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The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by companies like knoll and herman miller. The modern or contemporary design age in furniture begins roughly with the start of the 20th century. Twentieth contemporary furniture and lighting javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. The architectural, interior, product, and graphic design developed during the mid 20th century, from approximately 1933 to 1965, has generated a wealth of books. From arts and crafts to regency, those movements were as diverse as they come and so were the furniture designers. Vintage mid century furniture design book interior. Early 20th century design global inspirations design.
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