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This grand opus assembles the people and the pieces at the heart of the Art Deco movement at each stage of its enduring appeal. The Art Deco Style is richly illustrated with the work of legendary designers and decorators Eileen Gray, Paul Iribe, Antoine Bourdelle, Armand-Albert Rateau and Jean Dunand, among others. Ever since its early 20th-century origins, Art Deco has fascinated and amused socialites, collectors and designers. Referred to at the time as moderne , the style largely took shape around a clientele of French fashion industry luminaries and wealthy international collectors. Art historians christened it during a second wave in the ’60s; while a third generation of afficionados entered the auction houses of the ’80s and ’90s; ready to invest in the most exquisite examples. Curated by art consultant and author Alastair Duncan, this detailed historical account is the gold-standard visual guide to the decorative arts.

Offene Moderne geht der Frage nach, wie «vergangenes Wohnen» für nachfolgende Generationen zu vermitteln ist: Wie kann anhand des gebauten Raumes Architekturgeschichte besser verständlich gemacht werden? Welche Rolle spielen dabei Möbel und Farben, Gärten und Haustechnik? Welche heutigen Nutzungen sind sinnvoll – sollen Baudenkmale weiterhin bewohnt werden? Diese Vermittlung durch reale Häuser ist komplex, zumal wenn es sich um zentrale Bauten der Moderne handelt, die zeigen sollen, was sie einmal waren: Wohnhäuser. Solche Bauten können keine herkömmlichen Museen sein, denn sie selbst sind das Artefakt. Mit der Frage nach Erhalt und Nachnutzung stellt sich ausserdem auch jene nach der Aktualität dieser gebauten Konzepte. Herzstück des Buches sind neun Fallstudien zu Wohnhäusern der späten 1920er- und 1930er-Jahre, entworfen von herausragenden Architekt:innen wie Eileen Gray, Lux Guyer, Hans Scharoun, Le Corbusier, Josef Plečnik und anderen. Anlässlich ihrer Neueröffnung im März 2026 wird ausserdem die Villa Beer in Wien des Architekten Josef Frank, ein Juwel der Wiener Moderne, in einem Interview mit ihrem Besitzer und Retter Lothar Trierenberg vorgestellt. Ergänzt werden diese Beispiele durch ein Gespräch zwischen der Architekturhistorikerin Maria Welzig, dem Architekten Hermann Czech und dem Denkmalpfleger Nott Caviezel. Bildstrecken des Fotografen und Künstlers Werner Feiersinger runden den Band ab.

Offene Moderne geht der Frage nach, wie «vergangenes Wohnen» für nachfolgende Generationen zu vermitteln ist: Wie kann anhand des gebauten Raumes Architekturgeschichte besser verständlich gemacht werden? Welche Rolle spielen dabei Möbel und Farben, Gärten und Haustechnik? Welche heutigen Nutzungen sind sinnvoll – sollen Baudenkmale weiterhin bewohnt werden? Diese Vermittlung durch reale Häuser ist komplex, zumal wenn es sich um zentrale Bauten der Moderne handelt, die zeigen sollen, was sie einmal waren: Wohnhäuser. Solche Bauten können keine herkömmlichen Museen sein, denn sie selbst sind das Artefakt. Mit der Frage nach Erhalt und Nachnutzung stellt sich ausserdem auch jene nach der Aktualität dieser gebauten Konzepte. Herzstück des Buches sind neun Fallstudien zu Wohnhäusern der späten 1920er- und 1930er-Jahre, entworfen von herausragenden Architekt:innen wie Eileen Gray, Lux Guyer, Hans Scharoun, Le Corbusier, Josef Plečnik und anderen. Anlässlich ihrer Neueröffnung im März 2026 wird ausserdem die Villa Beer in Wien des Architekten Josef Frank, ein Juwel der Wiener Moderne, in einem Interview mit ihrem Besitzer und Retter Lothar Trierenberg vorgestellt. Ergänzt werden diese Beispiele durch ein Gespräch zwischen der Architekturhistorikerin Maria Welzig, dem Architekten Hermann Czech und dem Denkmalpfleger Nott Caviezel. Bildstrecken des Fotografen und Künstlers Werner Feiersinger runden den Band ab.

Bruno Reichlin ranks among the world’s most distinguished architectural theorists. His occupation with protagonists of 20th-century architecture – such as Eileen Gray, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson and, above all, Le Corbusier – and their work is guided by a method that looks at the characteristics of a building as well as at its theoretical foundations. Reichlin’s writings and his own built work as a practicing architect is marked by a deep understanding for how buildings materialize signs and symbols and by a referential framework that includes also literature, film and visual art. This book collects Reichlin’s thirteen essays on Le Corbusier, written over the period of four decades. Taking as examples the villas La Roche, Mandrot, and Savoye; Harvard University’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts; the Petite Maison on Lake Geneva; and the project for a hospital in Venice, he explores aspects of Le Corbusier’s creativity to reveal underlying principles and their manifestation in the realized buildings. Rich archival materials as well as analytical plans and diagrams round out the volume.

Bruno Reichlin ranks among the world’s most distinguished architectural theorists. His occupation with protagonists of 20th-century architecture – such as Eileen Gray, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson and, above all, Le Corbusier – and their work is guided by a method that looks at the characteristics of a building as well as at its theoretical foundations. Reichlin’s writings and his own built work as a practicing architect is marked by a deep understanding for how buildings materialize signs and symbols and by a referential framework that includes also literature, film and visual art. This book collects Reichlin’s thirteen essays on Le Corbusier, written over the period of four decades. Taking as examples the villas La Roche, Mandrot, and Savoye; Harvard University’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts; the Petite Maison on Lake Geneva; and the project for a hospital in Venice, he explores aspects of Le Corbusier’s creativity to reveal underlying principles and their manifestation in the realized buildings. Rich archival materials as well as analytical plans and diagrams round out the volume.

Draw a card and gain inspiration from 40 incredible women—across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more—whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as "muses" to history's better-known men. What does it mean to be someone's "muse"? Historically, to be called a “muse” among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. This deck, from author-researcher Lori Zimmer and artist Maria Krasinski, repositions 40 of these women—casting them as the main characters of their own narratives and allowing users to draw inspiration from these iconic cultural figures, from "The Mother of the Movies" Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators. This set includes: 40 full-color inspiration cards . These vibrantly illustrated cards (3 X 5") depict original portraits of each of the inspiring women, and are perfect to display or incorporate into inspiration readings, self-care rituals, or personal artistic practices. 88-page, fully illustrated paperback guidebook. This enclosed guidebook features brief, engagingly written snapshots of the women on the cards, each with key information about their lives, careers, and legacies. Magnetic closure case. This durable magnetic closure case is perfectly sized for travel or display, and holds the paperback book and cards securely in dedicated sleeves. Featured women include: Amanda Aldridge Louise Blanchard Bethune Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Leonora Carrington Minnette de Silva Clara Driscoll Jessie Redmon Fauset Loie Fuller Martha Gellhorn Eileen Gray Belle da Costa Greene Alice Guy-Blaché Malvina Hoffman Katie Horna Lois Mailou Jones Miss La La Edmonia Lewis Neysa McMein Hildreth Meière Victorine Meurent Lee Miller Lucia Moholy Jane Morris May Morris Na Hye-Sŏk Fernande Olivier Pan Yuliang Ethel Reed Aurora Reyes Clara Rockmore Amrita Sher-Gil Barbara Shermund Ada “Bricktop” Smith Maria Tallchief Alice B. Toklas Suzanne Valadon Rose Valland Remedios Varo Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven Sada Yacco

Draw a card and gain inspiration from 40 incredible women—across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more—whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as "muses" to history's better-known men.  What does it mean to be someone's "muse"? Historically, to be called a “muse” among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. This deck, from author-researcher Lori Zimmer and artist Maria Krasinski, repositions 40 of these women—casting them as the main characters of their own narratives and allowing users to draw inspiration from these iconic cultural figures, from "The Mother of the Movies" Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators.  This set includes:  40 full-color inspiration cards . These vibrantly illustrated cards (3 X 5") depict original portraits of each of the inspiring women, and are perfect to display or incorporate into inspiration readings, self-care rituals, or personal artistic practices. 88-page, fully illustrated paperback guidebook.  This enclosed guidebook features brief, engagingly written snapshots of the women on the cards, each with key information about their lives, careers, and legacies. Magnetic closure case.  This durable magnetic closure case is perfectly sized for travel or display, and holds the paperback book and cards securely in dedicated sleeves. Featured women include: Amanda Aldridge  Louise Blanchard Bethune  Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore  Leonora Carrington  Minnette de Silva  Clara Driscoll  Jessie Redmon Fauset  Loie Fuller  Martha Gellhorn  Eileen Gray  Belle da Costa Greene  Alice Guy-Blaché  Malvina Hoffman  Katie Horna  Lois Mailou Jones   Miss La La  Edmonia Lewis  Neysa McMein  Hildreth Meière  Victorine Meurent  Lee Miller  Lucia Moholy  Jane Morris  May Morris  Na Hye-Sŏk  Fernande Olivier  Pan Yuliang  Ethel Reed  Aurora Reyes  Clara Rockmore  Amrita Sher-Gil  Barbara Shermund  Ada “Bricktop” Smith  Maria Tallchief  Alice B. Toklas  Suzanne Valadon  Rose Valland  Remedios Varo  Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven  Sada Yacco

An authoritative book published in collaboration with Christie's, featuring photographs of the Bergé-Saint Laurent collection in situ, complete with estimated value information and final auction prices. In February 2009, 733 pieces from Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent's art collection-one of the largest private collections in the world-was auctioned off in a record-breaking sale of the century. Modern paintings, baroque bronzes, antique silverware and statues, cameos, and minerals comprise this diverse collection that furnished Bergé's and Saint Laurent's two luxurious residences in the 6th arrondissement in Paris, and included major works by Picasso, Brancusi, Matisse, and Mondrian, in addition to furniture by the Art Deco masters Eileen Gray and Jean Dunand. Many works sold for prices far above the highest estimates, making this the most important European auction to date. The five-volume catalog published by Christie's for the event sold out before the end of the auction, leaving collectors and art connoisseurs the world over empty-handed. Flammarion presents a new volume featuring photographs of this fabulous collection in situ in Bergé's and Saint Laurent's two Parisian residences and highlights one hundred of the most important pieces with detailed commentaries by Christie's experts. An introduction by Christie's vice president François de Ricqlès revisits the intense three-day auction at the Grand Palais that set a new standard in the history of the art market. An illustrated appendix includes images of the works sold, accompanied by their estimated values and final auction prices. This visually stunning and informative volume is a must-have for art lovers and serious collectors. Publication coincides with the auction of the Bergé-Saint Laurent collection at Château Gabriel in October 2009.

An authoritative book published in collaboration with Christie's, featuring photographs of the Bergé-Saint Laurent collection in situ, complete with estimated value information and final auction prices. In February 2009, 733 pieces from Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent's art collection-one of the largest private collections in the world-was auctioned off in a record-breaking sale of the century. Modern paintings, baroque bronzes, antique silverware and statues, cameos, and minerals comprise this diverse collection that furnished Bergé's and Saint Laurent's two luxurious residences in the 6th arrondissement in Paris, and included major works by Picasso, Brancusi, Matisse, and Mondrian, in addition to furniture by the Art Deco masters Eileen Gray and Jean Dunand. Many works sold for prices far above the highest estimates, making this the most important European auction to date. The five-volume catalog published by Christie's for the event sold out before the end of the auction, leaving collectors and art connoisseurs the world over empty-handed. Flammarion presents a new volume featuring photographs of this fabulous collection in situ in Bergé's and Saint Laurent's two Parisian residences and highlights one hundred of the most important pieces with detailed commentaries by Christie's experts. An introduction by Christie's vice president François de Ricqlès revisits the intense three-day auction at the Grand Palais that set a new standard in the history of the art market. An illustrated appendix includes images of the works sold, accompanied by their estimated values and final auction prices. This visually stunning and informative volume is a must-have for art lovers and serious collectors. Publication coincides with the auction of the Bergé-Saint Laurent collection at Château Gabriel in October 2009.

In recent years, there has been a real revival and appraisal of the works of the mid-century modern movement among architects and interior designers: the furniture, lighting and objects designed by Alvar Aalto, Charles & Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Jeanneret, Finn Juhl, Vladimir Kagan, Poul Kjaerholm, Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Børge Mogensen, Serge Mouille, George Nakashima, George Nelson, Verner Panton, Ico Parisi, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Royère, Eero Saarinen, Arne Vodder, Jules Wabbes, Ole Wanscher, Hans J. Wegner, Jorge Zalszupin and many others is integrated in their most exclusive projects and their best pieces are sold at record prices at Christies, Philipps, Sotheby's... In the U.S., the mid-century modern movement in interiors, product and graphic design and architecture was a reflection of the International and Bauhaus movements including the works of Gropius, Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Brazilian and Scandinavian architects were very influential, with a style characterized by clean simplicity and integration with nature. In Europe, the influence of Le Corbusier and the CIAM resulted in an architectural orthodoxy manifest across most parts of post-war Europe that was ultimately challenged by the radical agendas of the architectural wings of the avant-garde. A critical but sympathetic reappraisal of the internationalist oeuvre, inspired by the Scandinavian Moderns and the late work of Le Corbusier himself, was reinterpreted by groups such as Team X, including structuralist architects and the movement known as New Brutalism. This chic, over-sized coffee table book is an essential object for all mid-century design aficionados, interior designers with a passion for the modernist 1950s and for refined readers seeking inspiration for their own interiors. In 20 reports, interior designers and passionate collectors of mid-century furniture, lighting, objects and artworks show how carefully selected touches of high-end mid-century modernism can contribute to a unique living environment.

In recent years, there has been a real revival and appraisal of the works of the mid-century modern movement among architects and interior designers: the furniture, lighting and objects designed by Alvar Aalto, Charles & Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Jeanneret, Finn Juhl, Vladimir Kagan, Poul Kjaerholm, Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Børge Mogensen, Serge Mouille, George Nakashima, George Nelson, Verner Panton, Ico Parisi, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Royère, Eero Saarinen, Arne Vodder, Jules Wabbes, Ole Wanscher, Hans J. Wegner, Jorge Zalszupin and many others is integrated in their most exclusive projects and their best pieces are sold at record prices at Christies, Philipps, Sotheby's... In the U.S., the mid-century modern movement in interiors, product and graphic design and architecture was a reflection of the International and Bauhaus movements including the works of Gropius, Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Brazilian and Scandinavian architects were very influential, with a style characterized by clean simplicity and integration with nature. In Europe, the influence of Le Corbusier and the CIAM resulted in an architectural orthodoxy manifest across most parts of post-war Europe that was ultimately challenged by the radical agendas of the architectural wings of the avant-garde. A critical but sympathetic reappraisal of the internationalist oeuvre, inspired by the Scandinavian Moderns and the late work of Le Corbusier himself, was reinterpreted by groups such as Team X, including structuralist architects and the movement known as New Brutalism. This chic, over-sized coffee table book is an essential object for all mid-century design aficionados, interior designers with a passion for the modernist 1950s and for refined readers seeking inspiration for their own interiors. In 20 reports, interior designers and passionate collectors of mid-century furniture, lighting, objects and artworks show how carefully selected touches of high-end mid-century modernism can contribute to a unique living environment.