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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
1965 mail order catalog from Danish emporium Illums Bolighus, the Copenhagen “Center of Modern Design” that retailed high-end Danish furniture and accessories along with a smattering of European offerings to both Danish citizens and the market abroad. Foreigners could shop at the department store when traveling or could order from one of the published catalogs. The 1965 catalog showcases chairs, tables, case pieces, desks, beds, carts, and wall systems by eminent and lesser-known Danish designers including Hans Weger, Peter Hvidt and O. Molgaard Nielsen, Vilhelm Wohlert, N.O. Moller, Finn Juhl, Harbo Solvsten, Erik Kierkegaard, Arne Jacobsen, ROsengreen Hansen, Nanna and Jorgen DItzel, Aage Schmidt Christensen, Poul Hundevad, Grete Jalk, Borge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Kurt Ostervig, Folke Ohlsson, Kaare Klint, Ingemar Thillmark, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Karl Erik Ekselius, Poul Kjaerholm, Ole Wanscher, Erik Worts, Hans Olsen, Hohs. Aasbjerg, Edv. Kindt-Larsen, E. Engholm and Sv. A. Willumsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Sven Langkilde. Each entry includes a photograph along with curatorial information—designer, materials, and measurements. Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
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20th Century Victorian Scandinavian Books

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Gold Leaf

Set of 8 Books with Flowers, Nordens Flora, Sweden, 20th Century
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Greven, DE
Set of 8 Books - Nordens Flora Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (* April 6, 1856 in Halmstad, Sweden; † June 21, 1928 in Adolf Fredriks församling, Stockholms län) was a Swedish botanist. ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Hans J Wegner Om Design
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
First edition monograph on renowned Danish woodworker, designer and architect Hans J Wegner, published in 1994 by the Danish Design Centre. Parallel text in Danish and English by Jen...
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1990s Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Mobilia Magazine Big Rare Collection
By Mobilia Collection
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
From 1954 until 1985, Mobilia served as an influential Danish publication dedicated to modern design. Its pages showcased the innovations of Scandinavian furniture makers, architects...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful antique bible from Scandinavia in the year 1810. The cover are probably even older, possibly late 1700s. Works perfect as a Wabi Sabi decoration element to give the r...
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1810s Romantic Antique Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Pop Art Exhibition Catalogue 1964 Stockholm Museum of Modern Art
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Unique catalogue of an exhibition in the Moderna Museet in Stockholm in 1964. Amazing cover with the iconic artwork of Roy Lichtenstein. 106 works of: Jim Dine, Roy Lichtenstein, Ro...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Collection of 22 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 22 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 embossing. The book collection measure horizontally is 80 cm, approximate 31,49 inches wide. This collection of books...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i fyra sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19 and 20thc. Gothenburg Museum of Art (Swedish: Göteborgs konstmuseum) is located at Götaplatsen in Gothenburg, Sweden. The museum holds the world's finest collection of late 19th century Nordic art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 books available. We will send pictures of the actual books before shipping them out. An attractive collection of 2000 mid-size antique leather-bound books. This lot of books on literature from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of varying rich, warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The books seated side-by-side measures 2,5 meters, approximate 8´2 foot run. This collection of antique Swedish books are ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme. The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ"...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Books

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Wood

1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve issues 1965 Year of Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazines of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Da...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Svenskt Tenn 90 Estrid Ericsons 2014 Josef Frank Swedish Design
By Frank Josef
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Svenskt Tenn 90 Estrid Ericsons, 2014 Josef Frank Swedish. Concept book by Svenskt Tenn Svensk tenn , a long-established Swedish interior design maker. It was made to celebrate the 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Scandinavian Books

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Paper

16 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books In Blue Color
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A rare set of 16 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books in blue tone. The availability of "blue" leather bounds books is very very small, compare to the brown, red an...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Architectural Lighting Corp. Lighting Catalog (Svend Wohlert/Louis Poulsen)
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Lighting catalog (#C3) published in March, 1959 for the Architectural Lighting Corporation, Eastern United States distributors for Sveld Wohlert, Inc. of San Francisco. Wohlert was t...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Jean Luc Godard Anna Karina 1960s Se Og Hør 'French New Wave'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Luc Godard, Anna Karina 1960: Vintage original 1960 Se Og Hør magazine featuring a fantastic Jean Luc Godard/Anna Karina cover that would look very cool framed. Full magazine. 8 x 10 inches. Staple bound. Approximately 40 pages. Some minor staining to front cover; in otherwise good condition for its age. While working together on Le Petit Soldat, Karina and Godard began a relationship and married in 1961. Eventually, Karina served as a cinematic muse to Godard, appearing in eight of his films, including Alphaville, Bande à part, and Pierrot le Fou...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Frederick Chapman: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
FREDERICK CHAPMAN: ‘Naval Architecture War Vessels’, circa 1770, , 50 engraved plates of various sizes depicting naval diagrams (numbered I-XXVI), four signed ‘F. Ringheim’and one ea...
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18th Century Antique Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Boda Glass Booklet
By Boda
Located in New York, NY
Promotional booklet advertising the Boda Glass Works and documenting the process of glass making at the Boda factory in southeastern Sweden. Published by Boda circa 1964. Showcases w...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian 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 and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Norwegian Folk Costumes (Norske Folkedragter) by Einar Lexow and Joh. F.L. Dreiers. Norsk Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress ...
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1910s Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Collection of 47 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 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 ...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 42 Swedish Early 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1930s-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of w...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Scandinavian Books

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Leather, Paper

Vintage Biography, Sir Emery Walker, Danish, Limited Edition, English Language
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage biography of Sir Emery Walker. A Danish, limited edition overview of the British printer and photographer, published in English in 1959....
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

"FritzHansen-Furniture" Catalog, 1963
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover catalog of Fritz Hansen furniture featuring work by Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Kaare Klint, Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen, Kristian Vedel, Mogen...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Book on Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Book on Märta Måås-Fjetterström "in good used condition with some soiling on cover, missing dust jacket" " A beautiful, bilingual (English and Swedish) book about Märta Måås-Fjette...
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2010s Arts and Crafts Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Stig Lindberg / "COMEDIA" PLAYNG CARDS SET / AB J.O. OBERG & SON / 1958
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This playing card was introduced in 1958 by the Swedish company OBERG. Like the KARNEVAL series released in the same year, it has unique illustrations with a distinctive fantasy feel...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

1968 Danish Language Bo Bedre Vintage Magazines Modern Home Design Style 12 pcs
Located in Miami, FL
Complete 1968 Year Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazine of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish lan...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Danske Stole Danish Chairs, 1954
By Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Høst & Søns Forlag København, 1954 An important document of Danish chair design during the early 1950s, showing many of the aesthetic and technolog...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

Arne Jacobsen a Danish Architect, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972 - by Poul Erik Skriver - quite good original condition, see the photos - many pictures - 56 pages - jr.
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Books

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Paper

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