Finn Juhl: a Biography by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)

Modern Danish Furniture is the third volume of a series of books on modern Danish applied art. This volume, like the earlier ones, is edited by the Danish architect Esbjorn Hiort, M.A.A., who has written the introduction. While Danish silver and Danish ceramics have long been well known and in great demand in foreign countries - especially among collectors - it has only been during the past ten years or so that Danish furniture has gained an international reputation. In his introduction, the author describes the modern development in this field, explains the reasons for the high artistic and technical standard of Danish furniture, and points out the characteristic details of the work of the leading Danish furniture designers. In the picture section there are numerous illustrations of unique pieces of the cabinet-maker's art as well as of fine examples of Danish commercial furniture...

Here we have two items relating to the late Sir Cecil Beaton, a multi talented man who was a celebrated photographer, author, diarist and set designer, to name but a few of his accomplishments. Firstly there is a Christie's sale catalogue which was produced in 1980 for the disposal of the contents of Reddish House in Wiltshire, held over two days with 725 lots which included works of art, furniture, silver, pictures, porcelain and garden effects. The catalogue has 142 illustrations including 14 in colour, the catalogue must have belonged to someone who attended the second day of the sale as there is a price noted in hand against all lots that day. The second book is a Bigraphy of Cecil Beaton by Hugo...

In very good condition with dust Jacket. One of a Limited First Edition of only five thousand copies published in 1992. Unpagenated, Folio. Out of Print and now scarce. The photograp...

This lavish book is an exposition of the innovative Japanese graphic artist and costume designer who was known for her work on stage, screen, advertising and print media. Most famous...

Cocteau a Biography Hardcover by Francis Steegmuller 1970. Title: Cocteau, A Biography Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston Publication Date: 1970 Binding: Hardcover English 538 pages Ed...

Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son and imported by John Stuart, this handsome set of chairs features generous and comfortable seats that float within teak frames. They are uphols...

Mies Van Der Rohe: A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1985. Hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1...

A Biography of William Wordsworth by Edwin Paxton Hood. London: W. & F.G. Cash, 1856. Calf and cloth bound hardcover with gilt edge. 508 pp. William...