The decorative furnishings market has seen a remarkable rise in collector interest, driving record-breaking auction sales. Curated by design expert Frédéric Chambre, this collection presents a cinematic journey through a century of innovative furniture design. It explores recurring themes—design versus machine, craft, and art—unfolding an ongoing narrative. This luxurious, hand-bound oversized edition chronicles the evolution of twentieth-century design from Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus, Art Deco, Pop Art, Memphis, and into the digital era, showcasing the transformative story behind everyday objects.
- 144 pages
- 100 illustrations
- English language
- Released in October 2014
- W 15.55 x L 18.62 x D 2.75 in
- Hand-Bound Limited Edition in a Linen Clamshell Case
- ISBN: 9781614282907
- 20.0 lbs.