Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware [Hardcover]

Michael E. Pratt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 28, 2002

The bold shapes and startling patterns on dinnerware of the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s are displayed in over 480 dazzling color photographs. Much of the best work of six leading pottery manufacturers, Ak-Sar-Ben Pottery, Denwar Ceramics, Iroquois China Company, Laurel Potteries of California, Royal China Company, and Stetson China Company, is shown and described in detail. The dinnerware shapes, including Bantu, Casual, Futura, Holiday, Impromptu, and Scandia, produced by these important manufacturers are well represented to attract collectors today. An engaging scholarly text is filled with new research about the companies and their wares, grading guidelines, informative tables, detailed endnotes, and an extensive bibliography. Current market values are provided in the captions. This dinnerware is an exciting gallery of mid-century design.

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About the Author

Michael Pratt has been collecting mid-century dinnerware for over a decade. His research of the companies, designers, and modern styles is on-going.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frank J Schuetz (June 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764315676
• ISBN-13: 978-0764315671
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,997,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, well made and beautifull, October 15, 2009

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This review is from: Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware (Hardcover)

Mid Century Dinnerware by Michel E. Pratt is beautiful book;(this is the first part, do not miss the second one).
The pictures are great, the design is clean, it is a pleasure just browsing through it.
It is a must-have for the dinnerware collector and highly recommended for anybody interested on mid century modern design or decor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book and its companions!, January 17, 2010

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KMan LA (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware: A Pictorial Guide: Red Wing to Winfield (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

If you're into mid-century modern dishware, this series of books is a must have! Warning: They will whet your urge to collect. Enjoy!