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The Carhartt WIP Archives Published by Rizzoli
Located in London, GB
Back in the eighties, when the Western world was deluged by a wave of blue denim, Carhartt’s brown duck work coats entered the streets as an antidote. Detached from their original ra...
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2010s Books

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Alfred Stieglitz - The Key Set Volume I & II
Located in London, GB
Alfred Stieglitz, The Key, Set Volume I & II Published by National Gallery of Art/Harry N. Abrams, New York, 2002 Few individuals have exerted as profound an influence on 20th-cent...
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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Upstate Living Spaces with Space to Live
Located in New York City, NY
This inspiring collection of unique, intimate, and authentic interiors will have city- and country-dwellers alike dreaming of carving out a personal haven far from the five boroughs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Fer Forge Vasseur & Cie (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Art Deco French lighting catalogue company Vasseur et Cie C1925 Profusely illustrated. A delightful look at many different lighting samples, table lamps, desk and floor styles, scon...
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20th Century Books

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Ann Lowe: American Couturier
Located in New York, NY
The definitive illustrated volume on the work and life of Ann Lowe, a consummate couturier who designed lavish evening and bridal gowns for members of America...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Auto Plastic: Wendell Castle 1968-1973 by Donald Albrecht (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
AutoPlastic: Wendell Castle (1968-1973) accompanied R & Company’s exhibition of the same name, curated by Donald Albrecht and on view at the gallery’s 82 Franklin location from April...
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Late 20th Century Books

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Tony Duquette Goodman, Wendy and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007
Located in London, GB
Published by Abrams 2007, hardback"American artist and design legend Tony Duquette (1914 1999) was known for his over-the-top style in interiors, jewelry, costumes, and set design. His clients included Elizabeth Arden, the Duchess of Windsor, and Herb Albert...
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Early 2000s Books

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Great House of New York 1880-1930 1st Edition 2005
Located in London, GB
GREAT HOUSES OF NEW YORK 1880-1930 presents the stories of 43 most elegant houses built in New York. With over 300 archival photographs and floor plans and a decade of research Micha...
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Early 2000s Books

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Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Format - Hardcover Author - Adolphe Chanaux Publication Year - 1997 Language: French/ English France
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Early 20th Century French Books

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Christie’s Post-War and Contemp Art auction catalogue / coffee table book, 2008
Located in View Park, CA
Christie’s auction catalogue, Post-War and Contemporary Art, morning session. New York, wednesdy May 14 2008. 11.75” x 9” x 1” Featuring work by Jean Dubuffet, Tom Wesselmann, Roy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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La Villa Kerylos preface Karl Lagerfeld 1st Ed. 1997
Located in London, GB
Published by Les Editions de L’Amateur 1997 preface by Karl Lagerfeld French text. Beautiful images of the Villa Kerylos in the South of France ...
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1990s Books

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The Power Look at Home Decorating for Men by Egon Von Furstenberg 1st ed. 1980
Located in London, GB
Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1st edition 1980 Furstenberg, Egon von, Prince and Karen Fisher A unique and of its time but a great and highly collectable source boo...
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1980s Vintage Books

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VARENNES. Les Hommes. 1712 - 1st ED - WITH THE GILT ARMS OF LOUIS XIV's DAUGHTER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: VARENNES, Jacques. TITLE: Les Hommes. PUBLISHER: Paris: Chez Jacques Collombat, 1712. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION WITH THE GILT ARMS OF LOUIS XIV's DAUGHTER. 1 vol., 6-5/8...
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1710s French Antique Books

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Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
Published by Société d'études et de publications économiques, Paris, 1971 Jansen Decoration ,a rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration ...
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1970s Vintage Books

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Architectural Digest Autobiography of a Magazine, 1920-2010
Located in New York, NY
Written by Paige Rense The first and authoritative story of the rise of interior design from an intimate trade industry to celebrity decorators of today, as seen through the eyes of Architectural Digest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Stanford White in Detail
Located in New York City, NY
A rich presentation of the sensual and scenographic effects created by the Legendary Stanford White, whose designs extend beyond architecture to encompass lavish interiors, jewelry, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House
Located in New York, NY
The long-awaited insider's look at one of the design milestones of the twenty-first century: Michael S Smith's celebrated decoration of the Obama White House, featuring a foreword by Michelle Obama. Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Pierre Yovanovitch Interior Architecture
Located in New York, NY
Paris-based designer Pierre Yovanovitch debuts his first book showcasing his trademark French luxury aesthetic and unique vision of contemporary elegance. With his interiors and f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Rob. Mallet Stevens Architecture Furniture Interior Design 1st Edition 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by the MIT Press Cambridge Massachusetts 1st US Edition 1990 Rob Mallet-Stevens was one of the more controversial architects of the modern movement and, along with Le Corb...
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1990s Books

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Sohie Calle - Because of this story of a passer-by gushing at a baby... 1st 2019
Located in London, GB
Published by Editions Xavier Barral 2019 Hardcover smyth sewn book. Iridescent yellow/orange cloth cover. ; "It is with the story, the one preceding the click of the shutter but als...
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2010s Books

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African Elegance by Ettagale Blauer 1999
Located in London, GB
Published by Nedbank 1st edition 1999 English text A lavishly illustrated volume exploring Africa's rich traditions of crafts and decorative arts. Focusing on the people of sub-Saha...
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1990s Books

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Works, Writings in Prose & Verse, of Eugene Field - 12 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FIELD, Eugene. TITLE: The Works, Writings in Prose And Verse, of Eugene Field. PUBLISHER: NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY FIELD'...
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1890s Antique Books

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The Silver Spoon Classic
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious collection of the best recipes from the world's leading Italian cookbook - with all new photography and design First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d'Argento, or its English-language offspring The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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"Milton's Poetical Works" Book by John Milton Illustrated
Located in San Diego, CA
The "Poetical Works" of John Milton edited By Sir Egerton Brydges Bart and llustrated with engravings from drawings by John Martin and J. M. W. Turner, R.A. Details: Two volumes, full page...
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Paul Iribe précurseur de l'Art Déco, 1883-1935 1st Edition 1983
Located in London, GB
Published in 1983 by Atelier d’imprimerie de Forney. Text in French Catalogue of the iconic Paul Iribe exhibition which took place from Oct. 6 to Dec. 31. 1983. Texts. Detailed descr...
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1980s Vintage Books

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A Home for Every Plant, Wonders of the Botanical World
Located in New York City, NY
Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Inside Africa South & West 1st edition 2003
Located in London, GB
Published by Taschen 1st edition 2003 "Inside Africa" ​​captures the beauty and diversity of African living. This work is beautifully bound with an African tribal motif cloth cover....
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Early 2000s Books

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Vintage Translated book: Heroin from Vietnam and Nightmares in Colombia, 1J144
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the realm of global intrigue with this vintage book titled "Героин из Вьетнама и Кошмар в Колумбии" (Heroin from Vietnam and Nightmares in Colombia). Hailing from the city ...
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1990s Books

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Oliver Messel a biography by Charles Castle 1st Edition 1986
Located in London, GB
Published by Thames and Hudson New York 1st Edition 1886 Oliver Messel had a brilliant career as a designer for theatre,ballet,opera,and films which spanned over four decades from t...
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1980s Vintage Books

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Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson
Located in valatie, NY
Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson. Published by British Museum Press, 2002. Exhibitions at the British Museum are al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Picasso Toros y Toreros- true 1st French Edition 1961
Located in London, GB
First true edition, published by Cercle D'art Paris 1961. Lithographs by Mourlot A scarce first edition copy in original slipcase of Pablo Picasso's seminal "Toros y Toreros" artist...
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Mid-20th Century American Books

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Bvlgari Amanda Triossi Daniela Mascetti 2008
Located in London, GB
Special Edition Published by Electa 2008 English Text in slipcaseThe first book on the famed jeweler. A stunning production, illustrated throughout in colour with numerous photographs of the jewelry that has made Bulgari one of the most expensive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Books

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Arranging Things
Located in New York, NY
Author colin King, with Sam Cochran New York–based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings—...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Moorish Style, Style Mauresque French Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish style, style Mauresque – 1995 French Edition by Miles Danby (Author), Nordine Haddad (Translator) Presenting images of the architecture and decorative arts of the Islamic w...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Books

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The Writings of Mrs. Humphry Ward - AUTOGRAPH EDITION - 16 Vols. - 1909
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WARD, Mrs. Humphry [Mary Augusta]. TITLE: The Writings of Mrs. Humphry Ward. PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909. DESCRIPTION: AUTOGRAPH EDITION. 16 vols., ...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Books

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Arts and Crafts Furniture, John Andrews
Located in Montelabbate, PU
It has long been time for a specialist work on Arts and Crafts furniture. Written by a recognised authority on the subject, this book examine...
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Vintage Literary Insight: The Final Sanctuary of Poet Lermontov, 1975, 1J143
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the world of literature and history with this vintage book titled "Последний приют поэта Лермонтова" (The Final Sanctuary of Poet Lermontov). Originating from the USSR and...
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1970s Vintage Books

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Children's Encyclopedia: Earth's Crust, Celestial Bodies - Vintage Book, 1J152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Journey back in time and embark on an enlightening exploration of our planet's mysteries with the captivating vintage treasure, "Children's Encyclopedia: Earth's Crust, Celestial Bod...
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1950s Vintage Books

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Buckaroo - Kurt Markus - 1st Edition, Little, Brown & Company, 1987
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Little, Brown & Company, Boston, 1987 The photographs collected in 'Buckaroo: Images From the Sagebrush Basin' show why Kurt Markus's photographs of cowboys...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Books

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Abbas - Gods I've Seen, Travels Among Hindus Magnum Photography Book
Located in New York City, NY
From the lens of Magnum's Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefs This latest in Abbas's transcendent series of books on major w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Numbers and Figures, Matter and Energy: Vintage Children's Encyclopedia, 1J150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the enchanting world of vintage knowledge with this captivating tome, "Numbers and Figures, Matter and Energy," sourced from the USSR and dating back to around 1959. This r...
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1950s Vintage Books

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A Bonheurs des Formes Design Francais 1945-1992 1st ed. 1992
Located in London, GB
Published by Editions du Regard French text A detailed examination of French design from 1945 - 1992. Includes designs for architecture, posters, street f...
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1990s Books

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The Man of Fashion Peacock Males and Perfect Gentlemen 1st Edition 1997
Located in London, GB
Throughout history, the peacock male has strutted through the pages of men's fashion. Top fashion writer Colin McDowell charts this self-confident course, from the medieval knights, ...
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1990s Books

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Mrs. Newton: June Newton a.k.a. Alice Springs - 1st Edition, Taschen, 2004
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Taschen, Germany, 2004. June Newton, model, actress and renowned photographer under the pseudonym 'Alice Springs', first came ...
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Early 2000s Books

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SYMONDS - The Life Of Benvenuto Cellini - 2 vols. - IN A FINE FULL CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SYMONDS, John Addington - translator. TITLE: The Life Of Benvenuto Cellini Written By Himself. PUBLISHER: NY: Brentano's, 1929. DESCRIPTION: 2 vols, 9-1/16" x 6-1/8", num...
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1920s American Vintage Books

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Large Book Box in a French Binding Style C. 1950s
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Large book box in the style of a French binding, 2-3/4" x 8-3/4" x 13-1/8". internally lined in a maroon suede. Internal dimensions are 2-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 11-3/8".
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Bob Dylan: A Year and a Day by Daniel Kramer
By Daniel Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover in a clamshell box, letterpress-printed chapter openers with tipped-in photographs, two different paper stocks, and three foldouts, measures: 31.2 x 44 cm (12.3 x 17.3 in.)...
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Late 20th Century Italian Books

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Making a House a Home: Designing Your Interiors from the Floor Up
Located in New York, NY
Making a House a Home: Designing Your Interiors from the Floor Up Author Susanna Salk Susanna Salk’s latest book is a passionate primer on how to transform an empty space, whether it’s an apartment or a house, into a home. Full of beautiful interiors and pro tips from star designers, Making a House a Home is an inspiring and practical guide to designing your space from the floor up. In her newest book, beloved Rizzoli author Susanna Salk gives you all the tools you need to design every aspect of your home. Whether you’ve recently moved into a new place or want to revamp and refresh your current home, Salk outlines how to conceive and create a cohesive design for your space. Beginning with the basic elemental aspects of any interior—such as floors, doors, walls, and windows—and proceeding to fundamental décor decisions, like setting the design tone and making sure your rooms are livable and functional, this book walks you through the process, sharing approaches and techniques for designing every interior element. With beautiful photographs from top designers—such as Miles Redd, Bunny Williams, and Madeline Stuart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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The North African Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
‘This cookbook is a must for a deep dive into North African classic and regional dishes.’ – Warda Bouguettaya, James Beard award-winning pastry chef and owner of Warda Patisserie, De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Secret Houses: Living in Menorca
Located in New York, NY
Secret Houses: Living in Menorca Text by Susana Gallardo, Photographs by Karel Balas Dreamy estates from the island of Menorca come alive in this lively collection of images pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Oeuvres Completes De Colette. Complete Works of Colette - FIRST COLLECTED EDITON
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COLETTE, Sidonie-Gabrielle. TITLE: Oeuvres Completes De Colette. (The Complete Works of Colette). PUBLISHER: Paris: Flammarion, Le Fleuron, 1948-1950, DESCRIPTION: THE FI...
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1940s French Vintage Books

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Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: Cyprien Berard and Charles Nodier. TITLE: Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires. PUBLISHER: Paris: Chez Ladvocat, Libraire, 1820. DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION. 2 vols., 6-3/...
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1820s French Antique Books

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Late 19th Century Reddish Wood Desktop / Revolving Desk Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique compact book mill with rotating function. The bookmill is made of solid mahogany wood, inlaid with copper and zinc .It has four storage com...
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1880s French Antique Books

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Flammarion on Majorelle by Alastair Duncan
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Editorial binding in 4 under dust jacket. Rare reference work. 232 pages, 136 p. coloured. Nice copy. Monograph of the cabinetmaker and decorator Louis Majorelle, one of the great na...
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Early 20th Century Books

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Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility
Located in New York, NY
Author Andrew Cogar and Marc Kristal, Introduction by James L. Strickland, Photographs by Eric Piasecki A new volume from the esteemed architecture firm Historical Concepts features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Books

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Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
Located in New York, NY
Rattan furnishings evoke the glamour and laid back elegance of exotic beach houses as well as the informal beauty of plant filled garden rooms and sun dappled verandas. Long fascinated with rattan's versatility, designer Lulu Lytle examines the enduring appeal of this sustainable tropical palm in RATTAN: A WORLD OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM. The first book in decades to examine the history and craftsmanship of rattan furniture, this insightful tome showcases rattan's appeal through archival images of beautiful interiors including Madeleine Castaing's winter garden in Paris, Michael Taylor's own Californian beach house, the Titanic's Café Parisian and the Billy Baldwin designed Mr. Kennedy's beauty salon in New York City. Rattan's many personalities are explored through its inclusion in settings as diverse as Impressionist paintings, flamboyant nightclubs and pared down contemporary drawing rooms. A reflection of its inherent beauty and longevity, antique rattan furniture from the nineteenth century is highly collectible, as are rattan pieces created by giants of modern design such as Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart, Renzo Mongiardino for Bonacina, Arne Jacobsen for Sika, Paul Frankl and Donald Deskey. Rattan pieces have become iconic and highly prized, including Hiroomi Tahara's Wrap Sofa, Franca Helg's Primavera Chair, and the many iterations of the beloved Peacock Chair. RATTAN also highlights some of the many tastemakers who have embraced rattan--from Marella Agnelli, Babe Paley, and Cecil Beaton to leading interior designers including Jeffrey Bilhuber, Veere Grenney, Axel Vervoordt, and Jacques Grange. About The Author Lulu Lytle, long smitten with the romance and versatility of rattan, rescued the last remaining workshop in Britain in 2010 in order to establish Soane Britain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Fausto Melotti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Curator: Antonella Commellato; Marta Melotti Pages: 476, Color illustrations: 1015 The catalog raisonné of the ceramics of Fausto Melotti, the absolute protagonist of Italian art, w...
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Novels of Charlotte, Emily, & Anne Bronte - 6 Vols - 1922 - ILLUSTRATED BY DULAC
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BRONTE, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. TITLE: The Novels of Charlotte, Emily, & Anne Bronte. PUBLISHER: London: J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., 1922. DESCRIPT...
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1920s British Vintage Books

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Antique and Vintage Books

Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.

Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.

No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.

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Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

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