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At the Artisan's Table: Inspiration for Tabletop Design

AUTHOR Schulak, Jane; Stark, David; Hackett, Kathleen
PUBLISHER Vendome Press (11/01/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
Stunning contemporary tabletop designs inspired by historical decorative objects from the world's great museums.

Throughout history, tabletop decoration has been at the nexus of utilitarian function and innovative design.

In At the Artisan's Table, designers and event producers Jane Schulak and David Stark pair historical table wares from the world's finest design museums with pieces by an international array of contemporary artisans who reinterpret traditional crafts and styles, including Aptware (marbled clay), blue-and-white Delft, chinoiserie, faux bois, plaster, splatterware, and trompe l'oeil.

Each chapter features a museum object that serves as a muse; the work and studio of the artist who has updated the traditional craft; and gorgeous table settings designed by Schulak and Stark that incorporate the artist's handmade wares and provide inspiration for everyone who has ever wished to wow their dinner guests.

This lush, gift-ready volume is filled with nearly 300 inspiring color photographs.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780865654136
ISBN-10: 0865654131
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 256
Carton Quantity: 6
Product Dimensions: 10.60 x 1.10 x 12.70 inches
Weight: 4.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Design | Decorative Arts
Design | Porcelain & China
Design | Pottery & Ceramics
Dewey Decimal: 738.38
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Stunning contemporary tabletop designs inspired by historical decorative objects from the world's great museums.

Throughout history, tabletop decoration has been at the nexus of utilitarian function and innovative design.

In At the Artisan's Table, designers and event producers Jane Schulak and David Stark pair historical table wares from the world's finest design museums with pieces by an international array of contemporary artisans who reinterpret traditional crafts and styles, including Aptware (marbled clay), blue-and-white Delft, chinoiserie, faux bois, plaster, splatterware, and trompe l'oeil.

Each chapter features a museum object that serves as a muse; the work and studio of the artist who has updated the traditional craft; and gorgeous table settings designed by Schulak and Stark that incorporate the artist's handmade wares and provide inspiration for everyone who has ever wished to wow their dinner guests.

This lush, gift-ready volume is filled with nearly 300 inspiring color photographs.

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