For those who aim to fill their homes with the best everyday designer objects, there is a new shopping bible. “Tools for Living: A Sourcebook of Iconic Designs for the Home” (Fiell Publishing; $59.95), a 768-page tome to be published next month, tries to identify the most thoughtful, functional, reliable and aesthetically pleasing examples of almost every type of household product, regardless of price. That includes furnishings like chairs and lamps, and utilitarian items like waste bins and toilet brushes.
