Simon Pearce: Design for Living

The first book profiling designer Simon Pearce, today’s leading handblown glassmaker, whose artisanal works impart classic style for elegant home interiors and table settings. Simon Pearce: Design for Living presents the timeless design and enduring style of the legendary glassware maker. Ranging over four decades, it showcases his distinctive line of handmade, lead-free crystal glassware for everyday use, from stemware and vases to candleholders and bowls. In the early 1970s, Pearce was captivated by the beauty and luminosity of Georgian glass, and devoted himself to revitalizing the ancient craft of glassblowing for contemporary tastes. This book is a visual celebration of his sought-after iconic pieces, photographed individually as well as in inspiring table settings and as vignettes. Profiles of the work of the potters, glassmakers, and artists that Pearce collects and turns to for inspiration are also included. Offering a lavish and in-depth look at stunning handcrafted glassworks, this volume is for anyone interested in design and home interiors.
ASIN: 0847849325
VSKU: BVV.0847849325.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Pearce, Simon|Sherman, John|Suokko, Glenn|Downes, Margaret
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.