Modern Originals: At Home with Midcentury European Designers by Leslie Williamson

Modern Originals: At Home with Midcentury European Designers by photographer and author Leslie Williamson, published by Rizzoli in 2014.

An extensively illustrated exploration of the private homes and studios of some of Europe’s most influential midcentury architects and designers.

Through over 200 colour photographs, Williamson offers an intimate look at the spaces in which these designers lived and worked, revealing how their personal environments reflected their approaches to furniture, architecture and everyday life.

The book features 13 interiors, including the Helsinki home of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Finn Juhl’s house in Denmark, Achille Castiglioni’s Milan studio and the remarkable interiors created by Carlo Mollino.

Other featured designers include Le Corbusier, Robin and Lucienne Day and Gae Aulenti.

Rather than focusing solely on individual objects, Williamson documents the relationship between furniture, architecture, collected possessions and the personal lives of their creators. Many of the interiors retain their original furnishings and arrangements, offering a rare insight into European modernism.

Author and Publication

Leslie Williamson is an American photographer and author specialising in architecture, interiors and design.

Her work has appeared in publications including Dwell, Surface and Travel + Leisure.

Modern Originals is the follow-up to her acclaimed 2010 book Handcrafted Modern: At Home with Midcentury Designers, which explored the homes of American designers including Charles and Ray Eames, George Nakashima and Harry Bertoia.

Both publications document historically significant interiors through Williamson’s distinctive photographic approach, focusing on the personal details and lived-in character of each space.

Published by Rizzoli, New York, 2014.

Hardback, 224 pages.

Condition

Pre-owned. Please refer to photographs for condition.

Dimensions

Height: 26.2 cm

Width: 21 cm

Depth: 2.7 cm

Published: 2014

Publisher: Rizzoli

ISBN: 9780847842230