Die Schöne Wohnung. Beispiele Neuzeitlicher Deutscher Wohnräume (The Beautiful Home. Examples of New German Homes)
München: F. Bruckmann, 1931. First edition. Softcover. Quarto. 120pp. Original olive wraps, green lettering and framing, in original photo-illustrated dustjacket. Green endpapers. Publisher's device on title page. "The pseudo classical home was outdated, pact with stylish furniture, not practical but representative, contrary to the elementary necessities... The citizen of the Democratic Age who's existence is based on personal performance, backed up by his family, there is no need for public representation..." (Eckstein). Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs of interiors, including designs by the Swiss Werkbund, Marlene Poelzig, Walter Gropius, Heinrich Lauterbach, Bruno Paul, Lilly Reich, Moritz Hadda, Hans Poelzig, Marcel Breuer, and others. Contains name register at rear. Text in German. Dustjacket with medium small chips at head of spine reaching into front cover, else very small chips and light creasing. Endpapers lightly sunned along edges. Goo to very good condition. Item #48893
Price: $150.00