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MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE STYLES
Two of the most popular 20th century designers are
Marcel Breuer(1902-1981)
Frank Lloyd Wright(1887-1959)
Characteristics of Marcel Breuer Style • Influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy of
“form follows function” (objects should be designed according to the function they have to perform)• He is known for his contemporary design
with clean lines• Used tubular steel frames with canvas,
cane, wood, or leather seats• Most famous design was the Wassily
Chair.
Wassily Chair by Breuer
Wassily Chair Video
Breuer Style with Cane Seating
Breuer Style Tables with Wood
Breuer Style
Characteristics of Frank Lloyd Wright Style
• His style is described as organic• He is known for his Prairie style of
architecture that “fit” into the surroundings• He designed furniture to blend with each
of his house designs• Commonly used horizontal lines,
geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and slats.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
3D Animation of Fallingwater House
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Mini Poster: Individual Assignment
On cardstock put:• 2 pictures of Breuer furniture• 4 characteristics of Breuer furniture• 2 pictures of Wright furniture• 4 characteristics of Wright furniture• 2 ways the styles are similar • 2 ways the styles are different