Mid-century modern furniture styles

Mid-century modern furniture styles

Two of the most popular 20th century designers are Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) Frank Lloyd Wright (1887-1959)

Characteristics of Marcel Breuer Style • Influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy of “form follows function” (objects should be designed according to the function they have to perform) • He is known for his contemporary design with clean lines • Used tubular steel frames with canvas, cane, wood, or leather seats • Most famous design was the Wassily Chair.

Wassily Chair by Breuer

Wassily Chair Video

Breuer Style with Cane Seating

Breuer Style Tables with Wood

Breuer Style

Characteristics of Frank Lloyd Wright Style • His style is described as organic • He is known for his Prairie style of architecture that “fit” into the surroundings • He designed furniture to blend with each of his house designs • Commonly used horizontal lines, geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and slats.

Frank Lloyd Wright

3D Animation of Fallingwater House

Frank Lloyd Wright

Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mini Poster: Individual Assignment On cardstock put: • 2 pictures of Breuer furniture • 4 characteristics of Breuer furniture • 2 pictures of Wright furniture • 4 characteristics of Wright furniture • 2 ways the styles are similar • 2 ways the styles are different

Mid-century modern furniture styles

Mid-century modern furniture styles

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Modern Art 109 From mid-19 th century to mid-20 th century

Mid Century Modern Furniture

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