Mid-Century Living

Explore the vibrant world of mid-century New Zealand with this stunning hardcover book, showcasing an extraordinary collection of vintage art, design, and Kiwiana. Curated by philanthropist Christine Fernyhough, this beautifully illustrated volume features over 4000 everyday objects that celebrate the unique craft and creativity of 20th-century New Zealand. Vibrant photographs by Studio La Gonda bring Christine's iconic 1960s seaside bach, 'The Butterfly House,' to life, allowing readers to appreciate the charm of her collection and its historical significance. Delve into a nostalgic journey filled with furniture, toys, tableware, and Crown Lynn pottery that reflect a whimsical yet practical lifestyle. Christine's engaging narrative intertwines personal memories with rich anecdotes about New Zealand's artisans and craftspeople, capturing the essence of a bygone era. This book is a must-have for collectors, lovers of mid-century design, and anyone interested in New Zealand’s cultural heritage. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this delightful addition to your coffee table collection, though combined shipping is unavailable. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Aotearoa with this exquisite tribute to mid-century living.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143772361
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 368


Description:
An incurable collector shares her astonishing collection of vintage New Zealand art, objects and design and her classic 1960s seaside bach.
For over 30 years, philanthropist and best-selling author of The Road to Castle Hill Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary collection of over 4000 everyday objects of mid century New Zealand craft, design and folk art.
From furniture to toys and games, tableware to ornamental objects, Royal Family memorabilia to Kiwiana, Crown Lynn to hand-coloured scenic posters, together these objects are a gloriously nostalgic, colourful and tangible record of the way we lived and the things we surrounded ourselves with.
Christine has devoted her classic 1960s seaside bach, 'The Butterfly House' to housing her collection, transforming it into a beguiling mid-century fantasy that never fails to delight visitors.
This beautiful book shares that collection for the first time, for all to enjoy.
Crisp, colour-drenched photographs by Studio La Gonda bring to life the bach and all its rooms and revealindividual objects in situ through rich close-ups, taking the reader into our quirky, crafty and often 'make do' past.
Christine's intimate, lively, deeply informative text tells the story of how it all came to be. She entertainingly blends her own family stories with those of New Zealand's manufacturers and craftspeople, sharing her journey into collecting as well as her knowledge and passion, and evoking nostalgia for the beach, the bach and bygone summers.
This is a deeply immersive, generous book that celebrates twentieth century life in Aotearoa New Zealand and provides an important record of our social and cultural history.

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