Let there be light: the most important lamps and luminaires in history
This volume accompanies the classic 1000 Chairs and presents an extraordinary selection of more than 1000 light sources. The most important electronic lamps and luminaires in history are shown in chronological order - from Edison's first bulb to the dreamlike Tiffany lamps and extravagant design pieces of the late 1960s and 1970s to the latest LED technology. The 704-page book 1000 Lights from Taschen-Verlag covers all the key styles - such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the beginning of modernism, post-war art, pop, post-modernism and contemporary art.
An indispensable collector's item for design fans!
The editors:
Charlotte J. and Peter M. Fiell run a design consultancy in London specializing in buying, selling, appraising and marketing design objects. The authors have lectured widely, curated exhibitions and published a number of articles and books on designers and design, including TASCHEN 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, Designing the 21st Century and Scandinavian Design.
More details:
- Version: Hardcover
- Size: 1 4. 5 x 1 9. 5 cm
- Pages: 640
- ISBN 9783836546768