Scandinavian Style
Scandinavian Style by Bradley Quinn, published by Conran Octopus in 2003, is a comprehensive sourcebook that delves into the design and interior traditions of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. This edition, featuring 192 pages, presents an overview of various architectural styles and furniture movements, including Functionalism and Danish Modernism, while also examining the decorative traditions that shape Scandinavian aesthetics.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of modern living and the influences that have shaped Scandinavian design, such as Gustavian and Neoclassical styles, alongside inspirations from Chinoiserie and regions like the Middle East and Asia Minor. The book also includes a dedicated chapter on contemporary designers like Gunilla Allard, Thomas Sandell, and Pia Wall, highlighting their innovative use of materials and the evolution of traditional designs into modern furniture and home products.
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This international sourcebook traces the design and interior traditions of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. In addition to focusing on architecture, furniture, and 20th century movements from Functionalism to Danish Modernism, it covers modern living and the decorative traditions that have influenced Scandinavian style: Gustavian, Neoclassical, Chinoiserie, as well as inspirations from the Middle East and Asia Minor. A special chapter explores how modern designers such as Gunilla Allard, Thomas Sandell, and Pia Wall have used new materials, as well as updated traditional ones, to create innovative furniture and products for the home.
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