Exhibition: Densified wood under pressure

"Under pressure, densified wood" is an exhibition presented by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 28 March 2014 until 14 Septem...

Design MarketAugust 2014

"Under pressure, densified wood" is an exhibition presented by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from 28 March 2014 until 14 September 2014. more that traces the evolution of woodworking techniques in design, with iconic pieces and other recent creations from the young guard of modern design. Woodworking through time Woodworking through time The exhibition traces the major innovations in woodworking. Divided into two sections, the exhibition begins with a look back at the historical context and the technical developments surrounding wood, an ancestral composite material essentially made up of fibres and resin. For centuries, attempts have been made to tame it and make it play ever more varied roles. It was first carved, and then, in the nineteenth century, the possibilities multiplied: with the discovery of bending, which involves the addition of moisture, but also of hardened wood, which, thanks to moulding, reveals complex patterns. The 20th century saw the development of other processes: plywood, glulam and, in the 21st century, retified wood. The exhibition retraces the major innovations in woodworking. Divided into two sections, the exhibition begins with a look back at the historical context and the technical developments surrounding wood, an ancestral composite material essentially made up of fibres and resin. For centuries, attempts have been made to tame it and make it play ever more varied roles. It was first carved, and then, in the nineteenth century, the possibilities multiplied: with the discovery of bending, which involves the addition of moisture, but also of hardened wood, which, thanks to moulding, reveals complex patterns. The 20th century saw the development of other processes: plywood, glulam and, in the 21st century, retified wood. An introductory tour An introductory tour Visitors are invited to discover a selection of furniture pieces dating from the 19th century to the 1960s, drawn from the collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Works by Thonet Gebrûder, Alfred Latry et Cie, Alvar Aalto, Charles Eames and Grete Jalk give an insight into the development of wood techniques, while the second section reveals the creations of young designers using densified wood. An enriching and instructive exhibition that we warmly recommend! A rewarding and instructive exhibition that we warmly recommend! For more information, click here: "Sous pression, le bois densifié", until 14 September 2014 in Paris Sous pression, le bois densifié", until 14 September 2014 in Paris Les Arts Décoratifs 107, rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris

Exhibition: Densified wood under pressure

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