Take a Seat! Chair Design in the Twentieth Century

Synopsis: Throughout the twentieth century the basic form of the chair was subject to major innovations and sometimes even radical rethinking, often prompted by the emergence of new materials and production techniques. As a result some chairs have acquired iconic status, being seen as either timeless design classics or touchstones embodying the aesthetic style of the period in which they were made. This slide set illustrates some of the diverse approaches to chair design in the twentieth century, placing them within technological, cultural and economic contexts.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Documentation: 9-page text with introduction, commentary and bibliography by John Davis
Subjects: Design
Keywords: furniture design; chairs

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Notes: The Design Council Slide Collection, with over 20,000 images, was transferred to the Manchester Metropolitan University in 1995.

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