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Contemporary Shops in the United States - E. Nicholson & George Nelson - 1946
About the Item
Published by the Architectural Book Publishing Company, second printing, revised and enlarged edition, 1946.
With text by Emrich Nicholson and a foreword by American industrial designer George Nelson of the Herman Miller furniture company, this fascinating visual survey draws on shop design and retail interiors from across the United States. Featuring the likes of Paul Frankl, Morris Ketchum Jr., Victor Gruen, Raymond Loewy, Walter Teague, and many other important figures in 20th century architecture and design. A fascinating and visually rich document of the period.
Hardback, over 200 pages with copious black and white photograph illustrations throughout.
A good copy with some wear and minor losses to the dust jacket consistent with age and use. Tight binding with clean and unmarked text and illustrations. A hard-to-find and fantastic resource on commercial interiors.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1946
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A good copy with some wear and minor losses to the dust jacket consistent with age and use. Tight binding with clean and unmarked text and illustrations. A hard-to-find and fantastic resource on commercial interiors.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2102320688762
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