A comprehensive and abundantly illustrated collection of the most outstanding modern furniture around the world. This is an indispensable book for collectors, architects, designers, and furniture historians and includes over 1,000 of the most innovative furniture designs, many of which have become classics of the late-twentieth century. Pieces range from simple modern chair to large pieces and installations. It covers the range of modern materials from wood to plastic, steel to Lucite. Also included is a handy price guide.