History of Modern Furniture by Karl Mang, translated by John William Gabriel. Published in 1979 by Harry N. Abrams, New York. Hardcover with dust jacket, 185 pages.
This richly illustrated volume traces the development of modern furniture design from the 19th century through the 20th century. Topics include Bauhaus, De Stijl, Scandinavian modernism, postwar American innovations, and more. Features 200+ illustrations and photographs showcasing iconic designers such as Thonet, Antoni Gaudí, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Alvar Aalto.
Condition
Dust jacket shows light shelf wear and faint surface marks.
Red cloth hardcover with silver spine lettering is bright and clean.
Pages are crisp, binding is tight, no writing or major flaws noted.
Overall: Very Good Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 12.25" x 9.25"
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, New York (1979)
ISBN: 0-8109-1066-7
A key reference for collectors, designers, and anyone with a passion for modern design.