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Creator: Irving Harper
Irving Harper and George Nelson Chronopak Howard Miller Desk Clock
Irving Harper and George Nelson Chronopak Howard Miller Desk Clock

Irving Harper and George Nelson Chronopak Howard Miller Desk Clock

By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in New Windsor, NY

Irving Harper fand George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company Chronopak desk clock. Solid walnut case, minimalist black metal face and a convex glass on a brass plated steel base....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Irving Harper Paper Sculpture, Six Feet Tall
Large Irving Harper Paper Sculpture, Six Feet Tall

Large Irving Harper Paper Sculpture, Six Feet Tall

By Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

One of a kind tall geometric paper sculpture by Irving Harper. This work is unique.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Decorative Objects

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Paper

Irving Harper Paper Sculpture
Irving Harper Paper Sculpture

Irving Harper Paper Sculpture

By Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

Unique work by Irving Harper. Paper construction. Exhibited: Irving Harper: A Mid-Century mind at play, 14 September 2014 - 24 January 2015, the Rye arts center gallery, Rye, NY.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Decorative Objects

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Paper

Irving Harper Architectural Sculpture from His Paper Sculpture Series
Irving Harper Architectural Sculpture from His Paper Sculpture Series

Irving Harper Architectural Sculpture from His Paper Sculpture Series

By Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

A unique work by Irving Harper. This architectural sculpture is housed in an acrylic box. An amazing work.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Decorative Objects

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Acrylic, Paper, Wood

Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind
Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind

Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind

By Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

Irving Harper sculpture. In his retirement, Irving Harper did some of his most creative work creating hundreds of sculptures mostly paper construction...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paper

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Irving Harper decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Irving Harper decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Irving Harper decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Irving Harper were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Jerry Meatyard, Naomi Feinberg, and Charles Eames. Prices for Irving Harper decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,200.