{"product_id":"the-red-thread-9780714873473","title":"The Red Thread","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design - timeless, yet on trend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...Prob[es] the creative philosophy of functionality and simplicity that has made Nordic pieces staples of tasteful interiors the world over.\"—\u003cem\u003eSurface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This beautifully bound volume celebrates Nordic design in its many shapes and forms... The focus is on design as a means of enhancement, a concept beautifully sheathed here in cloth and red stich\" —\u003cem\u003eImage Interiors and Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Pride in tradition is the cornerstone of \u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread: Nordic Design\u003c\/em\u003e, an encyclopedic exploration of the spare, naturalistic furniture and objects long associated with the region.\"—\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread\u003c\/em\u003e: this is a Nordic metaphor for a shared characteristic. Shows the common aesthetic of classic Scandi designs.\"—\u003cem\u003eElle Decoration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Demonstrates the Nordic region's deep-rooted cultural aesthetic by showcasing the diversity of its design through more than 200 objects. [...] Nordic design's enduring appeal has led to widespread international desire for beautifully designed and expertly crafted objects.\"—\u003cem\u003eNew Design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Covers more than 200 examples of significant aesthetic achievements... A comprehensive, if visual, history of design.\"—\u003cem\u003eVogue Online\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This clothbound book with red stitching is a sunning piece of art designed to inspire and engage.\"—\u003cem\u003eSelf Build \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully presented survey of the Nordic region's hugely influential and enduring contribution to design, a uniquely elegant combination of function, simplicity and natural materials... And in literal fashion, one [a red thread] is cleverly sewn into the grey cloth cover and binding of the book for a richer tactile experience... If you haven't witnessed this remarkable approach for yourself, the pages of \u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread\u003c\/em\u003e will take you on a comprehensive Nordic tour in which you can explore just how optimistic, meaningfully connected and harmonious daily life can be... Gloriously dense with colour photographic examples of Nordic objects - some very famous, some lesser known surprises, making it a must-have collector's title. I dare you not to feel a surge of overwhelming inspiration as you browse its pages; The Red Thread is pure joy for design fans or anyone who loves life.\"—\u003cem\u003eTheSwelleLife.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With over 250 pages of beautiful photography and historical context, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive look into the far-reaching legacy of Nordic design. It's the type of book you can read cover-to-cover or page through leisurely. Not to mention the fact that the intricate, hardbound cover (complete with actual red threads!) makes for a lovely coffee table book.\"—\u003cem\u003eApartment Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The book - part of a Phaidon series on regional design - is almost as much a beautiful catalogue as a primer.\" —\u003cem\u003e1stdibs Introspective\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Celebrated in this stylish new volume... Charming and sincere, this lovely volume presents a vision of life that design-lovers, architects and anyone seeking peace will enjoy. An inspiring summer read.\" —\u003cem\u003eIdentity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Swedish expression den radar tråden (meaning \"the red thread\") describes the essence of a piece of creative work—which is what this book sets out to do, by getting into the heart of modern and contemporary Nordic furniture.\"—\u003cem\u003eSingapore Tatler Homes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Thumping great volumes make for thumping great presents and top of the list for a mid-century modernist who likes design that's not preserved in aspic, should be \u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread\u003c\/em\u003e by Oak Publishing and Phaidon. The quality of the publication is superb and is a discerning book for the aesthete in your life who has everything - including the time to read. Heavy as this book is, it's a flicker - the most important element is design and imagery. Beautiful photography fulfils the brief, style is a visual thing and you can't convey the decadence of a Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair draped in Mongolian sheepskin in words alone. And there's a huge domestic range, from buckets to cutlery, to children's toys to glassware, fabric and more... There are plenty of up to date pieces here — it's not all classic, swingeingly expensive mid-century stuff, and there are old classics too whose ubiquity hasn't been mined yet.\"—\u003cem\u003eIrishExaminer.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An elegant hardback that explores the functionality and pared-down beauty of Nordic design... The book casts light on the region's wealth of established and emerging design talent... Nordic design at its best\" —\u003cem\u003eHarper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi Arabia)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of Scandi design will love Phaidon's beautifully produced new book, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Thread: Nordic Design\u003c\/em\u003e, which gathers together the endless pieces – from Alvar Aalto sublimely simple stools to sculptural Arne Jacobsen chairs – that have become modern classics.\" —\u003cem\u003eA Little Bird\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865622753623,"sku":"9780714873473","price":64.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780714873473.jpg?v=1722274796","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-red-thread-9780714873473","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}