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DUNBAR. FINE FURNITURE OF THE 1950s,
, Atglen, Schiffer Publishing, 2000, Bound, illustrated cardboard, decorated inner platters, 225 x 310mm., 212pp., 356 b/w & color photos. ISBN 9780764310539.
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. Book as new.
