Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
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A reflection of its inherent beauty and longevity, antique rattan furniture from the nineteenth century is highly collectible, as are rattan pieces created by giants of modern design such as Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart, Renzo Mongiardino for Bonacina, Arne Jacobsen for Sika, Paul Frankl and Donald Deskey. Rattan pieces have become iconic and highly prized, including Hiroomi Tahara’s Wrap Sofa, Franca Helg’s Primavera Chair, and the many iterations of the beloved Peacock Chair. RATTAN also highlights some of the many tastemakers who have embraced rattan from Marella Agnelli, Babe Paley, and Cecil Beaton to leading interior designers including Jeffrey Bilhuber, Veere Grenney, Axel Vervoordt, and Jacques Grange.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications, 1st edition (6 Oct. 2020) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0847868907 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0847868902 |
| Dimensions | 23.72 x 2.54 x 30.99 cm |
by Brieze
A truly lovely history of a massively underrated style
by Chris
Everything fine!
by Mummy
This book was given to me as a present. I was rushing when it arrived, so meant to just glance… it was impossible.
It is a most captivating book, an experience, not just a read. The photographs are so atmospheric, showing romance, quirkiness, eccentricity and tremendous understated but absolute glamour. It’s hard not to smile at so many of the pictures. I found myself thinking, “That’s the best of the lot” then turning the page and thinking, “So’s that!” again and again.
So diligently researched and beautifully delivered, this seemingly uninspiring topic becomes completely alive and fascinating. Lulu Lytle’s passion is effortlessly persuasive.
Buy it, give it, keep it, read it, savour it. The loveliest book I’ve seen in a long time.