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"...Prob[es] the creative philosophy of functionality and
simplicity that has made Nordic pieces stes of tasteful
interiors the world over."―Surface
"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" ―Image Interiors and Living
"Pride in tradition is the cornerstone of The Red Thread: Nordic
Design, an encyclopedic exploration of the spare, naturalistic
furniture and objects long associated with the region."―New York
Times
"The Red Thread: this is a Nordic metaphor for a shared
characteristic. Shows the common aesthetic of classic Scandi
designs."―Elle Decoration
"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."―New Design
"Covers more than 200 examples of significant aesthetic
achievements... A comprehensive, if visual, history of
design."―Vogue Online
"This clothbound book with red st is a sunning piece of
art designed to inspire and engage."―Self Build & Design
"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 The Red Thread
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."―TheSwelleLife.com
"With over 250 pages of beautiful photography and historical
context, The Red Thread 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."―Apartment Therapy
"The book - part of a Phaidon series on regional design - is
almost as much a beautiful catalogue as a primer." ―1stdibs
Introspective
"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." ―Identity
"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."―Singapore Tatler Homes
"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 The Red Thread 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
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."―IrishExaminer.com
"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" ―Harper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi
Arabia)
"Fans of Scandi design will love Phaidon's beautifully produced
new book, The Red Thread: Nordic Design, which gathers together
the endless pieces – from Alvar Aalto sublimely simple stools to
sculptural Arne Jacobsen chairs – that have become modern
classics." ―A Little Bird
From the Back Cover
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An elegant exploration of the hugely influential
simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design -
timeless, yet on trend
