Le Corbusier, Designer--Furniture, 1929 [first edition]

Dust jacket notes: "Although he began his career as a naturalist painter, Le Corbusier soon became involved in the decorative arts and architecture. Virtually self-taught, he developed his knowledge of architecture through extensive travels through Europe, the East, and the countries of the Mediterranean. This Swiss-born designer soon became an international figure, influencing all aspects of modern architecture and urban design. Renato De Fusco's presentation offers a unique view of Le Corbusier's designs for furniture. The book couples serious scholarship on Corbusier's oeuvre with extensive, useful illustrations. Mr. De Fusco's book, translated from the original Italian, should be invaluable to architects, interior designers, and all others interested in furniture."