Charlotte&Peter Fiell have written numerous Taschen books,including1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A–Z,Scandinavian Design, Designing the 21st Century, Graphic Design for the 21st Century,1000 Lights and Contemporary Graphic Design. They also edited Taschen’s Decorative Art series and the 12-volume domus 1928-1999.

From Art Noveau to minimalism and everything in between Design of the 20th Century (published by Taschen) shows clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design.

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Eero Aarnio

Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation.

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Peter Behrens

From furniture to graphics, it`s all here – the work of artists who have shaped and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials.

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Art Noveau

From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names – Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name only a very few.

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Wells Coates

This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colors, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated, this is design in the fullest sense.

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Henning Koppel

Design of the 20th Century by Taschen Books – Verner Panton

“This is one of those books that any creative should have on the shelf for easy reference…Not only is this book a visual spread of style over the generations, it tells stories about the engineers, architects, designers, and artists behind the pieces.” Trendease International, London, UK

Source: Taschen Books