1000 Chairs

by Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell

Book Overview

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 382284103X
• ISBN13: 9783822841037
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Taschen
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Very pleased with book

Book was a hard cover which was a pleasant surprise and in perfect shape. I paid a dollar or two more than some of the other sellers because of the incredible reviews...well worth it!

Amazing book!

Wow! This is book is insanely full of colorful photos and interesting information about each chair. In fact, my boyfriend has his own copy... he loves it that much!

excellent purchase if you like chairs and design

The order came in quickly, book was in tip-top condition. You can cnsider this a quality book if you like chairs and the history and the evolvement of design in chairs. The pictures are fun to look at and you can marvel at the creativity of the designers.

If you're into design, this is your design bible.

'1000 chairs' is an easy, pictorial guide through 20th Century chair-design. The pictures are very professional, and they all have short texts to briefly explain the significance and context of that particular chair. The chairs are placed in the order of which they were made, which allows you to understand and see the style of that period. The book also shows you how significant CHAIR design is in the world of design and architecture, as that is where styles most commonly makes its first appearance. As a design student, '1000 chairs' has been invaluable in my understanding of designs and period styles, as well as a great introduction to designers/architects and their personal styles. The book has become a good and helpful friend, and there is nothing about the book I feel is missing or shouldn't be there. I don't know where I would have been without it!

Great book. A beginning modern dealer's must!

I cant stress enough how often i use this book to refer to as a modern furniture dealer. Very informative. Great color pictures,information on manufacturers,designers,re-issues, licenses,etc/ from Thonet to Starck. Kudos to Charlotte & peter Fiell!!