An unprecedented, essential field guide to more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design.
From legendary classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators, and dreamers the world over. The range is phenomenal: patents by Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy, and George Nelson sit alongside everyday designs for tape dispensers, pencil sharpeners, food processors, desk fans, and drink bottles to create an valuable reference that’s also an irresistible browse.
Pages
1056
Language
French
Publishing date
April 2021
Size
13.7 x 20.3 cm
Editor
Phaidon Press
Weight
1166 gr
