Kries, Mateo: Atlas of Furniture

In 2019, the Vitra Museum will publish the »Atlas of Furniture «, the definitive, encyclopedic overview of the history of modern furniture . Featuring over 1700 objects by more than 500 ers and 121 manufacturers, it includes approximately 2800 images ranging from detailed object photographs to historical images documenting interiors, patents, brochures, and related works of art and architecture. The basis for the »Atlas of Furniture « is the collection held by the Vitra Museum, one of the largest of its kind with more than 7000 works. The book presents selected pieces by the most important ers of the last 230 years and documents key periods in history, including early nineteenth-century industrial furniture in bentwood and metal, Art Nouveau and Secessionist pieces and works by protagonists of classical modernism and postwar , as well as postmodern and contemporary pieces. The »Atlas of Furniture « employed a team of more than 70 experts and features over 550 detailed texts about key objects. In-depth essays provide socio-cultural and -historical context to four historical epochs of furniture and the pieces highlighted here, enriched by a detailed annex containing er biographies, glossaries, and elaborate information graphics. The »Atlas of Furniture « is an indispensable resource for collectors, scholars and experts, as well as a beautifully ed object that speaks to enthusiasts.