18th Century Style

Assouline creates the highest quality, most coveted book-objects whose distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire have captured imaginations, addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With more than 1,500 titles on fashion, art, photography, travel, and design, the brand was created to be the first luxury book brand on culture, supplying everything for the modern library. The eighteenth century epitomized aesthetic perfection through landmarks like Versailles and the opulence of Marie-Antoinette’s court, showcasing Enlightenment ideals of reason and freedom. From rococo to neoclassicism, it marked a dynamic era in arts, design, and literature, whose stylistic codes still inspire contemporary creators. Assouline’s Style series, curated by Sophie Motsch and Emmanuel Sarméo, celebrates this enduring influence with captivating images across architecture, art, fashion, and design, capturing the timeless allure of 18th Century Style.

Product Details

Linen hardcover. 304 pages. Over 240 illustrations. 

Care Instructions

Keep in a cool, dry place. Handle these pages with care.

Size & Fit

10″ W x 13″ L x 1.5″ D