Scandinavian Modern Furnishings 1930-1970

In the middle of the twentieth century, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, four countries with a total population no larger than New York City, impacted the world of design to a degree never before seen and unlikely to be repeated. Scandinavian Modern design already had a solid domestic audience, and the Post-World War II American consumer was ready for the distinctive style and the fine quality it offered.With a focus on more than 60 designers, this extensively researched book presents the furniture and household objects especially those of wood and metal. of the Scandinavian Modern style, beginning in the 1930s and culminating in the 1970s. Hundreds of photographs and a comprehensive introduction, historical timeline, and appendices of furniture makers and designers, distributors, and sources are included. Detailed captions with current prices, a large bibliography, and an index make this book a valuable reference and a must for all collectors, dealers, and researchers of Scandinavian design.[AuthorName]Michael Ellison[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael Ellison collects and deals in Scandinavian and other modern furnishings in Sarasota, Florida. Leslie Pia, a college professor, has written and co-authored many books and articles on decorative arts and design. She lives in Ohio.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]355 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Designed for Life[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]355 color photos[/ColorPattern]