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Modeline of California (Pioneer of Modern Lighting)
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Product Details
Author:
Nick Ferrell
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
224
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (October 28, 2025)
Release Date:
October 28, 2025
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780764370281
ISBN-10:
0764370286
Weight:
55.04oz
Dimensions:
9" x 12"
File:
Schiffer Publishing-schiffer_20251016_010800_delta-20251016.xml
Folder:
Schiffer Publishing
List Price:
$60.00
Pub Discount:
65
As low as:
$51.60
Publisher Identifier:
P-MISC
Discount Code:
C
Country of Origin:
China
Case Pack:
10
Overview
Readers step into the history of Modeline, the brand that revolutionized midcentury modern lighting. Modeline of California: Pioneer of Modern Lighting unveils Bernie Roberts’s journey from a penniless machinist to the founder of a company that defined a generation of design. From its roots in postwar struggles to its lasting cultural impact, this book is an indispensable resource for architecture, design, and history enthusiasts.
Key Features:
• Exclusive historical insights: Explores Modeline’s role in shaping midcentury modern design
• Celebrity connections: Readers learn of Modeline's influence on Hollywood set decorators, movie stars, and even Muhammad Ali’s connection to the end of Modeline’s reign
• Over 250 high-quality images: Features previously unreleased photos of Modeline’s unique style
• Cultural impact: Details Modeline’s influence on the furniture and lighting industries
• Fascinating narratives: Captivating stories of union struggles, Hollywood ties, and innovation
• Author's expertise: Written by a leading authority who documented Modeline’s history with original families and designers
In this riveting history, readers can discover why Modeline's timeless designs still captivate collectors and worldwide design enthusiasts today.
Key Features:
• Exclusive historical insights: Explores Modeline’s role in shaping midcentury modern design
• Celebrity connections: Readers learn of Modeline's influence on Hollywood set decorators, movie stars, and even Muhammad Ali’s connection to the end of Modeline’s reign
• Over 250 high-quality images: Features previously unreleased photos of Modeline’s unique style
• Cultural impact: Details Modeline’s influence on the furniture and lighting industries
• Fascinating narratives: Captivating stories of union struggles, Hollywood ties, and innovation
• Author's expertise: Written by a leading authority who documented Modeline’s history with original families and designers
In this riveting history, readers can discover why Modeline's timeless designs still captivate collectors and worldwide design enthusiasts today.
