Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)

This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...

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...

This soft backed catalogue was produced for an exhibition at Fischer Fine Art, London, Which was to show the development of the design of modern furniture from the early years of the...

'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...

Back in print, the spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier – one of the twentieth century’s most influential architects ‘Le Corbusier arguably had more of ...

A spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier – one of the twentieth century's most influential architects A decade after its first publication, the bestselling...

A spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier, one of the 20th century's most influential architects A decade after its first publication, the bestselling monog...

It is impossible to understand the architecture of the 20th century and of our own time without first coming to terms with Le Corbusier (1887-1965). His buildings can be found from P...