1000 Design Classics

Adapted from the acclaimed three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, this new single edition brings together 1,000 of the world’s most iconic objects in one striking large-format book. From everyday items by anonymous creators to renowned works by legends such as Charles and Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Dieter Rams, Hans J. Wegner, Richard Sapper, and Florence Knoll, it’s a definitive celebration of product design.

Carefully updated with every detail revised and 100 new entries added, the collection highlights the past 15 years of innovation while also spotlighting designers from a wide range of backgrounds—including a greater representation of women in design.

Inside, timeless masters such as Le Corbusier, Alvar and Aino Aalto, and Isamu Noguchi sit alongside contemporary talents like Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Lani Adeoye, Faye Toogood, and Lindsey Adelman. Each entry pairs beautiful imagery with thoughtful commentary, offering rich insights into both the product and its creator—from Eero Saarinen’s iconic Tulip Chair to the modern Bird Zero e-scooter.

Handsome, comprehensive, and inspiring, 1000 Design Classics is an essential reference for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone curious about the creative process.

310 mm x 230 mm.