For those who gravitate toward our decorative art collection, this book is a winner: many of the pieces featured in The Design Book can be seen in person at Kirkland Museum. And buying it here helps support the Museum's mission and programs.
From the publisher's description:
"Accessible and wide-ranging, but genuinely interesting and informative too." - Design Week
Take an extraordinary journey through objects from the last 500 years that have improved our environments and functionality, and shaped society and culture. With an image for each object featured and descriptive text including information about the product itself, its designer, manufacturer, and history,The Design Book includes iconic pieces by such masters as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames, alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern, and the martini glass. This new edition also features 30 new products from the last 15 years, expertly selected and curated to reflect modern-day design breakthroughs.
"Looks great on a coffee table but also features innovative designs spanning centuries." - The Cut
Specifications:
- Format: Hardback
- Size: 6 3/8 × 4 7/8 in
- Pages: 544 pp
- Illustrations: 530 illustrations
- ISBN: 9781838661434