Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s
by Leslie Pina
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Author: Leslie PinaForeword: Leslie Pia
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 0764310534
Number of pages: 232
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Book Reviews of Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s
Book Review: One Star, Maybe
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a remarkably disappointing book on an outstanding furniture company. To have missed the opportunity of including many of Dunbar's most important pieces is not just negligent, but a crime. Missing are classics like: the rolltop desk, the famous contemporary wing chair, the bentwood chaise and the elegant upholstered model 971 chair series.
This should not be confused with a collectors reference book, as it isn't one.
The illustrations consist solely of muddy, fuzzy, apparently unresearched reproductions of old Dunbar catalogs.
Also missing is a proper account of the lore of the company.
Summary of Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s
Critical in the evolution of 20th-century design, Dunbar was a leader in modern furniture design and its production during the 1950s. This reproduction of the 1956 Dunbar catalog reflects the impact Dunbar designs, under the fine workmanship of Edward Wormley--pioneer modernist and multi-faceted designer--had on the American interior. Combining elegance, warmth, and contemporary style with functionalism, comfort, and stability, each piece is a product of the advancements of technology teamed with the traditional craft of furniture making. An indispensable reference, this book is a historical landmark in the best in modern furniture design for mid-twentieth century America. Price guide included.Furniture Books
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