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An unprecedented, essential field guide to more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design. From legendary classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designer...

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Main Author: Rinaldi, Thomas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Phaidon, [2021]
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Summary:An unprecedented, essential field guide to more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design. From legendary classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators and dreamers the world over. The range is phenomenal, including patents by Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy and George Nelson sit alongside everyday designs for tape dispensers, pencil sharpeners, food processors, desk fans and drink bottles to create an valuable reference that's also an irresistible browse.
Physical Description:1055 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes index.
ISBN:1838662561
9781838662561