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Printing Blocks
Printing Blocks

Printing Blocks

$350 / set

Printing Blocks

Located in New York, NY

A set of thirteen printing block fragments from the mid 20th century.

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1960s Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Lamp
Printing Block Lamp

Printing Block Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Printing block table lamp....

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1970s Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Table Lamp
Printing Block Table Lamp

Printing Block Table Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Printing Block table lamp with brass accents....

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1970s Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Printing Blocks
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Printing Blocks

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Printing Blocks

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial cast iron printing blocks. Quantities available in various sizes ranging from 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" to 10" x 5".

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20th Century American Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Iron

Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art

Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art

Located in San Francisco, CA

Folk Art printing press or letter block collage art. Interesting assortment of vintage printing blocks arranged in a whimsical visual pleasing manor in heavy brass frames.

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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut cabinet with brass cleats, rosewood drawers and antique Chinese printing blocks. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Printing Block by Rajhastani Artist, 1950
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Printing Block by Rajhastani Artist, 1950

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Printing Block by Rajhastani Artist, 1950

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks

Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks

Located in Yonkers, NY

A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns.

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Copper

1960s Bijorn Wiinblad Printing Block Stamp Art Sculpture Wall Hanging
1960s Bijorn Wiinblad Printing Block Stamp Art Sculpture Wall Hanging

1960s Bijorn Wiinblad Printing Block Stamp Art Sculpture Wall Hanging

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in San Diego, CA

One of a kind original Bijorn Wiinblad wood and metal printing block stamp dating from the 1960s. Made in Denmark by the artist.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully function...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Other Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Hardwood

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully fun...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Other Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Hardwood

Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose

Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose

Located in East Hampton, NY

Silver painted faux printing block resin lamp with wood base... "AlphaSculpt" bySheldon Rose New York, 1968.

Category

1960s Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

The lower level has bi-folding doors concealing a bank of drawers; the upper section features doors with inset antique Chinese printing blocks.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Walnut

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath.

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1950s Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Walnut

Portrait
Portrait

Portrait

By Gerald Anthony Coles

Located in Brecon, Powys

Favouring the dark and the sensual he uses dark and largely monochromatic tones and experiments with a variety of media and substrate including woodcut, oil/acrylics and monotype (wh...

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1950s Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodcut

Head Of A Woman
Head Of A Woman

Head Of A Woman

By Gerald Anthony Coles

Located in Brecon, Powys

Favouring the dark and the sensual he uses dark and largely monochromatic tones and experiments with a variety of media and substrate including woodcut, oil/acrylics and monotype (wh...

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1950s Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodcut

Nude Bathing Original hand signed Lithograph Exhibition Poster from Erich Heckel
Nude Bathing Original hand signed Lithograph Exhibition Poster from Erich Heckel

Nude Bathing Original hand signed Lithograph Exhibition Poster from Erich Heckel

By Erich Heckel

Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE

In 1937, 729 of the artist’s works were confiscated from German museums, and in the year before the end of the war, aerial bombs destroyed his studio in Berlin. All of his printing b...

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1950s Expressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Lithograph

MId-20th Century Indian Block Printed Textile
MId-20th Century Indian Block Printed Textile

MId-20th Century Indian Block Printed Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

It’s a testament to traditional Indian block printing techniques filtered through a distinctly mid-century lens—equal parts craft, nostalgia, and delight.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman
Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

By Sidney Guberman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Defined by bold, clean lines and carefully balanced geometric forms, the composition conveys a strong sense of order, rhythm, and visual harmony. The block printing technique lends t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman
Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

Vintage Geometric Block Print on Paper Signed by Sidney Guberman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Block printing, an age-old technique, involves carving designs into a material (such as wood or linoleum) and then pressing it onto paper or fabric, which results in unique impressio...

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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Traditional Japanese woodblock print by Shufu Miyamoto "Water plants"
Traditional Japanese woodblock print by Shufu Miyamoto "Water plants"

Traditional Japanese woodblock print by Shufu Miyamoto "Water plants"

Located in Weesp, NL

Bokashi: The Art of Japanese Colour Gradation A defining feature of this print is Miyamoto’s masterful use of bokashi, one of the most revered techniques in traditional Japanese woo...

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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Art by Gina Kail Wood Relief Block Print Amy's Angel 11/98
Art by Gina Kail Wood Relief Block Print Amy's Angel 11/98

Art by Gina Kail Wood Relief Block Print Amy's Angel 11/98

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Artist Gina Kail Amy's Angel Wood Relief 11/98 Block printing on paper paper 13.13 x 20 art 11.5 x 14 Preowned condition original vintage See images provided.

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1990s Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

Dry Cleaning is recommended Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles are textiles made in Anatolia, a region in Turkey, using a traditional method of block printing.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Woodcut Print – Nocturnal Lakeside Landscape with Canoes and Trees.
Vintage Woodcut Print – Nocturnal Lakeside Landscape with Canoes and Trees.

Vintage Woodcut Print – Nocturnal Lakeside Landscape with Canoes and Trees.

Located in Seattle, WA

Hand-printed using linocut or block printing techniques, the design showcases intricate carved textures, sharp line work, and stylized organic forms reminiscent of mid-century modern...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Linocut Print – Red & Black Geometric Composition
Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Linocut Print – Red & Black Geometric Composition

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Linocut Print – Red & Black Geometric Composition

Located in Seattle, WA

Hand-printed using linocut or block printing techniques, the design showcases intricate carved textures, sharp line work, and stylized organic forms reminiscent of mid-century modern...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

Kosuke Kimuri Japanese Serigraph Print of Modernist Abstract: Poem of IBARAKI
Kosuke Kimuri Japanese Serigraph Print of Modernist Abstract: Poem of IBARAKI

Kosuke Kimuri Japanese Serigraph Print of Modernist Abstract: Poem of IBARAKI

Located in Cooperstown, NY

Exceptional period serigraph by Kosuke Kimuri in an abstract-japanese style, invoking the tradition of Japanese Wood block printing. Incased in its original binder, the serigraph has...

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1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Paper

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Textile Stamp Mold Converted to Key Hook Rack.
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Textile Stamp Mold Converted to Key Hook Rack.

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Textile Stamp Mold Converted to Key Hook Rack.

Located in Seattle, WA

This unique piece began its life as a traditional wooden textile stamp mold, likely used for block printing fabric. Hand-carved from solid wood, it features a repeating motif of barr...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Metal

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Kinkaku Golden Pavilion Temple
Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Kinkaku Golden Pavilion Temple

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Kinkaku Golden Pavilion Temple

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

Initially published in 1933, this dai-ōban color woodblock print may be a later (1950s) posthumous print (as no Jizuri seal is evident) using the original woodblocks but it’s possibl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito 'Maiko' Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print
Kiyoshi Saito 'Maiko' Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print

Kiyoshi Saito 'Maiko' Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print

Located in Nottingham, GB

Executed using multi-block colour printing, the work balances rich charcoal, soft earthen browns, and stark white accents against the rhythmic patterning of striped sleeve cuffs.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow
The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow

The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow

By Ralph Edward Joosten

Located in Soquel, CA

He traveled extensively, taking trips to Yosemite and Carmel with Ansel Adams and John Weston and learning wood block printing and Japanese brush painting in the Kyoto Gardens in Jap...

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1980s American Impressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1943 Israeli German Expressionist Woodcut Print Vintage Woodblock Bezalel School
1943 Israeli German Expressionist Woodcut Print Vintage Woodblock Bezalel School

1943 Israeli German Expressionist Woodcut Print Vintage Woodblock Bezalel School

By Jacob Pins

Located in Surfside, FL

Pins' artwork was heavily influenced by German expressionism and traditional Japanese wood block printing. From 1956 to 1977, he taught at Israel's leading art schools, most notably ...

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1940s Expressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

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Woodcut

Divine Comedy, 100 Color Wood Engravings, Surrealist, 1960-1964
Divine Comedy, 100 Color Wood Engravings, Surrealist, 1960-1964

Divine Comedy, 100 Color Wood Engravings, Surrealist, 1960-1964

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

The engravings were produced using a complex woodcutting technique that required over 3,000 individual blocks. Each color was applied separately using its own carved block, making th...

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1960s Surrealist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodcut

“Snow at Rakushisha” (Yuki no Rakushisha) — rare Artist’s Proof woodblock print
“Snow at Rakushisha” (Yuki no Rakushisha) — rare Artist’s Proof woodblock print

“Snow at Rakushisha” (Yuki no Rakushisha) — rare Artist’s Proof woodblock print

Located in Weesp, NL

Masao Ido (1945–2016) was one of the leading Japanese woodblock printmakers of the late 20th century, celebrated for reviving traditional multi-block, multi-pass printing techniques ...

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1980s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Paper

Sōsaku Hanga woodblock print “Summer at Yakushiji Temple” by Masao Ido
Sōsaku Hanga woodblock print “Summer at Yakushiji Temple” by Masao Ido

Sōsaku Hanga woodblock print “Summer at Yakushiji Temple” by Masao Ido

Located in Weesp, NL

Ido is best known for tranquil, meticulously observed views of Kyoto and Nara’s temples, gardens, and preserved streetscapes, built up through the traditional multi-block, hand-pulle...

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1990s Japanese Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Catlin Wood
Catlin Wood

Catlin Wood

Located in San Francisco, CA

After the first printing the block is again cut, removing any surface of the block that is to remain the first color in the finished print.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodblock

High Meadows
High Meadows

High Meadows

Located in San Francisco, CA

After the first printing the block is again cut, removing any surface of the block that is to remain the first color in the finished print.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodblock

Early June
Early June

Early June

Located in San Francisco, CA

After the first printing the block is again cut, removing any surface of the block that is to remain the first color in the finished print.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodblock

December
December

December

Located in San Francisco, CA

After the first printing the block is again cut, removing any surface of the block that is to remain the first color in the finished print.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodblock

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi
Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian design influences. The roller printing technique revolutionized...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi
Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russi

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian design influences. The roller printing technique revolutionized...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russia
Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russia

Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russia

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian design influences. The roller printing technique revolutionized...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

German Israeli Expressionist "Rooster" Batik Style Painting Print on Silk Fabric
German Israeli Expressionist "Rooster" Batik Style Painting Print on Silk Fabric

German Israeli Expressionist "Rooster" Batik Style Painting Print on Silk Fabric

By Jacob Pins

Located in Surfside, FL

Pins' artwork was heavily influenced by German expressionism and traditional Japanese wood block printing. From 1956 to 1977, he taught at Israel's leading art schools, most notably ...

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20th Century Expressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Silk, Ink

"South from Puertecitos" Mid Century Abstracted Landscape, Woodcut on Paper
"South from Puertecitos" Mid Century Abstracted Landscape, Woodcut on Paper

"South from Puertecitos" Mid Century Abstracted Landscape, Woodcut on Paper

By Edgar Dorsey Taylor

Located in Soquel, CA

Later in his career, he devoted himself to creating woodcuts and spent much time in Mexico pursuing his interest of that country's pottery and painting and wood block printing. Ed...

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1960s Abstract Impressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Archival Paper, Woodcut

German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight
German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight

German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight

By Jacob Pins

Located in Surfside, FL

Pins' artwork was heavily influenced by German expressionism and traditional Japanese wood block printing. From 1956 to 1977, he taught at Israel's leading art schools, most notably ...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Woodcut

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20t

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20t

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th
Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets  Mid 20th

Never Used Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th

Located in Istanbul, TR

These textiles were characterized by their intricate and colorful floral prints, reflecting a rich tapestry of Russian, European and Indian design influences. The roller printing te...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Cotton

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1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block
1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Circa 1960s India. A vintage wooden printing block from India. It is hand-chiseled by artisans and used to hand print textiles.

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1960s Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block
1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

1960s Indian Wooden Printing Block

Located in Alpharetta, GA

Circa 1960s India. A vintage wooden printing block from India. It is hand-chiseled by artisans and used to hand print textiles.

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1960s Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

ABC's & 123's
ABC's & 123's

ABC's & 123's

Unavailable

ABC's & 123's

Located in Plainville, KS

Mixed lot of old wood numbers and letters from homes and storefronts; wood printing blocks. Aluminum "R." Ranging in height from 6"-12."

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20th Century American Vintage Printing Blocks

Assorted  Small  Tribal  Items
Assorted  Small  Tribal  Items

Assorted Small Tribal Items

By Yanomami Tribe

Located in Bedford, NY

YABOMMAMI WOMAN PAINTING $125; FABRIC PRINTING BLOCKS 17- $50EA; COCAINE SNORTER $125.; WOOD CUP AND POUNDER $200; 3 COMBS $175; HORN WITH BEADS HAIR SNAIL $350; VENEZUELAN TRIBES ...

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20th Century Vintage Printing Blocks

Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"
Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"

Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"

Unavailable

H 20 in W 25.63 in D 1.13 in

Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This could also be a linocut (using a non-durable early linoleum instead of wood as the printing block) as the lines are reminiscent of early 20C linotypes.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Minimum colour contrast with orange
Minimum colour contrast with orange

Minimum colour contrast with orange

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Lithograph

Flying
Flying

Yutaka TakayanagiFlying, 1973

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 31.11 in

Flying

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Lithograph

Geranium
Geranium

Yutaka TakayanagiGeranium, 1973

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.08 in

Geranium

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

Materials

Lithograph

Complementaries
Complementaries

Yutaka TakayanagiComplementaries, 1973

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in

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Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

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Lithograph

Pisces
Pisces

Yutaka TakayanagiPisces, 1977

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H 22.45 in W 31.11 in

Pisces

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

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Lithograph

Monochrome Abstract (Untitled)
Monochrome Abstract (Untitled)

Monochrome Abstract (Untitled)

By André Verdet

Located in London, GB

Stamped in ink on the verso, 'Imprimerie Arnéra Archives / Non signé' in black ink. 3) La Mise 'La mise' of the linoleum block. During the printing process, some parts of linoleum ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

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Linocut

Untitled
Untitled

Yutaka TakayanagiUntitled, 1973

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H 25.99 in W 20.08 in

Untitled

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks. Takayanagi's work often inc...

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1970s Abstract Vintage Printing Blocks

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Monoprint

Gustave Baumann “Rain in the Mountains” Color Woodblock Print dated 1956
Gustave Baumann “Rain in the Mountains” Color Woodblock Print dated 1956

Gustave Baumann “Rain in the Mountains” Color Woodblock Print dated 1956

By Gustave Baumann

Located in Santa Monica, CA

He is generally credited with the revival of color wood block printing in the 20th century, and was hand-picked as Area Coordinator for the Works Progress Administration’s Public Wor...

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1950s Naturalistic Vintage Printing Blocks

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Woodcut

“Taos Placita” Color Woodblock Print numbered II 82/125 by Gustave Baumann
“Taos Placita” Color Woodblock Print numbered II 82/125 by Gustave Baumann

“Taos Placita” Color Woodblock Print numbered II 82/125 by Gustave Baumann

By Gustave Baumann

Located in Santa Monica, CA

He is generally credited with the revival of color wood block printing in the 20th century, and was hand-picked as Area Coordinator for the Works Progress Administration’s Public Wor...

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1940s Naturalistic Vintage Printing Blocks

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Woodcut

Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin
Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin

Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin

By Liberty of London

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

If you look closely you can see a very slight overlap in places on the edge of the colours indicating the hand printing method. Liberty’s block printed scarves on silk were produced ...

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Late 20th Century English Vintage Printing Blocks

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Linen, Cotton

Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture

Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture

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H 20.75 in W 19.75 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Second letterpress printing blocks wall sculpture available for purchase.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Wood

Vintage Indian Wooden Printing Block
Vintage Indian Wooden Printing Block

Vintage Indian Wooden Printing Block

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H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Vintage Indian Wooden Printing Block

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Indian wooden printing block. Wood block print used to hand print textile.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Printing Blocks

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Wood

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting
Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting

Located in Dallas, TX

The vintage printing blocks are great multi-textural, three dimensional elements to add to a wall.

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20th Century Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting
Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks with Metal Wall Mounting

Located in Dallas, TX

The vintage printing blocks are great multi-textural, three dimensional elements to add to a wall.

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20th Century Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks on Metal Wall Mounting
Vintage Wood Printing Blocks on Metal Wall Mounting

Vintage Wood Printing Blocks on Metal Wall Mounting

Located in Dallas, TX

The vintage printing blocks are great multi-textural, three dimensionsal elements to add to a wall.

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20th Century Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century
Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage wooden printing block from India, late 20th century. Measures" 7 by 6-1/2 inches.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Hardwood

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century
Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage wooden printing block from India, late 20th century. Measures" 7 by 6-1/2 inches.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Hardwood

Edward Wormley Unique End Tables with Antique Japanese Printing Blocks, 1957
Edward Wormley Unique End Tables with Antique Japanese Printing Blocks, 1957

Edward Wormley Unique End Tables with Antique Japanese Printing Blocks, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of rare and important end tables, each with 2 doors incorporating antique Japanese printing blocks, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus collection, 1957 (signed with Dunbar tags...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Brass

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century
Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Set of five vintage hand carved wooden printing blocks from India with geometric designs.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Hardwood

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century, India.
Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century, India.

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century, India.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Set of five vintage hand carved wooden printing blocks from India with boteh or paisley designs.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Printing Blocks

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Hardwood

Decorative Antique Hand Carved Solid Wood Printing Block Vintage Stamp Tool
Decorative Antique Hand Carved Solid Wood Printing Block Vintage Stamp Tool

Decorative Antique Hand Carved Solid Wood Printing Block Vintage Stamp Tool

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Decorative vintage carved hand tool antique wood block printing textile stamp tool Handmade in solid wood.

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1950s Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Wood

Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This model # 5724 hanging cabinet by Edward Wormley features the inset Chinese printing blocks on the four door fronts which each conceal an adjustable shelf.

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1950s American Vintage Printing Blocks

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Metal

Cinnabar Cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cinnabar Cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cinnabar Cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Dunbar design director Edward Wormley incorporated antique Japanese ink covered wood printing blocks into the four doors of this cabinet/sideboard.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Printing Blocks

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Brass

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath.

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1950s Vintage Printing Blocks

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Walnut

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Vintage Printing Blocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage printing blocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all vintage printing blocks available were constructed with great care. Vintage printing blocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern vintage printing blocks are consistently popular styles. Many vintage printing blocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Rajhastani produced popular vintage printing blocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Printing Blocks?

Vintage printing blocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $228, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $1,600.

Questions About Vintage Printing Blocks

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.