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Set of Five David Hicks Design Books
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good set of five classic interior design books by David Hicks, the much sought after and
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A two volume set which provides a well documented and detailed review of Danish furniture design in
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
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Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Dunand
Located in Atlanta, GA
design, art, photography, and fashion. Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 14 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books
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Paper
Ico Parisi Umbrella Stand "Perseo" for Stildomus, Steel and Teak, Italy, 1959
By Stildomus, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
published in in all Italian Mid-Century design books.
Archive Sources
Como, Archivio del Design di Ico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Ico Parisi "Temide" Umbrella Stand for Stildomus, Italy 1960
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century design books.
Archive Sources
Como, Archivio del Design di Ico Parisi, rif. 1959.SD4
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Chateau De Groussay, Sotheby's Sale Catalogues (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the mid twentieth century, Beistegui lavished money on his homes and collections and employed Emilio
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Set of 7-20th Century Art & Design Catalogs Doyle's New York
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 7-20th century Art & Design Catalogs from Doyle New York. 1st Ed softcovers. 11/17/1998--11
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the 1950's and was a survey of the very best of furniture design of its day. It covers designs from
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
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Environment & Design in Housing
By Julius Shulman
Located in Tivoli, NY
Environment and Design in Housing was planned as a textbook and for reference work. It features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses
Located in New York, NY
must-have for all design aficionados, Mid-Century Modern collectors, and readers looking for
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Original Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress
By Ladislav Sutnar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Oblong Quarto. Unpaginated. Original spiral-bound cream boards with modern design in color on cover
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Antique Book, Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant, Architecture, Design, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
illustrated architecture and design title, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Full title: The
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Repertorio del Design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico
Located in Montelabbate, PU
The most comprehensive resource on mid to late 20th-century Italian design. Covering 50 years of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Books
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Paper
Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William Chambers, printed in 1969.
Full Title: Design of
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 18.9 in W 13.19 in D 0.4 in
Post War & Contemporary Art Design, Barbara Jakobson Collection, 2005 Christie's
Located in Rochester, NY
Post - War & Contemporary Art and Design: From the Collection of Barbara Jakobson - May 12, 2005
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.13 in
Design and Plastics / Plastické Hmoty by Milena Lamarová, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
condition, see the photos.
- 207 pages.
- Many beautiful pictures of furniture and interior design
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA
Located in New York, NY
Lubell has written eight books about architecture, including California Captured and Mid-Century Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Paper
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil Book by Maria Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil book by Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos published in
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Treasury of American Design Volume 1 & 2 Ed. Clarence P. Hornung
Located in London, GB
Treasury of American Design
Ed. Clarence P. Hornung; J. Carter Brown (foreword); Holger Cahill
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book
By Serge Mouille, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
qualities. His design skills were not limited to one discipline. During his career Jean Prouvé was involved
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Directional Designs by Paul McCobb (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
given ((Eddie Secon Designs). The book features Paul McCobb's Directional Furniture Collection - some of
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Inspired Design The 100 Most Important Interior Designers Book by Jennifer Boles
Located in New York, NY
: America’s Mid-Century Masterpiece, also from Vendome Press.
Additional information:
Portrait
Hardcover with
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
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1967 Danish Language Vintage Magazines Bo Bedre Scandinavian Home Style Design
Located in Miami, FL
now are Mid Century Danish Modern. The majority of ads identify the designers and maker of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 1 in
1966 Year Bo Bedre / Live Better Danish Language Home & Design Vintage Magazine
Located in Miami, FL
amount of advertising of furnishings that were new at the time but now are Mid Century Danish Modern. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
is the amount of advertising of furnishings that were new at the time but now are Mid Century Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Danish Language Magazines Modern House Style Design Bo Bedre Year 1961
Located in Miami, FL
is the amount of advertising of furnishings that were new at the time but now are Mid Century Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 1 in
1964 Bo Bedre Danish Language Magazine Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
time but now are Mid Century Danish Modern. The majority of ads identify the designers and maker of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
1968 Danish Language Bo Bedre Vintage Magazines Modern Home Design Style 12 pcs
Located in Miami, FL
time but now are Mid Century Danish Modern. The majority of ads identify the designers and maker of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Mid-20th Century Mahogany or Books Design Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century mahogany wood one front drawer with center door writing desk with real books
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Vintage 1950s European Desks
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Wood, Paper
Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect of the Twentieth Century Book 1st Ed.1993
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Wright experimented with forms, materials and technology in ever-evolving designs. Wright designed such
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm - Catalogue Raisonne
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Tivoli, NY
furniture design. Kjærholm was born in 1929 in Denmark and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Isamu Noguchi: Playscapes, Museo Tamayo
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tivoli, NY
playgrounds and play structures designed to stimulate creative activity as a way of learning about and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Luis Barragan's Gardens of El Pedregal
By Luis Barragan
Located in Tivoli, NY
modern discourses on cultural identity, design and location, and suburbanization. Luis Barragan's Gardens
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
(from there the name "Pedregal") that were successfully integrated into the Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
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Other
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Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table Vicky Lowry
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
furniture designer Jens Risom – an unsung hero of Mid-Century Modern design
Jens Risom, a key figure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Pioneers of Modern Art in the Museum of the City of Amsterdam, 1st Edition 1961
Located in New York, NY
Netherlands 1961.
Book designed by Willem Sandberg, with no capital letters, page numbers or index. The 16
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 1.5 in W 10.5 in D 12 in
Arts and Crafts Furniture, John Andrews
Located in Montelabbate, PU
modern design.
To accompany the well-researched and detailed text, more than 250 exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Gramar of Chinese Lattice by Daniel Sheets Dye, Harvard-Yenching Institute
By Michael Dye
Located in San Francisco, CA
books, formerly owned by the famous Architect
Robert Stanton, who inherited many books from the sister
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Soleri, Paolo. Visionary Cities: the Arcology of Paolo Soleri Hardcover Book
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Ferndale, MI
volume exploring the theories and designs for the cities of the future by architect, urban designer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 10.13 in W 10.13 in D 1 in
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
present the rare variations of Tynell's lighting design as well as his most well known works, including a
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
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Mobel & Wohnraum: Furniture & Rooms (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
be of solid construction and of Fine straightforward materials. It really shows Mid-Century furniture
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Knoll Studio Collection - Binder - Catalogues - Price List - Year 2000
By Marcel Breuer, Fritz Hansen, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rochester, NY
of mid 20th century modern American, Scandinavian, Italian, German furniture design manufactured by
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.5 in W 10.75 in D 2.25 in
Tenreiro (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A Monograph on this most important Brazilian furniture designer and maker from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "The Indian Adventure" Book About Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET. L'Aventure Indienne / The Indian Adventure. Design, Art, Architecture. By Éric
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Fornasetti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
: his artistic production, decoration, interior design and design is finally collected and documented in
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Tapis D'Emilio Terry: Projects (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
designers and decorators of the mid part of the 20th century, he had a list of very wealthy clients who were
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery
Located in Middletown, NY
a notable and impressive book collection during the late 19th and early 20th century, which was
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
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Leather, Paper
James Paine – Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses
Located in Middletown, NY
. Patton and T. White after designs by Paine. Half bound in tan calf with dry stamped decorative borders
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Books
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Leather, Paper
H 20.13 in W 14 in D 1.25 in
Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Studio City, CA
designed by Dali with comments and captions written by the artist himself. The book was published by The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
architecture and design. Together, the pair pioneered a new aesthetic vocabulary that placed function and order
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Poems of Robert Fergusson
Located in Middletown, NY
nationalist style was much admired by Robert Burns, who privately commissioned, designed, and paid for a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Books
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Leather, Paper
Ikat, Silks of Central Asia, the Guido Goldman Collection, 1997
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
In the nineteenth century abr designs were used to decorate fabrics made into
winter and summer
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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
architecture and design. Together, the pair pioneered a new aesthetic vocabulary that placed function and order
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Metal
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture of Classical Greece
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
This handsome book records the discovery and contemporary re-creation of Greek furniture designs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Knoll au Louvre Catalog 1972 Paris Exhibition Book
By Knoll
Located in Seguin, TX
Max Pearson, textile, graphic, and showroom design. Catalog design by Massimo Vignelli, exhibition
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Herbert Matter Knoll Catalog 1950 Vintage
By Herbert Matter
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Knoll catalog ca' 1950 designed by Herbert Matter. Spiral bound with approx. 80 pages
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot
Located in Middletown, NY
black by the author with his pictorial designs on front and back, price of $1.25 unclipped, tears to the
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Mid-20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
architecture and design. Together, the pair pioneered a new aesthetic vocabulary that placed function and order
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot
Located in Middletown, NY
-jacket designed by E. McKnight Kauffer, printed in black, cream and grey; unclipped ($2.00). On verso of
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Mid-20th Century American Books
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Paper
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An assortment of mid century design books is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century design books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and other. Mid century design books have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century design books bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. David Hicks, Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen each produced beautiful mid century design books that are worth considering.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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