Top 10 Design Books of 2009

It's been a tough year for the design industry, which means we haven't been running out to buy that mid-century desk we've been admiring,or recovering our old armchairs in wild prints. But that doesn't mean we don't want to dream about those things - and the fabulous homes we'd have, if we had all the money in the world.

So if you're looking for a great holiday gift for the design-minded on your list. Look no further than these top design tomes from 2009.