Century of Interior Design : The Design, the Designers, the Products, and the Profession 1900-2000
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Book Description
Interior design has undergone a number of revolutions in the past 100 years and through it all, the concept of design seeped into the general cultural consciousness, touching every aspect of our day-to-day lives, from the bedroom to the office. A Century of Interior Design tells the story of this field's most eventful century in a completely accessible yet comprehensive way, by detailing all the most important milestones in a visual timeline format.
Every two to four pages represent a different year, and for each year fascinating developments are summed up under different categories. No other design retrospective book has produced such a nuanced and well-rounded picture of the field. Culled from a multitude of archives and researched over several years, the stunning images show key interior views, furniture, and fabrics. Whether you're a designer looking for period inspiration or a student seeking a specific fact, it's easy to thumb immediately to the year desired in this essential reference.
Century of Interior Design: The Design, the Designers, the Products, and the Profession 1900-2000,Stanley Abercrombie,Rizzoli,0847825329,Architecture,Automotive - General,Decorating,Decorating - General,History - General,House & Home,Interior Design - General,20th century,Architecture / Interior Design,History of specific subjects,Interior design,Transportation / Automotive / General
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