Richard Sapper by Jonathan Olivares - ISBN: 9780714871202
Hardcover
Explore a design legend’s brilliance: objects, ideals, and lasting influence.

Richard Sapper

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    27 June 2016

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Summary

An in-depth study of the work of German-born industrial designer Richard Sapper, most famous for designs such as the Tizio lamp and the Brionvega radio.

Richard Sapper (1932-2015), a German-born designer who was based in Milan for most of his working career, is considered one of the most important designers of his generation. Within his lifetime, he received numerous international design accolades, including ten prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards.

Sapper developed and designed …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780714871202
ISBN-10:0714871206
Author:Jonathan Olivares
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:27 June 2016
Weight:1.32kg
Dimensions:270mm x 205mm x 27mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A delightfully intimate yet satisfyingly spherical portrait of one of the greatest innovators of the 20th century.” —Aesthetica

“Sapper changed design forever… a comprehensive run-down of his innovative work.” —Living

”[A] tribute… Showcases the breadth of Sapper’s creations.” —ELLE Decor

“This new text effectively anthologizes [Sapper’s] career and gives original perspective into the mind of a brilliant designer.” —Dwell Online

”[A] comprehensive study.“—Departures

”…Dives deep into the products Sapper designed and the life that helped shaped them. Added bonus: the cover is one of the best we’ve seen this season.” —Fast Company’s Co

“Richard Sapper, the brilliant German industrial designer… Passed away on the last day of 2015. Luckily for his admirers, the forces and circumstances that shaped his work are not lost… Interviews fill the pages of Olivares’s book, along with photographs of Sapper’s designs throughout the years.” —Wired Online

About The Author

Jonathan Olivares

Jonathan Olivares was born in Boston in 1981, graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, and is based in Los Angeles. His work across the fields of industrial and spatial design engages a legacy of form and technology, and asks to be used rather than observed. Recent projects include the Aluminum Bench, for Zahner (2015); the Vitra Workspace, an interactive office showroom for Vitra (2015); and the Aluminum Chair, for Knoll (2012). Olivares’ work has been published internationally, and he has been the recipient of the Compasso d’Oro and two grants from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. His book A Taxonomy of Office Chairs, was published by Phaidon Press (2011).

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