Mar 05
- ISBN13: 9781840914061
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The 1950’s house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a home’s decoration—walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. Case studies examine beautiful present-day homes that exhibit mid-century style in an exemplary way, and suggest ideas for taking the 1950’s look—complete with collector’s pieces—and mixing and matching it with elements from other eras…. More >>
March 5th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
This is a great book on a general overview of mid-century modern designs.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Great overview of MCM style, but not as complete of descriptive as I expected.
Rating: 2 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I was greatly disappointed by the lack of specifics included in this book. Many of the photos are provided as examples of popular mid-century styles and influences but do not include the designers who created them. If you’re looking for decorating ideas, this book may provide inspiration. But for anyone already interested in mid-century modern design, this book comes up a bit short. It might teach you how to talk about mid-century design elements, but it doesn’t go any deeper than how cool design from this period looks. I bought this book as I have a few mid-century modern pieces and I thought it would be nice to have a reference and examples from various mid-century designers… but it did not deliver.
Rating: 2 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Great coffee table book with many photos for inspiration, as well as a lot of useful history on Mid-Century Modern style. I am not a professional designer so I can’t judge how accurate it is, but for me it fit the bill perfectly.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 5th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
I wanted to learn more about my newest interest and this book has been great. A good overview balanced with enough details without being overwhelming – so happy I bought it!
Rating: 4 / 5