Charles Rennie Mackintosh as a Designer of Chairs by Filippo Alison (Book)

'Furniture by Architects' reveals how the same fundamental principles used in building design can be applied on a much smaller scale, resulting in pieces of furniture that embrace function, beauty and context to become objects of art. For centuries, architects have turned their hand to custom furniture in a practice that has resulted in a number of iconic designs, including the timeless Eames Lounge and Ottoman and the ubiquitous Barcelona chair created by Mies van der Rohe for his acclaimed Barcelona Pavilion. 'Furniture by Architects' beautifully illustrates bespoke design by some of the world s leading architects, who are increasingly designing furniture as clients seek interiors customised to specific needs. Foster + Partners' 520 Armchair for Walter Knoll has the texture and comfort found in a traditional leather armchair, while the Liquid Glacial Dining & Coffee Table by Zaha Hadid Design...

This book offers a unique perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century. The first serious book on a period just beginning to be researched by scholars and little k...

Survey of seats by such designers as Herbert Bayer, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Jean Prove and many others. List of contents. 1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897 2 Peter Behrens, Armlehnstuhl, 1900/01 (Ladies Chair) 3 Herbert Bayer, Prospekt Breuer Metallmöbel, 1927 (Brochure ‘Breuer Metallmobel) 4 Marcel Breuer, Armlehnstuhl B 11, 1927 (Armchair) 5 Marcel Breuer, Klubsessel B 3 Wassily, 1927 (Club Chair) 6 Marcel Breuer, Rückenlehnstuhl B 5,1927 (Side Chair) 7 Marcel Breuer, Bürodrehstuhl B 7,1929 (Office Swivel Chair 8 Marcel Baugniet, Stahlrohrsessel, 1927 (Chair) 9 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Liege B 306, Chaise-longue ä reglage continu, 1929 (Chase Lounge a reglage continu) 10 le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Sessel B 301...

Published in 1950 by The Museum of Modern Art - MOMA, this is a scarce soft covered book which features the designs of the winners and those who got special mention at The International Competition for Low Cost Furniture...

Trone-armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Relaunched in 1973. Authenticated and stamped model. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This throne-like armchair is a ...

Trone-armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Relaunched in 1973. Authenticated and stamped model. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This throne-like armchair is a ...

Poltrona/Trono disegnata nel 1904 e prodotta da Cassina a partire dagli anni '70 con struttura in legno di frassino tinto, seduta con cuscino in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hill House 1 Chair For Cassina An iconic chair, a timeless design furnishing made entirely of solid wood that accurate...