Interiors
CLASSIC FURNITURE: CRAFTSMANSHIP, TRADE ORGANISATIONS, AND CROSS-CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN EAST AND WEST
Written by Knothe, Florian
This publication presents a selection of essays on Chinese and European furniture making, stylistic influences and workshop practices during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Single chapters focus on the similarities and differences in cabinetry in East and West, and the overwhelming impact of chinoiserie on the design of furniture in early modern Europe.
CLASSICAL CHINESE HUANGHUALI FURNITURE FROM THE HAVEN COLLECTION
Written by Lau, Chu-Pak
The University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong presents Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection and publishes this informative edition in conjunction with the exhibition. Chinese huanghuali furniture is world-famous and, for the longest time, has been collected in both East and West.
PLYWOOD
Written by Wilk, Christopher
Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical, plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and it has been used to make a wide range of products, from airplanes, boats, and automobiles to architecture and furniture.
NOW I SIT ME DOWN: FROM KLISMOS TO PLASTIC CHAIR: A NATURAL HISTORY
Written by Rybczynski, Witold
A grand tour of the chair through the ages by our foremost writer on designHave you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?
CECIL BEATON AT HOME (DELUXE)
Written by Ginger, Andrew
A private view of the genius of Cecil Beaton, reflected through the lens of his town and country idylls, and his passion for interior design, gardening, and entertaining a circle of Bright Young Things.
ARTISANAL HOME: INTERIORS AND FURNITURE OF CASAMIDY
Written by Almada, Jorge
This first book on Casamidy's residences and interior design projects showcases their casual and refreshing cosmopolitan style.
URBAN PIONEER: INTERIORS INSPIRED BY INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Written by Emslie, Sara
Urban living is soaring in popularity as we flock to cities to pursue jobs, easy commutes, and other amenities. New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes. Urban living is soaring in popularity as we flock to cities to pursue jobs, easy commutes, and other amenities.
PERFECT FRENCH COUNTRY: INSPIRATIONAL INTERIORS FROM RURAL FRANCE
Written by Shaw, Ros Byam
In Perfect French Country Ros Byam Shaw celebrates relaxed rural France at its finest, visiting timeless and beautiful French country homes that feature ancient beams, stone fireplaces, paneled rooms, and attics under steeply-pitched roofs.
MODERN VINTAGE STYLE
Written by Hanan, Ali
In Modern Vintage Style, Emily Chalmers--interiors stylist and owner of hip boutique Caravan--shows how using vintage items in a contemporary context can introduce humor, flair, and personality to any home.
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