Masterpieces of Italian Design

Since the 1930s, the words "Made in Italy" have stood for beauty, style, sensuality, and quality. This attractive volume-so stunning its a work of art in itself-is a veritable showroom of Italys most iconic houseware designs, from appliances to furniture. More than 200 photographs showcase classic objects by the nations top names, and capture the whimsical genius and often-futuristic invention of Italian design. The enlightening text provides origins, influences, and other context.

DESIGN.DOC is an associated journalism studio specializing in the sectors of architecture, design and furnishings, involved in conceiving specialized editorial products for print and other media. The plurality of source experiences and the heterogeneous competencies required over time by the members - Susanna Berengo Gardin, Mariaclara Goldschmiedt, Marcella Ottolenghi, Lidia Prandi, Diletta Toniolo - are the distinctive characteristics of design.doc, dedicated to a specialized, transverse reading of the design world.