MODERN LIVING ACCESSORIES : 100 YEARS OF DESIGN = OBJETS DEÃÅCO MODERNES : 100 ANS DE DESIGN = MODERNE WOHNACCESSOIRES : 100 JAHRE DESIGN

Many of the design objects included in Modern Living Accessories are famous design classics, such as Pietro Chiesa’s vase Cartoccio (1932), or outstanding creations by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkalas from the late 1960s and early 1970s up to Jaime Hayon’s and his Cristal Candy series (2009) for Baccarat. This comprehensive sourcebook features them beautifully, with full descriptions of their historic relevance and design excellence.

Fremdkörper, a design studio in Potsdam, Germany, was founded by Andrea Mehlhose and Martin Wellner in 1996. After showcasing designs several European furniture and accessory design fairs promoting young and emerging designers, they were invited to participate in international exhibits in Belgium, France, Italy, USA, Germany, and Japan.In addition to commissioned projects to corporate, product, and graphic design, they work on their own designs, which aim to creatively break with traditional expectations. In keeping with this intention, Fremdkörper presents an overview of 150 years of furniture history, in which well-known design icons can be found alongside commonplace and avant-garde pieces.