Lighting: 20th-Century Classics features more than 90 of the most desirable and iconic pendant lights, table lamps, floor and wall and ceiling designs from the last century.
The 20th century was a rich period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers.
Organized by decade each entry comprises:
- a double-page spread, featuring a short essay on the classic under discussion and a photograph of that object
- top tips on what to look out for when considering a purchase
- a price guide in both pounds sterling and US dollars
- key websites for further information about the piece
Lighting: 20th-Century Classics features more than 90 of the most desirable and iconic pendant lights, table lamps, floor and wall and ceiling designs from the last century.
The 20th century was a rich period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers.
Organized by decade each entry comprises:
- a double-page spread, featuring a short essay on the classic under discussion and a photograph of that object
- top tips on what to look out for when considering a purchase
- a price guide in both pounds sterling and US dollars
- key websites for further information about the piece
This booklet provides all the information you will need to make an informed decision when investing in a piece of classic design, whether it is a Tiffany lamp, a Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke or PH5 or a Verner Panton Moon Lamp.
