Contemporary Western Design: High-Style Furniture & Interiors

by Thea Marx

Book Overview

Western design has evolved from the limitations of log-style architecture, simple and rough-hewn lodgepole pine furnishings, brightly colored leather, and Chimayo weavings to stately interiors that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586854348
• ISBN13: 9781586854348
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.8" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Contemporary Western Design

With her book, Contemporary Western Design - High-style Furniture & Interiors, Thea Marx has created a masterwork in words and pictures; capturing the essence of this truly authentic, dynamic school of American design and the skilled, dedicated artisans, achitects and designers who pour their passion and inspiration into the furniture and homes captured in this book. Writing with flair and insight, Ms. Marx displays an insiders understanding of her subject. Throughout the book, her prose and images breathe life into each piece featured. This book is a must have for anyone interested in the American West, the spirit of creativity or superb craftsmanship. Bravo, Thea, a job beautifully done.

A Legacy

Sitting here with book in hand, I will have to say it is a work of art in itself. Contemporary Western Design is obviously a labor of love by Ms. Marx and each participating artisan and designer as well. I have collected books for over 25 years relating to rustic and Western design and this one ranks up there with the best I've seen. I love the way so many individual pieces are showcased allowing the reader to appreciate the detailing and see the stories they have to tell. Ms. Marx's experience and love of promoting Western design proves to be her true calling. She's created not only a wonderful resource of artisans for those that love the Western lifestyle but has also produced a legacy to the school of Western design.

Re-freshing Ideas

Contemporary Western Design is chock full of fresh design inspiration. From furniture to glass to the use of water as a design element. Thea has brought together an incredible photo collection of some of the most gifted artisans & craftsmen in America today. Works found in a simple travel trailer to incredibly opulent mountain estates and the plush urban lobby of The Driskill Hotel. I keep returning to the section on Noteworthy Pieces. The furniture and desks in this section are so well crafted and are truly one of a kind heirloom pieces . Seeing the desk by Don Rowlings is inspiring, I agree with the a Marx, Rowlings work is mesmerizing, WOW what a beautiful piece of furniture. Contemporary Western Design is the defining of a new design style in American design trends. In this book western interior design is no longer defined as musty and rustic, but as comfortable, warm, inviting, bright, fresh and well done.

Idea Inspiring

Thea Marx has put together an inspiring book in the release of Contemporary Western Design. I could not wait to see what was on the next page. This book is page after page of gorgeous rooms and wonderful artisan designed peices. My husband and I sat at our kitchen table and paged through the book again and again. It is filled with beautiful rooms and designer pieces with a western influence and we ended up drawing out some remodeling plans for a bedroom and bath because of it. I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for inspiration. It is filled full of living areas with a warm and inviting western flavor and you will find that you will come up with many ideas that you can incorporate into your living spaces because of it.

A home run

Thea Marx has put together THE definitive book on the current styles and trends in western design. The book is filled with extraordinary pieces of furniture and accessories that can only be termed art in its truest form. It's obvious that Ms. Marx put forth many, many hours of research to include the most breathtaking examples available in the marketplace today. A must read for fans of fine furniture, fine homes and the western lifestyle!