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Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Dunand
Located in Atlanta, GA
design, art, photography, and fashion. Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 14 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Collectible Books "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", First Edition, 4 volume
By Grete Jalk
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and complete set of “40 years of Danish Furniture Design” first edition book collection — The
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Brazilian modern design book extensively classifies the work of 15 of the most representative
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2010s Brazilian Books
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Paper
Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
rooted in tradition and enriched with a modern sensibility.
Known for designing welcoming Southern homes
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
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Paper
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books
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Paper
Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1965
- designer : Miroslav Rada
- Artia Praha
- English version
- original condition, see the photos
- 207 pages
- many beautiful pictures
- jr.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil Book by Maria Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil book by Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos published in
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Modern Living: Gio Ponti and the Twentieth-Century Aesthetics of Design
Located in valatie, NY
Modern Living: Gio Ponti and the Twentieth-Century Aesthetics of Design
by Georgia Museum of Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Prize Designs for Modern Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Published in 1950 by The Museum of Modern Art - MOMA, this is a scarce soft covered book which
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Brooklyn Modern: Architecture, Interiors and Design By Diana Lind, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Brooklyn Modern: Architecture, Interiors and Design By Diana Lind, and (Photography) by Yoko Inoue
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
image of the design that today we call Modern.
No overview of this period would be complete without the
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20th Century Books
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Paper
1968 Danish Language Bo Bedre Vintage Magazines Modern Home Design Style 12 pcs
Located in Miami, FL
Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language but pictures
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Pierre Chareau Modern Architecture and Design by Esther da Costa Meyer, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design by Esther da Costa Meyer. Published by Yale / The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture
Located in valatie, NY
Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture, by Michael G. Smith
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 8.25 in D 1.5 in
International Design Yearbook 16 Hardcover
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Foster's light design for Artemide. This who's who of domestic design includes the vibrant, modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Design Impact, A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision Culture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Design Impact - A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision culture.
A History of Art
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20th Century American Modern Books
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Paper
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Original Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress
By Ladislav Sutnar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Oblong Quarto. Unpaginated. Original spiral-bound cream boards with modern design in color on cover
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Lyle XOX Head of Design Hardcover Signed 2019
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lyle XOX Head of Design Hardcover in slipcase Signed 1st edition 2019.Lyle XOX: Head of Design by
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Books
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Paper
Cartier Design Viewed Book by Ettore Sottsass Hardcover Book
By Jean Cartier, Ettore Sottsass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design and material. All designs reproduced here are from the Cartier Paris Archives. Hardcover, 240
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin Architecture Interior Design Monograph Book
By Rizoli International Publications
Located in North Hollywood, CA
authored 30 books and has contributed to many more, in addition to design journals in the US, Europe and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Books
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Paper
H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Design and Plastics / Plastické Hmoty by Milena Lamarová, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
condition, see the photos.
- 207 pages.
- Many beautiful pictures of furniture and interior design
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf.
Simplify, Connect, Expand. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books
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Paper
Set of 7-20th Century Art & Design Catalogs Doyle's New York
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 7-20th century Art & Design Catalogs from Doyle New York. 1st Ed softcovers. 11/17/1998--11
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
1967 Danish Language Vintage Magazines Bo Bedre Scandinavian Home Style Design
Located in Miami, FL
Ten issues of the Year 1967 Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish vintage magazines of Modern Home Style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction folio, A Design of Chinese Buildings, Furniture etc. An unbound
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 18.9 in W 13.19 in D 0.4 in
Design Basics by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak Paperback 1999
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Design Basics by David A. Lauer and Stephen Pentak Softcover Book.DESIGN BASICS is a popular
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20th Century Post-Modern Books
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Paper
1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language but
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
The Art and Design of Dale J. Evers Hardcover by Bill Morem
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the world of fine art and functional design. Recognized as a pioneer for his stunning table designs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Books
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Paper
Treasury of American Design Volume 1 & 2 Ed. Clarence P. Hornung
Located in CA, CA
Treasury of American Design
Ed. Clarence P. Hornung; J. Carter Brown (foreword); Holger Cahill
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
MORPHOSIS VOL. 3: BUILDINGS AND PROJECTS, 1993-1997 by Thom Mayne, Design
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in North Hollywood, CA
MORPHOSIS VOL. 3: BUILDINGS AND PROJECTS, 1993-1997 Paperback by Thom Mayne, author and Designer, Introduction by Anthony Vidler.
One of the few truly visionary architects of large-s...
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20th Century North American Modern Books
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Paper
Lino Sabattini Book Suggestione e funzione Intimations and Craftsmanship Signed
By Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
designs. Text is in English and Italian. 64 p
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Books
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Paper
H 0.25 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Jean Prouvé: The Poetics of the Technical Object Book
By Jean Prouvé
Located in San Diego, CA
the major figures in twentieth-century architecture and design. This publication is devoted to his
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Books
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Aluminum
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" Art Book MOMA First Edition 1989
By Andy Warhol
Located in San Diego, CA
"Andy Warhol A Retrospective" art book first edition from his exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
a Helmut Newton Limited Edition Sumo book published by Taschen with a custom-designed stand by
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Late 20th Century Monacan Modern Books
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Metal
H 35 in W 22 in D 28.5 in
Brussels Dream, Le Rêve Bruxellois, Der Brusseler Traum, Expo 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
, see the photos
- 165 pages
- Many beautiful pictures of architecture and interior design.
- jr
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Early 2000s Czech Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Custom Lucite, Cast Acrylic Tripod Book Stand for Taschen Style Oversized Books
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Lucite, Cast Acrylic Tripod Book Stand for Taschen Style Oversized Books
Offered for sale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Acrylic, Lucite
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Set of Walnut Occasional Tables, Imperial Brown Marbled Glass Tops, Regia Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
glass and walnut combination enhances any space, blending natural materials with modern design. Whether
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2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Teak
Teak Occasional Tables with Black Glass Tops, Graphite Bases - Regia Line, Pair
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
design. Whether holding decorative items, books, or drinks, these tables add a refined touch to your home
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Customers choose color, finish and size. The unit is a functional modern design perfect for storing books
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
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Wood, Lacquer
Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Audo, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dubai, AE
big impact as a mid-century modern design for piles of books, mugs of coffee or flower-filled vases
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
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Brass
Gaetano Pesce Fish Design Catalog
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
resin objects—each a unique creation within a series. Published by Fish Design, circa 1996. 8vo, 21
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1990s American Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Problems of Design by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
," "The Designer in the Modern World," ‘Good Design What is it For,” "Prefabrication," and "Notes on the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
Two catalogs presenting Ward Bennett’s product designs for Brickel Associates, published circa 1977
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Plastic, Paper
Women of Design, Contemporary American Interiors, Forward by Andree Putnam
By Beverly Russell
Located in CA, CA
Published by Rizzoli first edition, 1992
Women of Design profiles thirty two women who have
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Design Gallery Milano Memphis Group Catalog 1990 Sottsass
By Design Gallery Milano, Sottsass Associati
Located in Geneva, CH
A rare and historical 1990 catalog edited by Design Gallery in Milano
In the box, six portfolio of
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Books
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Paper
"Brazilian Modern Design" Book
By Marcelo Vasconcellos, Alberto Vicente, Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
text examines the elements that brought about the genesis of modern Brazilian design and weaves an
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Books
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book - Olhares
Located in Houston, TX
, revisits the formative elements of the genesis of Brazilian modern design and provides an analysis that
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2010s Brazilian Books
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Other
Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center
By Nendo
Located in Tivoli, NY
Incredible catalog for a design show in Singapore in 2014 that was funded by JETRO and curated by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Gaetano Pesce, Architecture Design Art Book
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Geneva, CH
Gaetano Pesce - Architecture Design Art
Book by France Vanlaethem
In English, 126 pages
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Books
Signed Copy of Patina Modern: a Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors
By Chris Mitchell, Pilar Guzmán
Located in Brooklyn, NY
achieve this.
It’s a simple formula, one that lies in mixing modern design with timeworn materials—in
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Paper
Reference Book on French 1940s Design "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40"
By Bruno Foucart & Jean-Louis Gaillemin
Located in Winnetka, IL
An excellent reference book on the major French interior designers from the 1940s. Included is work by Jacques Adnet, Andre Arbus, Rene Drouet, Maxime Old, Rene Prou, Jules Leleu, Je...
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1990s French Modern Books
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Paper
Mastropietro B&B Italian Limited Edition Book "Un industria per il Design" 1982
By Mario Mastropietro
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Title: "Un industria per il Design"
by Mario Mastropietro.
Edizioni Lybra immagine- Milano (1982
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Books
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Paper
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in
Vintage 1968 The Machine: As Seen at the End of the Mechanical Age MOMA Book
By K.G. Pontius Hulten
Located in Seguin, TX
The Machine: As Seen At The End Of The Mechanical Age by K. G. Pontus Hulten. Museum of Modern Art
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Aluminum
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
Humanscale 1/2/3 a Portfolio of Information Sizes People Seating Considerations
By Niels Diffrient
Located in Seguin, TX
Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Human Engineering & Design by Niels Diffrient, Alvin R. Tilley
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Books
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Paper
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
1970s Signed Items by American Buckminster Fuller
By Olafur Eliasson, Isamu Noguchi, Buckminster Fuller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
exhibition for the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design in New York City in 1976, h 28 / w 21,5 cm
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper, Synthetic
Post-Modern Design
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book featuring works of post-modern design. By Michael Collins and Andreas
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Classical Principles for Modern Design
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
still applicable today? In Classical Principles for Modern Design, Jayne argues that Wharton and
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
"Giovanni Albera & Nicolas Monti – Italian Modern: A Design Heritage" Book
By Nicolas Monti, Giovanni Albera
Located in CA, CA
from one of the leading countries in innovative and stylish design, Italy. Throughout the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Books
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 1.19 in
Scandinavian Design
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book discussing Scandinavian design. By Eileene Harrison Beer
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
The Design of Herman Miller
Located in Richmond, VA
reputation for design innovation. It is really the story of the introduction of modern design at the contract
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Late 20th Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of modern design books available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and other, all modern design books available were constructed with great care. There are 36 antique and vintage modern design books for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern design books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern design books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many modern design books are appealing in their simplicity, but David Hicks, Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen produced popular modern design books that are worth a look.
How Much are Modern Design Books?
Prices for modern design books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern design books begin at $35 and can go as high as $2,950, while the average can fetch as much as $200.
Questions About Modern Design Books
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.