1000 Lights

Let There Be Light: The Most Important Lamps and Light Fixtures in History

This volume complements the classic *1000 Chairs* and presents an extraordinary selection of more than 1,000 light sources. Presented in chronological order, the book showcases the most important electronic lamps and light fixtures in history—from Edison’s first light bulb to the exquisite Tiffany lamps and extravagant design pieces of the late 1960s and 1970s, all the way to the latest LED technology. The 704-page book * 1000 Lights *, published by Taschen, covers all major stylistic movements—including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the beginnings of Modernism, postwar art, Pop Art, Postmodernism, and contemporary art.

An indispensable collector’s item for design enthusiasts

The Editors:
Charlotte J. and Peter M. Fiell run a design consultancy in London specializing in the buying, selling, appraisal, and marketing of design objects. The authors have given numerous lectures, curated exhibitions, and published a wide range of articles and books on designers and design, including, through TASCHEN , *1000 Chairs*, *Design of the 20th Century*, *Industrial Design A-Z*, *Designing the 21st Century*, and *Scandinavian Design*.