New Dimensions: The Decorative Arts of Today in Words & Pictures Frankl, Paul T. Published by Payson & Clarke Ltd. Cloth hardcover with general wear else good fully intact; 122 pp, foreword by Frank Lloyd Wright, acknowledgments, list of 122 b&w illustrations, I. What is Modern; II. Retrospective and Where We Stand Today; III. Basic Principles in Modern Decoration; IV. Decorative Fabrics and Their Uses; V. Modern Lighting Fixtures; VII. The Bath-Dressing Room; VIII. American City Architecture; IX. Modern Art in Business; X. Some Practical Considerations of Art in Business; XI. The Influence of Peasant Art; XII. “New Dimensions” is a fundamental treatise on the emergence of modern design and the aesthetic principles that defined the early twentieth century. Written by the influential designer Paul T. Frankl, this work explores the transition from traditional ornamentation to the sleek, functional lines of the machine age. Frankl examines the profound impact of the skyscraper on American architecture and interior decoration, advocating for a style that reflects the speed and dynamism of contemporary life. Frankl (October 14, 1886 – March 21, 1958), an Art Deco furniture designer and maker, architect, painter and writer from Vienna, Austria, was the son of a wealthy real estate speculator.

You are viewing an Original Vintage Hardcover Edition of NEW DIMENSION by Paul T. October 1928, Second Printing. This book is from the collection of designer Dorothy Liebes (see photo) and inscribed by Paul Frankl, making this an exceptionally rare copy. 122 comprehensive illustrations/photographs: Skyscrapers, residential interiors and furnishings. 9.25 x 12. Published by Brewer & Warren, Inc. Good condition, as detailed above. NOTE: We have over 5000 Vintage/Antiques books to process from a spectacular North Shore Chicago estate. Sorry, no requests at this time. Please review all photos/ask all questions before purchasing.. Please follow us on Facebook (Broadway Antique Market, Chicago) and Instagram (BamChicago).. The item “SIGNED / NEW DIMENSIONS / PAUL T. FRANKL / 1928 / HC / FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Intro” is in sale since Thursday, June 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “bamchicago” and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Year Printed: 1928
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Topic: Classics
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Paul Frankl
• Author: Paul Frankl
• Subject: Literature & Fiction
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Publisher: Brewer & Warren, Inc.
• Place of Publication: New York
• Special Attributes: Second Printing

You are viewing an Original Vintage Hardcover Edition of NEW DIMENSION by Paul T. October 1928, Second Printing. 122 comprehensive illustrations/photographs: Skyscrapers, residential interiors and furnishings. Published by Payson & Clarke, Ltd. If you have a chance, please read Frank Lloyd Wright’s foreward… You can practically hear his voice– what a character! Very good condition, as detailed above. NOTE: We have over 5000 Vintage/Antiques books to process from a spectacular North Shore Chicago estate. Sorry, no requests at this time. Please review all photos/ask all questions before purchasing.. Please follow us on Facebook (Broadway Antique Market, Chicago) and Instagram (BamChicago).. The item “1928 / NEW DIMENSIONS / PAUL T. FRANKL / HC / Foreward, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT” is in sale since Friday, April 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “bamchicago” and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Year Printed: 1928
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Topic: Classics
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Paul Frankl
• Author: Paul Frankl
• Subject: Literature & Fiction
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Publisher: Payson & Clarke, Ltd.
• Place of Publication: New York
• Special Attributes: Second Printing