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Modern Furniture, its Design and Construction by Mario Dal Fabbro, 1950
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in London, GB
First edition, second printing, published by Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1950.
A guide to the design and production of modern furniture, published contemporary to the era. Wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in
Visionaire Magazine NO. 6: THE SEA (SUMMER 1992)
By Visionaire
Located in Vancouver, BC
SEA was inspired by ancient Oriental watercolor books, Egyptian manuscripts, and children’s books, and
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1990s American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Catalogue of Commodes by Lucy Wood, First Edition
By Lucy Wood
Located in valatie, NY
constructional comparisons with furniture elsewhere. Illustrated in both black and white and color.
NPT Books a
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20th Century English Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Three Volume Set, Il Mobile Del Settecento, Ottocento, Novecento 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. Great photos of examples with exploded construction diagrams on some.
NPT Books, a division of N.P
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1990s Italian Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Furniture by Wedell Castle by Davira S. Taragin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
concept of wooden furniture design and construction, using wood to create new, highly expressive forms
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20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
ORIENTAL CARPETS - Charles Grant Ellis - 1988 Philadelphia Museum of Art
Located in Rochester, NY
construction analysis ) dating from the 15th - 19th century from the permanent collection of the Philadelphia
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1980s Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
18th Century Houses of Williamsburg by Marcus Whiffen
By Marcus Whiffen
Located in valatie, NY
materials used in the construction of Williamsburg houses, along with a pictorial survey with plans of 36
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1970s American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Meubles et Sièges du XVIII Siècle by André Theunissen, Limited, Numbered 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, illustrations showing carving details and construction, and two fold-out synopsis timetables of designers and
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1930s French Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 13 in W 10.25 in D 1.5 in
Sienese Painting, From Its Origins to the Fifteenth Century, First Edition Book
By Bruce Cole
Located in valatie, NY
of power, inventiveness and beauty. It featured a highly decorative use of color, the construction of
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20th Century American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Russian Furniture: The Golden Age 1780-1840 1st Ed by Antoine Chenevière
By Antoine Cheneviere
Located in valatie, NY
. During the late 18th century there was a burst of palace and grandiose apartment construction that were
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20th Century American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 11.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
Painted Furniture of French Canada, 1700-1840, First Edition
By John A. Fleming
Located in valatie, NY
social realities. It also illustrates the material and methods of construction, as well as high style and
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20th Century Canadian Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
The Early American Furniture Maker's Manual - A. W. Marlow - New York, 1974
Located in London, GB
and cupboard. From construction, materials, and basic finishing methods, this book is an all-rounder
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1970s Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Free Shipping
H 10.24 in W 7.29 in D 0.99 in
Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
preserved. Across 62 pages, readers are invited to explore the world of construction on their own property
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1990s Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
No Reserve
H 0.2 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Il Mobile Impero in Italia 'Italian Empire Furniture', First Edition
By Enrico Colle
Located in valatie, NY
construction and style between these kingdoms and their geographical locations.
NPT Books a division of N.P
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20th Century Italian Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods in The Winterthur Museum
By Joseph Downs
Located in valatie, NY
illustration is accompanied by information about the piece's place of origin, date of construction, dimensions
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20th Century American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.75 in
Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S Waggoner
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
home with the basic origins of the construction and inspiration that led to the inception of Wright's
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 7.5 in W 7.6 in D 0.5 in
Normandie, The Epic of the Giant of the Seas, French Book by Bruno Foucart, 1985
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
former chief administrator of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, is leading its construction and
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1980s French Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 14.19 in W 11 in D 1 in
Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarth, India, 1951-66 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
concepts on a grand scale presented itself in the construction of Chandigarh. Before his death in 1965, Le
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20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Free Shipping
H 11.63 in W 9.88 in D 1.75 in
Elegant Vintage Glass Candle Vase: a Timeless Treasure from the Ussr 1960s 1J36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. Its delicate yet durable construction ensures it will withstand the test of time, allowing you to
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1960s Vintage Construction Books
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Glass
Andrew Wyeth: Looking Out, Looking In by Nancy K. Anderson & C Brock (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
’ works, window paintings that are in truth skilfully manipulated constructions engaged with the visual
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20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Free Shipping
H 11.32 in W 10.25 in D 1.13 in
Softbound Program "The Art of Alexander Calder" Long Beach Museum of Art 1970
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
sculpture in 1925, and the following year he made several constructions of animals and figures with wire and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Mobel & Wohnraum: Furniture & Rooms (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hard back book published in 1946, about household furniture, its construction and room sets
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Picasso and Braque, Pioneering Cubism by William Rubin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
four hundred plates, encompassing paintings, collages, papiers colles, and construction sculptures as
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20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
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H 11.13 in W 9.32 in D 1.63 in
Fallingwater A Frank Lloyd Wright Country House by Edgar Kaufmann Book, 1986
By Edgar Kaufmann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
planning and construction of Fallingwater, and lived in the house on weekends and vacations for twenty
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Holocaust Museum in Washington Hardcover 1995 by Jeshajahu Weinb Rina Elieli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribute chronicles its planning and construction, exhibit selection process, admittance of the first
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
American Tables & Looking Glasses in the Mabel Brady Garvan & Yale Collections
Located in valatie, NY
the object, extensive information on the construction, materials, and history of each piece, and a
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1990s American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Adventure into Architecture by Bernard John Grad, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Construction'; 'The Language of Vision'; and 'The Challenge of Change'. With approximately 100 b/w photographs
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1960s American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
How to Construct Rietveld Furniture Book
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visible. At this time this type of wood and construction method was used for packing crates, hence the
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Architecture and Interior Design A Basic History Through the 17th C, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
with the clients, project and construction management, and of course the execution of the desired
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1980s American Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Great Houses on a Budget by Trulove, James Grayson Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
construction techniques implemented in each house. With an in-depth look at square footage costs, design
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Frank O Gehry, The Complete Works by Francesco Dal Co. Modern Architecture Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the artistry of a sculptor and the brilliant articulation of an engineer, Gehry creates constructions
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Late 20th Century American International Style Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 2 in W 11 in D 10 in
Fallingwater, a Frank Lloyd Wright Country House 1986 1st Ed. Large Hardcover B
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
house under construction, during its entire history, and of the family in residence; a room-by-room
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
By Roy Lichtenstein, Yoko Ono 1, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Chicago, IL
), Richard Artschwager; Adora, Jean Reavey; Self Portrait, Ed Bereal; Neon Construction, Ronoldo Ferri
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Gio Ponti: The Complete Work 1923-1978 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
in 1941, but probably the highlight of his career was the design and construction of the Pirelli
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20th Century Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for example have battled for five years against the proposed construction of a giant hydroelectric dam
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20th Century African Tribal Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
constructions, was a fitful process that had begun earlier and continued over many centuries.By the eleventh
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20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
Joachim Albrecht: Construction 'Concrete Art'
By Getulio Alviani
Located in St-Brais, JU
third serie of the La Lune en Rodage books. La Lune en Rodage was published in three volumes in 1960
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1960s German Minimalist Vintage Construction Books
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Paper
"Construction 1982" Abstract Wall Sculpture Contemporary Mid 20th Century Modern
By Seymour Fogel
Located in New York, NY
"Construction 1982" Abstract Wall Sculpture Contemporary Mid 20th Century Modern
Painted wood
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1980s Assemblage Vintage Construction Books
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Wood
"Construction Workers, " Lydia Freeman Cooley, oil, figurative, ca 1930's
By Lydia Freeman Cooley
Located in Wiscasset, ME
children’s book author Don Freeman. Cooley co-authored several of Freeman’s books and illustrated two of his
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1930s Impressionist Vintage Construction Books
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Oil, Board
LOVELY ViNTAGE LEATHER FAUX STACK OF BOOKS COFFEE TABLE INTERNAL STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Leather Faux Stack Of Books Coffee Table With
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20th Century British Vintage Construction Books
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Leather
H 15.75 in W 35.83 in D 24.02 in
Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designs. The open and clean construction allows the user to display objects such as books and glassware to
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Elm
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Series 300 Bookshelf
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
quality construction and materials with simple yet sophisticated details. Newly refinished with adjustable
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Teak
Ole Wanscher Tall Cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design tall cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark. High quality construction and material
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Brass
Boho Chic Demi Lune Rattan Corner Shelf/Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
natural elegance. The airy rattan construction gives the piece a light, breezy feel, ideal for displaying
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20th Century Bohemian Vintage Construction Books
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Rattan
English Wooden Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
design and sturdy construction, this cabinet is not only a beautiful piece of furniture but also a
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1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Construction Books
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Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit, Etagere, or Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool versatile piece from Denmark circa 1980s. It features all teak construction with tons
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Teak
Mid-century modern console table in oak wood by Le Noble, Belgium, 1990
Located in Meulebeke, BE
unique piece in blond oak. The sturdy construction ensures its durability and longevity.
With four
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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Wood, Oak
H 35.83 in W 100.79 in D 25.6 in
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Shelf/Etagere/Stand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
-quality bamboo and rattan, it showcases intricate weaving and sturdy construction. Perfect for books
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20th Century Philippine Bohemian Vintage Construction Books
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Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Arch Top Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
spun fiberglass construction in an off-white finish and 5 spacious shelves make it a stylish and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Fiberglass
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
-finished construction ensures durability while the contrasting stone top adds a touch of luxury and
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Construction Books
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Stone
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Birch
1900s French Wood Patinated Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
favorite collection of antique books. Its sturdy construction speaks of the enduring craftsmanship of the
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20th Century French Vintage Construction Books
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Wood
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
wall in two fixation points, by using a few screws. It has seven shelves, to exbit beautifully books
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Hardwood
H 88.59 in W 46.07 in D 16.74 in
20th Century Central European Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
construction tells a story of longevity, featuring a weathered patina that can only be achieved through decades
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20th Century European Vintage Construction Books
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Metal
20th Century French Wooden Book Stand
Located in High Point, NC
reading angle. Its sturdy construction features a thick stand and rest designed to securely hold your
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20th Century French Vintage Construction Books
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Wood
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
finish, with delicate grain patterns that evoke its storied past. Its sturdy construction is complemented
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20th Century French Vintage Construction Books
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Glass, Wood
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
finish, with delicate grain patterns that evoke its storied past. Its sturdy construction is complemented
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20th Century French Vintage Construction Books
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Wood
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
story of decades past, while its sturdy construction promises durability and longevity. The unique
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20th Century Belgian Rustic Vintage Construction Books
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Oak
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
compartments on the bottom, and many changeable shelves diffused over the columns. Due to the open construction
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
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Elm
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
original vintage rectangular solid Maple construction with lap joints, wooden screw dowel legs. Storage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books
Materials
Maple
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