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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

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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

MEMPHIS Post-Modern "EMERALD" Console/Cabinet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France)
MEMPHIS Post-Modern "EMERALD" Console/Cabinet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France)

MEMPHIS Post-Modern "EMERALD" Console/Cabinet / Nathalie Du Pasquier (France)

By Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

continuous research is expressed in paintings, sculptures, drawings, models, constructions, carpets, books

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Construction Books

Materials

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

. Despite its solid construction, the bookcase has a visual lightness. This is achieved through the slender

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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

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Alfa and Omega Brutalist Book Holder

Located in Београд, RS

construction ensures stability for holding books upright, while the minimalist design reflects a mid-century

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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

Pair of Scandinavian Modern blonde birch small bookcases. Very clean pair high quality construction

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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

nightstands and headboard are very heavy, the nightstands have shelves for books and collectibles

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Construction Books

Materials

Walnut, Suede

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Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

$2,650 / item

H 63.5 in Dm 16.25 in

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...

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2010s American Vintage Construction Books

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s

Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Wood

Vintage Zinc Clawfoot Planter with Rustic Patina, Europe Circa 1940
Vintage Zinc Clawfoot Planter with Rustic Patina, Europe Circa 1940

Vintage Zinc Clawfoot Planter with Rustic Patina, Europe Circa 1940

Located in High Point, NC

These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...

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1940s European Rustic Vintage Construction Books

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Metal, Zinc

French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass

French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass

$4,950

H 393.71 in W 866.15 in D 226.38 in

French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, mahogany, brass, France, 1940s. A beautiful Art Deco sideboard in a rich mahogany and elegant brass details. A well designed piece that is crafted with beautiful details...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Construction Books

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Brass

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair

By Roberto Menghi, Arflex

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...

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

Materials

Steel

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

$8,000

H 24 in W 60 in D 30 in

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin

Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Construction Books

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Wood

1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

$4,800

H 33.5 in W 72 in D 33 in

1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958 Unmarked

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Upholstery, Birch

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

Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945

Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945. Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inches): 27.5" All items ...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Teak, Fabric

Classic Danish Teak & cane  Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Classic Danish Teak & cane  Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen

Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen

By Design Bramin, Hans Olsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Fabric, Cane, Teak

1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist
1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist

1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist

By Andre Sornay

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

1940s Wall coat rack by French designer André Sornay. Structure in solid Oregon wood and veneer highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned underlining the sober and pur...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Fabric, Cherry

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

$35,000

H 26.38 in W 72.84 in D 30.71 in

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Leather, Rosewood

Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Construction Books

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Sheepskin

Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s

Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s

By Studio Tecnico, Cassina

Located in New York, NY

Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on Pirelli webbing, Italy, 1955. These exquisite modernist rocking chairs ha...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Books

Materials

Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut

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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.