Dogs and Chairs : Designer Pairs

Dogs and Chairs : Designer Pairs
ISBN: 9780500518168
Publication Date: 1 August 2015

An imaginative collection of drawings for dog lovers who love design, design lovers who love dogs At first glance, a Welsh corgi may not seem to have a lot in common with an Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix chair. It takes a creative eye, such as Cristina Amodeo's, and some imagination to see in the chair's Y-shaped back the dog's flared ears and long nose, and maybe even the playful tilt of its head.

Amodeo maintains this design-conscious vision through twenty sets of matching dogs and chairs laid out side by side: a series of visual puns. Philippe Starck's Pratfall chair finds its match in the fox terrier, while the Billy sees itself in an Eames creation. Amodeo's quirky illustrations and sharp eye make for a witty and playful package, the perfect gift for lovers of dogs, furniture, clever graphics, or all three.

About the Author

Cristina Amodeo is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Milan. She is the coauthor of Matisse's Gardens.