From the ordinary eggbeater, to the whimsical birdcage, to the extraordinary monogrammed trousseau basket, wire objects have worked their way into virtually every human activity. Since the 18th century, such occupations as housekeeping, cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting have been unthinkable without them. Many pieces such as fruit bowls, platters, and display racks served both practical and decorative functions. Featuring over 300 amazing photos of wire objects, along with vintage photos, pages from early catalogues, and old ads, Wire shows us why there is such a strong revival of interest in these pieces and demonstrates how they can be integrated into our homes today. This influential style book is filled with a treasure trove of home-design ideas that will appeal to everyone from collectors and flea-market buffs to designers and decorators.
- ISBN10 0810990679
- ISBN13 9780810990678
- Publish Date 1 May 2002
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 1 July 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Abrams
- Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 148
- Language English