Ward Bennett: A Design Monograph
Ward Bennett is a comprehensive monograph on the American designer’s work across furniture, interiors, textiles, and objects. With archival and new photography and an interview with Bennett, it offers a broad visual and biographical account rather than a narrow furniture-only survey.
At a glance
- Covers Bennett’s career in architecture, interiors, furniture, textiles, and objects.
- Includes new and archival photography spanning furniture, interiors, pottery, tableware, and sculpture.
- Features an interview with Bennett and previously unpublished materials, according to the listing.
- Published in collaboration with Herman Miller to mark the centenary of Bennett’s birth.
Reference price: $95.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Broad career coverage is useful for readers interested in more than Bennett’s furniture designs.
- Photography across several design disciplines gives the book a visual reference role as well as a biographical one.
- The listing identifies it as a comprehensive monograph and notes previously unpublished material.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Phaidon Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 6, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 280 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0714874736 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0714874739 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 1.13 x 11 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 3.31 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Ward Bennett fans, design collectors, and students of twentieth-century design.
- Readers seeking a visual survey of one designer’s work across furniture, interiors, and decorative arts.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for practical home decorating instructions or a narrowly focused furniture catalog.
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Frequently asked questions
What areas of Ward Bennett’s work does the book cover?
The listing describes coverage of architecture, interiors, furniture, textiles, and objects, with photography of pottery, tableware, and sculpture as well.
Does this monograph include material beyond photographs?
The listing says it includes previously unpublished material, including an interview with Bennett, alongside new and archival photography.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 280 pages.
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