1000 Lights

Charlotte and Peter Fiell, celebrated for their expertise in design, have authored over sixty books covering a wide range of topics. Their deep knowledge spans various fields, including transportation design, in all its diverse forms. Throughout their careers, they have delivered numerous lectures, taught as guest instructors, curated exhibitions, and provided consulting services to prestigious manufacturers, museums, galleries, and prominent private collectors across the globe.

This edition, designed as a companion to 1000 Chairs, features a curated selection of over 1000 lights, showcasing the most captivating electric lights of the 20th century. 

Organized chronologically by decade, it highlights everything from Tiffany’s exquisite leaded glass shades to the bold, extravagant designs of the late ’60s and ’70s, right up to the most advanced high-tech LED lamps. 

Spanning 640 pages, this book offers a dazzling exploration of all the major styles—Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern Movement, De Stijl, Post-War, Pop, Radical, Postmodern, and Contemporary. It’s a good starting point for those approaching furniture design, shedding light on the evolution of lighting design through the ages.