Bøker utgitt av Les Arts Decoratifs

How did the bear, a wild and ferocious animal, became the symbol of childhood? This catalogue traces the history of the teddy bear, from its creation in 1902 to the present day.

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, closely linked to Christofle since the second half of the 19th century, traces the 200-year history of this goldsmith's and silversmith's factory and presents its finest creations. Published to accompany an exhibition at MAD Paris, November 14, 2024 - April 20, 2025.

The gilded bronze collection of the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris illustrates Moïse de Camondo's taste in 18th century furniture, gathering masterpieces from Parisians gilders, draftsmen, sculptors, founders, goldsmiths and watchmakers.

The Jewellery Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris illustrates the boundless creativity of designers trough centuries, with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the most contemporary design scene.

- A high quality facsimile reproduction- Essays written by leading specialists in economic history, textile techniques, the global cotton trade, technology transfer, and fashion- Many appendices: Translation of the manuscript in English, Technical analysis of the samples, Glossary, Indexes, etc.- An indispensable reference work for the study of the history of textiles and fashion on the eve of the Industrial RevolutionIn 1751, John Holker (1719-1786), an English textile manufacturer exiled in France, undertook an industrial espionage mission to England to collect samples of English textiles on behalf of the French king, Louis XV. On his return, the samples were assembled in a manuscript volume, which is now preserved at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. Each sample in this album is accompanied by a handwritten technical description specifying the quality of the fabric, its price, its dimensions and the manufacturing processes. This album is famous for preserving the oldest identifiable samples of jean fabric. Completely bilingual, the book includes a facsimile reproduction of the album, accompanied by a transcription of its handwritten text and a dozen essays. The essays, written by academics, curators and specialists from France, Britain and North America, explore the album from various angles: the globalization of commerce, the slave trade, industrial espionage, economic rivalry between France and England, the taste for cotton and its role in the history of fashion, etc. The book demonstrates the importance of centuries-old links between France and the United Kingdom and is an indispensable work of reference for the history of textiles. Text in English and French.