tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post5927707208680176924..comments2022-12-07T21:00:36.337-08:00Comments on Furnitology Productions: Top 10 Most Influential Furniture DesignersNeil....a Furnitologisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06867355014098070527noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-47297058578834105832012-06-20T12:18:06.904-07:002012-06-20T12:18:06.904-07:00Thank you for publishing this information on the i...Thank you for publishing this information on the internet.<br /><i>My web site</i> :: <b><a href="http://www.marxcraft.com.au/fine-furniture/" rel="nofollow">Furniture Makers Brisbane</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-43953936511158554042012-01-11T18:38:01.922-08:002012-01-11T18:38:01.922-08:00Although I don't particularly care fo it, I...Although I don't particularly care fo it, I'm surprised that with the current trend/fad for Greene and Greene furniture,I saw no mention of them and their contributions to the expaned FLW/Mission work.Bruce Somersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-9924280403013157172012-01-11T08:57:20.969-08:002012-01-11T08:57:20.969-08:00Neil, this is an amazingly thorough, thoughtful, a...Neil, this is an amazingly thorough, thoughtful, and educational post. I know your list isn't just about American furniture, but you've inspired me to finally get my butt over to the MFA Art of the Americas wing - long overdue.Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-19076246496708061092012-01-11T07:27:08.348-08:002012-01-11T07:27:08.348-08:00Hi Neil,
really glad to see you posting again =D
...Hi Neil,<br /><br />really glad to see you posting again =D<br /><br />I would dare to say it is quite anglo-saxon-centric, as Chippendale and the Shakers are not really known outside the US/UK furniture-world, same thing for Krenov or Maloof.<br /><br />In a french-centric view, Boulle should defitely be in the list, as he was imitated in almost all periods. He also invented the commode. <br /><br />Yours<br /><br />-RondoRonaldohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12926065555893750017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-10154941329573435472012-01-11T06:06:26.838-08:002012-01-11T06:06:26.838-08:00Glad you enjoyed the post.
Pete: participating i...Glad you enjoyed the post.<br /><br />Pete: participating in the state fair is important to do. Super!!!!! Find out what the criteria of the competition is and design a wrinkle around. Remember if you twist the judges a bit they will pay you more attention.<br /><br />As for the resources, I get asked this alot. Here is what I recommend. Acquire a book that goes through the history although pricey, Judith Miller's book "Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary". Here's an Amazon link:<br />http://amzn.to/y0WIv1<br /><br />Once you peruse the text, its loaded with pictures, you'll see a style you like....begin creating your library by investigating that style with a text specific to it's history and designed objects. The key is to first get a big picture and timeline of where furniture fits in history.<br /><br />As for design..when speaking to an advanced furniture design class, I recommended "Furniture Design" by Jim Postell. link here: http://amzn.to/z5BZdY This is a text book used at the Univ of Cincinnati.<br /><br />Very comprehensive book. Study the elements of design then apply them to what you see.<br /><br />Stephen: the "how to" is the easy part to do. Getting the story out takes time at the bench, lots of experience, and study. <br /><br />Thank for the comments......NeilNeil....a Furnitologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867355014098070527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-77005563226553611212012-01-09T16:38:11.666-08:002012-01-09T16:38:11.666-08:00Neil,
This is a terrific post. I truly appreciate...Neil,<br /><br />This is a terrific post. I truly appreciate your knowledge of the who's, why's when's and where's of design. While "How To" information dominates the published landscape your design based historic tidbits and detailed explainations regarding the origins of furniture design really impress.<br /><br />Thanks for your contributions!<br /><br />Stephen (WV Woodshed)wvwoodshedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743743656263676540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-88399855605625897752012-01-08T13:00:45.975-08:002012-01-08T13:00:45.975-08:00Neil,
This type of information is why I've tr...Neil,<br /><br />This type of information is why I've truly enjoyed reading your past posts and watching your videos! Great information beyond the how tos of the craft! Hope there are more to come in 2012!!!<br /><br />Stephen<br />WV Woodshedwvwoodshedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743743656263676540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-53248344518460468362012-01-08T12:40:12.962-08:002012-01-08T12:40:12.962-08:00This is a great read Neil! Thanks for those extra...This is a great read Neil! Thanks for those extra links too. Another vote for you writing a book (or series of books) on design and design history. Your posts and videos do a great job in linking the history to what we do and are influenced by today, and in the case of your Sawdust Build and Carlo Mollino table, how to reinterperate those influences into real work. <br /><br />For those of us with a new hunger to dig into design and history, what would you recommend as resources? I'm interested in design process and in furniture design history.<br /><br />Our state fair is in late August and I'm planning on entering a couple pieces. I've nevered entered anything into a judged competition before, but I'm pretty excited about it.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128921553833942986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-70894499091635226662012-01-08T06:24:52.444-08:002012-01-08T06:24:52.444-08:00Thanks Kenny:
Yeah....Mackintosh was a tough one....Thanks Kenny:<br /><br />Yeah....Mackintosh was a tough one. How can you disregard the iconic Argyle chairs and his crossover between Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau.<br /><br />Real tough call on Mackintosh. Although I enjoy the form of the Argyle chair, I'm always left with how comfortable that chair is to sit in for a while. <br /><br />Hey Kenny....that chair needs a re-design maintaining the look and re-working the backslats.<br /><br />Thanks Kenny......NeilNeil....a Furnitologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867355014098070527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316525067389025848.post-18895001269923017392012-01-07T17:14:05.824-08:002012-01-07T17:14:05.824-08:00Neil I'm still impressed that you would even t...Neil I'm still impressed that you would even take on this task. As I mentioned a few days ago when you mentioned that you were working on this post, I wouldn't dream of trying to get this list below 20. After reading your post, I'm even more impressed and intrigued. I'd bet that you could probably write a small book on how you came up with your choices.<br /><br />My list would have probably included the likes of Krenov, Makintosh, and Frank Lloyd Wright. However, what I realize after reading your post is that I'm not sure I could truly answer "why" they would be on my list other than the fact that I like their furniture. Just another point as to why I'm impressed with your list. Great post!Kenny Comeauxhttp://www.thewoodninja.comnoreply@blogger.com