{"product_id":"scandinavian-design-the-united-states-1890-1980-9783791359168","title":"Scandinavian Design \u0026 the United States, 1890-1980","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis stunning book examines design exchanges between the United States and Scandinavia over nearly a century and explores the fascinating reasons why Scandinavian design has continued to resonate with Americans.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFocusing on the extensive influence of Scandinavian design in the United States, this book shows how Nordic ideas about modern design and the objects themselves had an indelible impact on American culture and material life. It also considers America's influence on Scandinavian design, showing how cultural exchange is mutual by nature. In addition to familiar material like Danish furniture and Swedish glass, readers will learn about America's little-known \"Viking Revival\" style; the work of Howard Smith, an African-American artist who immigrated to Finland in the 1960s; and the myriad ways Scandinavian toys and household goods helped shape American child-rearing practices. The perfect addition to any Danish modern coffee table, this elegant book traces how Scandinavian design became an integral part of what is considered \"American design.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783791359168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.70h x 9.80w x 1.30d","brand":"Bobbye Tigerman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43251500286133,"sku":"9783791359168","price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_00d80365-2e16-4fae-a31c-9ade298176ab.jpg?v=1699374244","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/scandinavian-design-the-united-states-1890-1980-9783791359168","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}