Scandinavian Design Book by Taschen

Scandinavian Design, authored by Charlotte & Peter Fiell and published by Taschen. ​It is part of Taschen's Bibliotheca Universalis series, which is known for producing compact, high-quality, and affordably priced art and design books. ​Key Book Details ​Full Title: Scandinavian Design ​Authors: Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell ​Publisher: Taschen ​Series: Bibliotheca Universalis ​Publication Date: June 1, 2013 (Initial release) ​Format: Hardcover ​Language: Multilingual (typically includes English, French, and German) ​Page Count: 704 pages ​Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 7.7 inches (14 x 19.5 cm) ​What’s Inside? ​This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the design history of the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland) from 1900 to the present day. It covers: ​Major Designers: Profiles of icons like Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Verner Panton, and Hans Wegner. ​Key Brands: Histories of influential companies like Ikea, Iittala, Fiskars, and Royal Copenhagen. ​Diverse Media: Beyond just furniture, the book explores ceramics, glass, textiles, metalware, and industrial design (including automotive highlights like Volvo and Saab). ​Design Philosophy: It explores the "Scandinavian style"—the unique blend of organic forms, democratic design, and everyday functionality