Wood

Author: (English) Lefteri/C. / Zhu Wenqiu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: We are so familiar with and desire wood, making it a beloved material for everyone. But what is wood? The third book in the "Creative Ideas of Five Major Industrial Design Materials in Europe and America" series explores the many forms of wood in the past, present, and future. Novel and inspiring images take us into the world of life cells. From ancient wine barrel craftsmanship to advanced plywood technology, we discover wood products, processes, forms, and derivatives. The book features exquisite artworks created by furniture designers and architects, as well as everyday items like pencils and toothpicks. These plants are mostly composed of tubular cells, which have evolved alongside our inventions, housing, cultural development, and food history. No other material has permeated our lives as deeply over the millennia as wood. From furniture to architecture, from mass production to bespoke products, designers, architects, experts, merchants, students, and all those interested in wood and modern wood product design will find this book an essential companion. The book illustrates the types and uses of wood, introduces advanced technologies and processes, and positions wood as a future design material. Relevant chapters categorically explain various typical wood species, with each page dedicated to a specific topic, featuring both inspiring images and detailed descriptive text, providing readers with comprehensive insights into the subject.