1000 Design Classics

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A chronological overview of some of the most ubiquitous, elegant, and impactful designs from the past four centuries. 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. And when questions arose (regarding a bookshelf that needed clever assembly), their representatives in Finland were so helpful and thoughtful. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. 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.

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.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. 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.

This handsome book is the perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and all those interested in the creative process. Each item is introduced by a beautiful illustration and a detailed description of the product, its history and its maker. 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. Filled with eye-catching, inspiration-lighting ideas that any design enthusiast will love to explore.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Nothing cheap here, that’s for sure, but this is perfect for special treats, and there’s IKEA for the rest! Phaidon Editors are grounded in both academic and professional expertise in a diverse range of subjects including art, architecture, cookery, and design.

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 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. 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. Since the publisher's founding in Vienna in 1923, Phaidon has sold more than 42 million books worldwide.This revision reveals that what we deem iconic is much like the universe itself – both timeless and ever- expanding. 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. 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.