A Cultural History of Furniture in the Modern Age.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

O'Mahony, Claire I. R., editor.

Series:

The Cultural Histories Series.

The Cultural Histories Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Furniture--Social aspects--20th century.

Furniture.

Furniture--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2023.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2022.

System Details:

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Summary:

This volume, part of a six-volume series, explores the cultural history of furniture in the modern age, examining the design, production, and use of furniture within its cultural context. Edited by Claire I. R. O’Mahony, the book is part of a comprehensive series covering furniture from antiquity to the present. It delves into themes such as design motifs, materials, types and uses, domestic and public settings, and the relationship between furniture and architecture. The volume is intended for scholars and students of design and cultural history, providing insights into the evolving role and significance of furniture in modern society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

List of Illustrations

Series Preface

Contributors

Introduction Claire I. R. O’Mahony

1 Design and Motifs Trevor Keeble

2 Makers, Making, and Materials Antony Buxton

3 Types and Uses Marjan Groot

4 The Domestic Setting Penny Sparke

5 The Public Setting Helena Chance

6 Exhibition and Display Claire I. R. O’Mahony

7 Furniture and Architecture Gregory Votolato

8 Visual Representations Clive Edwards

9 Verbal Representations Anja Baumhoff

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-350-28020-8

1-4742-0647-6

OCLC:

1434171201