Alvar Aalto: Objects and Furniture Design by Architects

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Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is the most prestigious Finnish architect of the last century, and the father of Nordic Modernism. He once said: "God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is at least for me an abuse of paper." Aalto's modernism entailed the use of natural materials, warm colours, and undulating lines; he is considered an important early exponent of Organic Design as a result. Of his design work outside of architecture, Aalto's vases, lamps, glassware and laminated bent-plywood furniture, pioneered and produced through the design company he co-founded, Artek, are equally esteemed. Iconic pieces include the Savoy Vase, the Paimio Chair and the Beehive Lamp. This monograph on Aalto's highly collectable furniture designs expands our understanding of the diverse abilities of this influential architect/designer. Also available: Eero Saarinen ISBN 9788434312647 Jean Prouve ISBN 9788434311442 Charles and Ray Eames ISBN 9788434311459 Mies Van Der Rohe ISBN 9788434311824 Arne Jacobsen ISBN 9788434311848 Eileen Gray ISBN 9788434312654 SELLING POINTS: Focuses on the most prestigious Finnish architect of the last century: the father of Nordic Modernism, Alvar Aalto Besides an introductory essay, each title in the By Architects series is compiled by key modern architects through sketches, drawings, photos of the original productions, and ambient shootings A design-orientated book for a design-orientated series, Alvar Aalto boasts an innovative layout and a special binding 180 colour and b/w illustrations