999 Design Classics is a three volume set of books available in its own special carrying case. Beautifully designed by Britain’s most influential graphic designer, Alan Fletcher, the publication is comprised of a list of manufactured products of the last 200 years, many of which are still in use.
The objects are presented in chronological order on 2, 4 or 6 fully illustrated pages, beginning with a pair of Chinese bonsai scissors from the early 1800’s up to Jasper Morrison’s ‘brunch set’, predicted to become a future classic. Each product is described in detail with factual information on everything pertaining to its origin, manufacture, historical value and development of design. Contributions by writers, designers, critics, curators, retailers, architects and historians provide details and anecdotes often never previously seen in print.
The ultimate collection of design classics and what defines them as classics. How design is a reflection of taste and culture throughout each age and the properties of function within a design, the influence of synthetic materials on design capabilities. In fact everything one would wish to know on the subject of design classics of the past, present and future is contained in this definitive set of books.
