Decorative Arts
VENINI: THE ART OF GLASS
On Venini's 100th anniversary, this book celebrates the excellence of Italian high artistic glass craftsmanship and the vases that made history. From Venice to the world, this special book recounts the prolific and original manufacture of Venini, the glass art company founded 100 years ago in Murano, Venice, by the visionary genius of Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin.
ART OF ANTHROPOLOGIE
Written by Anthropologie
Creative minds and makers will embrace this detailed journey into the renowned brand's extraordinary creations for store displays, windows and interiors.
ARMANI/FIORI
This book is an important complement to the Armani style, exploring Giorgio Armani's touch for flower composition. Armani is not only a brand, it is a lifestyle: an entire universe that includes fashion apparel and accessories, home furniture, decorative objects, restaurants, beauty, makeup, perfumes, fragrances, skincare, and flowers.
FABRIC: THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE MATERIAL WORLD
Written by Finlay, Victoria
A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and cloth--how we make it, use it, and what it means to us. A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice How is a handmade fabric helping save an ancient forest? Why is a famous fabric pattern from India best known by the name of a Scottish town?
TAPIO WIRKKALA AT VENINI
The latest installment in Skira's superb glass series explores the Finnish designer's work for Venini
BULGARI: SERPENTI: THE POWER OF METAMORPHOSIS
Through myths, legends and artistic interpretations, the snake has been a constant source of inspiration over the centuries, so much so that it has also influenced contemporary designers and stylists, as evidenced by the creations of the Bvlgari fashion house. Text in English and Italian.
VENETIAN GLASSES: THE CARLA NASCI AND FERRUCCIO FRANZOIA COLLECTION
A "whimsical" journey through 800 glass masterpieces from the 18th century to the present, acquired by the Galleria Rizzarda in Feltre, Veneto.
1000 VASES
A chunky, giftable compendium of beautiful vases by emerging designers from around the world
BARANGER MOTION DISPLAYS: R.F. COLLECTION
A stupendously produced introduction to the "Motion Display" machines of midcentury America