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In recent years, mid-20th-century modern furniture, ceramics, glass, and textiles have become hugely popular among people who appreciate the stylish contribution that these pieces make to today's home. Modern Retro will inspire you to create a look that combines classics by such visionaries as the Eameses, Bertoia, and Aalto with thrift-store finds and the best contemporary design. Created by modern classics dealer Andrew Weaving and design commentator Nell Bingham, with photography by Andrew Wood, Modern Retro is not about slavishly recreating a period feel. Instead, it shows how to take the best designs of the 1920s through the 1970s and use them throughout your home in a relaxed and individual way. Past and present can sit stylishly together -- allowing you to make the most of the gloriously eclectic forms, colors, and patterns available.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent but not long enough,
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This review is from: Modern Retro : Living With Mid-Century Modern Style (US version) (Hardcover)
The contents of this book is marvelous, especially to bring ideas for a would be designer. there is a lot of very thought provoking mostly contemporary furniture thoughout the 20th century right though to the present. However the book just isn't long enough, it needs more substance if it had another 20-30 pages i would be a happy man!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational book,
By "drchrisyeo" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Modern Retro : Living With Mid-Century Modern Style (US version) (Hardcover)
For a book on home furnishings, this book certainly contains enough good pictures to get you inspired. It is also well researched and written and actually covers quite a lot of ground inspite of its rather small size at 144 pages. In fact, this book is so good, I only wish there was a bigger version of it, with even more wonderful examples of lovely interiors filled with retro furniture. This book covers interior styles from the Art Deco period to the 1970s. It does mention a little of the famous designers such as Noguchi, Eames, Nelson, etc., but its primary purpose is to teach you about how to achieve the modern retro look, with discussions on living rooms, kitchens, work rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture, lighting and accessories. What I find particularly useful is the list of retailers specializing in original pieces of furniture, a list of retailers and manufacturers of modern re-issues, and a list of architects and designers whose work had been featured in the book. Be warned though, that the list consists mostly of companies in the United Kingdom. This book is definitely a good buy for enthusiasts of retro furniture.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring and accessible,
By A. Whitney - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Modern Retro : Living With Mid-Century Modern Style (US version) (Hardcover)
Since I already have a few 50-60's modern pieces in my home, I purchased this book to give me a better idea of what other items were out there. The designs have great style, but seem totally achievable. Using this book as a guide and source of inspiration you could decorate your home in a comfortable yet stylish manner. Some of the pieces they show are pricey, while others are probably inexpensive flea market finds. The author gives you enough information that you could go out into the flea markets and antique/second hand shops and make some sound purchase. It is a shame the book is less than 200 pages. I would have loved to see more.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Expensive style without the costs!,
By Katie B. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Modern Retro : Living With Mid-Century Modern Style (US version) (Hardcover)
This book is amazing. It teaches you to create a contemporary looking home, without the outrageous costs of designer furnishings. It tells you what to look for at thrift stores, and how to use what you already have. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone even just a little bit interested in design! It's truly great.
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