Design of the 20th Century Hardcover – October 15, 2012

Although this is a small text by size, the information on people, places, and things related to design is enormous. I highly recommend this for collectors, artisans, and students of design history.

Whether you are a student, a professional designer, or simply someone with a passion for aesthetics, "Design of the 20th Century" is an invaluable resource. It captures the spirit and dynamism of the century's most influential designs and designers with elegance and precision.

Bought this for a class. Love it. I had to read it cover to cover, but it is better to reference as needed. Alphabetical designers and design styles and movements. Great for anyone in the creative arts/architecture. I learned things I should have known about design but was ignorant of! This book enriched my life by giving me greater appreciation for designs from furniture to household objects to iconic buildings and taught me the historical and societal factors that influenced why they look the way they do. Worthwhile.

Love the book, but spine came scuffed

Small and compact, and looks just perfect on a coffee table.And if you are a designer; it is a great reference book for iconic furniture designs of the 20th century.

I purchased this book as a gift for a Mid-century style lover. It was a good choice.

Loved it (except for the small print) so much I bought two more books by this team. It covers Designers A-Z, and features a Timeline) I use the book for reference. Its s a great for memory jogging--oh yeah I remember that chair! Such a reasonable price the book is worth buying just for the nostalgia. So many more out there with less information and a lot more money.

The book is completely damaged. So disappointing. The content looks amazing, but obviously the people who purchase this book care about aesthetics, and this book arrived looking like someone dropped it down a flight of stairs :( every corner is bashed in.