Undicesima Triennale: Milano 1957

Beautifully produced record of the 1957 Milan Triennale, replete with photos (both color and black and white) of exhibition buildings, interiors, and booths, showcasing the best of contemporary design from Italy and abroad in categories such as furniture, ceramics, glass, flatware, textiles, art, and exhibit design. A visual and curatorial feast. Published in 1957 by Palazzo dell’arte, under the general editorship of Agnoldomenico Pica and with layout by Franco Grignani. Hardcover 4to with wraparound pictorial boards, 365 pages plus a section of advertisements at the rear. Text in Italian with a brief English summary. Mild foxing to boards. Light soiling and fraying to toned spine. Chipping to bottom corners. Now in a protective mylar cover. From the library of NYC architect Der Scutt, with his signature on the front free endpaper.