American Modern

American Modern
ISBN-10
0810984784
ISBN-13
9780810984783
Series
American Modern
Category
Design
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2010-04-01
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Author
Thomas O'Brien

Description

collecting are threaded through a practical narrative that reads like a master class in interior design. American Modern is an inspiring design volume that will redefine the way you think about modern interiors." --Book Jacket.

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