Lamps, chairs and tables are not only objects of daily life but objects of desire. At least to those interested in design and interior design. Which I am and therefore bought this book. And to be honest.. as much as I love most of Gestalten's publications and their general expertise within the field of design, I was a little disappointed by this one. Sure it does show a vast collection of furniture and objects in different chapters each of which carrying a different topic.. but what it lacks is something of a concept turning it into more than a mere - albeit up-to-date - collection of things you might desire. Still, I'm happy to have it.