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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905
Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905

Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905

Located in CA, CA

Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1905. First

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Early 20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, First Edition First Issue, 1911
Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, First Edition First Issue, 1911

Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, First Edition First Issue, 1911

Located in CA, CA

Edith Wharton. Ethan Frome. Published by Charles Scribner & Sons, New York 1911. First edition

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Vintage 1910s American Books

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Paper

Maxfield PARRISH & Edith WHARTON - Italian Villas and Their Gardens
Maxfield PARRISH & Edith WHARTON - Italian Villas and Their Gardens

Maxfield PARRISH & Edith WHARTON - Italian Villas and Their Gardens

Located in Middletown, NY

garden design by Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937), the writer who best portrayed the lives and morals of the

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Italian Villas and Their Gardens by Edith Wharton (Book)
Italian Villas and Their Gardens by Edith Wharton (Book)

Italian Villas and Their Gardens by Edith Wharton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a first edition copy of this book which has been bound in Red Morocco leather with beautiful gold tooling around the edges and to the spine. A breathtaking and informative bo...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005
"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005

Located in Pasadena, CA

The Mount, Edith Wharton's home. Art critic James Cooper wrote in 2012: "Howard's sculptures have

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Early 2000s American Busts

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Bronze

Arthur Wm. North (English) Etching of Joseph Conrad Dated 1912 Signed by Conrad
Arthur Wm. North (English) Etching of Joseph Conrad Dated 1912 Signed by Conrad

Arthur Wm. North (English) Etching of Joseph Conrad Dated 1912 Signed by Conrad

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton and many others. Conrad's work profoundly influenced a large group

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Vintage 1910s American Prints

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Paper

Antique Art Nouveau Tabletop Vanity Oval Beveled Mirror w/Candle Holders
Antique Art Nouveau Tabletop Vanity Oval Beveled Mirror w/Candle Holders

Antique Art Nouveau Tabletop Vanity Oval Beveled Mirror w/Candle Holders

Located in Topeka, KS

are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle… or the mirror that reflects it.” -Edith Wharton

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History
19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History

19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History

Located in Delft, NL

., the books of Edith Wharton, in which millions of dollars crossed the Atlantic as a dowry. New money

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Antique 19th Century North American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fruitwood

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Embroidered Pillow with Text by Edith Wharton
Embroidered Pillow with Text by Edith Wharton

Embroidered Pillow with Text by Edith Wharton

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H 17 in W 17 in D 5 in

Embroidered Pillow with Text by Edith Wharton

By Daniel Pontius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- closely laid couching stitch- from vintage materials, mid-20th century. Quote taken from Edith Wharton

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Linen

Henning Koppel Teak Tray for Georg Jensen, Staved Wood Round Serving Tray
Henning Koppel Teak Tray for Georg Jensen, Staved Wood Round Serving Tray

Henning Koppel Teak Tray for Georg Jensen, Staved Wood Round Serving Tray

By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel

Located in Raleigh, NC

Bobbie de Marneffe of Massachusetts, a noted philanthropist and supporter of preservation at Edith

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Teak

Edith Wharton, Twilight Sleep., First Edition, Presentation Copy, 1927
Edith Wharton, Twilight Sleep., First Edition, Presentation Copy, 1927

Edith Wharton, Twilight Sleep., First Edition, Presentation Copy, 1927

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: WHARTON, Edith. Title: Twilight Sleep. Publisher: NY: D. Appleton and Company, 1927

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Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Fabric

WHARTON, Edith. Crucial Instances. FIRST EDITION - 1901
WHARTON, Edith. Crucial Instances. FIRST EDITION - 1901

WHARTON, Edith. Crucial Instances. FIRST EDITION - 1901

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: WHARTON, Edith. TITLE: Crucial Instances. PUBLISHER: NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901

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Antique Early 1900s British Books

Materials

Paper

Wharton, Edith, The Custom Of The Country, 'First Edition - 1913'
Wharton, Edith, The Custom Of The Country, 'First Edition - 1913'

Wharton, Edith, The Custom Of The Country, 'First Edition - 1913'

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: WHARTON, Edith. Title: The Custom Of The Country. Publisher: NY: Charles Scribner's

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Vintage 1910s American Books

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Fabric

Samarkand Khotan Gallery Rug
Samarkand Khotan Gallery Rug

Samarkand Khotan Gallery Rug

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H 210 in W 108 in L 210 in

Samarkand Khotan Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

journals of MarCo Polo written in 1298. As an icon of 20th century literature it has featured in Edith

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Medieval Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Classical Principles for Modern Design
Classical Principles for Modern Design

Classical Principles for Modern Design

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H 10.5 in W 9 in L 10.5 in

Classical Principles for Modern Design

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

Interior designer and decorative arts historian Thomas Jayne takes on the redoubtable Edith Wharton

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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect
Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect

Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect

Located in New York, NY

(she was Edith Wharton’s niece), Farrand designed lavish gardens for the leaders of society, including

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Newport Pleasures and Palaces by Nancy Sirkis, First Edition
Newport Pleasures and Palaces by Nancy Sirkis, First Edition

Newport Pleasures and Palaces by Nancy Sirkis, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

gingerbread world which was the setting for what Edith Wharton called the Age of Innocence, the community

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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

New York by New York
New York by New York

New York by New York

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H 13.93 in W 11 in D 2.4 in

New York by New York

By Assouline Publishing

Located in NEW YORK, NY

writers including E.B. White , Edith Wharton, Tom Wolfe and Jay McInerney. With a slipcase and typography

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Other

1930s Tiffany Desk Set
1930s Tiffany Desk Set

1930s Tiffany Desk Set

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H 3 in W 19.25 in D 30.24 in

1930s Tiffany Desk Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Summertime, she was the doyenne of Newport society, living at Land’s End, Edith Wharton’s former “cottage

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Vintage 1930s French Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

French Neo-Classic Lion Form Chenets
French Neo-Classic Lion Form Chenets

French Neo-Classic Lion Form Chenets

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H 12.75 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in

French Neo-Classic Lion Form Chenets

Located in Woodbury, CT

, French. Prov. Deaccessioned from Land's End, Edith Wharton's Newport residence.

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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A George II Giltwood Portrait Frame Mirror
A George II Giltwood Portrait Frame Mirror

A George II Giltwood Portrait Frame Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

appears that the surface is original with minor losses. English, circa 1730-50. From Edith Wharton

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Embroidered Text Pillow, Anaconda
Embroidered Text Pillow, Anaconda

Embroidered Text Pillow, Anaconda

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H 26 in W 26 in D 5 in

Embroidered Text Pillow, Anaconda

By Daniel Pontius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

quote is Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth: "...the rabbit always thinks it is fascinating the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Manhattan Style Book
Manhattan Style Book

Manhattan Style Book

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H 11 in W 8 in D 1 in

Manhattan Style Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

as it evolved in New York after the publication of Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr.'s The

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1990s North American American Classical Books

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Paper

"Edith Wharton's Italian Gardens Decorative" Book
"Edith Wharton's Italian Gardens Decorative" Book

"Edith Wharton's Italian Gardens Decorative" Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

"Edith Wharton's Italian Gardens Decorative" book by V, Russell In 1903 Edith Wharton was

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1990s American Country Books

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Paper

The Decoration of Houses Book
The Decoration of Houses Book

The Decoration of Houses Book

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H 9.5 in W 8 in D 1.25 in

The Decoration of Houses Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, Edith Wharton and architect Ogden Codman, Jr., collaborated on The Decoration of Houses, a

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1990s American Country Books

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Paper

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,267 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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Gold Leaf

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vols., 8-3/8" x 6-1/8", fron...

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Antique Early 1900s British Books

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Leather

12 Antique English Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue and Hand-Painted Florals Tiffany
12 Antique English Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue and Hand-Painted Florals Tiffany

12 Antique English Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue and Hand-Painted Florals Tiffany

By Cauldon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic pattern by Cauldon of England which was custom ordered through Tiffany's in many different color ways. We have had the pleasure of offering this beautiful pattern in cobalt...

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Vintage 1920s Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Braintree, GB

A highly distinctive and collectible pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by acclaimed silversmith Anthony Elson. Crafted in sterling silver, each shaker is designed as a...

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Vintage 1980s British Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Early 20th -C. Italian Regency Style Leather Book Form Side / Drinks Table
Early 20th -C. Italian Regency Style Leather Book Form Side / Drinks Table

Early 20th -C. Italian Regency Style Leather Book Form Side / Drinks Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is one of the better book form side tables that I have had. The leather has a warm, rich patina. The lid lifts and a back drawer offers nice storage. It has 4 turned feet. It is...

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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Tables

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Leather, Wood

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare
1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

$2,152

H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare

Located in Bath, GB

A beautifully bound complete eight volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. A charming eight volume edition of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies, ...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Paper

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...

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1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Kiyomi Barrier & Seiken Temple Near Okitsu- Japanese Woodcut Print on Rice Paper
Kiyomi Barrier & Seiken Temple Near Okitsu- Japanese Woodcut Print on Rice Paper

Kiyomi Barrier & Seiken Temple Near Okitsu- Japanese Woodcut Print on Rice Paper

By Utagawa Hiroshige

Located in Soquel, CA

Kiyomi Barrier & Seiken Temple Near Okitsu - Japanese Woodcut Print on Rice Paper Woodblock print of boats in a harbor by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858). Originally publish...

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1850s Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Rice Paper, Woodcut

Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6
Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6

Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells "Women Who Changed The Course of History" - Set of 6. Set includes Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, Marie De Medicis, Catherine the ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Edwardian Mahogany Console Table
Edwardian Mahogany Console Table

Edwardian Mahogany Console Table

$5,150

H 31.75 in W 80 in D 29.25 in

Edwardian Mahogany Console Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This large-scale mahogany table done in the Georgian style was made circa 1900. Retaining its original finish with a fine old patina the large board top shows a choice grain selected...

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Console Tables

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Mahogany

Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s
Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s

Rope Armchair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France ca 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo

Located in Utrecht, NL

This armchair is a compelling embodiment of the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Their design philosophy was centered around a commitment to accessible furnishing mad...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

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