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Reviews

'Feels as if MoMA's design gallery has been expanded to fill an IKEA store.' - NPR.org'Reading the stories behind these humble objects is every bit as enjoyable as revisiting the iconic masterpieces of Alvar Aalto, Ray and Charles Eames and Dieter Rams.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Beautiful and a must.' - Library Journal, Starred Review 'A chronological overview of some of the most ubiquitous, elegant, and impactful designs from the past four centuries.' - Fast Company'If you're a hardcore design lover, this book belongs in your library.' - Design Milk'Sure to be a useful reference guide for industry professionals and design enthusiasts alike.' - Metropolis 'This revision reveals that what we deem iconic is much like the universe itself -- both timeless and ever- expanding.' - Introspective Magazine '[One of] the absolute best gifts for everyone on your list.' - Glamour 'Offers history buffs a chance to learn more about the chairs, cars, and objects they love and recognize as well as to discover something new.' - Curbed 'Endless inspiration.' - Houzz

'While many of the objects are instantly associated with pioneering designers or brands (the Eames chair, the Nintendo Game Boy), others are so ubiquitous that it is easy to forget that they were designed at all (the paper clip, the egg carton).' - Booklist'Draws from the three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, but costs less and adds more.' - Core77'Filled with eye-catching, inspiration-lighting ideas that any design enthusiast will love to explore.' - Werd