Whether it's the Eames chair, a Noguchi lamp, a Knoll table or a dresser designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the best furniture is timeless and comfortable, utilitarian and unique. Featuring more than 450 colour images, this volume explores the world of furniture design. Classics from Philippe Starck, van der Rohem, Le Corbusier, and Maurer and Aalto are depicted side-by-side with work from contemporary designers, such as Jorge Pensi, Marco Sousa Santos, Waldemar Rothe, Roberto Giacomucci and others. From chairs, tables, sideboards and highboys to beds, lamps, desks and bookcases, this volume is a comprehensive study of the world's finest furniture.