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Design Research: The Store That Brought Modern Living to American Homes

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When Ben Thompson opened Design Research in Boston in 1953, his innovative store became synonymous with modern interior design, lighting a public spark that still burns today, though the store itself is no longer. When the mass-produced furniture of impersonal department stores reigned supreme, this boutique retailer dared to provide a learned yet unpretentious environment for sleek design. Today, Design Research's legacy can be seen in the showrooms of Crate & Barrel and Design Within Reach. Through interviews, anecdotes and lush photographs, Design Research documents the array of household objects and furniture introduced to the American home through the legendary store that made good design available to all.
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ISBN:
9780811868181
Author:
Thompson, Jane
Publisher:
Chronicle Books (CA)
Foreword by:
Forbes, Rob
Foreword:
Forbes, Rob
Author:
Lange, Alexandra
Adapted by:
Goldberger, Paul
Subject:
General
Subject:
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Publication Date:
20100831
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
12.24x9.24x.89 in. 2.57 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , When Ben Thompson opened Design Research in Boston in 1953, his innovative store became synonymous with modern interior design, lighting a public spark that still burns today, though the store itself is no longer. When the mass-produced furniture of impersonal department stores reigned supreme, this boutique retailer dared to provide a learned yet unpretentious environment for sleek design. Today, Design Research's legacy can be seen in the showrooms of Crate & Barrel and Design Within Reach. Through interviews, anecdotes and lush photographs, Design Research documents the array of household objects and furniture introduced to the American home through the legendary store that made good design available to all.
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