Design of the 20th Century

At the dawn of the 21st century, we can clearly see that the previous century was marked by significant changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered everyday life with often stunning results. Our homes and workplaces have transformed into true galleries of style and innovation. From furniture to graphics, everything is here: the work of artists who shaped and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials.

From organic to geometric, from Art Deco to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names: Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name just a few. This essential book is a complete journey through the forms and colors, shapes and functions of 20th-century design history. An A to Z of designers and design schools, integrated into a complete picture of contemporary life. Beautifully illustrated, this is design in its most complete sense.