The ubiquitous chair in all its shapes and forms (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and ..

Designed to be a companion to the classic title 1000 Chairs, this two-volume edition contains an awesome selection of over 1200 lights.

Showcases the work of 100 of the world's most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister.

The bible of breakthroughs and inspiration (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results.

Including a cross-section of the world's designers, and images of their progressive work. This book includes contributions from designers featured, with each of them answering the question, What is your vision for the future of design? This book's experimental concepts and predictions can serve as a reference for understanding design.

A visual history of furniture design from 1945 to the present day. It begins with the highly sculptural chairs of Charles and Ray Eames and, via revolutionary '50s studies in space, form and metal and the explosion of '60s Pop culture, concludes with the best examples of current trends.

A break from the past, a nod to the future. The late 1960s, when a radical change took place in the fields of architecture and design, are the focus of this volume. Old values such as functionality, elegance, and faithfulness to materials, which had been relevant for nearly half a century, lost their importance and made space for the ideas of pop culture.

Spotlights the futuristic, experimental aesthetic of the 1970s. This title includes the work of the decade's brightest stars, such as Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Luigi Coltani, Ettore Sottsass, Achille Castiglioni, Kisho Kurokawa, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, and Theo Crosby.

Covering a range of graphic design, with politically charged anti-commercial work, placed side by side with Nike's ads. This book presents a look at progressive graphic trends - from signage and packaging to branding and web-design.

Designed as a companion to 1000 Chairs , this title contains a selection of over 1000 lights. It presents history's most interesting electric lights, arranged chronologically by decade, from Edison's first light to Tiffany's beautiful leaded glass shades to the outrageous designs from the late 1960s and 1970s to the high-tech LED lamps.

Presenting an exploration of contemporary design practice, this book calls for a sustainable approach to product design of various types. It illustrates the work by 90 of the world's leading designers and design-led manufacturing companies, while also featuring their statements that give an insight into the nature of 3-dimensional design.

This volume concentrates on the architeture and design of the first half of the 1960s, characterized by the coexistence of a number of different styles.

1955-1959: International Affairs. The focus of this volume is the second half of the 1950s, an era of grand visions and increasing internationalization in architecture and design.

How do the best and brightest designers see the future of design? Including a cross section of the world's most influential designers, from superstars to newcomers, this guide explores cutting edge product design, furniture, ceramics, appliances, electronics, and glassware.

Covers almost all major concepts, materials, and styles over the years, with concise, easy-to-understand definitions. This user-friendly handbook on design is packed cover to cover with images too. It is useful for design fans.

This text is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colours, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. It contains an A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living.

Providing design definitions, this work covers various major concepts, materials, and styles. It is suitable for design fans.

Covering a vast range of cutting-edge graphics, with politically charged anti-commercial work placed in the same context as Nike's latest ads, this book presents a sweeping look at today's most progressive graphic currents - from signage at packaging to branding and web design.

New title in Icons series.

Part of a series which provides information in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, glassware, textiles, metalware, and ceramics. This book explores the spirit of optimism and the fervent consumerism.