Antique French Books
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Books
Paper
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Books
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Paper
Early 20th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century French Books
Paper
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookends
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Books
Leather, Wood, Paper
Early 2000s French Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Books
Brass
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Books
Fabric, Paper
Early 2000s American Books
Paper
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Night Stands
Wood, Paper
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls
Metal
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Antique 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Books
Antique 19th Century French Books
Antique Early 1800s French Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century French Books
Vintage 1940s French Books
Paper, Cord
Vintage 1940s French Books
Paper, Cord
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Paper
Antique 18th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Fabric, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Books
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Books
Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Iron
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Books
Paper
Antique 1890s Gibraltarian Country Books
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 1710s Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 18th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Iron
Antique 1760s French Baroque Books
Paper
Antique Early 1900s French Books
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Books
Paper
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Books
Paper, Leather
Antique 18th Century European Books
Paper
Antique 1840s Victorian Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 1880s French Victorian Books
Steel
Antique 1880s German Biedermeier Books
Wood
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Books
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Wood, Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Desk Accessories
Antique 19th Century Books
Antique 18th Century Books
Antique 19th Century French Books
Antique 19th Century French Books
Antique 19th Century French Books
Paper, Twine
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century English Tableware
Silver
Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Bookends
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Leather
Antique 1880s American Books
Leather
Early 20th Century English Books
Leather, Paper
Antique French Books For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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