This book provides a full definition and examination of the so-called Contemporary style that dominated architecture and design from the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s. It was an era of optimism and confidence, where the new ideas in architecture and design flourished alongside - and were nurtured by - the emergent consumer culture. The Contemporary style was fresh and liberating, manifesting itself in the picture window and the open plan; in vibrant fabric design and printed wall coverings; in new forms of furniture ...
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This book provides a full definition and examination of the so-called Contemporary style that dominated architecture and design from the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s. It was an era of optimism and confidence, where the new ideas in architecture and design flourished alongside - and were nurtured by - the emergent consumer culture. The Contemporary style was fresh and liberating, manifesting itself in the picture window and the open plan; in vibrant fabric design and printed wall coverings; in new forms of furniture from Scandinavia and stylish light fittings from Italy; and most tellingly in the Contemporary kitchen with its fitted units and mod con appliances. Far more than a collection of Fifties nostalgia, this book provides an entertaining and revealing survey of trends in taste and interior design at the time of economic regeneration that affected not only people's homes, but their communities and their public buildings.
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Add this copy of Contemporary: Architecture and Interiors of the 1950s to cart. $22.56, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Phaidon Press Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2000grams, ISBN: 0714831840.
Add this copy of Contemporary: Architecture and Interiors of the 1950s to cart. $23.87, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Phaidon Press Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2000grams, ISBN: 0714831840.
Add this copy of Contemporary: Architecture and Interiors of the 1950s to cart. $76.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Phaidon Inc Ltd.
Add this copy of 'Contemporary' Architecture and Interiors of the 1950s to cart. $95.00, like new condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Phaidon.
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Fine in fine jacket. Hundreds of color and black & white illustrations. 240 pages. 4to, square 4to, black boards, d.w. London: Phaidon, 1994. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. 240 pages, illustrated in color. "This book provides a full definition and examination of the 'Contemporary' style, showing the ways in which these new designs, ideas pervaded all aspects of the market. It provides an entertaining and revealing survey of trends in taste and interior design and revealing survey of trends in taste and interior design at a time of economic regeneration and social renewal. it shows how the positive spirit of the age was reflected in the buoyant and confident creative expression of its buildings and domestic furnishings." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET.
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