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Coming Home: Modern Rustic: Creative Living in Dutch Interiors
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Vries Studio, an imprint that publishes illustrated books on design and lifestyle. She is also a
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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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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Set of Five David Hicks Design Books
Set of Five David Hicks Design Books
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Rose Uniacke at Work
Located in New York, NY
and author of critically acclaimed books on design. François Halard has been a regular contributor to
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Rose Uniacke at Work
Rose Uniacke at Work
H 12.8 in W 9.7 in D 1.4 in
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By Jean Dunand, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Deco Society of New York City and had an incredible library of books on furniture design, interior
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of four Interior Design source books, all hardcover with jackets. 77 Habits of Highly
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Late 20th Century American International Style Books

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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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Richard Mishaan Design Architecture and Interiors Book by Richard Mishaan
By Richard Mishaan Design LLC
Located in New York, NY
Richard Mishaan Design Architecture and Interiors By: Richard Mishaan Text by Jacqueline Terrebonne
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Made to Measure Architecture & Interiors Book by Will Meyer and Gray Davis
Located in New York, NY
Intelligence and has cowritten several books on design, including In the Pink: Dorothy Draper—America’s Most
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Mirror Mirror Reflections on Design at Chatsworth
Located in New York, NY
and the new, the past and the future, and the evolution of design histories and practices. Chatsworth
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Design Remix A New Spin on Traditional Rooms
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
shelter publications including House Beautiful and Traditional Home. He has appeared as a design expert on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains. 1. Greenberg's Guide to Lionel
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf. Simplify, Connect, Expand. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Chateau De Groussay, Sotheby's Sale Catalogues (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Terry to design and decorate the interiors - which were captured for posterity by Alexandre Serebriakoff
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20th Century Books

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Chateau De Groussay, Sotheby's Sale Catalogues (Books)
Chateau De Groussay, Sotheby's Sale Catalogues (Books)
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nendo - The ultimate monograph on the legendary multidisciplinary design studio
Located in New York City, NY
multidisciplinary design studios nendo's extensive, idiosyncratic body of work flows seamlessly across disciplines
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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On Style Inspiration and Advice from the New Generation of Interior Design
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
world is changing, and interior design is changing along with it. Today's designers are presenting a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Arts and Crafts Movement: a Study of Its Sources, Ideals and Influence on Design
Located in valatie, NY
Arts and Crafts Movement: A Study of Its Sources, Ideals and Influence on Design Theory, by Gillian
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Vintage 1970s Books

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The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
and Business, Chippendale's Furniture Designs, Chippendale's Patrons. The last section covers a good
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Antique 18th Century Books

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The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)
The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Set of 2 (Books)
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David Hicks Set of First Edition Garden and Flower Arranging Books
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
books focuses on garden design and flower arranging. All in very good condition with dust jackets
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Vintage 1970s English Books

Partners in Design
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
, functional design devoid of ornament and without reference to historical styles. Alfred H. Barr Jr., the then
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2010s Chinese Books

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Partners in Design
Partners in Design
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Icons of Garden Design
Located in valatie, NY
Icons of Garden Design. New York: Prestel Publishing, 2001 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket. 176 pp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Icons of Garden Design
Icons of Garden Design
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 0.75 in
9 Antique 18th & 19th Century Hard Back Leather Bound Books London England
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of nine English language hard cover leather bound books on a variety of topics, dating from
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Antique Early 19th Century Books

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Keiichi Tahara, Architecture Fin-de-Siècle, Limited Edition, Set of 3 Books
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, designs, and the broader context of their dreamlike environments. Limited and numbered edition of
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Pair of Taschens Great Escapes Hotel Books From the Estate of Christian Audigier
By Angelika Taschen
Located in Waxahachie, TX
estate. 2 travel books. Synopsis: Featuring a selection of the most unique hotels and guesthouses from
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Books

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Set of 2 Taschen Great Escape Books From the Estate of Christian Audigier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
clothing lines. These are from his Los Angeles estate. TASCHEN Books: Great Escapes Around the World. The
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Books

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The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
Located in New York City, NY
The essential exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle – an icon of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.37 in
Le Luminaire Lighting Design 1925-1937
Located in London, GB
Published by Charles Moreau 1st Edition 1992 Le Luminaire Lighting Design 1925-1937, reproduced
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1990s Books

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Le Luminaire Lighting Design 1925-1937
Le Luminaire Lighting Design 1925-1937
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Embracing Natural Design Inspired Living
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
naturalistic design approach. Through beautifully photographed residences, which have an exquisite layering
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Red Thread Nordic Design Book
Located in New York City, NY
design timeless, yet on trend From literature to food, lifestyle to fashion, cinema to architecture
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Red Thread Nordic Design Book
Red Thread Nordic Design Book
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 0.5 in
The Red Thread Nordic Design
Located in New York City, NY
design - timeless, yet on trend From literature to food, lifestyle to fashion, cinema to architecture
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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The Red Thread Nordic Design
The Red Thread Nordic Design
H 1 in W 8.13 in D 10.63 in
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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Koichi Takada: Architecture, Nature, and Design
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
-based architect, celebrated for his innovative holistic approach to design, nature, and urbanism
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Design Emergency: Building a Better Future
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Alice Rawsthorn and Paola Antonelli, two of the world’s most influential design figures, meet the
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2010s Chinese Books

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Magical Rooms Elements of Interior Design
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
philosophy ""A room should awaken the senses,"" Galli's goal is to cast a spell with her interior designs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Danish Furniture Design by Frederik Sieck (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Highly important, Frederik Sieck's work on Danish furniture design is considered a classic and
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20th Century Books

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Danish Furniture Design by Frederik Sieck (Book)
Danish Furniture Design by Frederik Sieck (Book)
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Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
in Tokyo. Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) was one of the pioneers of industrial design in Japan. Post-war
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20th Century Books

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Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi (Book)
Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi (Book)
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Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
This book will publish 10/18/22. Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez Author Diane
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
Located in New York City, NY
"Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design printed on craft paper and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.11 in
Design Vignelli by Beatriz Cifuentes-Caballero (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
interior and furniture design, designs for magazines and newspapers, glassware and tableware, and an
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20th Century Books

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Design Vignelli by Beatriz Cifuentes-Caballero (Book)
Design Vignelli by Beatriz Cifuentes-Caballero (Book)
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Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the original productions, and ambient shootings A design-orientated book for a design-orientated
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20th Century Books

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Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
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Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
rooted in tradition and enriched with a modern sensibility. Known for designing welcoming Southern homes
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Books

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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
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2010s Brazilian Books

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Rob. Mallet Stevens: Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
offices), film sets, theory, urban design, furniture, and interior design. It discusses the influence of
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20th Century Books

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Ettore Sottsass: Minimum Design by Patrizia Ranzo (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Architects series, the Minimum Design series includes books about the major figures in the field of design
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20th Century Books

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Ettore Sottsass: Minimum Design by Patrizia Ranzo (Book)
Ettore Sottsass: Minimum Design by Patrizia Ranzo (Book)
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Juan Montoya Design Book-Spanish Edition Signed
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New
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Late 20th Century Books

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"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
Located in New York City, NY
An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects. The Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
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Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
Located in New York City, NY
An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects. The Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 0.5 in
Designed for Life The World’s Best Product Designers
Located in New York City, NY
Designed For Life showcases 100 of the most exciting designers around the world and, through their work
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2010s Chinese Books

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Christies June 2010 Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
Located in valatie, NY
Christies June 2010 Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design Auction Catalog. 1st Ed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Iro: the Essence of Color in Japanese Design
Located in New York City, NY
The first and only survey of Japanese design as seen through the lens of Japan’s traditional color
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Hotels, Motels & Condominiums Planning, Design & Maintenance by Fred Lawson
Located in valatie, NY
Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Planning, Design and Maintenance by Fred Lawson. Architectural
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Vintage 1970s English Books

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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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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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Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin Architecture Interior Design Monograph Book
By Rizoli International Publications
Located in North Hollywood, CA
authored 30 books and has contributed to many more, in addition to design journals in the US, Europe and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Books

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Pietro Cicognani Architecture and Design Book by Karen Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Cicognani Architecture and Design By: Karen Bruno Photography by Francesco Lagnese Foreword
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Mexican A Journey Through Design Book by Newell Turner
Located in New York, NY
Mexican A Journey Through Design By: Newell Turner Foreword by Susana OrdovasAn American expat
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Pioneering 20th Century Design: The Torsten Brohan Collection (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
cultural level as works by Picasso, though there is a total lack of proportion in the prices their designs
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20th Century Books

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Island Hopping Amanda Lindroth Design Book by Amanda Lindroth
By Lindroth
Located in New York, NY
Island Hopping Amanda Lindroth Design By: Amanda Lindroth Photography by Tria Giovan Illustrations
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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California Designing Freedom
Located in New York City, NY
How did California come to have such a powerful influence on contemporary design? This book
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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California Designing Freedom
California Designing Freedom
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Beachside Windsor Architecture and Design Book by Hadley Keller
Located in New York, NY
Beachside Windsor Architecture and Design By: Hadley Keller Photography by Jessica Klewicki Glynn
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration Author Ralph Lauren A stunning celebration
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the books on design you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A books on design — often made from paper, metal and other — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a books on design, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the books on design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A books on design is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made books on design over the years, but those crafted by Rizzoli International Publications, Eric Cohler and David Hicks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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    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.
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    A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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    A set of books is called a series. A series refers to a set of two or more books.
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    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

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    An interior designer's job is to make interior spaces functional and well as beautiful. Interior designers accomplish these goals by selecting both essential and decorative items to fill and complement the space. By drawing, reading, and editing blueprints as well as selecting the proper colors, furnishings and materials, they bring life to a space.
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    A filigree design is an intricate design made of thin pliable threads of precious metal like gold, silver, platinum and sometimes even metals like copper, by twisting and turning the metal into curls, twists or turns. Filigree designs can be inset with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, coral and others. A wide range of necklaces, rings, bracelets, in antique, vintage, and contemporary filigree designs set with precious stones can be sourced on 1stDibs.
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    Sustainable design is the concept and philosophy behind the inception of abolishing negative environmental impact entirely via skilfully sensitive design initiatives. It is also referred to as environmentally sustainable design or environmentally conscious design.