The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed, from 1663 to the present day
Drawn from the 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 designers to famous pieces by Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J. Wegner, and Florence Knoll, among others.
Carefully revised to update every detail, and expanded with 100 new entries highlighting designers from diverse backgrounds (including more women) and products from the last 15 years, this collection of the world's greatest design products is more complete, compelling, and relevant than ever.
The book showcases famous names alongside 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 stunning illustrations and a detailed description that provides rich insight into the product, its history, and its creator, from Eero Saarinen’s famous Tulip chair to the widely acclaimed Bird Zero electric scooter.
This magnificent volume is the perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the creative process.
