Wood -- Top 5 Materials for Industrial Design in Europe and America

Author: (English) Lefteri/C. / Zhu Wenqiu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: We are so familiar with and yearn for wood, making it a beloved material for everyone. But what is wood? The third book in the "Creative Ideas of Five Major Materials in Western and Eastern Industrial Design" 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.