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Since its inception 170 years ago, Tiffany & Co. has become synonymous with elegant, stylish design, creating the world's most dazzling jewelry and decorative objects. Today, its signature blue box is recognized the world over and can be obtained at more than two hundred locations around the globe. In Tiffany Style, Tiffany's design director, John Loring, gathers for the first time in one volume the most memorable pieces ever produced by the company. In this collection, readers will find a spectacular array of objects, from Louis Comfort Tiffany's famous lamps to opulent silver tea sets, from Andy Warhol's whimsical Christmas illustrations to Elsa Peretti's signature heart pendant. Renowned photographer Harry Benson was commissioned especially for this book - his images of Ballet Florida dancers modeling signature pieces of Tiffany jewelry complement the rich selection of design sketches as well as vintage and contemporary photography, much of it from Tiffany's unparalleled archives. Tiffany Style reveals the fascinating history and evolution of design at Tiffany & Co. through its most remarkable creations.--Jacket.
Tiffany & Co. has shaped elegant design for 170 years, becoming synonymous with dazzling jewelry and decorative objects recognized globally by its signature blue box. John Loring, Tiffany's design director, curates a collection of the company's most memorable pieces, spanning from Louis Comfort Tiffany's iconic lamps to Elsa Peretti's celebrated designs. The book utilizes a rich array of visual materials, including commissioned photography by Harry Benson, design sketches, and archival images, to trace the evolution of design at Tiffany & Co. through its most remarkable creations.
This book is presented as a comprehensive retrospective of Tiffany & Co.'s design legacy, curated by its design director. The inclusion of commissioned photography and archival materials suggests a visually rich and authoritative account of the company's most celebrated creations. The scope covers a wide range of iconic pieces, from lamps to jewelry, indicating a broad appeal to those interested in decorative arts and design history. The focus on historical evolution through remarkable creations positions it as a significant reference for the brand's aesthetic development.
Page Count:
303
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
081097293X
ISBN-13:
9780810972933
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