Today many of Wilhem Wagenfeld's designs are considered classics, including the Bauhuas lamp, his stackable Kubus crockery from 1938, and his 1952 salt and pepper shakers, Max and Moritz. Marking the occasion of Wagenfeld's 100th birthday, this book presents his oeuvre within the context of works by distinguished contemporaries of his. This allows a fresh appreciation and comparative re-evaluation of the qualities of his works, and illustrates the relevance of his ideas and designs.