cantab), PhD (RCA), FSA, is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a member of the Silver Society (London) and an honorary member of the Association of British Designer-Silversmiths. She has written and curated exhibitions on historical and contemporary silver.
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metal
Design in Steel
by
Mel Byars (Author)
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Teneues (Editor)
The 20th century was the age of steel. Today, steel is ubiquitous and, as a result, frequently taken for granted. Not only is it the material of choice for 75 percent of all domestic appliances?from toasters to washing machines?but it is fast replacing luxury metals such as silver, particularly in cutlery and tableware. Household objects in steel from internationally renowned firms such as Alessi are set to become tomorrow?s heirlooms. Time and again designers are choosing steel because it is long-lasting, scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant and requires no painting. Above all, it sparkles. Showcasing more than 100 high-design products from around the world, this is the first book to celebrate contemporary design in steel. Organized by designer or manufacturer, and featuring work by well-known and lesser known names alike, it is as much a survey of current design thinking as it is a book about steel. Products include furniture, kitchenware, tableware, bathroom fittings, lighting, desk accessories, even textiles. Full technical details as well as personal comments from the designers themselves accompany color photographs of each product. Inspirational, informative and engagingly written, Design in Steel will fascinate professional designers, students and design-conscious consumers everywhere.
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Georg Jensen: A Tradition of Splendid Silver
by
Janet Drucker (Author)
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Schiffer Publishing (Editor)
A sterling new study of the exquisite designs of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) and company. Nearly one thousand photographs illustrate much of the stunning jewelry, hollowware, and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. One of the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the twentieth century, Jensen's life and the company he founded are thoroughly researched. This book explores his place within the late nineteenth century arts scene, his training as a sculptor and silversmith, the establishment of his own workshop, and its expansion into an international company. The contributions of many gifted designers who worked for the company are discussed in detail. Interpretation of the marks used on Jensen silver is provided. This is a major revision of a very important book, with over 200 new photos and new information. It is an invaluable reference work for owners of Jensen silver, artists, silversmiths, designers, curators, and art dealers.
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