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Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - publicated in books and magazines - designer: Arch. Spicka - very good original condition with patina - combination of leather and leatherette - dimen...

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Leather

MARY REARDON (AMERICAN, 1912-2002) Vintage 1993 LG Original Painting on canvas
MARY REARDON (AMERICAN, 1912-2002) Vintage 1993 LG Original Painting on canvas

MARY REARDON (AMERICAN, 1912-2002) Vintage 1993 LG Original Painting on canvas

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Reardon is a well-listed American artist who was a muralist, designer, and illustrator of children's books. Reardon attended Yale University's art program and then went on to train i...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Used Designer Books

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Oil

The Last Snapshot - Minimalism
The Last Snapshot - Minimalism

The Last Snapshot - Minimalism

By George Giusti

Located in Miami, FL

He was an artist, art director and designer. He has designed for books, record covers and magazines including Time, Fortune, Saturday Evening Post, TV Guide, Graphis and Holiday.

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1960s Abstract Geometric Used Designer Books

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Ink, Acrylic, Gouache

Original Watercolor Artist Proof by Shan Merry Titled "Nevada"
Original Watercolor Artist Proof by Shan Merry Titled "Nevada"

Original Watercolor Artist Proof by Shan Merry Titled "Nevada"

Located in Miami, FL

Shan Merry was also a designer for Hermes, published numerous books and catalogs, created illustrations for various periodicals and continues to create watercolors and limited editio...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Used Designer Books

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Paper

Plate LXXVIII  Pears (Valley, Petit Russelet, Doyenne, or Saint Michael, ...
Plate LXXVIII  Pears (Valley, Petit Russelet, Doyenne, or Saint Michael, ...

Plate LXXVIII Pears (Valley, Petit Russelet, Doyenne, or Saint Michael, ...

By George Brookshaw

Located in Fairlawn, OH

It may be posited that the style of the quarto plates are related to Brookshaw’s other vocations as an author of drawing instruction books and designer of painted furniture. Perhaps ...

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Early 1800s English School Used Designer Books

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Aquatint

Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837
Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837

Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837

Located in Langweer, NL

They are from Buffon's "Natural History of Animals" books. The designer of these beautiful illustrations is Édouard Travies (1809-1869), and they were engraved by Fournier.

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1830s Used Designer Books

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Paper

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Painter, sculptor, interior decorator, printer of art books, designer and creator of objects, sets and costumes, organizer of exhibitions and initiatives.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Walnut, Burl

Visit to the Bazaar - 1916 British watercolour on silk by Sheringham

Visit to the Bazaar - 1916 British watercolour on silk by Sheringham

By George Sheringham

Located in London, GB

With enthusiastic reviews in Studio he had launched his career as a decorative designer, theatrical designer and illustrator. He illustrated books by Max Beerbohm and Cyrus MacMilla...

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1910s Realist Used Designer Books

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Watercolor

Nevada
Nevada

Nevada

By Shan Merry

Located in San Francisco, CA

By the 1990’s her works were included in prestigious international collections and exhibitions in Belgium, Germany, Japan and the United States. She was also a designer for Hermes, p...

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Late 20th Century Baroque Used Designer Books

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Lithograph

Paul Rand: A Designer's Art (1st Edition, Inscribed)
Paul Rand: A Designer's Art (1st Edition, Inscribed)

Paul Rand: A Designer's Art (1st Edition, Inscribed)

By Paul Rand

Located in New York, NY

First edition, first printing of this “monograph-meets-manifesto” documenting the work product and philosophy of American graphic design icon Paul Rand (1914-1996). Published in 1985...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Paper

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Used Designer Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used designer books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and other, all used designer books available were constructed with great care. Used designer books have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used designer books bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used designer books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chris Casson Madden, Hans Höger and David Hicks are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Designer Books?

Prices for used designer books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used designer books begin at $45 and can go as high as $3,950, while the average can fetch as much as $375.

Questions About Used Designer Books

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, many designer bags use real leather. Leather is one of the most commonly used materials in luxury handbag design due to its durability, attractive appearance and supple texture. Many fashion houses also produce bags out of other materials like cotton canvas, silk and satin. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of leather bags from some of the world's top boutiques.