Bruno Mathsson: Architect and Designer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300121919)

A complete survey of the life and work of master designer Bruno Mathsson, whose archetypal Modernist chair is admired worldwide

The sensuously undulant lines of Bruno Mathsson's furniture designs made him one of the leading figures of Swedish modernism in the 1930s. Chairs that adapted to their occupant with graceful natural curves became his trademark and have been in continuous production for more than fifty years. In his less familiar architectural work, Mathsson (1907-1988) applied the same principles of innovative comfortable living. Throughout his work the connections between design and ergonomics, aesthetics and innovative materials, energy saving and environmental concerns resonate for designers today. This book surveys Mathsson's output as an architect and designer as well as his relationships with American architects and designers including Frank Lloyd-Wright, Charles and Ray Eames, and Hans Knoll. Extensive illustrations include unpublished photographs of his Mathsson's work in situ.

Distributed for the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture

Exhibition Schedule:

Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture (spring 2007)

Swedish Cultural Center, Seattle, Wa (summer 2007)

Author: Dag Widman
ISBN-10: 0300121911
ISBN-13: 9780300121919
Publisher: Other Distribution
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2007
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.72lbs
Size: 12.22h x 9.72w x 1.15d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/15/2007 pg. 89