Living with Mid-century Collectibles

Download or read book Living with Mid-century Collectibles written by Dominic Lutyens and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, mid-century modern furniture, glass, ceramics and textiles have become enormously popular, sparking a growing interest in collecting mid-century pieces. Mid-Century Collectibles provides a fascinating insight into this fertile design period and the many collecting opportunities that it offers up. First, the introduction introduces the period while Chapter 1: The Mid-Century Look, identifies the various characteristics of the look. Next, Chapter 2: Mid-Century Collectibles explores the elements of the style: furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware and decorative items. Chapter 3: Living with Mid-Century Collectibles showcases locations around the world where pieces are used in interiors with great success and finally, a Collecting Guide advises both the novice and more experienced collector on what to collect and where to buy it.