Did Balenciaga change the city bag?

Yes, in 2021 Balenciaga updated its believed city bag. The Neo Classic is now wider along the bottom compared to the top, creating more of a pyramid shape. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Balenciaga fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

How old is Tell City Furniture?

As a company, Tell City Furniture is more than 150 years old. The company opened as the Chair Makers Union in 1865 and took the name Tell City Chair Company in 1924. In 2011, the American furniture maker went out of business. Explore a variety of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.

Where were Tell City chairs made?

Tell City chairs were made in Tell City, Indiana, from 1865 through 2011. Called the Tell City Chair Co., the company is particularly well-known for its mid-century modern dining chairs made of solid hardwoods. Find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.

Is Tell City furniture valuable?

Yes, some Tell City furniture is valuable. During the 1990s, demand for chairs and other pieces produced by the Indiana-based American furniture maker soared, and many pieces continue to be highly sought by collectors. The value of Tell City pieces depends on their style, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can give an estimate of the value of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tell City furniture.

When was Tell City furniture made?

Tell City furniture was made in the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries. The company began operations in 1865 and closed in 2011. Tell City is best known for producing dining chairs made of solid hardwoods like mahogany and maple. Explore a selection of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.

Who is the artist of the painting “New York City?”

The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Can my MacBook fit in a Balenciaga City Bag?

Fitting a MacBook into a Balenciaga City Bag all depends on the size of the MacBook and the size of the bag. Users have reported that the large or original sized City Bag with a width of 15” will fit a 13” MacBook. The other City Bags are too small and any larger MacBook would be too big. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses, including the City Bag from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Is Tell City furniture still made?

No, Tell City furniture is not still made. The American furniture maker ceased operations and closed in 2012. Founded in 1865, the Tell City Chair Co. became widely known for its wood dining chairs produced during the mid-20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture.

How do I shorten the Balenciaga Classic City strap?

The best way to shorten the strap on the Balenciaga Classic City bag is to take it to a reputable leathersmith that specializes in trimming and altering luxury handbags. On 1stDibs, Find authentic Balenciaga handbags from top sellers in the world.

What futuristic capital city did the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer plan and develop?

The futuristic capital city that the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer planned and developed is Brasília, Brazil. Nowhere would Niemeyer demonstrate his love of curvature more expressively and elegantly than in his designs for the principal buildings of the city, a project begun in 1956. The dramatic Congressional Palace features two stark towers flanked by a domed structure and a bowl-shaped edifice for the upper and lower legislative houses. He placed the Palácio da Alvorada (the presidential residence) on a small peninsula jutting into a lake so that the sequence of parabolic columns on its façade casts a mirror image on the water. Niemeyer’s grandest achievement was the city’s cathedral, a stunning composition of 16 arched vertical supports with tinted-glass interstices. Four years after Brasília was completed, in 1960, Brazil’s elected government was overthrown in a military coup. Niemeyer, a member of the Communist Party, was harassed continually by the junta. He left the country and did not return until democracy was restored in 1985. Shop a collection of Oscar Niemeyer furniture on 1stDibs.

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Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.

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Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

through many old photographs and records of the City of Charleston and its historic Battery, we have

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John James AudubonCurlew Bird and Charleston, SC: Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1840

$2,975

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Curlew Bird and Charleston, SC: Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph

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male and a female Long-billed Curlew standing on a grassy mound with water and the skyline of the city

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John James AudubonCurlew Bird and Charleston, SC: Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1840

$2,975

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Curlew Bird and Charleston, SC: Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

male and a female Long-billed Curlew standing on a grassy mound with water and the skyline of the city

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Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C

$264

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Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C

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Grace Martin (Frame) TaylorSouthern Woman Artist Grace Martin Taylor Watercolor - West Palm Beach, 1945

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Hand Coloured Reprod, Print, Exact Prospect of Charlestown, the Metropolis of SC

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Hand Coloured Reprod, Print, Exact Prospect of Charlestown, the Metropolis of SC

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

) presented to the City Council of Charleston, SC, 1882 Hand coloured by a Charleston artist. This is a

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Stuart KlipperBetataken, Anasazi Places, New Mexico, 1980

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, New Orleans, 2008 • Antarctic Photographs, City Museum of Charleston, S.C., 2009 • Local Places

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Stuart KlipperVulcan Arunel, Costa Rica, 1989

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Louisiana, The Ogden Museum, New Orleans, 2008 • Antarctic Photographs, City Museum of Charleston, S.C

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Stuart KlipperRoss Ice Shelf, Near 'Willy' Field, Antarctica, 1989

$2,500

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Ross Ice Shelf, Near 'Willy' Field, Antarctica

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1920s American Advertising Glass Syphon Coca-Cola Acid Etched Bar Bottle Seltzer

Located in Milan, IT

American city of Charleston in West Virginia. The acid etched writing including, from top to bottom

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1860 "Johnson's North and South Carolina" by Johnson & Browning

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"General Washington" by Thomas Cheesman, after John Trumbull, 1796

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Elizabeth Verner"Dolly - Flower Woman" ELDERLY BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN FLOWER VENDOR SMOKING PIPE, Circa 1930s

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Original Charleston Battery Bench, Lowcountry Cypress, Cast Iron, dark green

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Questions About City Of Charleston

Did Balenciaga change the city bag?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, in 2021 Balenciaga updated its believed city bag. The Neo Classic is now wider along the bottom compared to the top, creating more of a pyramid shape. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Balenciaga fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
How old is Tell City Furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
As a company, Tell City Furniture is more than 150 years old. The company opened as the Chair Makers Union in 1865 and took the name Tell City Chair Company in 1924. In 2011, the American furniture maker went out of business. Explore a variety of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.
Where were Tell City chairs made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Tell City chairs were made in Tell City, Indiana, from 1865 through 2011. Called the Tell City Chair Co., the company is particularly well-known for its mid-century modern dining chairs made of solid hardwoods. Find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
Is Tell City furniture valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Yes, some Tell City furniture is valuable. During the 1990s, demand for chairs and other pieces produced by the Indiana-based American furniture maker soared, and many pieces continue to be highly sought by collectors. The value of Tell City pieces depends on their style, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can give an estimate of the value of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tell City furniture.
When was Tell City furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
Tell City furniture was made in the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries. The company began operations in 1865 and closed in 2011. Tell City is best known for producing dining chairs made of solid hardwoods like mahogany and maple. Explore a selection of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.
Who is the artist of the painting “New York City?”
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
Can my MacBook fit in a Balenciaga City Bag?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Fitting a MacBook into a Balenciaga City Bag all depends on the size of the MacBook and the size of the bag. Users have reported that the large or original sized City Bag with a width of 15” will fit a 13” MacBook. The other City Bags are too small and any larger MacBook would be too big. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses, including the City Bag from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
Is Tell City furniture still made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
No, Tell City furniture is not still made. The American furniture maker ceased operations and closed in 2012. Founded in 1865, the Tell City Chair Co. became widely known for its wood dining chairs produced during the mid-20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture.
How do I shorten the Balenciaga Classic City strap?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best way to shorten the strap on the Balenciaga Classic City bag is to take it to a reputable leathersmith that specializes in trimming and altering luxury handbags. On 1stDibs, Find authentic Balenciaga handbags from top sellers in the world.
What futuristic capital city did the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer plan and develop?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The futuristic capital city that the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer planned and developed is Brasília, Brazil. Nowhere would Niemeyer demonstrate his love of curvature more expressively and elegantly than in his designs for the principal buildings of the city, a project begun in 1956. The dramatic Congressional Palace features two stark towers flanked by a domed structure and a bowl-shaped edifice for the upper and lower legislative houses. He placed the Palácio da Alvorada (the presidential residence) on a small peninsula jutting into a lake so that the sequence of parabolic columns on its façade casts a mirror image on the water. Niemeyer’s grandest achievement was the city’s cathedral, a stunning composition of 16 arched vertical supports with tinted-glass interstices. Four years after Brasília was completed, in 1960, Brazil’s elected government was overthrown in a military coup. Niemeyer, a member of the Communist Party, was harassed continually by the junta. He left the country and did not return until democracy was restored in 1985. Shop a collection of Oscar Niemeyer furniture on 1stDibs.