A must-have for chair design enthusiasts and seating furniture collectors

Seating from A to Z: Classics of Chair Design is the ultimate reference work for chair design enthusiasts and seating furniture collectors. This comprehensive compendium offers detailed information on the most significant chairs and their creators, from pioneers such as Alvar Aalto and Gerrit Rietveld to contemporary designers like Ron Arad. It documents the creative diversity with which designers have shaped chairs over time and shows how every detail—from the shape of the backrest to the color—reflects the stylistic sensibilities of an era. The book covers the entire spectrum, from Art Nouveau to Postmodernism, and includes both classics such as Thonet’s bentwood chairs and avant-garde designs.

• A comprehensive collection of classic chairs and design innovations from the 1 9. th century to the present day
• Includes biographical and historical information about designers and their works
• Presents chairs from styles such as Art Nouveau, Pop Art, and Postmodernism