About Furniture Book is a comprehensive handbook on furniture design and history, published in Croatia, that serves as an essential resource for both students and professionals in the field. This meticulously crafted publication, authored during the Covid-19 lockdown period and published in late 2022, distinguishes itself through its unique approach of utilizing 140 hand-drawn illustrations by artist Diana Sokolic, departing from the conventional use of photographs found in similar publications. The book spans 230 pages and is structured into four principal chapters covering the history of furniture, Croatian furniture design from 1945 to present day, iconic world furniture designs and their creators, and a specialized vocabulary of historical furniture terminology alongside an art history glossary. A significant aspect of the work is its dedicated focus on uncovering and highlighting the contributions of women designers, particularly those whose works were historically attributed to factories or architectural studios in Croatia. The publication, which received the Iron A' Design Award in the Print and Published Media Design category, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in its physical presentation, featuring a hard cover binding, carefully selected Monserat and Raleway typefaces, and high-quality Holmen 80g paper. The book's dimensions of 170 x 25 x 245 mm make it both practical and accessible, while its comprehensive research, conducted over seven months, ensures its value as an authoritative reference work. This scholarly yet accessible publication addresses a crucial gap in furniture design literature by providing fundamental yet pertinent information that bridges the divide between academic and practical knowledge.
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