A CENTURY OF COLOUR IN DESIGN

While the no-colour brigade has a strong following, there are many who believe a hint of tint adds a frisson to objects and interiors. This book chronicles a century of bold and innovative use of colour in furniture, lighting and decorative pieces, from Ettore Sottsass’s ‘Carlton’ room divider and Poul Henningsen’s ‘PH5’ pendant light to Konstantin Grcic’s ‘Sam Son’ armchair, indicating that the liberal use of colour seems to lead to more whimsical creations. David Harrison, Thames & Hudson, $40