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Sanderson: The Essence of English Decoration

Sanderson: The Essence of English Decoration

by Mary Schoeser (Author)

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    Hardcover 2010

    $15.59
Synopsis

For 150 years Sanderson has been at the vanguard of every significant movement in European decorative arts, from Arts and Crafts and Art Deco to 1980s country-house style and the vibrant interiors of the Noughties, shaping a distinctive mode of English decoration beloved throughout the world. Granted unprecedented access to the Sanderson archives, historian Mary Schoeser tells the story of the company that became England's leading manufacturer of wallpapers and decorative fabrics.With over 200 stunning patterns specially selected from the Sanderson archives and reproduced in rich full colour, this book is a font of inspiration for decorators, designers, graphic artists, collectors and anyone who loves a beautiful interior.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 200
 Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 29 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 0500515190
ISBN 13: 9780500515198
Book Overview: Celebrates the quintessential English wallpaper and fabrics firm, Sanderson

Media Reviews
'A fascinating read ... spectacularly illustrated throughout with more than 200 patterns from the archive, Schoeser's research recounts a British success story that encapsulates a vital part of our decorative arts heritage - and its future' - Embroidery
'... an absolute must for interiors enthusiasts and Sanderson fans alike!' - City Magazine
'Like whizzing through a potted history of English decorative arts' - Design Week
'A treasure trove of colour and pattern as well as a record of the company's development' - Homes & Interiors
Author Bio
Mary Schoeser is a leading authority in the field of textiles and is Honorary President of the UK Textile Society. As an adviser on historic textiles and wallpaper, she has worked with organizations such as English Heritage, the National Trust, Liberty in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Schoeser has organized many textile exhibitions, including a collaboration with the Design Museum at the University of California, Davis, to highlight elements of their collection researched in connection with this book. Her previous publications include International Textiles and World Textiles.