Product Description This highly praised celebration of '50s design recalls the wonders of boomerang-shaped coffee tables, the funky curvaceousness of biomorphic furniture, the industrial sleekness of cool metals, and other design delights. "Will undoubtedly foster a new appreciation of furniture from the '50s."--Chicago Sun-Times.125 4-color photographs and 100 black-and-white photographs.
Should be titled "Mid Century Chairs and little else"August 28, 2008 If you are looking for a book on Mid Century Chairs, look no further. I however was searching for a book on furniture not exclusive of chairs. The book is well organized and informative, but it was not what I was looking for.
Great contents, nice photos!!January 12, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Widely covered mid-century master pieces by famous designers. If you are interested in vintage furnitures, this would be your great guide.
In the Top 5 Mid Century Modern books I've read!March 11, 2007 Excellent text as well as photos. It has been a collector's reference for me for years now. Highly recommended.
MODERN 1950'S DESIGNFebruary 27, 2006 9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful coffee table book, a joy to browse through. It is profusely illustrated and contains a wealth of information. If you like modern design I also suggest to visit the wonderful online archive about George Nelson at WWW.GEORGENELSON.ORG and also the museum archive from Verner Panton at WWW.VERNERPANTON.COM
Designers of the 50'sJune 4, 2004 23 out of 24 found this review helpful
My sister has just bought a 1950's ranch home with some original features. I was hoping this book would help celebrate the house and give some ideas as to decor. Instead, it is a good overview of the furniture designers who influenced the furniture of the time. It's nice, but not what I was looking for, which was the physical living space/furnishings of the middle class of the 50's.
