At once a comprehensive reference and a fascinating investigation, this volume presents a typology of more than 1600 photographed metal tubular chairs from the period 1925-1940. Each chair is listed with facts about the designer, manufacturer, material and bibliographic references.

At once a comprehensive reference and a fascinating investigation, this volume presents a typology of more than 1600 photographed metal tubular chairs from the period 1925-1940. Each chair is listed with facts about the designer, manufacturer, material and bibliographic references. An introductory essay places the European development of tubular chairs from this short period in its historical context.