Decorative Arts & Design Bookshop 📚 (Page 22)

Explore a curated selection of books about the decorative arts featuring museum-quality publications from some of the world’s most prestigious design institutions, including MoMA and the V&A. Available through our partner stores, these books offer rich insights into historical and contemporary decorative arts, covering furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and more.

This collection celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship behind the ornamental design, material culture, and applied arts, from exhibition catalogues and scholarly analyses to inspirational coffee table books. Whether you’re a collector, historian, designer, or enthusiast, these books provide a comprehensive and visually stunning look at the evolution of decorative arts across cultures and periods.

Just in time concept - an image of a analogue stopwatch

The “Just in Time” concept, originating from manufacturing, influences modern design by promoting adaptability, sustainability, and efficiency, while integrating technology and addressing ethical considerations.Read More →

Surrealism, emerging in the 1920s, sought to express the subconscious through art, contrasting with Cubism. Influenced by Dada, it evolved, impacting post-WWII movements.Read More →

The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →

Marc Bolan 1970s

The 1970s and 1980s saw radical changes in fashion that challenged societal norms, like Marc Bolan’s glam rock style. Synthetic textiles like lycra became popular, and designers like Issey Miyake began sculpting clothes, redefining fitted fashion.Read More →