Design in Steel

by Byars, Mel

• ISBN13: 9781856693134
• ISBN10: 1856693139
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Laurence King Pub

Summary

The 20th century was the age of steel. Today, steel is ubiquitous and, as a result, frequently taken for granted. Not only is it the material of choice for 75 percent of all domestic appliances -- from toasters to washing machines -- but it is fast replacing luxury metals such as silver, particularly in cutlery and tableware. Household objects in steel from internationally renowned firms such as Alessi are set to become tomorrow's heirlooms. Time and again designers are choosing steel because it is long-lasting, scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant and requires no painting. Above all, it sparkles.

Showcasing more than 100 high-design products from around the world, this is the first book to celebrate contemporary design in steel. Organized by designer or manufacturer, and featuring work by well-known and lesser known names alike, it is as much a survey of current design thinking as it is a book about steel. Products include furniture, kitchenware, tableware, bathroom fittings, lighting, desk accessories, even textiles. Full technical details as well as pers

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(3)
Jerker Andersson	10	(2)
Ron Arad	12	(2)
Shin and Tomoko Azumi	14	(4)
Mario Bellini and his son Claudio	18	(2)
Sebastian Bergne	20	(2)
Jeffrey Bernett	22	(1)
Bertocci Studio	23	(1)
Blu Dot	24	(4)
Constanstin and Laurene Leon Boym	28	(4)
Stephen Burks/Readymade Projects	32	(1)
Ricardo Bustos	33	(1)
Casimir	34	(2)
Didier Chaudanson	36	(2)
Antonio Citterio with Oliver Low	38	(2)
Erik Demmer and Christian Schaffler	40	(2)
do	42	(2)
Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi	44	(4)
Antti Eklund	48	(2)
Maurizio Gamba	50	(1)
Jerome Gauthier	51	(1)
Stefano Giovannoni	52	(4)
Ernesto Gismondi	56	(2)
Alfredo Haberli	58	(2)
Massimo losa Ghini	60	(2)
Patrick Jouin	62	(1)
Ronen Kadushin	63	(3)
Ritva Koivumaki	66	(1)
Ralph Kramer	67	(2)
Lemongras	69	(1)
Arik Levy	70	(2)
Raviv Lifshitz	72	(4)
Piero Lissoni	76	(2)
Michael Lund	78	(2)
Renato Mastella	80	(2)
Davide and Attilio Mina	82	(1)
Jasper Morrison	83	(1)
Stephen Newby	84	(2)
Donata Paruccini and Fabio Bortolani	86	(2)
Paolo Pedrizzetti & Associati	88	(1)
Permafrost	89	(1)
Roberto Pezzetta/Zanussi Industrial Design	90	(2)
Piano Design Workshop	92	(5)
Bruna Rapisarda	97
Rapsel	96	(2)
Karim Rashid	98	(2)
Ristomatti Ratia	100	(2)
Alon Razgour	102	(2)
Ely Rozenberg	104	(2)
Runtal	106	(2)
Timo Salli	108	(2)
Simplicitas	110	(2)
Chris Smith and Susan Kollmer	112	(2)
Henk Stallinga	114	(4)
Janet Stoyel	118	(2)
Swatch	120	(2)
System 180	122	(4)
Yuval Tal	126	(2)
Carlo Tamborini	128	(2)
Ezri Tarazi	130	(4)
Alexander Taylor	134	(2)
Pekka Toivola	136	(2)
Tools Design	138	(4)
Paolo and Giuseppe Ulian	142	(6)
Marcel Wanders	148	(6)
Marco Zanuso Jr.	154	(2)
Carlo Zerbaro and Alessio Bassan	156	(3)
Designer Index	159	(1)
Manufacturer Index	159