Overview
Natural lumber and stone, blonde wood furniture, roaring fires, elegant glassware, shimmering lighted candles: that’s Scandinavian design, and it’s warm and welcoming, filled with instantly recognizable elements. This sparkling volume brings together a collection of inspiring and delightful contemporary homes that showcase this beautiful look, which is both modern and timeless at once. History sections at the start of each chapter discuss and present the work of such great designers as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, Nanna Ditzel, and Verner Panton, while the modern interiors that follow include those by Entasis, Mette Lange, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. A comprehensive directory lists the key manufacturers, retailers, architects, and designers of Scandi style.
Synopsis
Natural lumber and stone, blonde wood furniture, roaring fires, elegant glassware, shimmering lighted candles: that’s Scandinavian design, and it’s warm and welcoming, filled with instantly recognizable elements. This sparkling volume brings together a collection of inspiring and delightful contemporary homes that showcase this beautiful look, which is both modern and timeless at once. History sections at the start of each chapter discuss and present the work of such great designers as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, Nanna Ditzel, and Verner Panton, while the modern interiors that follow include those by Entasis, Mette Lange, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. A comprehensive directory lists the key manufacturers, retailers, architects, and designers of Scandi style.