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1000 Design Classics

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1000 Design Classics by Phaidon Editors showcases a curated collection of influential design pieces spanning multiple decades and styles. Each entry includes a detailed description of the featured object, highlighting its significance and impact on design culture. This book serves as an insightful compendium for enthusiasts of design history and innovation.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for design and aesthetics, as it offers a curated collection of significant design objects from history, celebrating innovation and craftsmanship. This visually stunning volume provides a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts interested in the evolution of everyday objects and iconic pieces within the arts and culture arena.

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The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day

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The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day

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. Wegner, and Florence Knoll.

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.

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. 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.

This handsome book is the perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and all those interested in the creative process.

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1000 Design Classics is celebrated for its comprehensive and inspirational overview of design, likening its extensive collection to an expanded museum gallery filled with iconic and everyday objects. Reviewers appreciate the engaging stories behind each piece, highlighting the blend of history and modern mastery, making it both a cherished gift and an essential reference for design lovers and professionals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838665470

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 3195g

Pages: 592

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