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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

Three Volume Set, Il Mobile Del Settecento, Ottocento, Novecento 1st Ed
Three Volume Set, Il Mobile Del Settecento, Ottocento, Novecento 1st Ed

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

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 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

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The varying sizes of the compartments suggest a consideration for different functional needs, accommodating a variety of objects and books. The construction details visible in the jo...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Hardwood, Imbuia

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

Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder

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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

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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Aluminum

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$8,775Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

$12,200 / item

H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...

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2010s Mexican Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Steel

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Vintage Construction Books

TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983
TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983

TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983

By Masanori Umeda

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMPHIS exhibition of 1981. The ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Laminate, Wood

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Construction Books

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Iron

Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s
Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s

Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s

Located in Troy, MI

American studio craft sculptural shelf or console table circa 1990s Unique Memphis inspired step design executed in ash and walnut with dovetail joinery and lower wave stretcher So...

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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Wood

Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

Beverly Wood Sideboard, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Beverly sideboard in wood and covered with plastic laminate and natural briar, plus a two-door container with shelf, was originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Wood, Plastic

Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection

Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection

$27,180 / item

H 80.71 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in

Amazon Cabinet, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection

By Marco Zanini, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Amazon Cabinet in reconstituted veneer and lacquered wood, was originally designed in 1985 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He gradu...

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2010s Italian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Wood

Emerald Side Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection
Emerald Side Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

Emerald Side Table, by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collection

By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Emerald Sideboard in wood, plastic laminate and mirror, designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 1985. Nathalie du Pasquier was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1957. She has lived and worke...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Wood, Plastic

Michael Graves Enameled Rolled Steel Mailbox, Postmodern Design, 1990
Michael Graves Enameled Rolled Steel Mailbox, Postmodern Design, 1990

Michael Graves Enameled Rolled Steel Mailbox, Postmodern Design, 1990

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

MICHAEL GRAVES (AMERICAN, 1934-2015), ENAMELED ROLLED STEEL MAILBOX, C.1990, H 14", L 23 3/4":An enameled and rolled steel mailbox. By Michael Graves and the Markuse Corporation. The...

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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Gracieux Accueil Lidded Box by Nathalie Du Pasquier, 1983
Gracieux Accueil Lidded Box by Nathalie Du Pasquier, 1983

Gracieux Accueil Lidded Box by Nathalie Du Pasquier, 1983

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

Around the time that MEMPHIS had become a world-wide phenomenon, several Italian manufacturers approached the various MEMPHIS designers to execute similar work but on different produ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Chrome

"Bertrand" Bar Cabinet by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Lacquered Wood, 1987
"Bertrand" Bar Cabinet by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Lacquered Wood, 1987

"Bertrand" Bar Cabinet by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Lacquered Wood, 1987

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

The "Bertrand cabinet" is a 1987 bar cabinet or sideboard designed by Italian architect and designer Massimo Iosa Ghini for the influential Memphis design group in Milan. Characteriz...

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1980s Italian Streamlined Moderne Vintage Construction Books

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan
Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan

Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan

$17,908

H 90.56 in W 100.01 in D 19.69 in

Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Ravenna, IT

Malabar is a cabinet-bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1982 and purchased in 2000. Production number 21. Sold with certificate of Authenticity. Featuring she...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Metal

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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.