Design - Decorative Arts

An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textilesMore than 50 years later, the fascination with mid-century design is stronger than ever before. Explore the popular movement's distinctive style in this A-Z guide...

Illustrated with over 690 brilliant color and black and white photos, the engaging text takes readers through the Mid-century Modern glass made in America. The book is divided into two sections, the first on glass manufacturers and the second on glass decorators and designers....

Readers step into the history of Modeline, the brand that revolutionized midcentury modern lighting. Modeline of California: Pioneer of Modern Lighting unveils Bernie Roberts's journey from a penniless machinist to the founder of a company that defined a generation of design. From its roots...

Curiosity and critique foreground this novel history of porcelain that unravels the cultural myths of Chinoiserie, Europe's fantasy of the East Monstrous Beauty presents a bold cross-cultural history of porcelain told through a feminist lens. Prized for its delicate quality and whiteness, porcelain was...

This comprehensive guide to colour science presents A. H. Munsell's foundational texts on colour theory and practice in a true celebration of both art and science. Albert Henry Munsell was a pioneer of colour theory. His Colour Notation established theories for categorising colour around...

A quirky design book that cuts to the chase--teaching you everything you need to know, and absolutely nothing you don't--from a beloved interior designer and TikTok sensation. Should my drapes have a pinch pleat or a rod pocket? What rug material will stand up...

A collection of beautiful wrapping paper sheets and matching stickers from renowned artist Nathalie Lété. The latest installment in Artisan's wrapping paper series, Nathalie Lété Wrapping Paper is a curated collection of wrapping paper sheets and matching gift tags from renowned artist Nathalie Lété....

In this gorgeous book, Nathan Turner explores what makes an interior space beautiful--blending English-Bohemian influences with vibrant global inspiration from destinations around the world.Renowned designer Nathan Turner has spent his career crafting spaces that reflect his clients' personalities and passions, from beach bungalows to...

Step into the enchanting world of Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham, two visionary designers known for their English country house style, who are celebrated for their 'future heritage' approach to interiors. In this, their debut book, Salvesen and Graham invite you to explore the...

Every culture in history has imbued certain objects with special value, constructing systems and narratives to support their appreciation. Even our prehuman ancestors left behind evidence of collecting. Objects, then, tell important stories--about humanity, creativity, what we need, and about who we really are...

A journey through the rich histories of textiles that explores their significant cultural roles, from memorializing lost loved ones to resisting oppression From ancient Egyptian shrouds to medieval relics, textiles have played both functional and symbolic roles in rituals of death across time and...

Create beautiful paper flowers, vegetables and decorative items with this comprehensive quilling guide for beginners! Under the expert guidance of Japanese quilling artist Motoko Maggie Nakatani, one of the world's top paper quilling experts, you will learn how to make many wonderful paper objects...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless...

What is the difference between ratio and proportion? When is a harmonic rectangle also geometric? Do pentagons, hexagons, and heptagons really each have their own characters? Is there a secret to great art? In this beautiful little book, art educator Michael Schneider presents a...

With 17 step-by-step projects, discover the art of paper quilling based around the four seasons. Quilling is the enjoyable art of curling strips of coloured paper and glueing them on-edge to create decorative designs. If you're new to the craft, these season-themed tutorials will...

Sanctuary: Creative Homes with Intention, Meaning and Beauty is a beautifully curated interiors book featuring 21 homes from around the world that showcase the art of authentic living and intentional style. From an idyllic forest dwelling in Vancouver to a mid-century masterpiece in Los...

​​From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.​ With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects, crafters old and new will find in this book...

This book is a compendium of symbols with sacred meanings, perfect for anyone looking to find a meaningful tattoo design, professional tattoo artists or anyone interested in folklore and religion. It gathers some of the most popular and lesser known signs from around the...

Beautiful guided stitchwork for every season--featuring fall pumpkins and mushroom wreaths, winter skiers, spring blossoms, summer vegetables, and more! ​​With 56 unique embroidery pieces to reflect the seasons, this next book from beloved author Yumiko Higuchi takes creatives on a month-by-month exploration of colorful...

A richly illustrated history of embroidery and needlework, showcasing the glorious range of styles, motifs, and materials used around the world Embroidery is one of the world's most widely shared forms of creative expression--and one of its most varied and diverse. It can be...