Modern Design Books

Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Design. book. edizioni Biblioteca dell'immagine 1988. edited by Pier Carlo Santini-reserved edition for Acerbis International ( 160 copies) , with accomp...

Gaetano Pesce - Architecture Design Art Book by France Vanlaethem In English, 126 pages Numerous illustrations Great historical documentation.  

Order to receive a signed copy of Patina Modern by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzmán when the book is released on October 25. A tastemaking couple shares their playbook for creating ...

An excellent reference book on the major French interior designers from the 1940s. Included is work by Jacques Adnet, Andre Arbus, Rene Drouet, Maxime Old, Rene Prou, Jules Leleu, Je...

Title: "Un industria per il Design" by Mario Mastropietro. Edizioni Lybra immagine- Milano (1982) Language: Italian Pages: 528 / Illustrations: 1 400 This book shows for the fi...

The Machine: As Seen At The End Of The Mechanical Age by K. G. Pontus Hulten. Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1968. Embossed aluminum boards designed by Anders Osterlin after a photo...

Humanscale 1/2/3; A Portfolio of Information: Sizes of People, Seating Considerations and Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Human Engineering & Design by Niels Diffrient...

Items original signed by Buckminster Fuller, archive collected by Roger W. Stoller, USA, 1970s. Exceptional archive contains several items signed by American architect, system the...

Interior designer and decorative arts historian Thomas Jayne takes on the redoubtable Edith Wharton and her co-author Ogden Codman, whose 1897 book The Decoration of Houses is acknow...

First edition, published by Rizzoli, 1989. An insight into the best of Industrial Production from one of the leading countries in innovative and stylish design, Italy. Throughout ...

International Design Yearbook 16 Hardcover.Covering five major areas of domestic design, International Design Yearbook 16 devotes separate chapters to furniture, lighting, tableware,...

* Interior Spaces Designed by Architects * Editor: Barclay F. Gordon * Publication Date: January 1974 * Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company * Format: Hardcover * Pages: 230 * Languag...

A book published in 1966 introducing Finnish perspectives from the historical background, customs and life in Finland through Finnish handicrafts and design products in 1966. The bin...

A book published in 1966 introducing Finnish perspectives from the historical background, customs and life in Finland through Finnish handicrafts and design products in 1966. The bin...

A very nice clean copy of David Hicks now out of print coffee table book, "Living With Color". Known as one of the most influential interior designer/decorators of the 20th century, ...

A classic of postmodern and industrial design! Omnibook 2 was published in 1987 and captures the best of what was happening in Italian design in the 1980s. A must for any design fana...

A gorgeous oversized softcover book filled with hundreds of color images of Esprit ads, graphic design, show rooms and stores, and other memorabilia. Written and edited by Doug Tompk...

A gorgeous oversized softcover book filled with hundreds of color images of Esprit ads, graphic design, show rooms and stores, and other memorabilia. Written and edited by Doug Tompk...

Cartier Design Viewed Book by Ettore Sottsass Hardcover Book.Franco COLOGNI, Betty JAIS, Marie-Laure JOUSSET, Jacqueline KARACHI, Mateo KRIES, Eric NUSSBAUM, Ettore SOTTSASS, Alexand...

Pastoe: 100 Years of Design Innovation was published in 2013 to celebrate the centenary of Dutch furniture manufacturer, which was also marked by the exhibition "Love Pastoe" at the ...

First edition, published by Antique Collectors Club, 1998. A thorough and scholarly overview of the period concentrating on collecting domestic objects and furniture from the variou...

Post - War & Contemporary Art and Design: From the Collection of Barbara Jakobson - May 12, 2005 Christie's New York auction catalog. Proceeds partially to benefit future acquisition...

Published by Rizzoli first edition, 1992 Women of Design profiles thirty two women who have dominated the world of interior design, included are photographs of some of their fines...

Mark Blackburn’s Hawaiian: The Best of Hawaiian Design with Values is a captivating exploration of Hawaii's rich artistic heritage, brimming with vivid imagery and cultural insights....

Beautiful color illustrations that documents the deserts of the American southwest with images by David Muench and commentary, descriptions, and recollections by Edward Abbey. Housed...

This is a Vintage Furniture Designs folio. An English, carpenter's reference book with patterns, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Full Title: Furniture Designs with Com...

California Designing Freedom by Justin McGuirk & Brendan McGetrick This book examines California's enormous impact on contemporary design, from the counterculture of the 1960s to ...

Its light visual presence, clean lines, and functional form reflect the understated elegance of Dutch modern design. Perfect for books, magazines, or records, this piece works equall...

Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design.

Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design.

This is the complete set of all six of David Hicks design books, including the Book on Decoration, as well as the Book on Home Decoration! All six books are in good condition, the ...

This is a major reference work - not just for the history of modern Danish furniture design and the design of homes but these volumes are also a record of social history - recording ...

This is a major reference work - not just for the history of modern Danish furniture design and the design of homes but these volumes are also a record of social history - recording ...

Windsor Smith Homefront: Design for Modern Living by Windsor Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow (Foreword by). Mixing glamour with modern practicality, interior designer Windsor Smith’s first b...

The Brazilian modern design book extensively classifies the work of 15 of the most representative Brazilian furniture designers in the modern period, between the 1940s and 1970s, inc...

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was: Selections from the Liliane and David M.

The Modulor - Le Corbusier - third printing - 1954 In overall good condition. A classic for all designers and lovers of design.

Nineteenth century modern (The Functional Tradition In Victorian Design) by Herwin Schaefer.

Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book.January 1, 1990 by R. Craig Miller (Author).The exceptional and wide-ranging modern design collections of Th...

"Jansen Decoration", hardback book, published in 1971 by Societe d'Etudes et de Publications Economiques France. Illustrated throughout in color and monochrome. A well-preserved copy...

First Edition, published by The Museum of Modern Art/ Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1959. A small catalogue taken from the MoMA collection, copious monochrome illustrations and text b...

Beautiful set of 53 volumes of Brittanica Great Books of the Western World. This set is a classic and beautifully finished in a design that is mid century and timeless.

Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture, by Michael G.

Design Impact - A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision culture. A History of Art Center College of Design and the Myriad Ways its Alumni Shape and Inform the Vision...

89 Annual of Ad Productions in Japan - Advertising Design in Japan Vol. 23 Published by Rikuyo-Sha, Tokyo (1988) Japanese and English text. Excellent overview of Japanese advertisi...

Published By William Morrow & Co, first edition, 1979 For the first time David Hicks writes in this book not only about the ideas and principals which guide his work - whether he ...

Catalog for the Directional Cityscape collection Designed by Paul Evans. Excellent condition, with photographs on all 14 pages. Softcover.

Blooms: Contemporary Floral Design: Phaidon Editors with various contributors In stock in Los Angeles A glorious survey of work by more than 80 contemporary floral designers who ...

First Edition, published by Skira Editore, Geneva & Milan, and Vitra Design Museum. Text in English with Italian introductions. This brilliant, deeply engaged exhibition catalogue...

Set of 7-20th century Art & Design Catalogs from Doyle New York. 1st Ed softcovers. 11/17/1998--11/17/1999--4/11/2000--11/14/2000--4/04/2001--4/17/2001--11/13/2001--4/17/2002. Some w...

Lisa Perry, known for her 60s-inspired collection of clothing and accessories reminiscent of Courrèges and Cardin, is now showcasing her longtime passion: the home. Her love for desi...

"The Complete Kagan: Vladimir Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design." Pointed Leaf Press, 2004. Preface by Tom Ford. Large, beautiful signature on flyleaf by Vladimir Kagan. ...

IMPORTANT DESIGN the life of PIERO FORNASETTI - May 16, 1998 Christie's, Los Angeles - 1st Edition. Thick die cut paper boards - 114 pages w/ 203 lots of photographic colored illustr...

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware, this serving tray/platter adds a touch of natural elegan...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...

Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...

Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...

The first book from the AD100 interior designer renowned for joyful, vibrant, intensely personal homes imbued with art, pattern, and craftsmanship A decidedly global outlook best de...

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...