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Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790
Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790

Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790 by Linda Baumgarten, John Watson, Florine Carr. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 1999 - Crafts & Hobbies - 120 pages. ...

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1990s American Vintage Construction Books

Architectural Shelving Unit in Teak, Italy 1960's
Architectural Shelving Unit in Teak, Italy 1960's

Architectural Shelving Unit in Teak, Italy 1960's

Located in Hellouw, NL

At one side, the composition shifts into a deeper rectangular compartment. Its open construction provides useful storage for books, smaller objects or everyday items, and creates a p...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Teak

Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Cedar Display Shelf, 1930s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

The open structure, free of a back panel, creates a light and airy impression despite the shelf’s robust construction. Vessels, books, plants, and collected objects can be displayed ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Construction Books

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Wood

Emerald Sideboard by Nathalie Du Pasquier, Memphis Style, 1985, France
Emerald Sideboard by Nathalie Du Pasquier, Memphis Style, 1985, France

Emerald Sideboard by Nathalie Du Pasquier, Memphis Style, 1985, France

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

Du Pasquier's continuous research is expressed in paintings, sculptures, drawings, models, constructions, carpets, books and ceramics, which constantly investigate the boundary betwe...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Mirror, Laminate, Wood

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Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder
Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder

Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder

Located in Београд, RS

The weighty brass construction ensures stability for holding books upright, while the minimalist design reflects a mid-century modern sensibility.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brutalist Vintage Construction Books

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Blonde Birch Small Bookcases
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Blonde Birch Small Bookcases

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Blonde Birch Small Bookcases

By Drylund

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Very clean pair high quality construction great for books records or decor. Each open area measures 24” L x 16” d x 13.5” high.

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Birch

Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Bed & Nightstands
Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Bed & Nightstands

Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Bed & Nightstands

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The set includes the nightstands, the frame is upholstered in suede, the bed is in very good condition and is solidly built, the nightstands and headboard are very heavy, the nightst...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Walnut, Suede

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tall Display Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tall Display Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tall Display Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The recessed panels, layered edges and neatly integrated hardware reflect the high quality of their construction. Equally suited to displaying books, ceramics or glassware, the cabin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Brass

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Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage open shelf was crafted around 1930, during the Early Showa Period (1926–1940). Made primarily from Japanese cedar wood, the piece features a simple, open-front...

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By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage Construction Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage construction books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage construction books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and hardwood. There are all kinds of vintage construction books available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage construction books are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage construction books are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Chapo, Antoine Cheneviere and Finn Juhl produced popular vintage construction books that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Construction Books?

Vintage construction books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $900, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.