Decorative Arts & Design Bookshop 📚

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.

Cover of Designing the V&A: The Museum as a Work of Art (1857-1909), published by Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

Designing the V&A: The Museum as a Work of Art, 1857–1909

Julius Bryant’s Designing the V&A examines how architecture, engineering and decoration transformed the South Kensington museum into a work of art.Read More →

ornaments on red wall of buddha temple

China Design Now

China Design Now examines architecture, fashion, graphics and urban change across Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing in a landmark V&A publication.Read More →

Cover of The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World's Fair, 1851, published by Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World’s Fair, 1851

Julius Bryant’s The Great Exhibition in Art examines how paintings, prints, guidebooks and souvenirs shaped the public memory of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Crystal Palace and modern exhibition culture.Read More →

Cover of Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988, published by Victoria & Albert Museum

Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988

Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988 is a hardcover by Lily Crowther (Author), published by Victoria & Albert Museum. Lily Crowther surveys winners of Britain’s annual DesignsRead More →

Cover of Architectural Digest at 100, published by Abrams Books

Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Interiors, Taste and Design

A closer look at Architectural Digest at 100, the lavish visual archive tracing a century of iconic interiors, influential designers, landmark architects and editorial photography.Read More →

Cézanne Drawing hardcover catalogue published by MoMA, exploring Paul Cézanne’s experimental drawings and watercolours

Cézanne Drawing Hardcover: MoMA Catalogue

This exhibition showcases Paul Cézanne’s groundbreaking drawings, highlighting his experimental techniques, engagement with observers, and the transformative process behind his artistic practice throughout his career.Read More →

Cover of Shoemaker of Dreams, the autobiography of Salvatore Ferragamo, Italian footwear designer and founder of the Ferragamo fashion house

Shoemaker of Dreams: The Autobiography of Salvatore Ferragamo

Shoemaker of Dreams recounts Salvatore Ferragamo’s transformation from village shoemaker to fashion icon, emphasising his innovative approach to comfortable, stylish footwear that respects the human body.Read More →

Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025 by Victionary

Victionary’s monograph, “Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025,” explores the agency’s identity systems, design philosophy, and creative processes, showcasing contemporary Scandinavian design’s significance and accessibility.Read More →

Cover of "Pop Art: Colour Library" by Jamie James, featuring a vibrant blue background and an iconic pop art image of Marilyn Monroe in bold colors.

Pop Art: Colour Library by Jamie James – A Visual Revolution

“Pop Art: Colour Library” by Jamie James explores the influential movement’s origins, key artists, and ongoing impact, offering a vibrant introduction to 20th-century visual culture.Read More →

Sterling silver and enamel jewelry set by Margot de Taxco, featuring a trapezoidal motif with intricate dot detailing, displayed on a black background.

Margot Van Voorhies: Mid-Century Enamel Jewelry Innovator

Margot Van Voorhies Carr, a pioneer of mid-century Mexican silver and enamel jewelry, blended Art Deco with indigenous motifs, empowering female artisans and inspiring contemporary creators.Read More →