David Linley's New Book - Star Pieces
LINLEY are proud to announce the release of David Linley’s latest book Star Pieces.
This book is the first to take a subject that has previously been represented in dry histories onto a new and spectacular level, in which furniture’s ‘star pieces’, whether made in the distant past or in the 21st century, are seen in an entirely fresh light.
Whether an antique of great provenance or a sculptural piece of design-art, this is furniture that is timeless in its arresting beauty and which connects us directly to the maker. The book’s rich and varied illustrations include details of materials, both expected and unexpected, fabulous ornamentation and sensually tactile upholstery, as well as a feast of spectacular pieces, both antique and contemporary.
Specially commissioned photography shows how a stimulating mix of furniture brings an interior alive, a parallel to the fashion world where it is chic to blend high street buys with vintage and limited edition pieces.
Both a dazzling survey of iconic furniture throughout the ages and an indispensable guide to commissioning or buying a ‘star piece’ of your own, written by experts on the subject.
"Star Pieces is a celebration of spectacular furniture from throughout the ages and today. I was lucky enough to work with two great connoisseurs - Charles Cator and Helen Chislett - to bring together this substantial work. I hope it will inspire and delight people who, like me, share a passion for beautiful things'. David Linley
Events surrounding the launch of the book
Thursday 26th November 6.30pm-7.30pm
David Linley will be signing copies of the book at Hatchard's book store
http://www.hatchards.co.uk
Saturday 28th November 11am-12pm
David Linley will be signing copies of the book at LINLEY Belgravia
http://www.DavidLinley.com
Monday 30th November 6pm-8pm
David Linley will be signing copies of the book at Potterton's book store, Lower Sloane Street
http://www.pottertonbooks.co.uk/
Monday 7th December 3pm-4pm
David Linley will be signing copies of the book at at LINLEY Mayfair
http://www.davidlinley.com/
Friday 11th December
Lunchtime illustrated lecture at the Wallace Collection
http://www.wallacecollection.org/
Monday 15th December
David Linley will be giving a lecture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
http://www.moma.org/
Tuesday 9th March
David Linley will be giving a lecture the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
