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Vintage Book Planter

Restored Paul Frankl Vertically Stacked Split Rattan Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
request for $39.99 USD. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of rattan
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1950s Vintage Book Planter

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Rattan

Wastebasket with Faux Book Exterior Style of Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Edwardian inspired waste basket with its faux book spines are titled "Royal Academy
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Book Planter

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Resin

Vintage Burmese Prayer Book Holder with Unusual Shape and Carved Pedestal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage prayer book holder from the mid-20th century, with unusual shape and carved
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Vintage Book Planter

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Wood

Art Deco Vase Multiple Layered Glass Scailmont by Henri Heemskerk, 1886-1953
By Henri Heemskerk, Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
book of Les Verreries de Scailmont a l epoque Art Deco. To view on last picture. These glass pieces
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Art Glass

Art Deco Signed Scailmont HH Bouquetiers by Henri Heemskerk, 1886-1953
By Henri Heemskerk, Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
The Roses plugs were a great commercial success. Documentation can be found in the book of Les
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Art Glass

Art Deco Vase Multiple Layered Glass Scailmont by Henri Heemskerk, 1886-1953
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
book of Les Verreries de Scailmont a l epoque Art Deco. These glass pieces made in Belgium during
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Art Glass

Wastebasket with Faux Books Style of Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Edwardian inspired waste basket with its faux book spines are titled "Royal Academy
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Book Planter

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Resin

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one
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1990s American American Classical Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic

Restored Rattan & Copper Planter Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Century rattan table lamp featuring a copper planter in the center, circa 1950
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1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Rattan

Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
weathered, circa 1960s. Great for usage as book shelf for large coffee table books or as planting shelf for
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Book Planter

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Iron

Rare Table Bar by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Echt, NL
/ planter. On the inside there is a stainless steel ice tray and room for seven bottles. The tables itself
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Book Planter

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Stainless Steel

One Day Our Toilet Broke
By Bill Owens
Located in New York, NY
book Suburbia offered an extended photographic portrait of the primarily white, middle-class
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1970s Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Archival Pigment

Angels
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Chile. 1968 Vidal, Zurich, Switzerland. 1978 Bell, Book and Candle, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 1978 Lou
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Book Planter

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Mixed Media

Angels
Angels
H 15 in W 22 in D 0.01 in

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Glazed Art Deco Design Vase Attributed to Charles Catteau Blue Dotts and Stripes
By Charles Catteau
Located in Lisse, NL
Small but stunning Art Deco vase. This wonderful vase from circa 1930 is as good as you could hope for. Since it came from the same house as the other Art Deco vases we are selling ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early work (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter Peter Voulkos. Signed on base with incised signature by Voulkos. Voulkos is widely considered to be t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Stoneware

Emile Gallé - 'Ombelles' Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
By Emile Gallé
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A fine, rare and large cameo glass vase of baluster form. The white and rose coloured ground overlaid with green and a honey colour then acid etched and wheel carved with a design of...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vintage Book Planter

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Art Glass

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Copper Top Outdoor Garden Bistro Table 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian garden table featuring heavy cast iron base with reticulated floral / lion head / figural motif with round copper lined top. Three upper legs have a figural "Boudi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Vintage Book Planter

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Marble, Iron

English Silver, Tea Strainer '1894' & Butter Shell '1977', London & Sheffield
By George Maudsley Jackson
Located in York, GB
Two delightful pieces of domestic Sterling Silver Victorian Butter Shell and an Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Kings pattern Tea Strainer. The Butter Shell with Victorian English ha...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Vintage Book Planter

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Silver

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Book Planter

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Hardwood

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Vintage Book Planter

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Giacometti Style Round Neoclassical Solid Bronze Table Lion Heads Claw Feet
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Miami, FL
Italian round Neoclassical solid Bronze Accent, End or Side Table designed in the manner of Diego Giacometti and made in Italy the late 20th Century. This beautiful Accent table is ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Book Planter

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Bronze

English Victorian Majolica Porcelain Monkey Pot
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (Majolica) porcelain green and yellow basket form jardiniere being held by a seated monkey figure (stamps: BRETBY ENGLAND)
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19th Century British Victorian Vintage Book Planter

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Greek Green Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Cast Iron Patinated 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Greek Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Iron Patinated The heavy object in cast in iron, is slightly overdrawn in its contours. The animal sits in an upright posture, the tail ...
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1940s Greek Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Foil, Iron

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase "Landscape Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
A spectacular late 19th Century French cameo glass vase of Art Nouveau form with layered colours of deep purple, blue, green and yellow depicting a lake amidst a tree lined landscape...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Book Planter

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Glass

Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Ta...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Travertine, Brass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase "Floral Soufflé vase" by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An attractive late 19th Century French cameo glass souffle vase decorated with raised deep red and burgundy flowers against a variegating yellow field. Exhibiting excellent detail an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Book Planter

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Lion Relief Bronze Table Lamps by Stig Blomberg, Set of 2
By Stig Blomberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These two Scandinavian modern "Lampan 750" table lamps in bronze by the sculptural artist Stig Blomberg are a fabulously handsome pair of casted bronze lamps bearing the imprint "Lam...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Bronze

Marcello Fantoni Cylindrical Ceramic Bottle Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni cylindrical ceramic bottle vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1960s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a person...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Umbellifers Decor, France, circa 1906
By Emile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
Slender baluster-shaped vase body on a separate base, conically widening upwards and then narrowing again to form a slender neck with a flared rim, colorless glass with blue and gree...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vintage Book Planter

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Glass

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Franco Albini Style Stacked Stick Rattan Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990 pair of Franco Albini style rattan planters featuring a stacked rattan outer case with
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1990s American Vintage Book Planter

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Rattan

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Petite Sunburst Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite stoneware planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Fornasetti cat and mouse 1950's baket / planter/ vase
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Fornasetti object with sharp black and white image of a cat and mouse in a book shelf
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1950s Italian Vintage Book Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Petite Rimmed Sunburst Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite stoneware planter, c.1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Restored Rattan Plant Stand with Basket Planter Pot
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan plant stand with a stone grey woven basket planter perfect for your indoor plant
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1950s Vintage Book Planter

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Rattan

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Petite Sunburst Planter
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
additional listings for more petite planters. This size is perfect for table top or book shelf groupings
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Restored Paul Frankl Vertically Stacked Split Rattan Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
available on request for $39.99 USD. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History
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1950s Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Rattan

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Petite Tulip Sunburst Planter
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite stoneware planter, c.1970, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Five Tier Diamond Point Stoneware
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
listings for more petite planters. This size is perfect for table top or book shelf groupings. DP2
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic, Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Four Tier Diamond Point Stoneware
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
listings for more petite planters. This size is perfect for table top or book shelf groupings. DP1
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Pair of Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Vases or Flower Pots
By Russel Wright
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic pair of 1930's Russel Wright spun aluminum vases/flower pots. Pictured in Ann Kerr's book
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1930s American Vintage Book Planter

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Aluminum

Pair of Cast Iron Rams Head Jardinieres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vase, heavy enough to hold the weight of a book and sturdy enough to grace a garden table.
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20th Century Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Mategot Flower Pot for Artimeta Soest, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, black painted steel. This pot is documented in the book by Jousse enterprise, small pictures on the end
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Metal

Art Deco Signed Scailmont HH Bouquetiers by Henri Heemskerk, 1886-1953
By Scailmont, Henri Heemskerk
Located in Verviers, BE
The Roses plugs were a great commercial success. Documentation can be found in the book of Les
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Book Planter

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Art Glass

Restored Tall Rattan Single-Strand Triforce Plant Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Rattan

Stunning Pair of Antique French Gold Giltwood & Marble Jardiniere Display Stands
Located in GB
cleared payment has been received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hour’s notice
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Marble

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Petite Rimmed Sunburst Planter
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
planters. This size is perfect for table top or book shelf groupings. SBR2 Dimensions: 6" diameter x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Restored Midcentury Rattan Table Lamp with Copper Planter, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Century rattan table lamp featuring a copper planter in the center, circa 1950
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1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Rattan

Jerome Ackerman Studio Pottery Chalice, 1980s
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that he made only two or more of these. This one and the one pictured in the book. Wheel thrown
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Clay

Mid century Vintage teak tall side table Poul Hundevand style, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
your lounge chair or sofa, and place your cuppa and book. Also perfect as a bedside table, or at any
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Teak

Stunning table with Illuminated internal Bar Compartment, Massimo Papiri, 1970
By Massimo Papiri
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
IMAGE 4 which confirms the designer as Papiri. Accoring to page 62 in James P Goss' book "POP
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Stainless Steel

Massimo Papiri "Harry's Bar" Coffee Table by Mario Sabot, Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in L'Escala, ES
P Goss' book "POP CULTURE FLORIDA' Papiri’s interior design commissions include among others the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Book Planter

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Aluminum

Rare Illuminated Sculptural Table Bar, Massimo Papiri, 1970 Published Casa Vogue
By Massimo Papiri
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
confirms the designer as Papiri. Accoring to page 62 in James P Goss' book "POP CULTURE FLORIDA
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Book Planter

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Tall Figured Mahogany Planters on Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted planters in figured mahogany, the square bins with carved canted corners and
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Book Planter

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Metal

Vintage Aluminum Troughs Planters Sinks Containers Vessels 8 Sold Separately
Located in Topeka, KS
Cool vintage aluminum troughs, planters, sinks, containers, or vessels with bail handles. They are
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Book Planter

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Aluminum

Mathieu Mategot Documented Planter and Stand, Jardiniere, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Mid-Century jardinière or planter on its architectural stand by French designer Mathieu Mategot
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Mathieu Mategot Mid Century Pair of Lacquered Metal Planters, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Pair of lacquered metal cachepots or planters by Mathieu Mategot. c. 1955 Documented in the book
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Metal

Documented Mathieu Mategot Wastepaper Basket, France, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
documented in the book "Mathieu Mategot" by Philippe Jousse in the archive section. Could also be used as a
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Men's Testa di Moro di Caltagirone by Giacomo Alessi, 1990s
By Alessi Ceramiche
Located in Milano, MI
one of the few registered Sicilian masters in the Book of Living Human Treasures established by the
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Ceramic

Mid Century Spiral Bamboo Planter Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960 Albini style Bamboo planter featuring a single strand bamboo stand with wicker
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Bamboo

Documented Mathieu Mategot Wastepaper Basket, France, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
lacquer. It is documented in the book "Mathieu Mategot" by Philippe Jousse in the archive section
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

In A Style Of Wilhelm Lutjens Bookcase, Plant Stand or Wall Unit- Dutch, 1960s
By Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in The Hague, NL
stylish unique and timeless peace for your modern or vintage home. Perfect to use as wall unit, book case
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Teak

Philippe Starck Paramount Hotel Side Tables, Pair
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
shaped circle for a candle or planter and a titled metal presentation tray, originally used for a
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Book Planter

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Asian Chinese Export Wood Bucket with Wrought Iron Bands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
whether used as a firewood bucket or jardinière, firewood/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Book Planter

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Wood

Joe Colombo Illuminated Rosewood Coffee Table, 1963, Original Bernini Label
By Joe Colombo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, removable, enameled steel container which could be used as a planter or to store glasses, bottles etc. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Aluminum Grocery Bin on Wheels from Vintage A&P, Perfect for Potted Plants
Located in Madison, WI
bottom allows for drainage making it an ideal planter or perfect for potted plants. Keep it inside for
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mado Jolain, Large Cylinder Ceramic Vase or Cachepot
By Mado Jolain
Located in NICE, FR
. This piece unsigned but referenced in the book Mado Jolain, by Patrick Favardin (similar model), or
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Ceramic

Mado Jolain, Large Cylinder Ceramic Vase or Cachepot
By Mado Jolain
Located in NICE, FR
piece is unsigned but referenced in the book - Mado Jolain, by Patrick Favardin (similar model), and
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Planter

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Frankl Bookcase with Copper Inset Planters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture company free-standing book case with copper lined planters
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1940s American Vintage Book Planter

Great Pair of Large End Tables/Coffee Tables
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of end tables, comprised of bronze colored mirror glass plateau on one side and planter or
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1960s French Vintage Book Planter

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Vintage Book Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage book planter available at 1stDibs. A vintage book planter — often made from natural fiber, rattan and art glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage book planter — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage book planter bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Henri Heemskerk, Scailmont and John Nartker each produced at least one beautiful vintage book planter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Book Planter?

Prices for a vintage book planter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $18,355, while the average can fetch as much as $900.