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Writing book
By Pierre Alechinsky
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1980 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 99 50.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 17.00 cm. x 20.00 cm. 6.69 in. x 7.87 in. (image) Dedicated "La...
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1980s Abstract Vintage Writing Book

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Silk

Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Maitland Smith leather wrapped writing desk having trompe l'oeil book decoration with two
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1980s Philippine Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tijsseling for Hulmefa Midcentury Teak Writing Desk, 1960s
By Tijsseling
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak writing desk produced by Hulmefa in the 1960s and designed by Tijsseling, Netherlands. The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Oak, Teak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Vintage Writing Book

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Brass

Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very original and exquisite Hekman drop-leaf marquetry book matched 2-drawer writing desk. Original
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Writing Book

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Brass

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838 Scotland 1920s
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20th Century Scottish Vintage Writing Book

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Walnut

French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk France, circa Mid
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Writing Book

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Bronze

Italian Louis XV Kingwood and Inlaid Marquetry Bureau Plat Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk. Italy, circa Late
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Writing Book

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Bronze

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Macassar, Burl

Desk 1950s Scandinavian Design Glass Surface
Located in Neuss, NW
, two internal drawers, one pull-out shelf, one book compartment on the rear, glass writing surface and
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1950s German Vintage Writing Book

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Glass, Walnut

  • Desk 1950s Scandinavian Design Glass Surface
  • Vintage Desk 1950s Scandinavian Design Glass Surface
  • Desk 1950s Scandinavian Design Glass Surface
  • Vintage Desk 1950s Scandinavian Design Glass Surface
H 29.93 in. W 55.12 in. D 27.17 in.
Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
Located in Munster, DE
A very rare writing desk made from teak and oakwood from the 1950s. The desk is excellently
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Oak, Teak

  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
H 27.56 in. W 40.56 in. D 31.5 in.
modern white console / side desk by the Belgian company Bergwood, 1970s
By Atelier Bergwood, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
its productions of Jules Wabbes. Based on sketches that are published in the book ‘Jules Wabbes
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Formica, Wood

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the original inset black glass, resting on the round conforming case, subtly crafted of stunning book
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Writing Book

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
executive Rosewood writing table by Danish master carpenter Valdemar Mortensen from Odense, Denmark. Table
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Rosewood

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Drawer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. A single drawer in the center is a feature of this compact-style secretary writing desk. The only
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Writing Book

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Rattan

60s Clausen and Maerus Writers Architectural Desk for Eden Rotterdam
By Eden Rotterdam, Clausen and Maerus
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
in Mats Linder book “Møblene er fra Rastad og Relling”). The Eden company was based in Rotterdam the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Teak

Helmut Magg, Desk for WK Möbel, 1954
By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The desk by Helmut Magg has two drawers in the front and a slanted shelf (book rib) in the back for
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Formica, Cherry

  • Helmut Magg, Desk for WK Möbel, 1954
  • Helmut Magg, Desk for WK Möbel, 1954
  • Helmut Magg, Desk for WK Möbel, 1954
  • Helmut Magg, Desk for WK Möbel, 1954
H 29.53 in. W 49.22 in. D 29.93 in.
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier c1960 Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
) Literature: • 1960s ads in Casa e Jardim Magazine (Brazil) • Jorge Zalszupin book • Brazilian Modern by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Metal

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood & Chrome by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
. Literature (last images): • 1960 ads from Oca • Sergio Rodrigues book, by Icatu H80, W180, D74 (cm) H31
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Chrome

Sycamore Desk by Raphael Raffel with Guilt Bronze Rope Mounts
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Stamford, CT
definitive book on Raphael, "Raphael Decorateaur" "In 1939 The Salon Des Arts Mengers welcomed the - Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Writing Book

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Bronze

Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK in
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Macassar, Birch

  • Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table
  • Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table
  • Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table
  • Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table
H 29.53 in. W 47.25 in. D 25.6 in.
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & Floating Drawers by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
showcasing the actual Rangel model • Sergio Rodrigues book • Vintage publication from Modulo magazine
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Formica, Hardwood

Danish Santos Rosewood Mid Century Desk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
sure it is a nikce heavy quality desk, as in many Daanish desks it's double sided with open book/filing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Hardwood

  • Danish Santos Rosewood Mid Century Desk
  • Danish Santos Rosewood Mid Century Desk
  • Danish Santos Rosewood Mid Century Desk
  • Danish Santos Rosewood Mid Century Desk
H 29.14 in. W 60.63 in. D 31.3 in.
Restored Pre-War Wide Body Mahogany Desk with Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Rattan

Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Abenteuer des design: Gavina, Jaca Book, fig. 20.   
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Wood

  • Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
  • Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
  • Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
  • Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
H 28.55 in. W 70.87 in. D 23.63 in.
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
looks best free-standing in the room, as it has drawers and book shelves at both the front and the back
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Maple

  • Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
  • Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
  • Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
  • Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
H 31.5 in. W 53.94 in. D 31.5 in.
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours
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20th Century English Regency Vintage Writing Book

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Leather, Walnut

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Rattan, Mahogany

Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk with Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-color book details the fascinating History of rattan with photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Writing Book

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Rattan, Mahogany

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in GB
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Book

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Leather

Book Box
Located in Houston, TX
The design of this book box is three books positioned vertically. The box opens diagonally to
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20th Century French Vintage Writing Book

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Wood

  • Book Box
  • Book Box
  • Book Box
  • Book Box
H 8 in. W 6.25 in. D 8.75 in.
Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
Located in Garnerville, NY
sketches from a famous book or a dream? Most of the writing is legible (Baby, are you a ghost?) Very good
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Terracotta

  • Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
  • Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
  • Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
  • Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
H 14 in. W 11 in. D .50 in.
Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kiefer's complete work to date, reproduced in full color. Review: Writing about one of the most
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

  • Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
  • Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
  • Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
  • Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
H 11.5 in. W 9.5 in. D 1.5 in.
Audrey in Car, Writing, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Car, Writing, c3_16, 1953 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue, Audrey Hepburn
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1950s Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Giclée

Audrey in Car, Writing, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Car, Writing, c3_16, 1953 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue, Audrey Hepburn
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1950s Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Giclée

Audrey in Car, Writing, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey in Car, Writing, c3_16, 1953 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue, Audrey Hepburn
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1950s Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Giclée

Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table. It's a versatile item that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Wood

  • Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
  • Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
  • Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
  • Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
H 116.15 in. W 63 in. D 16.54 in.
Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra 'Book'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This sought after and scarce book is an important reference on the work of one of the 20th
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20th Century Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

  • Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra 'Book'
  • Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra 'Book'
  • Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra 'Book'
  • Gio Ponti by Ugo La Pietra 'Book'
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H 11.25 in. W 9.5 in. D 1.33 in.
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
H 11.5 in. W 8.5 in. D 0.75 in.
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Writing Book

  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
  • Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
H 11.5 in. W 8.5 in. D 0.75 in.
Jean Cocteau - White Book - Original Handcolored Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Cocteau White Book - Autobiography about Cocteau's discovery of his homosexuality. The book
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1930s Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - White Book - Original Handcolored Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Cocteau White Book - Autobiography about Cocteau's discovery of his homosexuality. The book
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1930s Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Lithograph

Hollywood Then and Now by Rosemary Lord Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and writing career in the city she loves. Title: Los Angeles Then and Now Publisher: Thunder Bay
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Paper

Mythologies - Rare Book illustrated by André Masson - 1946
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
Mythologies is an original Rare Book engraved by André Masson (Balagny, Oise, 1896 - Paris, 1987
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1940s Surrealist Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Photogravure

Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous French secretaire bookcase featuring a pull-out leather writing table or petite desk. Mid
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Writing Book

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Brass, Bronze

Los Angeles Then and Now by Rosemary Lord Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chronicle of history and change in the mecca of glamour and glitz. This tell-all book matches 70 historic
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

Paris: an Inspiring Tour of the City's Creative Heart Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gorgeously packaged book. Organized by arrondissement, Paris takes readers through the city's most charming
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20th Century American Expressionist Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Paper

Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
and Carl Freedman, himself a renowned gallerist and art publisher. This book covers her work in all
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20th Century Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

  • Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
  • Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
  • Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
  • Tracey Emin: Works 1963-2006 by Carl Freedman & Honey Luard (Book)
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H 12.75 in. W 9.88 in. D 1.50 in.
Streamline Mahogany and Rattan Writing Desk with Rattan Pulls & Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco rattan writing desk with a rattan border, Mahogany sides, and top with four
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1930s American Vintage Writing Book

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Rattan

MISE EN PAGE, The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out 'Book'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Monumental and Typographical Writing, Geometry, Calligraphy and Typography, The Lay-out of the Book, The
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20th Century Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

  • MISE EN PAGE, The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out 'Book'
  • MISE EN PAGE, The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out 'Book'
  • MISE EN PAGE, The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out 'Book'
  • MISE EN PAGE, The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out 'Book'
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H 10.75 in. W 8.50 in. D 0.75 in.
Kiki and Montparnasse 1900-1930, French Book by Billy Kluver, 1989
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kiki et Montparnasse 1900-1930 (Kiki and Montparnasse 1900-1930), a French book by Billy Kluver and
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1980s French Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Paper

Casa la Vita - Original Rare Book Illustrated by Alberto Savinio - 1943
By Alberto Savinio
Located in Roma, IT
Casa la Vita is a vintage book written and illustrated by Alberto Savinio (Athens, 25th August 1891
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1940s Vintage Writing Book

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Photogravure, Paper

Journal d’un Fantome - Rare Book Illustrated by Various Artists - 1946
Located in Roma, IT
Journal d’un Fantome is an original modern rare book written by Philipppe Soupault (Chaville, 1897
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1940s Surrealist Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

Deep Design Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
an alternative approach to art writing -- strangely intelligent and wildly spirited. She argues that
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Jens Risom, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
gorgeous cuts of book-matched walnut veneer. The desk top has chamfer beveled edge detailing. The grain and
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Walnut

Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by George Fischler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by Stuart & George Fischler. 1st Edition
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1990s American Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Continental Travel Guides Road Map Atlas Car Manual Book
Located in London, GB
photomontage design depicting a gentleman in a long coat and hat holding driving gloves and entering a book
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1930s German Vintage Writing Book

Materials

Paper

Van Gogh's Van Goghs: Masterpieces from the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Book
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
manageable book is the catalog for one of the most successful van Gogh exhibitions ever (at the National
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20th Century European Expressionist Vintage Writing Book

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Paper

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Vintage Writing Book For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage writing book you’re looking for. Each vintage writing book for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage writing book — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage writing book made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage writing book that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard A. Hirsch, Ernest Hemingway and Charles Hollis Jones produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Writing Book?

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