Desire: The Shape of Things to Come
By R. Klanten, S. Ehmann
After decades of practice, the clean and simplified designs of Minimalism, where
Review
Desire: The Shape of Things to Come, by Gestalten Press is visually interesting on every page...Desire transcends the neat categorization that the author provides, but is equally effective at provoking the emotion to which the title aspires. Though much of the work profiled here is more exhibition piece than industrial production, any reader is likely to discover something to lust after. --Robert Blinn, Core77 October 30th 2008
Desire captures the awkward intersection of art and function tables stacked
precariously, hammocklike
suspensions unraveling midair, bushels of wheat cropped
into a prickly seat stressing the existent range of design, almost to a breaking point. --SOMA Magazine
Pretty good survey of desirable objects
Lamps, chairs and tables are not only objects of daily life but objects of desire. At least to those interested in design and interior design. Which I am and therefore bought this book. And to be honest.. as much as I love most of Gestalten's publications and their general expertise within the field of design, I was a little disappointed by this one. Sure it does show a vast collection of furniture and objects in different chapters each of which carrying a different topic.. but what it lacks is something of a concept turning it into more than a mere - albeit up-to-date - collection of things you might desire. Still, I'm happy to have it.
Desire is right!
True to its title, this heavy book is filled with toothsome objects you'll want immediately in your house (but cannot afford). Nicely sectioned into chapters that illuminate how furniture can create desire or a feeling. Satisfying and great read!
