Design of the 20th Century

Century of forms

Design from Art Nouveau to Minimalism ... and everything in between

More or less safely arrived in the 21st century, we finally see clearly: the 20th century was firmly in the hands of designers. Aesthetics took possession of everyday life and transformed our homes and offices into galleries of ever-changing style fashions in which progress showed its frivolous side.

TASCHEN brings together the entire spectrum of design - from furniture to graphic design, from the organic to the geometric, from art deco to pop to high-tech. All the designers who put the finishing touches to civilization and helped create our modern world are represented - from Marcel Breuer to Dieter Rams, from Gerrit Rietveld to Arne Jacobsen and Harry Bertoia to Philippe Starck, to name but a few.

This A-Z of designers and styles provides a comprehensive cross-section of 20th century creativity that is as competent as it is opulent.

The authors

Charlotte & Peter Fiell are renowned design authors who have written over 60 books on the subject. Their various areas of specialization include transport design in all its different forms. They have lectured extensively, given guest lectures, curated exhibitions and advised manufacturing companies, museums, sale rooms and private collectors worldwide. The pair have authored numerous titles for TASCHEN, including 1000 Chairs, 20th Century Design, Industrial Design A-Z, 1000 Lights and Scandinavian Design. They have also published the TASCHEN Decorative Art series, the twelve-volume domus 1928-1999 and, most recently, the two-volume Ultimate Collector Cars.