Carefully revised to bring every detail up to date, and with the addition of 100 new items that highlight designers from a diverse variety of backgrounds (including a greater number of female designers) and products from the last 15 years, this collection of the world's greatest product design is more comprehensive, compelling – and relevant - than ever before. Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, this new book presents 1,000 of the world's greatest objects in one large-format volume - from everyday items by anonymous creators to lauded pieces by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J. And when questions arose (regarding a bookshelf that needed clever assembly), their representatives in Finland were so helpful and thoughtful. Reading the stories behind these humble objects is every bit as enjoyable as revisiting the iconic masterpieces of Alvar Aalto, Ray and Charles Eames and Dieter Rams.

Design Classics is therefore the perfect book for design lovers and professionals, but also for those new to design who want a deep dive into the world of design, the most important classics, and the most important designers. Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics , this new book presents 1,000 of the world's greatest objects in one large-format volume - from everyday items by anonymous creators to lauded pieces by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J.Each entry is accompanied by beautiful imagery and a detailed description that offers a rich insight into the product, its history, and its maker, from the renowned Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen to the much-loved Bird Zero e-scooter. Phaidon Press is a global publisher of books on art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, and popular culture, as well as cookbooks, children's books, and travel books. This handsome book is the perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and all those interested in the creative process. Carefully revised to bring every detail up to date, and with the addition of 100 new items that highlight designers from a diverse variety of backgrounds (including a greater number of female designers) and products from the last 15 years, this collection of the world's greatest product design is more comprehensive, compelling - and relevant - than ever before.

More designers from diverse backgrounds have been included, as well as products from the most recent decades. Filled with eye-catching, inspiration-lighting ideas that any design enthusiast will love to explore. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, this new book presents 1,000 of the world's greatest objects in one large-format volume – from everyday items by anonymous creators to lauded pieces by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J.

Since the publisher's founding in Vienna in 1923, Phaidon has sold more than 42 million books worldwide. All corners are dented, one of them a bit teared up and glue or dirt is visible on top, which could have drooped due to torn packaging. With over 1,500 titles in print, Phaidon books are sold in over 100 countries and are printed in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, and dozens of other languages. This dealer went above and beyond to make sure there is no corner bends nor any crease by packaging it with utmost care and protection the product, I am overly impressed with it.Offers history buffs a chance to learn more about the chairs, cars, and objects they love and recognize as well as to discover something new. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The book showcases celebrated names alongside the new stars of modern design, including Le Corbusier, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Isamu Noguchi, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Lani Adeoye, Faye Toogood, and Lindsey Adelman. Working with a broad and diverse panel of contributors from around the world, Phaidon Editors have created many of Phaidon's classic publications, including 30,000 Years of Art, The Fashion Book, The Gardener’s Garden, and the Atlas of Brutalist Architecture. Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, this new book presents 1,000 of the world's greatest objects in one large-format volume - from everyday items by anonymous creators to lauded pieces by the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J.

Phaidon Editors are grounded in both academic and professional expertise in a diverse range of subjects including art, architecture, cookery, and design. A chronological overview of some of the most ubiquitous, elegant, and impactful designs from the past four centuries.Each item is introduced by a beautiful illustration and a detailed description of the product, its history and its maker.