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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
dating from the late 19th century. The book has fifteen pages with between 280 and 300 fabric samples of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Books
Materials
Textile
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Fabric Sample Book Dated 1835 from Dollfus Mieg Et Compagnie (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a beautiful and historic fabric sample book dated from 1835 (as can be seen on the front
Category
Antique 19th Century Books
Materials
Cotton
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H 13 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Framed Vintage French Fabric Sample
Located in Houston, TX
Charming framed vintage French fabric sample sheet from a shop sample book numbered with beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eduard Klablena Ceramic Sitting Baboon Circa 1918
By Eduard Klablena
Located in Toledo, OH
and brown circa 1918. Ligated monogram on the bottom. Vienna 2000, Keramos sample book # 526.
Category
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Late 19th Century Kimono Textile Swatch Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the late 19th century (1876). They were made either as a commercial sample book or as a record of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 4.75 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Le Corbusier Salubra Wallpaper Book Second Edition 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in München, BY
Second Salubra collection by Le Corbusier - 1959
Very rare and collectible.
Original sample book
Category
Vintage 1950s French Books
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Josef Hoffmann & Josef Frank & Wiener Werkstaette Ball Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Shade with a Josef Frank fabric, different patterns available. Sample book of the Wiener Werkstaette im
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Diapason, Rounded slatted Console, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
available as per sample book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 13.78 in
Brera, Curved chair with fabric throat, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
available as per sample book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Brera, Sedia curva in velluto con gola, Dainelli for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
and leathers are available as per sample book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Dolmen, Deconstructed Black Ash Sideboard, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
matt finish.
More finishes are available as per sample book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Smoked Glass, Ash
H 27.96 in W 92.13 in D 19.69 in
Hunt, Sedia a tre gambe in Frassino nero, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
sample book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Adele, Poltroncina con ruote ottone, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
leathers are available as per sample book.
Natural brass is brushed and not painted, in order to allow you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Lazy-O, Monolithic lacquered Console, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
lacquered finish.
More lacquered finishes are available as per sample book.
The 100 gloss shiny polyester
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 13.78 in
Ozark, Tavolo rettangolare con basi differenziate, DainelliStudio for Somaschini
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
Pure Metal finishes are available as per sample book.
Belvedere granite originally from Africa, in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 125.99 in D 47.25 in
Zelig, Divanetto con schienale in resina, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
fabrics, leathers and finishes are available as per sample book.
3D wood effect is a finish designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Resin, Rubber, Plywood
H 25.6 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Ozark, Tavolo rotondo con basi differenziate, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
, lacquered finishes and Pure Metal finishes are available as per sample book.
Pure Metal Finish: Liquid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Dolmen, Deconstructed Rosewood Sideboard, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
(Copper-Burnished Copper-Zinc).
More finishes are available as per sample book.
Originally from South
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Zinc, Copper, Metal
H 27.96 in W 92.13 in D 19.69 in
Collection of 50 Shimacho 'Stripes' Textile Samples in a Handmade Box (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a beautiful box of fifty Shima/Shimacho Japanese textile design samples from the late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Books
Materials
Textile
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H 16 in W 12.75 in D 2 in
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese Textile Swatch Book, Komon (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
private functions or celebrations. What makes it so special is that all 136 samples over 34 pages are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Fer Forge Vasseur & Cie (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
delightful look at many different lighting samples, table lamps, desk and floor styles, sconce and pendant
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
19th Century Album Containing Drawings, Memorabilia, and Botanical Samples
Located in Middletown, NY
Antonietta on her name-day. The writer (unsigned) talks of this book as a reminder of the best times of his
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8.63 in W 11.38 in D 1 in
Parfumerien & Toiletteseifen Mouson & Co. Frankfurt (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Frankfurt. Lavishly illustrated with over 750 samples in color with gold gouache highlighting. This would be
Category
Early 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 17.25 in W 12.5 in D 0.75 in
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Brazilian modern design book extensively classifies the work of 15 of the most representative
Category
2010s Brazilian Books
Materials
Paper
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book - Olhares
Located in Houston, TX
The book extensively categorizes the work of 15 of the most representative Brazilian furniture
Category
2010s Brazilian Books
Materials
Other
Very Rare Art Nouveau Oak & Sample Wood Inlaid Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare Art Nouveau, sample wood
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Eadweard Muybridge and the Photographic Panorama of San Francisco, French Book
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Language and 3,500 samples in English language).
The book is in good condition, with minor wear
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.63 in W 11.82 in D 1 in
Bakelite Jewelry, Good, Better, Best, English Book by Donna Wassertrom, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bakelite Jewelry, Good - Better - Best, English book by Donna Wassertrom and Leslie Pina, 1997
Category
1990s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 1 in W 11.44 in D 8.88 in
Greatest of All Time 'GOAT' a Tribute to Muhammad Ali Promotional Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Promotional Limited Edition: TASCHEN Promotional book in a tube.
The publisher prospectus Folio Version
Category
20th Century German Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Torti Gallas + Partners Book by John Francis Torti, Thomas M. Gallas & Cheryl
Located in New York, NY
, Neighborhoods, and Places. These will include a total of sixty built projects, as well as a sampling of current
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
have been made as a travelling salesmans sample piece originally.
There is regular debate over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Satinwood
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can be found in a reference book by Hal Meltzer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Sequoia C.O.M 'Customer's Own Material' Pouf by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
place to put a book, as well as a decorative element for hotels and hospitality, retail venues
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Jens Risom Model 2137 Walnut "Floating" Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reupholstered in an olive velvet upholstery with a button-tufted back and seat.
Fabric sample available upon
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30 in W 29 in D 31 in
Georgian Oak Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
certainly it was made as a sample piece of furniture originally.
There is regular debate over whether
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Modern Three-Seater Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
available.
The curved back is manufactured in book-matched high-gloss ironwood, and the sleek legs are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel
H 21.66 in W 80.32 in D 29.14 in
Modern Two-Seater Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
available.
The curved back is manufactured in book-matched high-gloss ironwood, and the sleek legs are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass, Cut Steel, Copper, Stainless Steel
H 21.66 in W 60.63 in D 29.14 in
Modern Three-Seater Sofa Wodden Curved Back Walnut Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
curved back is manufactured in book-matched walnut wood, and the sleek legs are brushed stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass
H 21.66 in W 80.32 in D 29.14 in
Rare Rene Lalique clear glass Perles Table panel 1930 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
(they were usually not signed) suggests this was a salesman's sample. The larger version is Documented
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Peché 'Red and Pink Multi-Color on Peach'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Modern Two-Seater Sofa Wodden Curved Back Walnut Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
curved back is manufactured in book-matched walnut wood, and the sleek legs are brushed stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel
H 21.66 in W 60.63 in D 29.14 in
Modern Lounge Armchair Wooden Curved Back Walnut Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
collection as a "statement seat".
The curved back is manufactured in book-matched walnut wood, and the sleek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Steel
H 21.66 in W 35.04 in D 29.14 in
Rare Rene Lalique clear glass Perles Wall panel 1930 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
signed (they were usually not signed) suggests this was a salesman's sample. It is Documented in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Canary 'Multicolor Yellows on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
The Art of African Textiles 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the
Category
Late 20th Century African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
the clock face. A silver oversized pocket watch rests within a pierced brass book-form case on stand
Category
Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established workshop as
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Botanical 'Multi-Color Greens on Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Terra 'Neutral Multi-Color on Brown'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Dove 'White and Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Paint, Paper
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Satellite 'Multicolor Blues on Blue-Grey'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Royal 'Multi-Color Blues/Cobalt on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Tesla Blue 'Multicolor Blues on Black'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Euphoria 'Blue on Peachy Pink'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Cinder 'Black and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Umbra 'Cobalt on Navy'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Herbario Designer Wallpaper in Sprout 'Multi-Color Greens on White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founder of Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen pressed flowers in a book, creating Herbario years later
Category
2010s Bohemian Wallpaper
Materials
Clay
Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
in his book (see last photo). Looks to be a variation of Model 5387. The bowl has a zig zag pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 3.75 in W 5.75 in D 11 in
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Authentic Strand of Hair, 21st Century
Located in Jersey, GB
Potter, the eponymous main character of JK Rowling’s phenomenally successful book series. Since then he’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
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