Phaidon’s exceptional library of high-quality books covering the history of art, architecture, and design continues to expand in 2025 with a new and exciting release by Dominic Bradbury. Presented in a stunning hardback edition with 350 illustrations spanning as many pages, Mid-Century Modern Designers by Dominic Bradbury examines the pioneering design work that emerged in the post-war era.

Mid-Century Modern Designers by Dominic Bradbury draws on the author’s extensive experience covering design to offer a comprehensive overview of the key movements that characterized the era. With a robust commentary complementing the imagery and providing deep insights into the aesthetics of the various movements, the book explores the revolutionary designers working in furniture, glassware, textiles, and ceramics.

Some of the key players of the era Mid-Century Modern Designers covers include Lina Bo Bardi, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Heanneret, and Tony Duquette, showcasing their works and highlighting how creative ideas cross-pollinated throughout the movement while tackling the dominant challenges of the day. The result is an expansive portrait of a loose collective of designers who helped to forge a path and shape modernity.

Dominic Bradbury’s expertise is evident throughout Mid-Century Modern Designers in his eloquent and informative prose, providing an inspiring companion piece to his other specialist books on design and architecture, such as the Atlas of Interior Design.

Whether a professional designer or an art enthusiast, Mid-Century Modern Designers by Dominic Bradbury is another essential release from Phaidon destined for your bookcase.

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