Coffee table books are meaningful, inspirational, and the most important of all: stunningly beautiful!
Coffee table books are the coolest way to raise the sophistication and feel of any living space. They’re the smoothest means of adding life, knowledge, texture, and layers to a coffee table. They serve as statement pieces to demonstrate your unique interests and start cool conversations with your guests.
https://amzn.to/2B2QHvxLouis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture. If you are a fan of fashion, art, and architecture then this is one of the best coffee table books for you. It shows Louis Vuitton and the collaborations through time. You won’t be disappointed a must-have for any Louis Vuitton fan.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions. If you like Guillermo del Toro’s films, heard of his Bleak House but have never seen what’s inside, or just admire his sense and sensibilities, this is going to be one of the most incredible coffee table books for you. It provides wonderful insight into the working mind of a director and eclectic collector.
Pierre et Gilles: 40. On the fortieth anniversary of Pierre Commoy and Gilles Blanchard’s romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic collaboration between the photographer and painter known as Pierre et Gilles. One of the most gorgeous coffee table books! A comprehensive history of Pierre et Gilles’ work, wonderful and worth the purchase price!
Ansel Adams at 100. This is recognized as the consummate volume of his work. Superbly reproduced images are likely the closest most of us will get to see his work as he visualized. For anyone seriously interested in photographic legacy and history, the book is a must-have.
Views by Roger Dean. Classic, 70s fantasy/sci-fi art from its best known British exponent (who actually studied furniture design at college!). It should also be of interest to fans of progressive rock bands such as Greenslade and Yes for whom he designed many LP covers, contained within. Definitively, one of the coffee table books you must have!
70’s Concept Cars: Yesterday’s Dreams of the Future. It can be argued that there were two ‘Golden Ages’ of concept cars. In America, the 1950s were the dream cars’ heyday, as manufacturers spared no expense to project their products into the future. GM’s Motorama shows of the ’50s and early ’60s epitomized the era, with needle-nosed, tail-finned rocket ship wannabes proudly displayed on rotating gantries that promised imminent lift-off to the starstruck crowds. What about the ’70s? There are no other coffee table books that will explain it better than this one!
The Essential Marilyn Monroe: The Negligee Print. If you’re a fan of both Marilyn and classic photography… nothing comes close to this collection. Milton Greene captures Marilyn’s soul in a way no other photographer did. The world owes a debt of gratitude to Greene’s son, Joshua, for restoring this body of work. This shines above any other Marilyn Monroe coffee table books. Highly recommended for any fan.
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the stylish person or Karl Lagerfeld fan in your life, look no further. A very nice object to keep! Great insight into Karl Lagerfeld’s designs through his own drawings! This elaborate object offers an as-yet-unseen insight into Karl Lagerfeld’s working processes as artistic director for Fendi, a position he has remarkably held since 1965.
Martius: The Book of Palms. This is a truly beautiful book. For anyone who loves trees this book is a sheer joy to look through. The illustrations are detailed enough for botanical research and fine enough to be enjoyed for their artistic value.
Liaigre 12 Projects. This black and white Liaigre book is so beautiful and it will look gorgeous on your living room coffee table. The black and white cover looks crisp and modern. It’s highly recommended for any room that would benefit from a cool looking designer book.
M to M of M/M (Paris). Probably the most impressive design work of the last 20 years. M/M are constantly reinventing the rules of the game and challenging their clients, and this book is a very detailed introduction to all the areas they have covered, from fashion to music, art, theatre, identity, etc. A must buy for every design student. This stands out above other coffee table books for its value.
Louis Vuitton: Architecture and Interiors. This book is dedicated to interior designers or architects, (not to fashion lovers or enthusiasts) and covers the main concept boutiques of Louis Vuitton. It is a milestone in the luxury goods world in the way of interiors architecture.
Rick Owens. A perfect portrait of Rick Owen’s body of work. Totally worth the price. An excellent book and probably one of the best coffee table books fashion lovers, as a collectible. This is an excellent book, full of interesting information about this designer.
Degas and the Ballet. Degas’ fascination with the ballet and in particular, with the physicality of the actions performed by the dancers themselves, is here set within the context of his time. This really is a lovely book. It is beautifully designed, with a well written and informative text which is lavishly illustrated with reproductions of paintings, sculptures and very early photographs from the Exhibition.
Graff. A look into the exclusive world of Graff, the British-owned luxury purveyor of unique jewels, one-of-a-kind statement pieces, and the most famous diamonds in the world. The House of Graff is synonymous with the pinnacle of luxurious, sophisticated style, the exclusive glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of its creations a singular complement to the world-famous gemstones that have passed through its master craftsmen’s hands. You won’t find classy coffee table books like this one.
Images of Women II: 2005-2014. Lindbergh now presents Images of Women II featuring the highlights of his work created between 2005 and 2014: fashion photographs, nudes, and portraits of today’s actresses and models such as Milla Jovovich, Isabella Rossellini, Monica Bellucci, Jamie King, Emmanuelle Seigner, Tilda Swinton, Kate Moss, Elisa Sednaoui, Jessica Chastain, Hye Jung Lee–and the occasional man, such as Hollywood grand seigneur Kirk Douglas.
New Orleans: Days and nights in the dreamy city. This book avoids the tourist cliches and features places that locals patronize. The photos really capture the mood of each place and the commentary, written by enthusiasts of the featured places, is original and convincing.
Etro. This book is a masterpiece. Whether you are an Etro fan or not, this book is a must-have. It elegantly showcases incredible artwork from a collection of visionary designers, as well as a look into the storied history of a truly outstanding enterprise.
Picasso. Yes, there are literally hundreds of coffee table books on the Spanish master, some bad, some very good but if you are looking for an all-in-one, quality, comprehensive monograph this latest Monacelli publication will do it. The text is accessible and the pictures well-chosen and irreproachably reproduced.
Sailing. From the eye of a world-class sailor through the lens of a world-class photographer, this grand-scale book takes the reader on a voyage around the world, capturing the joy, excitement, and serenity of sailing. As a professional sailor, Onne van der Wal has skippered boats of many kinds, raced yachts in every climate, and crossed the Atlantic more than ten times.
Extraordinary Pigs. From the author of Extraordinary Chickens comes the latest extraordinary animal–the pig. One of the most intelligent creatures on earth, the pig is a fascinating, inquisitive animal with an abundance of personality. For Extraordinary Pigs, photographer Stephen Green-Armytage has captured them on farms, at livestock shows, in studios, and in zoos.
Diego Rivera, The Complete Murals. The details of Diego Rivera’s paintings are beyond belief. His murals are so large that when put into a book form all details get lost in an effort to fit the mural in. In this XL format not only do you get large foldouts that capture a mural in its entirety, but they also provide extreme close-ups of details.
Nintendo 64 Anthology Classic Edition. A beautifully realized book. Hardback and printed on thick glossy paper, the artwork inside is just great and the mini-reviews and other info all very engaging. If you are a Nintendo fan, an N64 fan, or a retro games fan you would be a fool to miss this weighty tome of excellence.
Santiago Calatrava. One of the world’s most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is the mastermind behind some of the most magnificent structures around the globe. Inspired by the human body and natural world, his works mimic the shapes and motions of organic entities, at times suggesting flight or spiritual uplift.
Kentucky 120 by Ed Lawrence. The book is a simple yet elegant design, with the photos offered up on a page by themselves and an index listing dates and locations. This is a Kickstarter project, taken on by an artist with a passion and drive that is evident in his product. Whether you appreciate fine photography, are a travel buff, or just have a natural curiosity about the world, you’ll find all sorts of treats and rewards in Kentucky 120.
Mercedes-Benz: 300SL. This “Marcedes-Benz: 300SL Book” fantastically captures this iconic line of automobiles and features the best car photography you’ll ever see. This is a very large “coffee table” style book that would be welcome in the home of anyone interested in the history of the SL line, and particularly for anyone fortunate enough to own one of these beautiful autos.
Dressing the Queen: The Jubilee Wardrobe. Although the book focus is the Jubilee Year of Queen Elizabeth II it offers a behind the scene look at all the work that goes on for each outfit the Queen wears. To think that this process has been going on for sixty years is mind-boggling. That’s a lot of outfits and untold hours behind the scenes getting these outfits together. Other coffee table books like this one do not exist!
Exquisite Glass Ornaments: The nineteenth-century Murano glass revival in the de Boos-Smith collection. A trip through the history of glassmaking and the rediscovery of an ancient art form. This premier publication from the vast and variegated de Boos-Smith Collection offers a comprehensive and fascinating view of nineteenth-century Murano glass production, from filigree to millefiori, from aventurine to chalcedony.
Appledesign: The Work of the Apple Industrial Design Group. This book takes you through all the designs that we have seen and the ones we have not. This is your chance to see the entire spectrum of creativity from Apple over the ’90s. This is an art book, NOT a history book. The designs in this book are iconic, striking, and represent a fundamental change in the history of the computer industry.
Daniel Lismore: Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken. This book is absolutely fantastic. The photographs are stunning with images showing both full costumes and details. This is easily one of my favorite coffee table books and a beautiful homage to the enigma of Daniel Lismore. You won’t regret this purchase! Daniel Lismore, is more than, a star in nightlife, but in his ART. A modern-day Leigth Bowery.
Pinocchio. Pinocchio is without a doubt the lushest animated film that Disney ever made. This is really the only film that the artists really went all out on in every way possible. Even more interesting than the film itself is the preproduction artwork that was made in the process of making this classic. And this book is one of the only ones to date that centers around the art of Pinocchio. Definitively one of the best Disney’s coffee table books.
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