TASCHEN On Sale
Early 2000s Italian Modern Books
Paper
1990s German Post-Modern Books
Steel, Chrome
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
1990s English Decorative Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Cherry, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages
Copper, Iron, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bathroom Fixtures
Carrara Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Crystal, Silver
Finding the Right books for You
Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.
Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.
Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.
Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.
Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.
No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.