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Large Collection of Faux Antique Books
Large Collection of Faux Antique Books

Large Collection of Faux Antique Books

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Imitating old antique books, these faux books are perfect for interior décor and display.

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Late 20th Century English Georgian Books

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19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books
19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books

19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We chose this set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm dark brown tones.

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

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Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

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Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian

Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, publis...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian

Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Books

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Paper

Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian
Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian

Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large volume antique copy of Faust by Goethe. A German, bound fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a G...

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Antique 1880s German Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, publis...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Books

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Paper

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Located in Doha, QA

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Books

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Iron

Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900

Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900 A lovely antique photo album featuring a lindenwood carved cover depicting a hunter in alpine enviroment. Handcar...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Books

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Wood

Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900
Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900

Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Full ti...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Rotuli Litterarum Clausarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Books

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Paper

Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian

Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique book, The Baronial Halls of England Volume 1. An English language reference guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858. Full title: The Baronia...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris
1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris

1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The illustrations depict city views, monuments, landscapes, daily life and historical sites, making the volume both a literary and artistic document of the period. Its large folio fo...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage
Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage

Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1880 English Scholars stack of books side or coffee table with large internal storage. A very rare example, compan...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Tables

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18th Century Large French Antique Books with Marbleized Covers
18th Century Large French Antique Books with Marbleized Covers

18th Century Large French Antique Books with Marbleized Covers

Located in London, GB

Fabulous old books - this set of Encyclopia were printed in 1773 on handmade paper and hand printed. The marblized covers are also hand done and are in amazing colours. Shabby condit...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Books

Early 18th Century, French, Leather Bound Books Dated 1738, Complete Set of Four
Early 18th Century, French, Leather Bound Books Dated 1738, Complete Set of Four

Early 18th Century, French, Leather Bound Books Dated 1738, Complete Set of Four

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library, an office, or a coffee table with this complete suite of large antique books. Dated MDCCXXXVIII, or 1738, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books
Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books

Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books, predominantly dating from 1850-19...

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Victorian Books

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Beautiful antique leather books
Beautiful antique leather books

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Beautiful antique leather books

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large collection of antique Swedish leather books.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Books

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Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books
Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of fifty-four antique leather bound legal books by Sandusky County Law Library Association. These books can be used for decorative purposes and the like. They have a lot of age ...

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Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound book...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Leather, Paper

Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible
Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

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Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

Located in Chonburi, TH

Large 19th Century Antique Family bible with brass latches and corner protectors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

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Large Antique French Bound Accounting Journal
Large Antique French Bound Accounting Journal

Large Antique French Bound Accounting Journal

Located in Troy, MI

Available in various sizes, these circa 1900s French accounting journals are decorative and generously sized with rich green bindings. Measurements shown are for the journal shown. P...

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Early 20th Century French Books

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Paper

Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700
Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700

Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or an office with these three large antique law books. Dated respectively 1692, 1699 and 1700, these leather bound books called "Journal des Principals Audiences d...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Leather, Paper

17th Century French Leather Bound & Gilt Dictionary Books Dated 1694, Set of 4
17th Century French Leather Bound & Gilt Dictionary Books Dated 1694, Set of 4

17th Century French Leather Bound & Gilt Dictionary Books Dated 1694, Set of 4

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or an office with this complete suite of large antique dictionary books. Dated MDCXCIV, or 1694, these leather bound books with gilt tooling called "Le Grand Dicti...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Books

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19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press
19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press

19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This rare item for sale is part of the history of typography. A beautiful example of a 19th century book press made entirely of iron. The iron is forged with decorative elements thes...

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Antique 1870s Italian Books

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Large Antique Don Quixote Book, English, Cassell & Co, Gustave Dore, Victorian
Large Antique Don Quixote Book, English, Cassell & Co, Gustave Dore, Victorian

Large Antique Don Quixote Book, English, Cassell & Co, Gustave Dore, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique copy of Don Quixote by Cervantes. Published in English by Cassell & Company and illustrated by Gustave Doré, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. ...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English
2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English

2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is 2 large volumes of the antique reference book 'Egypt - Descriptive, Historical and Picturesque by G. Ebers. An English translation by Clara Bell, with illustrations, dating t...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Textile, Paper

Large Chromed Antique Bank or Library Book Press from France, 19th Century

Large Chromed Antique Bank or Library Book Press from France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Weight = 105 lbs This stunning antique chromed book press is much larger than most antique presses that you can find today.

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903
Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903

Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A collection of 8 Swedish decorative antique leather bound library books. This lot of unusually large antique books from Sweden are wrapped in beautiful vintage leather-bound cove...

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Antique 1890s Swedish British Colonial Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715

Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715

By Adrien Baillet

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a complete set of 3, large antique books, published in 1715 (first published in 1701).

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Antique Early 18th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Collection of Vintage and Antique Blue Books, Set of 77
Large Collection of Vintage and Antique Blue Books, Set of 77

Large Collection of Vintage and Antique Blue Books, Set of 77

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A lovely collection of 77 vintage and antique blue books in varying hues of blue. From French blue to dark and baby blue. Owning a piece of history is like inheriting someone's love ...

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20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

Set of 4 Large Antique Leather and Marbleised Books for Decoration
Set of 4 Large Antique Leather and Marbleised Books for Decoration

Set of 4 Large Antique Leather and Marbleised Books for Decoration

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great set of leather bindings Dated 1831 Lovely marbleised fronts and backs Fabulous colours The measurement below relates to all 4 books.  

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 18 Large Leather Bound Books
Collection of 18 Large Leather Bound Books

Collection of 18 Large Leather Bound Books

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H 21 in W 64 in D 14.5 in

Collection of 18 Large Leather Bound Books

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A collection of 18 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print e...

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20th Century Swedish Late Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 50 Antique Swedish Books, circa 1920s
Collection of 50 Antique Swedish Books, circa 1920s

Collection of 50 Antique Swedish Books, circa 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

An attractive collection of 50 larger-sized Swedish antique leather-bound books.

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20th Century Swedish Books

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Long Set of Large Antique Leather Bindings for Decoration
Long Set of Large Antique Leather Bindings for Decoration

Long Set of Large Antique Leather Bindings for Decoration

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great set of leather bindings Gilt tooling and marbleised edges Generally good condition. Some with loose bindings The measurement below relates to 8 books.  

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Books

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Japanese Antique Large Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a large wall decoration, combining old Japanese items and made by us original. I used old books from the Edo period and made them randomly. The covers of multiple books of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

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Antique Leather Bound Books
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Antique Leather Bound Books

Located in Hudson, NY

Large selection of antique leather bound books, various colored bindings and different sizes.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Rug by Greta Skogster

Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Rug by Greta Skogster

By Kiikan Kotomo, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1

Located in New York, NY

'V' mid-20th century Finnish flat rug by Greta Skogster Finland, circa 1932-1933 Designed by Greta Skogster, 1929 Woven by Kiikan Kotomo Handwoven.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

$6,000

H 22.25 in W 24 in D 10 in

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Located in New York, NY

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Cereus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Lamp
Cereus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Lamp

Cereus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Lamp

By Nani Goods, Steven Lancaster

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Cereus Table Lamp is inspired by the organic, undulating forms of desert cacti, striking a balance between minimalist design and playful natural shapes. Each lamp is hand-built u...

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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf
English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf

English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf

Located in Choudrant, LA

English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf. Direct from England, a striking boat-form etagere (bookcase) featuring gilt fish decoupage on a deep bla...

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Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Robin" is a leather basket, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Color...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs & Matching Ottoman Description: A delightful trio by Ferrell + Mittman, expertly upholstered in Brunschwig et Fils Tul...

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Early 2000s American Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO
Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO

Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ready for immediate delivery! Original BJÖRK STUDIO-designed channeled circular round “Cinderella Bourne” settee with recessed block legs in a dark espresso finish. Very comfortable...

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21st Century and Contemporary Settees

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern

English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels. (19/20th Century).  

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Lead, Tôle

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet. Philadelphia.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Sofas

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Large Antique Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of large antique books available for sale. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and leather, all large antique books available were constructed with great care. Large antique books have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Large antique books bearing Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Books for You

Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.

Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.

No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.

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