Domestic Architecture by H.T. Lindeberg (Book)

This book as you may see from the main image; is termed "a short illustrated review" - which describes the work of some 120 Danish Furniture Designers and is accompanied buy 520 illu...

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...

Domestic Architecture of H.T. Lindeberg by H. T. Lindeberg. NY: Wm Helburn, 1940. Limited (1/1000) first edition hardcover, 1/4 maroon morocco over red cloth, no dust jacket as issued. Illustrated from photographs, drawings, plans, and elevations, including six plates in color; with a list of clients. The introduction by Royal Cortissoz. He designed for the rich and famous of the first half of the 20th century, Astor, DuPont, Morgan, Vanderbilt. Having worked at McKim, Meade & White, and as an assistant to Stanford White he learned the art of the selling his plans. A remarkable architectural monograph. Old owner's stamp (Franklin Adams...

The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published by The Macmillan Company, London, 1924. A pair of 1st ed hardcovers with gilded top edge. Herbert Cescinsky was an architect and writer active in the early 20th c. He was particularly interested in the development of English furniture and wrote profusely on the subject. This work is an interesting look at the furniture and decorations found in the interior designs in older houses in England. The author discusses oak chairs and tables, marqueterie furniture...