Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s

By Leslie A. Piña

Critical in the evolution of 20th-century design, Dunbar was a leader in modern furniture design and its production during the 1950s. This reproduction of the 1956 Dunbar catalog reflects the impact Dunbar designs, under the fine workmanship of Edward Wormley--pioneer modernist and multi-faceted designer--had on the American interior. Combining elegance, warmth, and contemporary style with functionalism, comfort, and stability, each piece is a product of the advancements of technology teamed with the traditional craft of furniture making. An indispensable reference, this book is a historical landmark in the best in modern furniture design for mid-twentieth century America. Price guide included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764310534
• ISBN13: 9780764310539
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.3" x 12.3"