1000 Design Classics

The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed, from 1663 to the present day. Originating from the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking three volumes of the Phaidon Design Classics, this new book presents 1,000 of the greatest objects in the world in a large-format edition, ranging from everyday items by anonymous creators to celebrated works by luminaries such as Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Richard Sapper, Hans J. Wegner, and Florence Knoll. Carefully revised to update every detail and featuring an addition of 100 new objects that highlight designers from a variety of backgrounds, including a greater number of female designers and products from the last 15 years, this collection of the world's greatest product designs is more comprehensive, engaging, and relevant than ever before. The book showcases celebrated names alongside the 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 beautiful images and a detailed description that provides rich insights into the product, its history, and its creator, from Eero Saarinen's famous Tulip Chair to the popular Bird Zero E-Scooter. This engaging book is the perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the creative process.