1000 lights

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Designed to complement the classic 1,000 Chairs, this two-volume edition features an incredible selection of over 1,200 lamps, floor lamps, and lighting systems. From the early incandescent bulbs of Swan and Edison to the exquisite glass shades of Tiffany, and from the provocative designs of the late 1960s and 1970s to the latest high-tech LED creations, the most interesting lighting fixtures in history are presented chronologically by decade. All major styles—Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, De Stijl, Pop, Radicalism, Postmodernism, and Contemporary—are represented in these illuminating volumes. This reference work is an essential resource for collectors and design enthusiasts alike.