Synopsis: Explains who the designers were and shows over one thousand design icons, including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalware and textiles, with wonderful photography, hints and tips, and price ranges.

Modern design is beautiful, functional, idiosyncratic, and still relatively affordable. Designs that were once thought of as too avant-garde for functional use, are now appreciated for the bold thinking and originality that went into making them. However, many of these objects are just being discovered by collectors, and their craftsmanship and importance is only now being measured. The first book in a new series of specialist guides which will tell you everything you need to know about a subject. With in-depth analysis and a comprehensive selection of images they will tell you all you ever need to know on a selected topic.

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Hot Brands Verdict
We love design here at Hot Brands and this is a delightful book, Judith Miller’s style is very accessible as she takes the main influences in 20th Century design and discusses their contribution. Including examples of furniture, glass, ceramics, metalware and textiles, it is beautifully photographed throughout, it is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to modern design. A perfect gift for all lovers of design!