Modern Furniture Literature Review

Literature review + Critical review Modern furniture, global perspective
According to Wikipedia, Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the present that is influenced by modernism. Sarah Reeder said in her article of “An Introduction to Appraising Mid-Century Modern Furniture” she explained that characteristic of mid-century modern furniture by inspecting and evaluating. She also reviewing an overview of the historical context of Danish modern furniture, American mid-century Modern furniture.
According to her review “The beginning roots of the modern movement can be traced back into the 19th century and the Arts & Crafts Movement philosophies of William Morris (English, 1834-1896), who criticized

There are few eras of design history that exhibited such innovation and explosively creative interplay between designers, architects, and artists from all over the world. It can be a very difficult era for appraisers that requires careful research and consultation with specialists, but new scholarship is continually being accomplished and will aid in our investigations of this fascinating period.
The argument of this docomomo Journal stands for interior design identified as a key conservation issue for modern living. docomomo acknowledges the major relevance of reflecting on the Modern Movement heritage, focusing on one of the most fragile conservation issues: modern interior space namely on modern furniture and product design questions.
The aim is to contribute for the discussion that relates modern heritage and interior space, common daily life and musealization of Modern Interior Spaces, gathered underneath a global strategy, to better understand and preserve these delicate monuments. In fact, the interior space with all devices and furniture pieces is frequently not appreciated as an essential matter in safeguard interventions. That’s why 2012 docomomo Journals are devoted to interior design and furniture, discussing preservation strategies and critical

I wish to thank Bárbara Coutinho who acted as guest editor of this “Designing Modern Life”
Dossier. Due to her knowledge and know-how acquired within a transversal framework as an art historian, researcher, curator and MUDE director, together with the knowledge shared by a range of authors, in connection with pioneer practical investigation on the subject carried out by restorers and researchers, it is possible to extend this debate over the reflection on the creation itself, the tools created by Modern Movement architects and designers to answer to efficiency and economy, improving comfort and beauty in daily life.
Ana Tostões, Chair of docomomo