Title
Bent Ply: The Art Of Plywood Furniture
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Plywood Is Arguably The Most Modern Design Artifact: It Is A Material Born Of Natural Wood And Formed By Vigorous Industrial Processes That Can Assume The Most Organic Of Shapes Through Bending, Laminating, And Molding. Plywood Truly Fulfills That Most Modern Of Dreams: Bridging The Gap Between Technology And Nature.Bent Ply Is The First Book Devoted To Plywood In Modern Design. The Book Consists Of Two Parts: The First, An Illustrated History Of Plywood (Tracing Its Origins To Ancient Egypt, Circa 2900 Bc); The Second, An Annotated Journal Of The Making Of A Piece Of Bent Plywood Furniture, From The Forest To The Showroom.Bent Ply Contains Numerous Illustrations Of The Classics Of Bent Ply Design, Including Furniture From Alvar Aalto, Michael Thonet, And Charles And Ray Eames, And Examples Of Its Appropriation By The Military: John F. Kennedy'S Pt109 Boat And The Dehavilland Mosquito Were Both Fabricated From Plywood.Anyone Interested In Furniture Design, Woodworking, Or Materials Will Be Fascinated By Bent Ply.
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Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
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This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Bent Ply: The Art of Plywood Furniture' about? A: 'Bent Ply' explores the history and design of plywood furniture, detailing its evolution from ancient Egypt to modern times and featuring an annotated journal on the creation of bent plywood furniture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bent Ply'? A: The book is authored by Dung Ngo.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Bent Ply'? A: 'Bent Ply: The Art of Plywood Furniture' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bent Ply' contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: Is 'Bent Ply' suitable for beginners in furniture design? A: Yes, 'Bent Ply' is suitable for anyone interested in furniture design, woodworking, or materials, including beginners.
- Q: What notable designers are featured in 'Bent Ply'? A: The book includes illustrations and examples from renowned designers such as Alvar Aalto, Michael Thonet, and Charles and Ray Eames.
- Q: When was 'Bent Ply' published? A: 'Bent Ply: The Art of Plywood Furniture' was published on September 26, 2003.
- Q: Does 'Bent Ply' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features numerous illustrations that showcase classic bent plywood designs and furniture.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Bent Ply' in? A: 'Bent Ply' is listed as being in very good condition.
- Q: What is the significance of plywood in modern design according to 'Bent Ply'? A: 'Bent Ply' highlights plywood as a modern design artifact that merges technology with nature, capable of adopting organic shapes through various industrial processes.