The 150th anniversary of the founding of the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin represents an opportunity to take a fresh look at this diverse and distinguished collection. In this volume, the museum's curators present their personal favorites. Each of the 100 selected works - which range from late antiquity to the present day - is, with few exceptions, illustrated by newly prepared photographs of significant details and accompanied by an incisive text.