101 Design Classics: Why some ideas become true design icons and others don't, 1920 until Today

A great gift for design aficionados and interiors addicts, this book explores 101 objects that have had a major influence on design history, including sketches, portraits, and anecdotes from famous designers. It provides an in-depth and informative overview of 20th-century design and a glimpse of the first true classic objects of the 21st century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

For design enthusiasts and interior addicts, this book is a true treasure. It offers expert analysis, stunning photography, and a vast array of familiar and unique objects, shedding light on what truly defines great design. The author, a writer and journalist with a specialization in design, has curated a selection of 101 objects that have had a profound impact on the world of design history. Through in-depth exploration, the author delves into the stories behind these pieces, revealing the makers, designers, and production and style developments that have made them timeless classics.

The text incorporates design sketches, captivating portraits of renowned and lesser-known designers, and numerous captivating anecdotes from the sewing box of design history. The selection of designers spans various eras, including legends like Charles & Ray Eames, Verner Panton, Alexander Girard, and other protagonists of classical modernism. It also features post-war designers such as Finn Juhl, Gilbert Rohde, Pierre Paulin, and Gae Aulenti, as well as postmodern and contemporary designers like Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, and Konstantin Grcic.

This book serves as an extensive and informative overview of 20th-century design, providing a glimpse into the early true classic objects of the 21st century. It is a must-read for anyone passionate about design, architecture, and the history of art and culture.

Weight: 1770g
Dimension: 300 x 235 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783961714179