Thonet
Alexander von Vegesack
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Thonet
Published
1996
Publisher
Hazar Pub.
Pages
160
ISBN-10
1874371261
Description
Michael Thonet pioneered a radical innovation in the construction of furniture in nineteenth-century Austria, bending first veneer bundles and then solid wood to make bent wood chairs and other furniture items. Thonet succeeded in refining the technique of bending wood to achieve the first large scale mass-production line; this was a key development in the history of furniture design, since it marked the transition from individual handmade pieces to industrially manufactured products. From the first patent application in 1840 to the development of tubular steel furniture in 1920, through the designs of the 1960s, this book presents the most comprehensive history of Thonet furniture. In addition to generous full-color photographs of Thonet furniture through the years, this book includes designs for Thonet's parquet flooring, maps of factory locations, photographs and drawings of bending forms and the factory floor, many catalogue covers, and other ephemera - in short, everything the collector or historian could want for an in-depth knowledge of Thonet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Thonet?
This edition of Thonet has approximately 160 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thonet?
For most readers, Thonet typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 words
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What is the word count of Thonet?
The estimated word count for Thonet is approximately 40,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Thonet?
Thonet was written by Alexander von Vegesack.
When was Thonet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.