Hald, Arthur (ed.) — Kontur 3

Stockholm, Svenska Slojdforeningen, 1953. Softcover. B/W illus. wraps with black lettering. 54 pp. with 4 color and numerous bw illus. throughout. Text in English. Annual of Swedish industrial design (although I caught a glimpse of some Arabia ware from Finland in one photo). Sections include: What is Swedish?, Monumental Textile for U.N. Headquarters, Designed for Relaxation, Element Houses, Swedish Glass, and several more. Centers on architecture, designs for every-day use (furniture - including Eames), glass, textiles, flatware, cookware, etc. as well as the restoration of the Gunnebo villa and much more. Great for any collector of mid-century wares. VG- (clean and tight interior but with light wear to covers).