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One of the most celebrated, prolific, and unorthodox architects and designers of the twentieth century, Eero Saarinen has become a beacon of American modernism. While famous for his sculptural and bold architecture, such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri and the TWA Terminal at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Eero Saarinen: Furniture for(...)
Eero Saarinen : furniture for everyman
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One of the most celebrated, prolific, and unorthodox architects and designers of the twentieth century, Eero Saarinen has become a beacon of American modernism. While famous for his sculptural and bold architecture, such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri and the TWA Terminal at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Eero Saarinen: Furniture for Everyman is the first monograph to focus exclusively on his furniture designs. A self-declared “form-giver,” his furniture, like his architecture, is characterized by its sleek and expressive forms.
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January 2013
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Knoll: A modernist universe
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The history of Knoll is the history of modern design. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and joined by his wife, Florence Knoll, the company is credited for bringing European modern design to America. Throughout its history Knoll has been at the forefront of cutting-edge design, the first company to produce Mies van der Rohe’s and Marcel Breuer’s tubular furniture for a(...)
Knoll: A modernist universe
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The history of Knoll is the history of modern design. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and joined by his wife, Florence Knoll, the company is credited for bringing European modern design to America. Throughout its history Knoll has been at the forefront of cutting-edge design, the first company to produce Mies van der Rohe’s and Marcel Breuer’s tubular furniture for a receptive domestic market, making Bauhaus ideals a reality to an American audience. More recently Knoll has produced instant classics from Frank Gehry and Richard Meier. Comprehensive in narrative and scope, this monograph presents images and texts on furniture, furnishings, systems, and graphics.
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