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Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The revival of the decorative arts in post-war France is extremely diverse, from the 40's style
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
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H 12.44 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Les Decorateurs des annees 50 by Paterick Favardin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The revival of the decorative arts in the post-war France is extremely diverse, from the 40 style
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Les Decorateurs des annees 50 by Paterick Favardin (Book)
Les Decorateurs des annees 50 by Paterick Favardin (Book)
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H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Oversized Book Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Vanessa Friedman Limited Edition 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
almost all in color. 448 pages. Text in English with summaries in German, French and English. This book
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Books

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Paper

Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
almost all in color. 448 pages. Text in English with summaries in German, French and English. This book
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Books

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Paper

Les Decorateurs des Annees 40 by Bruno Foucart & Jean-Louis Gaillemin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Artistes Décorateurs of 1939 and ends in the 50's. Contains 300 illustrations mostly in colour. Featuring
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20th Century Books

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Paper

coffee table, from the Bow Wood line circa 1950 by french company Steiner
By Hugues Steiner
Located in BRIOUDE, FR
typicaly representative of French minimalism design of early 50's. The Bow wood Line of Steiner was
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Map of France by Homann, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
. S. Benedict (..)'. Beautiful antique map of France with the provinces of the Order of Saint Benedict
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of France by Homann, 1738
Antique Map of France by Homann, 1738
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0 in
Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968
By Georges Candilis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
furniture for the 'Les Carrats' holiday resort that he designed in Port-Leucate, France with Finnish
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Antique Map of the Vermandois Region 'Picardy' in France by Janssonius, C.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
France. This map shows the cities of S. Quintin, Channi, Noyon, Perone, Lafere and others. Artists and
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Vermandois and Cappelle, France by Janssonius, 1657
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Descriptio Veromanduorum - Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Two detailed
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Accolay ceramic
By Accolay Pottery
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
is referenced in the key book on ceramics, "French Pottery of the 50s" by Staudenmeyer Pierre
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Accolay ceramic
Accolay ceramic
H 15.36 in Dm 4.93 in
Dior - Françoise Giroud - 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1987
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1987. Hardback with English text, translated
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Dior - Françoise Giroud - 1st U. S. edition,  New York, 1987
Dior - Françoise Giroud - 1st U. S. edition,  New York, 1987
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H 13 in W 9.85 in D 1.46 in
Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
proportions and lines as Pierre Paulin designed it in the 50's. Additional photos and videos available on
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Emilio Pucci - Fashion Story -Limited Edition Taschen 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
almost all in color. 448 pages. Text in English with summaries in German, French and English. This book
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Books

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Paper

"For Defense, Buy United States Savings Bonds and Stamps." Vintage WWII Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, large dollar bond amounts, ranging from $50 to $1000, were purchased for bonds. However, in the 1940’s
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Reverend Mr. Wollaston F.R.S. Also from the authorities Flamstead, De La Caille, Hevellus, Bradley
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

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Other

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lifelong fascination with books and book-making. Since the appearance in 1970 of THE SOMNAMBULIST, his work
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20th Century American Photography

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
H 22 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery. Measuremenents 58 cm x 50 cm x 80 H cm
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood, Velvet

Colorful Civil War Recruitment Broadside for the "Manhattan Rifles"
Located in York County, PA
margin is the byline of the printer, which reads: "S. Booth, Printer, 59 Duane Street, cor. of Elm
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper

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Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Solid wood with natural finish and metallic shelves. Silver and black.
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2010s Brazilian International Style Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
H 86.62 in W 11.23 in D 11.82 in
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased the offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks ...
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
H 34 in W 96 in D 52 in
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Luigi Saccardo ´Topline´ Highboards in Laminated Wood
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Topline' highboards, laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976. Pair of bookcases as part of the ´Topline´ series, designed by the Italian designer Luigi Saccardo. ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

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Metal

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch w/ Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, colored drawer and formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial design. Many of Coen de Vries' pra...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Birch, Ebony

Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. The 1987 design is playful,...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Finn Juhl Wall Shelving for Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare modular shelving system. Six birch open front cabinets and two cabinets with teak sliding doors. Dovetail construction. Cabinets easily hang from eight standards and can be arra...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

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Birch

Finn Juhl Wall Shelving for Baker
Finn Juhl Wall Shelving for Baker
H 13 in W 32 in D 11.5 in
Stunning Rosewood Credenza by Robert Heritage, England 1960s
By Robert Heritage
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A beautifully executed rosewood credenza by Robert Heritage, an industrial and interior designer in England in the 50s and 60s. This is a classic example of his work, which featured...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
This three-drawer dresser crafted from solid hardwood adorned with vibrant yellow circle motifs exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originall...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

mid century SIDEBOARD 50s elm wood slanted legs bartels-werke
By Bartels-Werke
Located in Mannheim, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern sideboard from the 50s, manufactured by Bartels-Werke. The body is completely coated with Rüster real wood veneer, the interior is veneered with mahogany. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Elm

20th century French Louis XV Sanded Chests of drawer, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV style chest of drawers which has been sandblasted. From the 50s. Brass handles and fittings. Beautiful quality and perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic signed Maison Jansen 9 drawer marble top dresser or commode. The piece features superb cast bronze and brass ormolu and a white carara marble top. The mahogany ca...
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Geometric oak cabinet by Eyvind Beckman, Swedish Modern, 1940-50s
By Eyvind Beckman
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern cabinet designed by Eyvind Beckman. Produced in Sweden by his own company during the 1940-50s. Made from oak with inside of Mahogny. Striking geometric relief pattern ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Pair Coromandel Carved Lacquer Mable Top French Louis XV Style Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of Coromandel carved lacquer commodes with their original time-worn finish and beautiful scenery. The cases match perfectly however the marble tops are of differe...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Osvaldo Borsani Elegant wood storage unit and brass handles Italian design 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece of furniture is an elegant storage unit that fits perfectly in both the living room and bedroom. The main structure in ebonized wood contrasts with the natural wood...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards

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Brass

Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique chest of drawers on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. It is a very useful size, it is slim and taking up very little spa...
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 13 in

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Robert Picault Midcentury French Modern Ceramic Portrait Plate/Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Winnetka, IL
. Reference: See French Pottery of the 50s by Pierre Staudenmeyer, p. 242, for a similar example.  
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plate, Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Winnetka, IL
Picault and Picasso when both were working in Vallauris. Reference: See French Pottery of the 50s by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware

Woman With Hat
By Leopold Dietmann
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
, landscapes, book illustrations, but also a cartographer, launcher of new ideas on art theory and technique
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Woman With Hat
H 19.69 in W 32.68 in D 2.36 in
New England Landscape Painting by Stephen Maxfield Parrish
By Stephen Parrish
Located in Honolulu, HI
lives. Stephen Parrish filled over 50 pages of the book with elaborate and humorous drawings of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings

French Coffee Table from the 50´s
Located in Girona, ES
Nice tripod coffee table "book shape," black lacquered steel disassembled stands, "pate de verre
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

French Coffee Table from the 50´s
French Coffee Table from the 50´s
H 19.3 in W 36.62 in D 27.17 in
Fab 50's French Two Light Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
condition, rewired with foot switch and shades replicated. Classic 50's styling.
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Brass

"Targui Et Méhari Baraquant" by Paul Jouve, circa 1932, Art Deco, France
By Paul Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
famous artist Paul Jouve. It has a perfect documentation being published in the reference book by Félix
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

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Masonite

French Ceramoic Wide Vase with Handles Accolay 1960 Signed Double A
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
pieces are signed with a double A" Pierre Staudenmeyer in the reference book "French Pottery of the 50's".
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

7-Piece French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry & Ormolu Bedroom Suite, Signed
By François Linke
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XVI mahogany Marquetry & ormolu bedroom suite includes: 1) Signed French Louis XVI
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets

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Ormolu

Candilis Chairs and Stool / Table
By Georges Candilis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
-Leucate, France with Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt (who also worked with Charlotte Perriand at
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Candilis Chairs and Stool / Table
Candilis Chairs and Stool / Table
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Matisse, Picasso, Miró: As I Knew Them by Rosamond Bernier Alfred A. Knopf, 199
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hardcover art book Biography & Autobiography - 278 pages Living in France during the 1940s, '50s and '60s
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20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Arthur Tress (American b. 1940) 'The Voyage' Rare Signed and Numbered Photograph
By Arthur Tress
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
40 cm. Mat: 23 x 24.5 in / 50 x 62.5 cm. Full Margins. Signed, titled and numbered by the artist
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

"Abstract" by Sandu Darie
By Sandu Darie
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, ceramics, stage design, film maker. Education: 1926‑1932 Law School, Paris, FRANCE. Professional
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Vintage 1960s Cuban Paintings

"Abstract" by Sandu Darie
"Abstract" by Sandu Darie
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Michael Ayrton, White Still Life, 1959, Oil, Board, Matthieson
By Michael Ayrton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
painter, sculptor, draughtsman, engraver, portraitist, stage designer, book illustrator, novelist, short
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Vintage 1950s Modern Paintings

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Other

Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Jeanneret: Maitres De La Modernite (Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
(1903-1999), figurehead of the furniture of the 50s, free and committed woman, strove to create
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Irving Penn Photogravure Black and White, 1947
By Irving Penn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Irving Penn Photogravure plate page 23 inside the book Photographie 1947 edited by Arts et Metiers
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Irving Penn Photogravure Black and White, 1947
Irving Penn Photogravure Black and White, 1947
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1940's vintage Type BB analytical scale/balance by William Ainsworth & Sons Inc of
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum, Brass

"Mathieu Mategot" Book by Jousse Entreprise
Located in Brooklyn, NY
techniques and original forms in fact one of the key players of the 50s, leaving his imprint on the French
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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

Portrait Dish By Robert Picault
Located in Winnetka, IL
According to Pierre Staudenmeyer in his book French Pottery of the 50s, this ceramic work (based on
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Vintage 1950s French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Earthenware

Midcentury Rattan Chairs on Metal Frame by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Thonet Ben’t Ply in the 50s and 60s. Book references : « Mobi Boom, l’explosion du design en France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Plate by Robert Picault
By Robert Picault
Located in Winnetka, IL
A rare ceramic plate of a female nude by the French potter Robert Picault (1919-2000). Signed and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Robert Picault "Flute Player" Ceramic Plate, 1950
By Robert Picault
Located in Winnetka, IL
of Mid-Century Modern French pottery. In an excellent, recently published book by Sylvia Vautier
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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