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Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving

Located in Miami, FL

condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Nickel

Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table  Desk Library Table
Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table  Desk Library Table

Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table Desk Library Table

By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

base; Walter E. Smith collection. A substantial Desk, work, library table in rarely used condition.

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Hendrix Allardyce Rococo Style Lacquered Library Table Desk
Hendrix Allardyce Rococo Style Lacquered Library Table Desk

Hendrix Allardyce Rococo Style Lacquered Library Table Desk

By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sublime rococo style lacquered library table or writing table desk crafted by Hendrix Allardyce

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table
John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table

John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic neoclassical design steel library table or desk made in the manner and style of John

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

English Antique Georgian Glazed Library Bookcase - Secretaire
English Antique Georgian Glazed Library Bookcase - Secretaire

English Antique Georgian Glazed Library Bookcase - Secretaire

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful large Georgian Library Bookcase with Secretaire. This antique bookcase has a large

Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1790 Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase A rare & exceptional

Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms
Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms

Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms. A boxed set of three hardcover

Category

Early 2000s Singaporean Books

Materials

Paper

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Big Bull, Leather Library, Werner Neumann
Big Bull, Leather Library, Werner Neumann

Big Bull, Leather Library, Werner Neumann

By Werner Neumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Big bull Material: wooden frame covered with leather. Size: 190 x 150 x 42 cm. Werner Neumann's organic collection: Werner Neumann was just doodling away. And then decited to t...

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

By Alfonso Marina

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

By Maison Lalande

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890

Category

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.
Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.

Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

free-standing library writing table/desk in the manner of 'Gillows of Lancaster'. The high-quality

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

find a double curved (bombé and galbé) piece of furniture let alone a library. The back and shelves are

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio
Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

$4,860Sale Price|10% Off

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

By REJO design studio

Located in Riyadh, SA

Stunning yellow step bookcase made out of oak veneer by Rejo studio. The bookcase has a very smooth finish which enhances the appearance of the natural oak wood. Part of (the topogra...

Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Burl

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black or White
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black or White

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black or White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN HARDWOOD LIBRARY WRITiNG TABLE
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN HARDWOOD LIBRARY WRITiNG TABLE

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN HARDWOOD LIBRARY WRITiNG TABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A beautifully restored early Victorian library writing table, showcasing the

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

library table/desk. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine foliate feet and a lovely carved

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table

By John Hall

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table
18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

The Helmut N. Friedlaender Library Christie's Catalogs 2001
The Helmut N. Friedlaender Library Christie's Catalogs 2001

The Helmut N. Friedlaender Library Christie's Catalogs 2001

Located in Bradenton, FL

Christie's New York Catalogs from The Helmut N. Friedlaender Library auctions Part 1 & 2 on Monday

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English desk having a leather top on a case with three drawers in front, brass hardware and faux drawers on the sides and back, all this sitting on turned and r...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded cornice above three glazed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie
Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie

Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Superb furniture in marquetry and bronze in the louis XV louis XVI transition style executed by A.Chevrie famous parisian cabinetmaker of this time. The furniture at the top opens ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Library Oil Lamp Chandelier Gilt Brass and Opaline Glass Shades
French Art Deco Library Oil Lamp Chandelier Gilt Brass and Opaline Glass Shades

French Art Deco Library Oil Lamp Chandelier Gilt Brass and Opaline Glass Shades

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous French Art Deco in Colonial style chandelier, gilt brass, wood and opaline glass shades Measures: Diameter 24 in / 60 cm Height 36 in (20 in +12 in/chain) / 90 cm (60 cm ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase
19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase

19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s
Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s

Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s

By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Warsaw, PL

Antique three-light billiard / library lamp from Vienna, circa 1900. Made of gilt brass (originally

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Library Steps
Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Library Steps

Antique Georgian Style Leather Top Library Steps

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive set of antique leather top library steps in the Georgian style. They were

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Very Fine Regency  Library  Bookcase C1820s
A Very Fine Regency  Library  Bookcase C1820s

A Very Fine Regency Library Bookcase C1820s

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Beautiful Mahogany Regency Library Bookcase This bookcase is of Pure Quality with Concaved Sides

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase
George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase

George III style mahogany breakfront library bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large George III style mahogany display bookcase the projecting carved molded cornice above four large well-figured astragal glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved int...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860
Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860

Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large antique Italian library cabinet made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. This

Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead
Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead

Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead

By Angus Snead MacDonald

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare set of antique cast iron archival library bookcases by Snead. these impressive cast iron

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique
Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique

Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique

By Societé anonyme francaise

Located in TARBES, FR

Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of

Category

1990s Japonisme Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers
19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers

19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome baroque oak library table with two drawers has heavily turned legs, scalloped skirt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Bookcases
Pair of 19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Bookcases

Pair of 19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Bookcases

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of mid-19th Century Irish mahogany library bookcases. The tops with adjustable shelves

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare StilDomus Jacaranda sectional library & bar cabinet
Rare StilDomus Jacaranda sectional library & bar cabinet

Rare StilDomus Jacaranda sectional library & bar cabinet

By Stildomus

Located in London, GB

A fabulous StilDomus jacaranda sectional library and bar Made up of separate components with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Set Spiral Mahogany Library Steps 20th Century
Vintage Set Spiral Mahogany Library Steps 20th Century

Vintage Set Spiral Mahogany Library Steps 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of Vintage English spiral library steps, circa second half of the 20th

Category

Late 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Replogle Illuminated Glass Library Globe c.1930-1940
Replogle Illuminated Glass Library Globe c.1930-1940

Replogle Illuminated Glass Library Globe c.1930-1940

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original 12" library globe manufactured by Replogle and edited by cartographer, Gustav

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Globes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel
19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel

19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel

By H. Samuel

Located in London, GB

A Fine Octagonal Library Desk By Henry Samuel of London Constructed in a well figured mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc
4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

By Charles Ranc

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

ideal for: - Grand entryways - Formal dining rooms - Libraries and studies - Hallways or staircases

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840
Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840

Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

bookcase, ideal for a study, library or living space Two-part construction for ease of movement Ideal for

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase An exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!

1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!

Located in Austin, TX

offering an extraordinary focal point for any library, study, or collector’s space. Spanish Renaissance

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Chippendale Library Bookcase, England, Late 18th Century
Large Chippendale Library Bookcase, England, Late 18th Century

Large Chippendale Library Bookcase, England, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Chippendale library bookcase featuring a six-door lower section with central risalit and a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine gilt bronze mounted mahogany Empire library bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch library in Mahogany. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Set by Weaver
Custom Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Set by Weaver

Custom Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Set by Weaver

Located in Dekalb, IL

to function either as a unified library wall or as individual cabinets if desired. Clean vertical

Category

Late 20th Century American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Oak

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.

Category

Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

By Seng

Located in Forney, TX

horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

French Provincial Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase 10 Ft
French Provincial Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase 10 Ft

French Provincial Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase 10 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A monumental early 20th century French Provincial-style two-piece breakfront pine library

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

including beech, cherry, oak and pine. It can be used in a bar or shop or converted to a library lots of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order
‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order

‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dovetailed three shelf library cart on cast iron casters.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase

Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1830 Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase An exceptional example

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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There is a range of libraries and studies for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique libraries and studies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are 1584 antique and vintage libraries and studies for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 50 modern editions to choose from as well. Libraries and studies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Libraries and studies are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Frama, Minty of Oxford and Franco Albini each produced beautiful libraries and studies that are worth considering.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A study room — frequently just called a study — is a room in the house reserved for quiet and reflection. It is a space where you can study, work on your computer or read. A good study is spacious, quiet, neatly furnished with proper ventilation. Shop a range of antique and vintage study furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Vivienne Westwood studied at the Harrow School of Art in Harrow, UK, and at the University of Westminster in London.

    She took courses in both fashion design and silversmithing. However, she did not stay at either institution long enough to earn a degree. In the early 1960s, she began to make her own necklaces and other jewelry and met artist, activist and entrepreneur Malcolm McLaren. She made clothes for him in the style of the Teddy Boys, the city's music-crazed, occasionally violent teenagers who wore high-waisted trousers and tailored velvet blazers that drew on Edwardian-era fashions. Westwood and McLaren opened a vintage shop on King's Road in London in 1971, and eventually, Westwood produced and sold her own pieces at the store, marking the start of her work as a designer.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Joan Miró studied art at the School of Industrial and Fine Arts in Barcelona, Spain. The school also went by the name The Llotja. Miró did not complete his studies. Instead, he dropped out and briefly attended the School of Commerce to study business at the urging of his parents. Shop a selection of Joan Miró art on 1stDibs.
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    Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Philippe Starck studied at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, where he focused on interior design. Following graduation, he found work decorating nightclubs. In 1983, he received a major commission to design the apartments at the Élysée Palace, then occupied by French president François Mitterrand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Graham Sutherland studied art at Epsom College in London and also taught printmaking at the Chelsea School of Art. Sutherland is a painter best known for his Surrealistic landscapes. Find a variety of Graham Sutherland art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Yes, Ángel Botello studied art. The Spanish-Puerto Rican painter received his education at the École des Beaux-Arts in France and the School of Art of the San Fernando Academy in Madrid, Spain. Botello was dubbed "the Caribbean Gauguin" for his bold colors and depictions of island life and is considered one of the greatest Latin American postmodern artists. Explore a range of Ángel Botello art on 1stDibs.
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    Roy Lichtenstein studied art at Ohio State University. He received both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the university. For 10 years, he worked as an instructor at the institution. Find a range of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.