Phaidon Editors 1000 Design Classics Hardcover Book Comprehensive Illustrated Guide To Iconic Masterpieces And Everyday Art Objects
Why you'll like it
- Global Design History — Spans design history from 1663 to the modern day featuring one thousand iconic and influential masterpieces
- Comprehensive Curation — Showcases legendary works by renowned creators alongside functional everyday items by anonymous designers
- High-Quality Imagery — Features stunning photography and detailed historical descriptions explaining the creative process and origin of each object
- Updated Modern Edition — Offers an expanded and carefully revised single-volume version with one hundred new contemporary additions
- Perfect Coffee Table Piece — Elegant large-format hardcover design serves as an inspiring reference guide and decor piece for creative professionals in India
Product details
Description
The Phaidon 1000 Design Classics hardcover edition serves as the ultimate reference guide for design enthusiasts, students, and creative professionals across India. Bringing together one thousand of the world's most innovative, influential, and iconic objects ever created from 1663 to the modern day, this beautifully curated book is an essential masterpiece for any coffee table or studio library.
This comprehensive volume showcases a diverse selection of globally celebrated designs. Readers can explore everything from everyday functional objects by anonymous creators to iconic furniture and lifestyle masterpieces crafted by legendary design icons like Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, and Dieter Rams. Originating from Phaidon's groundbreaking three-volume series, this updated single-volume edition is carefully revised and expanded with one hundred new items to highlight contemporary creators.
Each featured object is presented with striking, high-quality photography, accompanied by detailed historical descriptions, and insights into its creator's creative process. Perfect for architects, product designers, artists, and collectors in India, this authentic USA-imported hardcover book is a rich source of visual inspiration and timeless artistic history.
How to use
- Display as an elegant coffee table book to elevate your living space decor.
- Browse through the pages chronologically to understand the evolution of design history, or use it as a creative reference guide for styling, architecture, and industrial design inspiration.
Ingredients
Format: Hardcover, Publisher: Phaidon Press, Language: English, Publication Date: September 2022, Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 13 inches
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Specifications
| Brand | Phaidon Press |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9781838665470 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is the 1000 Design Classics book about?
The book showcases 1,000 of the world's greatest designed objects from 1663 to the present day. It covers iconic masterpieces from famous designers like Dieter Rams and the Eameses alongside functional everyday objects.
Is this the single-volume or three-volume edition of Phaidon Design Classics?
This is the updated, comprehensive single-volume edition. It condenses and updates Phaidon's acclaimed three-volume series, adding one hundred new contemporary items.
Who is this reference book best suited for?
It is a perfect reference guide for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, students, architects, and anyone interested in the creative process and history of art.
How do I know this Phaidon book is an authentic import in India?
Dropy India directly sources all premium books and imported goods from official distributors in the USA. We guarantee 100% authentic USA imports delivered straight to your doorstep.
What type of binding and cover does this edition feature?
This edition is a premium, large-format hardcover book with durable binding and high-quality printed pages, making it ideal for regular reading and aesthetic tabletop displays.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
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