Herman Miller 1939 Catalog: Gilbert Rohde Modern Design by Leslie Pi?a (English)

Description: Herman Miller 1939 Catalog by Leslie Piña This exact reprint of the 1939 product catalog from the Herman Miller Archives is an historic document showing hundreds of Art Deco and other classic modern furniture, all designed by Gilbert Rohde. With the added price guide, this book is an invaluable tool in the interior design field. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944._x000D_This exact reprint of the 1939 product catalog from the Herman Miller Archives is an historic document showing hundreds of Art Deco and other classic modern furniture designs, all by Rohde. His use of exotic veneers, tubular steel, bentwood, and plastics was innovative and important in the evolution of modernism. With an added price guide, this catalog will be an invaluable tool for the researcher, collector, dealer, and museum curator. AUTHOR: Author Biography Leslie Piña, Ph.D., is a well-known authority and author of numerous books on twentieth-century decorative arts and design. Long Description The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944.This exact reprint of the 1939 product catalog from the Herman Miller Archives is an historic document showing hundreds of Art Deco and other classic modern furniture designs, all by Rohde. His use of exotic veneers, tubular steel, bentwood, and plastics was innovative and important in the evolution of modernism. With an added price guide, this catalog will be an invaluable tool for the researcher, collector, dealer, and museum curator. Details ISBN0764305018 Pages 112 Language English ISBN-10 0764305018 ISBN-13 9780764305016 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1998 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States Series Schiffer Design Books Illustrations Original catalog illustrations Short Title HERMAN MILLER 1939 CATALOG GIL Subtitle Gilbert Rohde Modern Design DOI 10.1604/9780764305016 AU Release Date 1998-02-25 NZ Release Date 1998-02-25 US Release Date 1998-02-25 UK Release Date 1998-02-25 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Publication Date 1998-02-25 DEWEY 749.213 Audience General Author Leslie Piña We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77304083;

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