101 Design Classics: Why some ideas become true design icons and others don't. 1920-2020

Details A beautifully curated and photographed selection of objects that represent the best and most interesting ideas in modern design, Insider knowledge for design lovers and interior design fans, addressing the question of why some designs become true classics and why others do not make it. The perfect gift for everyone who loves beautiful things and wants to know more about them With expert analysis, great photography, and a huge selection of familiar and unusual objects, this book explains what truly makes a design great and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things that surround us. The author, a writer and journalist specializing in design, has chosen 101 objects that have had a major influence on the world of design history, delving into the makers, the designers, and developments in production and style that made these pieces into design classics. The text incorporates design sketches, portraits of many well-known and some unknown designers, as well as numerous exc