Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook

This definitive survey of one of the most popular and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject. It covers furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, product design, industrial design, graphics and posters, as well as architecture and interior design. Nearly 100 major and influential creators of the period are highlighted, including icons such as Saul Bass, Robin Day, Charles and Ray Eames, Marimekko, Isamu Noguchi, Dieter Rams, Lucie Rie, Paolo Venini, Alvar Aalto, Philip Johnson, Richard Neutra and Oscar Niemeyer.

The book is completed by an illustrated dictionary featuring hundreds more key designers and manufacturers as well as important organizations, schools and movements. It also contains 1000 mainly colour illustrations.