Design in Scandinavia: An exhibition of objects for the home from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden was an extensive joint exhibition of the Nordic applied arts that toured 24 localities in the United States and Canada in 1954–1957.
Elizabeth Gordon, the editor-in-chief of the American magazine House Beautiful, gave the idea for the exhibition. The project was led by H. O. Gummerus, the Director of the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design. The exhibition architecture was designed by Danish architect Erik Herlöw and the exhibition artifacts were presented by theme, not as separate sections of each country. Tapio Wirkkala designed the visual image of the logo, poster, and catalogues of the exhibition.
The exhibition was a great success and had over 650,000 visitors. Design in Scandinavia also held importance for Finland’s international relations; it helped show the Americans that Finland was a part of Scandinavia as an independent, Western democracy.
This exhibition catalog is extremely rare. Cover design by Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915–1985). Edited by Arne Remlov (Norwegian, 1914-1988).
Included in this sale is a Design in Scandinavia guide pamphlet. Also included is a printed listing of sources in Los Angeles where you could have purchased items featured in the catalog.
Dimensions 9" × 7.5"
Condition The cover is separating from the spine. There is a tearing to the bottom of the spine. Otherwise, in very good condition. See photos for condition.
