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Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand
Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand

Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand

$7,500

H 22 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

) apparent Materials: oak, leather Dimensions (H, W, D): 22"h, 30.5"w, 20.5"d Additional Information: The

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set

Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This five volume set of leather bound 1st Edition encyclopedias were done by Weltall and Menschheit

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Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica  25 Volumes
Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica  25 Volumes

Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes

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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 3 in

Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes

Located in Middleburg, VA

Fabulous set of 25 volumes early English large leather bound Encyclopedia Britannica beautifully

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Leather Bound Books These antique Encyclopedia Britannica books are a great addition to any

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias
Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias

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H 10.25 in W 41.75 in D 7 in

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of sixteen volumes of a Dutch encyclopedia set published from 1932-1938. This set of

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20th Century Dutch Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias
Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias

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H 10.5 in W 25.75 in D 6.75 in

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of thirteen volumes of a Catholic encyclopedia by Dutch author N. V. Uitgeversmij

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20th Century Dutch Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias
Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

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H 10 in W 40 in D 7 in

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of twenty volumes of a Catholic encyclopedia by German authors Joseph Cardinal

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Antique 19th Century German Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias
Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias

Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful 15 volume set of 19th century Spanish vellum covered encyclopedias - SERRANO

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Leather

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Lou...

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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia
Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia

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H 10.5 in W 2.25 in D 8 in

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 8 leather bound encyclopedia We've acquired many leather bound books from a collection, see

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20th Century Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's
20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's

20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th century collection of nine leather bound encyclopedia's.

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914
Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914

Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An early 20th century collection of 6 leather bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia" with top

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Early 20th Century Industrial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase
Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase

Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase

By Denis Diderot

Located in Bridgeport, CT

blue cloth and navy blue leather with gold print. Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 6 7/8" vol 1-4 Slipcase - 9 1

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

This set is in good condition and there are a total of 24 volumes. The total measures 44" wide and 11" high with a depth of 9".

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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

10 brilliant red encyclopedia
10 brilliant red encyclopedia

10 brilliant red encyclopedia

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

ancient, leather bound encyclopedia. for accessory / shelve filler. stunning in an all white room

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American Books

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk
1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

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H 13 in W 35.44 in D 10.24 in

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Malle. Stencil monogram made for britannica encyclopedia

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922
French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922

French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922

Located in Austin, TX

Larousse Universel is a 2 volumes A to Z French encyclopedia published by Larousse editions, Paris

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Vintage 1920s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922
French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922

French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922

Located in Austin, TX

3 volumes of French Encyclopedia published by Librairie Aristide Quillet, Paris 1922. Tome one

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Vintage 1920s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948
French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948

French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948

Located in Austin, TX

Le Nouveau Larousse Universal is a 2 volumes, A to Z, encyclopedia published by Librairie Larousse

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Vintage 1940s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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Jacques Adnet Black Leather and Glass Side Table or Night Stand France c1950

By Jacques Adnet

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By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

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Royere Gouffe Cerused Oak Daybed Deco, France, 1930s-1940s Midcentury
Royere Gouffe Cerused Oak Daybed Deco, France, 1930s-1940s Midcentury

Royere Gouffe Cerused Oak Daybed Deco, France, 1930s-1940s Midcentury

By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé

Located in New York, NY

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Oak

Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940's
Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940's

Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Elegant gueridon with a tri-lobe base raised on thick round feet. Original patina.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon

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Oak

Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France

$36,000

H 35.5 in W 87.5 in D 40.5 in

Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling...

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Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

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Brass, Steel

Leather Stitched Side Table by Jacques Adnet, c. 1950
Leather Stitched Side Table by Jacques Adnet, c. 1950

Leather Stitched Side Table by Jacques Adnet, c. 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York City, NY

Side table with stitched leather legs and wooden table top.

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950's Stitched Leather Side Tables by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Side Tables by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Side Tables by Jacques Adnet

$15,027

H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

1950's Stitched Leather Side Tables by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather side tables by Jacques Adnet Rare in this combination of colors.  

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Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

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Leather

Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer

Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Stamford, CT

Jacques Adnet desk In/Out tray organizer of stitched leather over steel. France. Circa 1950. Possible to hang on wall or place on desk.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Leather

Jacques Adnet French Leather & Glass Side Table
Jacques Adnet French Leather & Glass Side Table

Jacques Adnet French Leather & Glass Side Table

$6,350

H 18.25 in W 22 in D 13.75 in

Jacques Adnet French Leather & Glass Side Table

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jacques Adnet French leather & glass side table France, circa 1940s This charming side table has clean lines and looks great from every angle Sleek iron frame is encompassed with bl...

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Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century French Jacques Adnet Bar Trolley
Mid-Century French Jacques Adnet Bar Trolley

Mid-Century French Jacques Adnet Bar Trolley

$7,401

H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century French Jacques Adnet Bar Trolley

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-Century French bar cart attributed to Jacques Adnet. With a steel frame clad in saddle stitched black leather. A classic Adnet design with it's original glass shelves. Circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s French Carts and Bar Carts

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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7 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)

7 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

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1950's stitched leather and wood side table by Jacques Adnet

1950's stitched leather and wood side table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and fruit wood side table by Jacques Adnet Good vintage condition

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Vintage 1950s French End Tables

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1950s Stitched Leather Shelves by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Shelves by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Shelves by Jacques Adnet

$16,229

H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 11.82 in

1950s Stitched Leather Shelves by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950s Ultra rare shelve in in stitched leather by Jacques Adnet. France.

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Vintage 1950s French Shelves

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Brass

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