THE MODERN ROOM by Giulio Peluzzi 1967

$179.99
THE MODERN ROOM, by Giulio Peluzzi (Editor). NYC: Universe Books, copyright 1967. First English language edition (originally published in Italian under the title "Forma e Colore Nell'Arredamento Moderno"). Hardcover book with dust jacket. measures 9 x 11.75". 210 pages and 288 color photographs are printed on glossy paper.

Wonderful book on 1950's -1960's mid century modern interior design. "Using 288 photographs, all in full color, of actual rooms in both new and remodeled houses and apartments, this book gives tasteful solutions to the many decorating problems encountered in the creation of as truly modern room. The Modern Room taps the creative resources of American and European architects, designers, and manufacturers."

Designers, manufacturers, architects, include: KNOLL INTERNATIONAL, CHARLES EAMES, HERMAN MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY, GEORGE NELSON, PAUL MCCOBB, FLORENCE KNOLL, JOE COLOMBO, LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, EERO SAARINEN, FINN JUHL, MARCO ZANUSO, CASSINA, ETTORE SOTTSASS, EDUARDO VITTORIO, VICO MAGISTRETTI, FRANCO CAMPO, CARLO GRAFFI, OSTUNI, AZUCENA, AUGUSTO BOZZI, TASSONI, PETER MALY, GIOVANNI FRIGERIO, EGLE AMALDI, ENZO COZZINI, TITO AGNOLI, FORMA, CARLO HAUNER, MARTINELLI-LUCE, MAGAZZINI COIN, AVIGDOR, SERGIO MAZZA, RAFFAELA CRESPI, RENATA BONFANTI, EMILIA SALA, LUMENFORM, VISTOSI GLASS CO., ELIO MARTINELLI, FARDOMUS, BJORN WIINBLAD and many more.

Contents:

Foreword; Living Rooms: Seating Arrangements; The Fireplace; The Library and Study in the Living Room; The Card Table; The Television Set; and The Bar; Dining Rooms and Dining Areas; Bedrooms: The Master Bedroom and The Single Bedroom; Bedrooms and Living Rooms Combined; Children's Rooms; Entrance Halls and Foyers; The Kitchen; The Bathroom; Decorative Elements, Curtains and Draperies; Carpets and Rugs; Floors and Walls; Folding Doors, Sliding Doors, and Screens; Lamps; Terraces and Gardens.