This book offers a comprehensive history of furniture design from the late 19th to the late 20th century. It introduces the work of renowned designers and architects such as Josef Hoffmann, Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier, and Charles Eames, examining how various design movements—including Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, Modernism, and postwar design—shaped the form, materiality, and function of furniture. Through abundant photographs, illustrations, and informed commentary, the book explores furniture ranging from cabinets and chairs to integrated architectural furnishings, illuminating the evolving trends and innovations that define each era.
