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Vintage Wood Letterpress

Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood, Paint

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
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1960s Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the rich history of printing with this extraordinary Antique Letterpress
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Metal

Bernard Langlais Wood Collage over Painted Canvas "Plan with Blue"
By Bernard Langlais 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wood assemblage and oil on canvas "Plan with Blue" With letterpress signature at lower center
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1960s North American Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
pandemic. This is the Number 11 Trinket Box. The letterpress label inside the lid lists the names of the
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1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Historic invitation poster for 1970 ACE Gallery exhibition Minimalist light art
By Dan Flavin
Located in New York, NY
Dan Flavin Rare invitation poster for 1970 ACE Gallery exhibition, 1970 Letterpress and stencil on
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1970s Minimalist Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Etching, Stencil

Antique Map of Southern India by Andree, 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving, but reproducing the maps from zinc plates that were etched in relief (just like letterpress
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20th Century Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Paper

Stars (Cat. Raisonne Ref: 29, Axsom & Platzker, 1997)
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
Claes Oldenburg Stars (Cat. Raisonne Ref: 29, Axsom & Platzker, 1997), 1963 Letterpress in 1 colour
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1960s Pop Art Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Board, Color, Lithograph

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your Hair (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Sheet from “Rapunzel” story (from Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) Text printed letterpress
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1960s Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Brass

Vintage Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Handmade Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Monumental Shell sculptural wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Plaster

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Brass

Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Brass

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
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Early 20th Century Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Wood

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.75 in
'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet on Stand was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for tw...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Mahogany

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its original patina and a pair of doors th...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Gold Leaf

Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970. Signed with early Knoll red/white label. Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Metal

'Taliesin' Mahogany Dresser / Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' dresser / sideboard was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore is now a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Mahogany

Occasional Table ‘Tulip’ Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table ‘Tulip’ designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA, 1955 - 1956. Carrara marble and resin. Dimensions: D: 90 cm/ 2' 11 2/5" H: 38 cm/ 1' 3".      
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Carrara Marble

Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique statement piece / cocktail cabinet by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura displays his distinct use of goatskin that Tura was well known for. His quality of craftsmanship ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
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Early 20th Century British Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in
Matte Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE BLACK collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood, Paint

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Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
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1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Orgininal Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company
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1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
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1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

"Fairyland Circus" Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Fairyland Circus" wood carved poster letterpress by the Neal Walters Poster Company in Arkansas
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1950s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Wood

Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Original Letterpress Prints
Original Letterpress Prints
H 21.75 in W 55 in D 1.13 in
Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Original Letterpress Prints
Original Letterpress Prints
H 21.75 in W 55 in D 1.13 in
Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Original Letterpress Prints
Original Letterpress Prints
H 38.25 in W 37 in D 1.75 in
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
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1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
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1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Unique Letterpress Coffee Table
Located in Studio City, CA
(surface scuffing/scratching to glass) consistent with age. Made with antique letterpress type varying in
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Glass, Wood

Unique Letterpress Coffee Table
Unique Letterpress Coffee Table
H 16 in W 51 in D 32 in
Original Wood Carved Circus Letterpress For Three Color Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great trio of wood carved letterpress for printing a single three color circus poster. Very
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1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wall sculpture composed of letterpress printing blocks, produced circa 1960's - 1970's
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Original B&W Letterpress Prints Framed in Light Blue
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original B&W letterpress prints, framed in light blue, by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paper

Giant "Wild Animal Circus" Original Circus Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic wood carved circus poster letterpress. Carved by the Neal Walters Poster Company in
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1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

Pair of Midcentury Letterpress "Printers" Table Lamps, USA, circa 1970
Located in Toronto, ON
These special bespoke vintage lamps were made from antique wooden letterpress alphabet and number
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1970s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Original Miller and Richard type foundry print cases
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb selection of original letterpress type printing trays, great fonts and colour. Miller and
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20th Century Scottish Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Wood

Printers Tray with Fishing Display
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
letterpress drawer, printers tray. The display is made up of an old Hardy lure, back-plate of an L.R.H
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Printers Tray with Fishing Display
Printers Tray with Fishing Display
H 14.57 in W 32.68 in D 1.78 in
Antique Turtle Print Table, Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and steel Industrial style factory letterpress turtle table on 4" double castors
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Iron, Steel

Eagle Dance — Mid-Century Modern
By Howard Norton Cook
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Howard Cook, 'Eagle Dance', wood engraving, 1942, edition 200, Duffy 201. Signed and dated in
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1940s American Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Woodcut

Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
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1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Original 'Playing' Wood Carved Circus Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dark red color is from the ink that was used during the printing process. Please note that this does read backwards. Great in a room with a mirror on another wall that reads it in th...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

A Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage letterpress printers blocks wall sculpture with a variety of letters and numbers in a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

"Redheads" - Original Watercolor and Etching on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Letterpress Print Shop in 1979 where he published 28 separate titles created the way books were printed in the
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Etching, Watercolor, Ink, Paper

Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights by Charlotte and Emily Brontë, Two Vol Set, 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg were printed letterpress from electrotypes of the original wood engravings
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1940s American Gothic Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Paper

The Boy hidden in a Fish (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
letterpress and “The Boy hidden in a Fish" etching and aquatint on W S Hodgkinson paper watermarked "DH" and
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1960s Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

The Tower had one Window (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) Text printed letterpress and “The Tower Had One Window
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1960s Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Aquatint, Etching

Industrial Letterpress Cabinet with Wood Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
letterpress material and characters at a type foundry in Belgium.
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1940s Belgian Vintage Wood Letterpress

Letterpress Artpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piece made with original letter fonts dating back to the 1960`s. Based on a Frank Zappa quote: Art is making something out of nothing and then selling it. Custom Frame, silver leaf f...
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Wood Letterpress

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Wood

Letterpress Artpiece
Letterpress Artpiece
H 15.5 in W 13.375 in D 1.5 in
Printers Cabinet for Distance Holders Used for Headlines and Articles
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Pau, FR
. These wood blocks have been used for the letterpress as distance holders for headlines and articles
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Wood Letterpress For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wood letterpress for your home. Each vintage wood letterpress for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage wood letterpress, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wood letterpress bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. David Hockney and Claes Oldenburg each produced at least one beautiful vintage wood letterpress that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Wood Letterpress?

Prices for a vintage wood letterpress can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,048.