Modern Originals: At Home with MidCentury European Designers

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Showcasing the functional beauty of midcentury design, 'Modern Originals' presents the innovative homes by some of the most compelling and influential European midcentury designers, including Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Finn Juhl, Robin and Lucienne Day, and Gae Aulenti.

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"Her portraits of the designers homes are warm, individual and rich with detail." -New York Times Magazine

"Wouldnt it be great if we could knock on peoples doors and prowl through their homes for inspiration Well, this collection of intimate interior shots from iconic and unknown designers might be the next best thing. It brilliantly captures how simple, sleek designs can create beautiful spaces -- a nice reminder for those who love to embellish." -MarthaStewart.com

"Photographer Leslie Williamsons first book, Handcrafted Modern: At Home with Midcentury Designers, pretty much has a permanent place on most of our staffers coffee tables, so naturally we were dying to get a look at her recently released follow-up, Modern Originals: At Home with Midcentury European Designers. This new book features the homes and studios of thirteen of Europes most-celebrated and iconic designers, including Le Corbusier and Alvar Aalto. Whether youre mad for midcentury or not, the masterfully composed and beautifully chronicled spaces are sure to get your decorating juices flowing." -One Kings Lane

Modern Originals offers an intimate look at the homes and studios of some of Europes best known designers New York Times Arena

Author Bio

Leslie Williamson pursues both fine art and commercial photography, garnering numerous accolades, including being a Surface magazine Avant Guardian and featured in Communication Arts magazine. In addition, her work has appeared in Dwell, Surface, and Travel + Leisure magazines, among other publications. She is the author and photographer of Rizzoli's Handcrafted Modern.