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Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Good Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 22.45 in W 28.75 in D 7.49 in
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Animal Bronze Press Book Fish Scalar Art Deco Period 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
Animal bronze press book fish scalar the pair art deco period 1930 of dimension height 18 cm, for a
Category

20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The large Classic "Presse a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Impressive 18th Century Flemish Freestanding Book Press
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Flemish freestanding book press from the 18th century, possibly older. This antique book press
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tables

Materials

Wood

"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Ocean's Eleven 1960 French Moyenne Film Poster, Jean Mascii
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
than 250 book covers and visual for the press and advertising. He was one of the most productive
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Natural history lithograph, 4 tropical fish - Plate 32 - P. Oudart & C. Motte
By Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
, produced by the Oudart press and Baron painter. These engravings are part of the natural history works by
Category

Antique 1780s French Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN 1957 French Grande Film Movie Poster, JEAN MASCII
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
artist designed nearly 1500 cinema posters and more than 250 book covers and visual for the press and
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

For a Few Dollars More 1966 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
1500 cinema posters and more than 250 book covers and visual for the press and advertising. He was one
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Goldfinger 1964 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
than 250 book covers and visual for the press and advertising. He was one of the most productive
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

rare Silver picture frame, Bezalel School Jerusalem, Zeev Raban, Israel, Jewish
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
identical design that he made for the illustrated book for "Shir Hashirim" or "The Song of Songs", this
Category

20th Century Israeli Jugendstil Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Lobster Plaque, Paris
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Banner Elk, NC
have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica. Book reference: Marshall P
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

Anton Mikhailovich LAVINSKY : Original plater of a cubist woman, C.1920
By Anton Lavinsky
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
mosaic. He produced many movie posters, advertisements, and book covers. He is the author of the very
Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Palissy Ware Majolica Platter by Alfred Renoleau, French, circa 1885
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Book reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, "Palissy Ware: 19th century French Ceramists from
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture Group #3, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
patinas and multi low fired glazes. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture #23, 2006
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
hot blown glass. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #1, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, black glaze, low fired slips and raku patinas. In the book
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #14, 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
patinas. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said about his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #17, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said about his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Hot Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
blown glass pestle. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture #30, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture Group #1, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
patinas and multi low fired glazes. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Blown Glass Pestle, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
hot blown glass pestle with raku rust patina. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #32 with Blown Glass, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
and hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fired with bronze glaze and raku patinas. In the book "With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #25, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said about his crucibles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Cast Bronze Pestle, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
pestle. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said about his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Blown Glass Pestle, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
blown glass pestle. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #24, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said about his crucibles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Black Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #4, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
2009. It's wheel thrown, hand built with black glaze and raku patinas. In the book "With Fire: Richard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #50, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #51, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Hirsch said
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Black Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #7, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
in 2009. It's wheel thrown, hand built with black glaze and raku patinas. In the book "With Fire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #12, 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
, the book is entitled With Fire: Richard Hirsch and is published by The Cary Graphic Arts Press at RIT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Franҫois Maurice Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Fish Plaque, 1880
By Francois Maurice
Located in Banner Elk, NC
preeminent specialists in fine antique Majolica. Book Reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, "Palissy
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle Sculpture #3, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
glazes with hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture #10, 2004
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Ladle #3, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with low fire white glaze and raku patinas. In the book "With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #2, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #4, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57-60) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch White Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57 - 60. Similar piece shown on pg. 58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Richard Hirsch Black Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57-60. Shown on pg. 58) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...

Materials

Marble

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture, 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
spray and a sawdust smoke-fired pestle. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle #5, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
polychrome paint, raku green patina and hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Rhys Caparn, Extraterrestial, American Mid-Century Cast Stone Sculpture, 1969
By Rhys Caparn
Located in New York, NY
is also photographed in the book "Rhys Caparn" by Robert Beverly Hale, Retrospective Press, Danbury
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture, 2000
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture, 2000
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Arts Press 2012 - "Weapons, Altar Bowls" pgs. 47 - 57) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture, 2000
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch, Scott Meyer and Ken Baskin Crucible Project Sculpture, 2013
By Scott Meyer, Richard A. Hirsch , Ken Baskin
Located in New York, NY
excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch, Scott Meyer & Virginia Scotchie Crucible Assembly Sculpture
By Richard A. Hirsch , Virginia Scotchie, Scott Meyer
Located in New York, NY
part of the "Crucible Project". The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Slate

Richard Hirsch Bronze Tripod Vessel and Ceramic Stand #3B, Line Series, 1992
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - Interview with Richard Hirsch and information about
Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture, 2011
By Ken Baskin, Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer, Ken Baskin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture #28, 2001
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.