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Dieter Rams The Complete Works
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all time
For more than sixty years Dieter Rams has defined the look, feel, and function of some of the w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Works (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
director at the Venini glass works where he gained an exceptional knowledge of raw materials which would
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20th Century Books
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Paper
1896-1897 The Complete Works of William Hickling Prescott
By William Hickling Prescott
Located in Bath, GB
A twelve volume edition of the complete works of William Hickling Prescott, in half calf signed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Books
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Paper
1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful limited edition set of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated with ten
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Antique Early 1900s Books
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Paper
The Complete Works Of William H. Prescott. 12 VOLS in a leather binding.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PRESCOTT, William Hickling.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of William H. Prescott.
PUBLISHER
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Antique Early 1900s British Books
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Leather
H 8.94 in W 6.13 in D 1.5 in
The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne '6 of 13 Volumes An Incomplete Set'
Located in valatie, NY
The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (6 of 13 Volumes An Incomplete Set), by Nathaniel
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Antique 1880s American Books
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Leather, Paper
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens.
PUBLISHER: NY: Chas
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Antique Early 1900s American Books
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Leather
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 12 vols. WITH A SIGNED CHECK
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Antique Early 1900s American Books
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Leather
H 8.94 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
BAM 'Brooklyn Academy of Music' The Complete Works by Steven Serafin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
BAM: (Brooklyn Academy of Music) The Complete Works by Steven Serafin. Brooklyn Academy of Music in
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2010s American Books
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Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
The Complete Works of Sir John Vanbrugh; The plays edited by Bonamy Dobrée.
Located in Middletown, NY
on machine made paper.
[Dreyfus 49].
A complete collection of the plays and letters of Sir John
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
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Leather, Paper
H 10.16 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Frank O Gehry, The Complete Works by Francesco Dal Co. Modern Architecture Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the world’s great architects, Frank O. Gehry has produced an astonishing body of work. With the artistry of a sculptor and the brilliant articulation of an engineer, Gehry cre...
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Late 20th Century American International Style Books
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H 2 in W 11 in D 10 in
Charlotte Perriand Complete Works Vol 1-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The complete works of Prolific French designer, Charlotte Perriand. Includes volumes 1-4
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Early 2000s French Books
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Paper
Oeuvres Completes De Colette. Complete Works of Colette - FIRST COLLECTED EDITON
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COLETTE, Sidonie-Gabrielle.
TITLE: Oeuvres Completes De Colette. (The Complete Works of
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Vintage 1940s French Books
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Leather
H 9.25 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
Complete Works of Thomas Babington Macaulay. 20 vols. KINICKERBOCKER EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MACAULAY, Thomas Babington.
TITLE: The Complete Works of Thomas Babington Macaulay. The
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Antique 1810s American Books
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Leather
H 7.25 in W 5.13 in D 1 in
Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 11 vols. LARGE PAPER EDITION 1886
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Antique 1880s American Books
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Leather
H 8.88 in W 6.38 in D 1 in
Complete Works Of Daniel Defoe - EDITION DE LUXE - 8 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DEFOE, Daniel.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Daniel Defoe.
PUBLISHER: NY: National
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Antique Early 1900s English Books
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Leather
H 8.69 in W 6 in D 1 in
Complete Works Of Benjamin Franklin. LETTER-PRESS EDITION. 10 VOLUMES - 1887
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FRANKLIN, Benjamin (John Bigelow - editor).
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Benjamin
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Antique 1880s American Books
Materials
Leather
H 9.13 in W 6.63 in D 1 in
Alphonse Mucha - the Complete Graphic Works
Located in Bradenton, FL
Alphonse Mucha - the Complete Graphic Works. Softcover book. First edition, published in 1980 by
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Books
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Paper
c1890 The Works of Ainsworth
By William Harrison Ainsworth
Located in Bath, GB
volumes. Complete in sixteen.
'Author's copyright edition' stated to the title page to some of the works
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Antique 1890s British Books
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Paper
Autograph Edition of the Works of Anatole France, in a Fine Leather Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: France, Anatole
Title: The Complete Works of Anatole France.
Publisher: NY: Gabriel
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Vintage 1920s American Books
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Leather
H 9.13 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn, The Pit And The Pendulum
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Antique Bird Print of the Pied Avocet and Greater Flamingo by Richard '1837'
Located in Langweer, NL
greater flamingo. This print originates from Richard's 'New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Paper
H 10.04 in W 6.7 in D 0.02 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, The Spectacles, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print. Frederick S.Coburn, Tale of The Ragged Mountains
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, " The Tell-tale Heart "
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-The Oblong Box, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
.
Photogravure.
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-Devil In The Belfry, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-Thou Art the Man, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
.
Photogravure.
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84.
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, Man of The Crowd, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-The System of Dr Tarr, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn, Fall of The House of Usher
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by F.S.Coburn-Never Bet the Devil Your Head
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
.
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Œuvres complètes de J. de la Fontaine" Tome II, circa 1838, Ed. Lefèvre, 2Y110
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Fontaine," Tome II, published by Ed. Lefèvre around 1838. This rare volume, featuring the complete works of
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Antique 1830s French Empire Antiquities
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Paper
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in
1864-96 The Works of R. D. Blackmore
By Richard Doddridge Blackmore
Located in Bath, GB
.
This smart set includes almost the complete works of Blackmore.
Blackmore was one of the most famous
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Antique Late 19th Century British Books
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Paper
Quite Unique V68 Verner Panton Fun Shell Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
shown in the first lüber selling catalog. Even the authors of the complete works book of Verner Panton
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
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Shell
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, Narrative of Arthur G.Pym
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-Words with a Mummy, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From the complete works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print. Frederick S.Coburn, Mystery of Marie Roget
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, " King Pest ", 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn, " Loss of Breath ", 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S. Coburn, " Shadow ", 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
Published by
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-Narrative of Arthur G.Pym
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn-Hop Frog, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
.
Photogravure.
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84.
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick Simpson Coburn- Berenice, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
.
Photogravure.
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Limited Edition Print by Frederick S.Coburn, Found in a Bottle, 1902
By Goya
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Photogravure
Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84
From The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe
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Antique Early 1900s American Romantic Prints
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Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 0.07 in
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic "Love" Coasters, a Complete Set of Eight with Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The complete works, Volume 1
By George Noël Gordon Byron (Baron Byron), John Galt);
6. Love
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Ceramic
Complete Poetical Works Of Edgar Allen Poe. OXFORD EDITION. 1909 FULL TREE CALF
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan.
TITLE: The Complete Poetical Works Of Edgar Allen Poe.
PUBLISHER
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Antique Early 1900s American Books
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Leather
H 7.38 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley - 1925 - IN A FINE FULL BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe.
TITLE: The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
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Vintage 1920s British Books
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Leather
H 7.25 in W 5.13 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Measure: Seat height 38cm
Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti: The Complete Works 1923-1978, Lictra Ponti, pg
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Large Wood Bench from les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand, 1985
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
: Charlotte Perriand, The Complete Works, Vol. 4, p. 320, Jacques Barsac, Norma Editions.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Spawn of the Apes Sculpture Glass vs. Plastic Collection
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
bonded with the crystal parts to create the completed works.
Each piece is then photographed and
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Glass, Plastic
Lubekka Chair by Andrea Branzi, circa 1991
By Andrea Branzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
comparative bibliography by G. Celant, titled "Andrea Branzi: Places: the complete works," published by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hanging Cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Complete Works vol. 4, Jacques Barsac, Norma Editions, p. 197, La Nova study models, Nov 1976.7, La Nova
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Mahogany Queen Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
platform sits freely 3 inches forward.
Lisa Licitra Ponti, Gio Ponti: The Complete Works 1923-1978
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Postmodern Mario Botta Terzo Coffee Table by Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
to reinforce the image of antique solidity radiated by the piece.
Literature: “Botta, the complete
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Gio Ponti for Lumi Rare Pair of First Edition "Quadri Luminosi" Sconces
By Gio Ponti, Lumi
Located in New York, NY
: The Complete Works 1923-1978, London, 1990, p. 211
Fulvio Irace, MarCo Romanelli, eds, Gio Ponti, exh
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
the Gio Ponti Archives.
Literature references:
Lisa Licitra Ponti, Gio Ponti: The Complete Works
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1963s Italy Vallardi Box With 6 Wooden Geometric Solids Scientific Instrument
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Milan, IT
between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Facility
Located in New York, NY
The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility
Sam
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Industrial Facility
Located in New York, NY
The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility
Sam
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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