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Scandinavian Design,
by Charlotte & Peter
Fiell.
As the publisher so rightly admits,
"Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design."
While this guide to Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics,
textile, jewelry, metalware and industrial design may not
be "all you need" it definitely hits all the high
points, as well as covering lesser-known personalities and
designs. The authors' introduction
is a good overview that's followed by descriptions of each
country's design history. Coverage on 200+ designers and
design-led companies follows, and although the text is a
bit dry - reading like resumes in paragraph format - the
imagery and range of designs makes up for any verbal shortcomings.
This imagery definitely illustrates the way that Scandinavian
countries have been able to strike a balance between traditional
crafts and industrial production, creating organic designs
with widespread appeal, critics and consumers alike. From
Aalto
to Wirkkala,
this book offers a great introduction for those unfamiliar
with Scandinavian design, as well as a handy resource for
those with a deeper background on the subject.
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