Beautifully published to celebrate Taschen's 40th anniversary -
Scandinavian designers are world famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between craftsmanship and industrial production. The marriage of beautiful organic forms with everyday functionality is one of the primary strengths of Scandinavian design and one of the reasons why Scandinavian creations are so cherished and sought after. This all-you-need guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, metalware, and product design from 1900 to the present, with in-depth entries on 125 designers and design-led companies, plus essays on the similarities and differences in approach between Norway, Sweden, Finland, lceland, and Denmark.
Designers Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, Hans Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson, Stig Lindberg, Gunnel Nyman, Finn Juhl, Ulla Procopé, Ingegerd Råman, and many others.
Companies Fritz Hansen, Artek, Le Klint, Gustavsberg, littala, Orrefors, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard, Arabia, Marimekko, Georg Jensen, Bing & Grondahl, and many more.
Size: 165 x 226mm (hardback)
Pages: 512
Publisher: Taschen
