A Century of Progress: Homes and Furnishings -- As Exhibited at the World's Fair, Chicago, 1934

Compendium of model houses constructed for the Home and Industrial Arts Group at the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34. Featuring two projects by George Fred Keck--the Crystal House and the House of Tomorrow--including furnishings by Gilbert Rohde, that helped promote and disseminate modernist architecture and design principles in the United States. Hardcover edition, silver and pink publisher's cloth over boards; title statement and decorative design stamped on front cover. Published by M.A. Ring Company of Chicago in 1934. 128 pages 4to, profusely illustrated in black-and-white. With comprehensive source listings, documenting furnishings by manufacturers such as Herman Miller, Howell Company, Chicago Workshops, Vally Wieselthier, Troy Sunshade, Steuben, Art Lamp Corporation, Chase Brass and Copper, Hanson, Troy Sunshade Co, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co, Lightolier, and Redwing. A scarce and important Machine Age document. Moderate rubbing to boards, with light chipping to spine ends. Light foxing to first 4 and last 2 leaves.