Interiors devotees will find ample inspiration–and clever styling ideas—in Every Room Should Sing by Beata Heuman, a joyful exploration of color, texture, and personality in the home. Meanwhile, Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses pays tribute to more than 400 of the world’s most glamorous modernist residences, spanning work by icons from Marcel Breuer and Le Corbusier to Alvar Aalto. Miles Redd’s The Big Book of Chic offers a masterclass in the AD100 designer’s signature blend of intimacy and glamour, showcasing projects that range from a Wyoming ranch to a French farmhouse, alongside the cultural references–from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Cecil Beaton–that shape his distinctive aesthetic.
If fashion is more your thing, immerse yourself in the worlds of Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, and Erdem–volumes that document unforgettable runway moments while celebrating the extraordinary craftsmanship behind them. Another sartorial classic is Tonne Goodman: Point of View, a retrospective of the legendary Vogue fashion director’s enduring influence and career.
Fans of Dogue will delight in further stylish canines courtesy of Chic Dogs, which showcases some of the world’s most famous hounds and their equally stylish owners, from Maria Callas and Coco Chanel to Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved corgis. Suffice it to say, our picks have range.
Below, discover the 50 best coffee table books, from new releases to timeless classics.