The design book, new edition

From the trombone to the Eames chair, the hundreds of everyday objects presented in The Design Book have been created over the past five centuries and have had a profound impact on our society. This extraordinary collection includes emblematic projects by internationally recognized designers – such as Breuer, Le Corbusier, Castiglioni or the Bouroullecs – or anonymous pieces that have reached perfection in terms of design and functionality. This edition has been updated with the addition of 30 objects designed over the past fifteen years. A selection more relevant than ever. - About the original edition: “Phaidon seems to have pulled off the feat of creating something accessible and far-reaching, but also genuinely interesting and informative. – Design Week Gathered for the first time in a paperback book, the ideal collection of design for decoration, architecture and interior design enthusiasts - An expanded edition of 30 new products carefully selected and designed over the 15 years - A photograph of each object is presented, accompanied by a descriptive caption providing valuable information about the product, its designer, its manufacturer and its history - This very accessible guide offers a history of design, but also of taste and of culture, in a practical and easy-to-handle format - A title that has already sold 125,000 copies in several languages since the first edition