Virtually a catalog of the most collectible furniture designs of the 20th century, this beautifully produced volume includes designers' biographies, object descriptions and information on technology and construction. From the Breuer chair to Gio Ponti's Superleggera to the Memphis Group's designs, this book is indispensible for furniture buffs.

Catalog of the exhibition held at the the Vitra Design Museum July 10, 1995-Jan. 21, 1996, and then on tour in Europe, Israel, Japan and the U.S., 1996-2000. Includes numerous documents. Contains biographies of each designer, extensive bibliographic information, and a history of the Vitra Design Museum.