Furniture Design

Postell, Jim

ISBN 10: 0471727962 / ISBN 13: 9780471727965

Published by Wiley, 2007

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Synopsis:

From history to theory to technology: a comprehensive survey of furniture design.

Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. It is helpful for today's furniture designers to have a working knowledge of furniture history, technology, aesthetics, the human body, architectural production, interior design, industrial design, and art. Furniture Design is a comprehensive survey that guides the reader through the essential facets of design and more.

The book explores:

• Fundamental ideas of function and social use.
• Form, spatial organization, and typological orders.
• Structural integrity and composition.
• The design process.
• Materials and fabrication processes.
• Marketing and professional practice.
• A historical overview of furniture design up to the twenty-first century.

A highlight of the book includes case studies of twenty-one furniture designs presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. In short, here is a one-stop resource about furniture design that designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft.

About the Author:

Jim Postell is an Associate Professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He has taught design studio and seminar courses for twenty-three years and maintains an active design practice.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Furniture Design
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very_good