Miller's 20th Century Design

Miller's 20th Century Design

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2009-10-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845335168

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Judith Miller takes on the 20th century with this new, expansive handbook for both beginning and established collectors. Modern design is beautiful, functional, idiosyncratic, increasing in value, and still relatively affordable. Now, Judith Miller introduces a extensive sourcebook, written specifically for the 20th century collector. From the birth of modern design, through modernism, art deco, mid-century modern, and the post-modern and contemporary years, 20th CENTURY takes a close look all the most important design and collectible categories, including ceramics, glass, furniture, lamps and lighting, clocks, silver and metalwares, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, domestic wares and posters. Including 5,000 photographs and in-depth analysis, collectors will get the inside track on which designs are the true classics and how to make the smartest purchases for the future.


Miller's Mid-Century Modern

Miller's Mid-Century Modern

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1784724629

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From the 'soft modernism' of Scandinavian furniture to the sleek, clean lines of the lighting created by the Castiglioni brothers in Italy, Judith Miller's Mid-Century Modern reveals the glory of one of the most exciting periods of design history: the late 1940s to the 1970s. The book explores the most desirable interiors, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware and textiles of this hugely popular period. It features all the iconic designs and designers of the era, with price codes to help value and appraise your mid-century collection. The careers and influence of ground-breaking designers, including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Robin and Lucienne Day, Arne Jacobsen and many others, are described in stand-alone feature pages. Key pieces (including a number of previously unpublished examples) are placed in an historical context with coverage of innovations in design, production methods and materials.


Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9781784723651

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First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, practical and packed with absorbing and useful information, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to collecting and the definitive reference book on the subject.


Herman Miller

Herman Miller

Author: Amy Auscherman

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Published: 2023-03-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781838666910

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The acclaimed chronicle of the rich history of this innovative furniture company, from its founding in the early twentieth century to today


Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller

Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller

Author: Leslie A. Piña

Publisher: Schiffer Design Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764315794

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As head of Herman Miller's Textile Division since 1952, Alexander Girard designed colorful and exciting fabrics and other items. His work as an interior designer and architect and his remarkable textiles for Herman Miller make Girard one of the legendary designers of the 20th century. With over 400 mostly color photographs of textile and wallpaper designs, plus detailed text, a timeline, and an updated value guide, this book is a comprehensive view of Girard's work at Herman Miller.


Vintage Home

Vintage Home

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Jacqui Small

Published: 2015-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909342538

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Vintage Home is both a practical collector's guide - what to look out for - and a celebration of the period.


How to See

How to See

Author: George Nelson

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Rev. ed. of: How to see. Boston: Little, Brown, 1977.


Design, History and Time

Design, History and Time

Author: Zoë Hendon

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-02-21

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1350060666

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Design, History and Time reflects on the nature of time in relation to design, in both past and contemporary contexts. In contrast to a traditional design historical approach which emphasises schools and movements, this volume addresses time as a continuum and considers the importance of temporality for design practice and history. Contributors address how designers, design historians and design thinkers might respond to the global challenges of time, the rhythms of work, and the increasing speed of life and communication between different communities. They consider how the past informs the present and the future in terms of design; the importance of time-based design practices such as rapid prototyping and slow design, time in relation to memory and forgetting, and artefacts such as the archive for which time is key, and ponder the design of time itself. Showcasing the work of fifteen design scholars from a range of international contexts, the book provides an essential text for thinking about changing attitudes to the temporal.