Letterpress Blocks
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
'Les Lettres' Steel and Wood Letterpress Cocktail Table by Raoul W., Signed
By Raoul. W 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate wood letterpress print blocks, signed on the front as can be seen in the photos.
Considered
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$14,000
H 16 in W 47 in D 47 in
Console with Relief Top of Printing Blocks and Glass op on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,274
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Consoles with Wood Relief Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,274 / item
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
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19thC Alphabet Tray of Wooden Letterpress Printing Blocks c.1895
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The collection of approximately one hundred and twenty three letterpress printing blocks, presented
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mahogany
The Gravity Series
By Casey Gardner
Located in Mill Valley, CA
its life-giving energy.
Letterpress printed with linoleum blocks and photo-polymer plates.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage wall sculpture composed of letterpress printing blocks, produced circa 1960's - 1970's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage decorative large collection letterpress wood block letters, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / letterpress wood block letters / wood / Art Deco / Industial / Rustic / Vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Orgininal Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Pair of Midcentury Letterpress "Printers" Table Lamps, USA, circa 1970
Located in Toronto, ON
These special bespoke vintage lamps were made from antique wooden letterpress alphabet and number
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Blocks Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Letters Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
A Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage letterpress printers blocks wall sculpture with a variety of letters and numbers in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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Flora I - large format photograph of abstract floral and liquid cloud explosion
By Christian Stoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale abstraction of floral water clouds in a liquid landscape
FLORA I by Christian Stoll
48 x 76 inches (122 x 193cm)
signed edition of 7
25 x 40 inches (64 x 102cm)
signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Christian StollFlora I - large format photograph of abstract floral and liquid cloud explosion, 2016
$4,400
H 48 in W 76 in D 0.1 in
Hemisphere IV - large format photograph of abstract liquid cloudscapes in water
By Christian Stoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photography of mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the body of works titled 'Hemisphere'
Hemisp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Giclée, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE
Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
$985 / item
H 8.25 in W 5.29 in D 5.79 in
"Diego" Architectural Plaster Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural, angular side table combines art and architecture for a modern, functional accent in any room. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece adds dimension to any space.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plaster
$429 / item
H 22.5 in W 9.5 in D 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron pair of sconces with dark ceramic sockets and new silk shades. Oak frames with brass detailing.
Wonderful pair.
France circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage Sheldon Rose Alpha Typographic Cube Sculpture Mixed Media
By Sheldon Rose
Located in North Miami, FL
This interesting alpha cube abstract sculpture by Sheldon Rose is a mixed media comprised of polychrome metal and paint. It features a medley of faux letterpress symbols, numbers and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's chairs but likely made around 2000. We found the chairs in Denmark and based on the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$3,450 / set
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères.
Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping.
Chic and unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Materials
Copper
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60 cm, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
$2,720 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Boho Chevron Stripe Terra Cotta Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho terra cotta planter. A chic Chevron stripe along the top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Metal Pots, Belgium, circa 1890
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage metal pots, Belgium, circa 1890.
Sold individually.
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Antique Plant Etagere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique plant etagere
Dimensions: circa - 31.25"W x 20.25"D x 28"H
Beautiful texture and patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown oval opaline glass globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1950s.
With a single porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (each pendan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet
Category
1990s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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Find a variety of letterpress blocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all letterpress blocks available were constructed with great care. Find 2 antique and vintage letterpress blocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Letterpress blocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Letterpress blocks made by modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many letterpress blocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Raoul. W produced popular letterpress blocks that are worth a look.
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