Mid-Century Modern Designers
Authors: Dominic Bradbury
Publishers: PHAIDON FRANCE
Publication date: 2025-10-02
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 317mm x 237mm
A tribute to the design pioneers who defined the mid-century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glass, ceramics, and textiles. Discover the distinctive style of this popular movement in this A-Z guide to the 300 influential designers who helped define it. From Alvar Aalto, Lina Bo Bardi, Tony Duquette, Charles & Ray Eames, Pierre Jeanneret, Florence Knoll, and Gio Ponti to lesser-known figures of the movement, the book presents a complete and richly illustrated portrait of mid-century modernism around the world. Detailed entries on each designer accompany hundreds of images of post-war creations, ranging from furniture to glass, lighting, textiles, ceramics, and tableware, revealing the dynamic exchange of ideas between the designers who defined the aesthetic of this era.
