RESEARCH GUIDE: CHAIR PROJECT
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In the Library
1000 Chairs
by Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell
Chair design from the beginning of the 19th century to the end of the 20th
500 Chairs : Celebrating Traditional and Innovative Designs
by Ray Hemachandra
Browse 500 beautiful chairs, many more sculpture than furniture
The Art of Roy McMakin : When Is a Chair Not a Chair?
by Roy McMakin
Explore the blurry boundaries between furniture and sculpture
By Nature’s Design
by William Neill and Pat Murphy
Learn to see the patterns of nature and how the built environment mimics the natural one
Eva Zeisel on Design : The Magic Language of Things
by Eva Zeisel
Advice and inspiration from an icon of 20th-century design
Fairie-ality Style : A Sourcebook of Inspirations from Nature
by David Ellwand
Interior design for fairies, made, of course, from all-natural materials
Garouste & Bonetti
by Volker Albus
Browse the amazing furniture, interiors and other creations of this French design team
IKEA, the Book : Designers, Products and Other Stuff
by Staffan Bengtsson
Learn about the designers and the stories behind those flat-packed boxes
Merge : Art, Craft, Design
Explore the overlapping areas of art, craft and design
Nature, Form, & Spirit : The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
by Mira Nakashima
Furniture and architecture from a designer with a deep respect for nature, natural forms and the inherent grain of the wood
Patricia Urquiola : Time to Make a Book
by Patricia Urquiola
Browse the architecture, interiors and products of this Italian design star
Raw + Material = Art : Found, Scavenged and Upcycled
by Tristan Manco
A wide range of artists turn a wide range of materials into art
Reproducing Scholten & Baijings
by Joe Pickard
Browse the amazing creations of this Dutch design team and get a glimpse into their design process
Sketchbook : Conceptual Drawings from the World’s Most Influential Designers
by Timothy O’Donnell
Delve into the idiosyncratic sketches of professional designers
Tossed and Found : Unconventional Design from Cast-Offs
by Linda Meyers and John Meyers
Tips and techniques for turning trash into treasure
Online
Afflante - Architecture, Interior Design, Art & Fashion
Explore the new and noteworthy in architecture, interiors, fashion, design and art
Agenda | Phaidon
News, events and trends in art, architecture, design, photography, and food
Azure Magazine
Interiors, architecture and design from around the world
Design | Design Museum
Explore everything from chairs of the late 1800s to the design of the Concorde jet
Designinspiration
Design in all its forms - interiors, furniture, products, graphics, advertisements, illustrations, lighting, packaging, automotive, and more
Frameweb | FRAM3 Magazine
Interiors, architecture, art and design from around the world
Furniture | DISD Library on Pinterest
Fantastic furniture from some of the best online sources
Getty Museum on YouTube
Learn about the artists, artworks and artistic techniques represented in the vast collections of the Getty
Inside/Out: A MoMA/MoMA PS1 Blog
Interviews with artists and curators, and news about artworks, exhibitions, events and more
Inspiration | DISD Library on Pinterest
The beautiful, the unusual, the unexpected, and more
Unframed | LACMA
Interviews with artists and curators, reviews of artworks and exhibitions, events and more
Object of the Day | Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Furniture, clocks, vases, textiles, wallcoverings, jewelry, illustrations, chamber pots, linens, serving dishes … the object of the day could be anything from the museum’s wide-ranging collection
Tate Channel
The latest videos from the Tate Museums, from interviews with artists to experimental artist commissions
Victoria and Albert Museum Blog
Interviews with artists and curators, and news about artworks, exhibitions, events and more
Vitra | Magazine
Vitra history, culture, exhibitions, architecture, interviews, personalities, publications, design, and more
Wallpaper* Magazine: design, interiors, architecture, fashion, art
Interiors, architecture, design, art, and fashion from around the world
Yanko Design
Features outstanding furniture and product design from around the world
In the Library
Cheap, Quick, & Easy : Imitative Architectural Materials, 1870-1930
by Pamela H. Simpson
Examines “fake” materials popular around the turn of the century, including pressed metal imitations of stone, parquet imitations of wood, plaster imitations of marble, and more
The Complete Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile : Techniques & Projects with Ceramics, Natural Stone & Mosaics
Provides information about tile and step-by-step instructions for working with it
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery
by Gary Rogowski
Includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating wood joints
Fine Woodworking on Bending Wood : 35 Articles
Provides instructions and advice on bending wood
Material World 2 : Innovative Materials for Architecture and Design
by MatériO
Features over 150 innovative materials and finishes
Material ConneXion : The Global Resource of New and Innovative Materials for Architects, Artists, and Designers
by George M. Beylerian and Andrew Dent
Features the latest innovative materials for architecture and design
Materials : A Directory for Home Design
by Elizabeth Wilhide
Provides information about wood, stone, glass, metal, brick, tile, concrete, plastic, leather, linoleum, and other synthetic materials and their applications
Metalwork for Craftsmen : A Step by Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist
Provides information about metalworking tools and processes, along with illustrated instructions for creating candlesticks, serving dishes, trays, lamps, and other household objects
Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking
by Tage Frid
Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for joining, shaping, finishing and building with wood
Transmaterial 3 : A Catalog of Materials that Redefine Our Physical Environment
by Blaine Erickson Brownell
Features the latest innovative materials for architecture and design
Online
3rings : Product and Material Blog for Architects and Designers
Highlights new and innovative products and materials for architecture and design
Design inSite : The Designer’s Guide to Manufacturing
Provides information about materials, products and manufacturing processes
Fine Woodworking
Includes articles, videos and how-to guides to woodworking tools and techniques
Materia
Features the latest innovative materials for architecture and design
Materials | Archello
Find new and innovative ceramics, coatings, concretes, glass, metals, stone, plastics, and wood
Popular Woodworking Magazine
Includes articles, videos and how-to guides on woodworking tools and techniques
Terms and Definitions | Material Science & Technology | University of Washington
Defines and explains terms used to describe materials, from alloy to fatigue to tensile strength and more
Transmaterial
Find new and innovative concrete, mineral, metal, wood, plastic, rubber, glass, paint, paper, fabric, light, and digital materials for architecture and design
In the Library
Building with Secondhand Stuff : How to Re-claim, Re-vamp, Re-purpose & Re-use Salvaged & Leftover Building Materials
by Chris Peterson
Includes tips and techniques for turning construction waste into useful and decorative design elements
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction
by Andy Rae
Explores woodworking tools and techniques, fasteners, furniture design, and construction of chairs and other types of furniture
Furniture Design
by Jim Postell
Provides a complete survey of furniture design, from concept development to construction options
Furniture Design and Construction for the Interior Designer
by Christopher Natale
Covers the design process as well as furniture styles, basic materials, hardware, joinery, and finishes
Illustrated Cabinetmaking : How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works
by William H. Hylton
Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for building wood furniture
Nomadic Furniture : D-I-Y Projects That Are Lightweight and Light on the Environment
by James Hennessey and Victor J. Papanek
Furniture that can be folded, disassembled, stacked, inflated, or recycled
Salvage Secrets : Transforming Reclaimed Materials into Design Concepts
by Joanne Palmisano
Provides tips and techniques for turning trash into treasure
Taunton’s All New Built-Ins Idea Book
by Joanne Kellar Bouknight and Alex Giannini
Includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for building a range of built-in furniture from wood
Online
Fine Woodworking
Includes articles, videos and how-to guides on furniture design, construction and finishing, as well as woodworking tools and techniques
Furniture Design and Construction | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | YouTube
Brief videos demonstrating how to carve, dovetail, gild, inlay and veneer wood, as well as how to prep and turn wood for furniture making
Instructables
Instructions on using and repurposing a wide variety of materials and objects
Popular Woodworking Magazine
Includes articles, videos and how-to guides on furniture design, construction and finishing, as well as woodworking tools and techniques
Salvaged Materials | Inhabitat
Showcases everything from furniture and light fixtures to houses and boats made with salvaged materials
Skills & Know-How | DIY Network
Videos, articles and projects demonstrating a wide range of tools and techniques for working with wood, tile, plumbing, electrical systems, and paints and other finishes
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In the Library
Architectural Model Building : Tools, Techniques, and Materials
by Roark T. Congdon
Explains basic and advanced techniques of building architectural models, with examples and step-by-step instructions
Designing With Models : A Studio Guide to Making and Using Architectural Design Models
by Criss Mills
Explains basic and advanced techniques of building architectural models, with examples, case studies and step-by-step instructions
Online
Architectural Model Making (video) | Chicago Architecture Today
This 3-part video tutorial covers tools, materials, scaling, cutting, gluing, and connecting
How to Build an Architectural Model | If Walls Could Dream...
Describes a model built not only with foam core, but also with Q-tips, bobby pins, a ping pong ball, and more
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