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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1930s
Décors Barbares The Enchanting Interiors Book by Nathalie Farman-Farma
Located in New York, NY
Décors Barbares
The Enchanting Interiors of Nathalie Farman-Farma
By: Nathalie Farman-Farma
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Foreword by David Netto
A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Tom Scheerer Decorates Book by Mimi Read
Located in New York, NY
Tom Scheerer Decorates
By: Mimi Read
Photography by Francesco Lagnese
In a world where over-the-top accessorizing and conspicuous luxury get all the attention, Tom Scheerer has cult...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Studio Indigo Architecturally Creative Interiors Book by Mike Fisher
Located in New York, NY
Studio Indigo
Architecturally Creative Interiors
By: Mike Fisher
A stunning portfolio of residential and commercial projects from award-winning internat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
VISIONAIRE 43: Dreams (1421/1500) (shrink wrapped)
By Visionaire
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Limited edition, numbered 1421 of 1500 copies.
From the Visionaire website:
43 DREAMS uses no ink. Images are rendered via a high-tech laser-cutting process in which artworks (by S...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
VISIONAIRE 41: GAP World (2137/4000)
By Visionaire
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Limited edition, numbered 2137 of 4000 copies.
From the Visionaire website:
41 WORLD, sponsored by Gap, began with a simple chain letter and a brief that asked everyone — anyone, i...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Objects of Desire Book by Maria Hummer Tuttle
By Maria Tuttle
Located in New York, NY
Objects of Desire
By: Maria Hummer Tuttle
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Foreword by Edmund de Waal
A personal celebration of the hunt for—and joy of living with— favorite collections and things
What is it in our homes that we truly value and why? What would you take when you leave in fear of fire? Our home is an expression of ourselves in many ways, largely through the objects we accumulate. For Maria Hummer-Tuttle, the objects she has collected over the years, from the priceless to the flea-market finds, are precious not only for their beauty, uniqueness, and craftsmanship but also for their connection to the past and the future, for their resonance with one another. In this exquisitely illustrated book, she serves as our guide through three dwellings, focusing our attention on objects ranging from an ancient Chinese horse sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Behind the Blue Door Book by John Demsey
Located in New York, NY
Behind the Blue Door
By: John Demsey
Written by Alina Cho
Photography by Douglas Friedman
The decor of entrepreneur John Demsey’s six-story townh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
VISIONAIRE 39: Play (1494/4000) (shrink wrapped)
By Visionaire
Located in Kleinburg, ON
From the Visionaire website:
With 39 PLAY, Visionaire began to experiment with the moving image. PLAY developed as an issue devoted to film, featuring the work of directors like Ped...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper, Wood
The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk, Signed by Susan McDougal, First Edition, 2003
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
McDougal, Susan, with Pat Harris. The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk: Why I Refused to Testify Against the Clintons & What I Learned in Jail. New York: Carroll and Graf Publishers, 2003. Si...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Joined at the Heart, Signed by Al and Tipper Gore, First Edition, 2002
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Gore, Al and Tipper. Joined at the Heart. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2002. First Edition. Signed by both authors. Octavo. In publisher’s original white cloth spine, titled in ...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Round Table Palatine Manuscript 556 Florence, National Central Library
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Limited run of 750 copies (ours bears No. 563) of the facsimile reproduction of the ms.556 codex made, in 1446, by Zuliano degli Anzoli, preserved at the Biblioteca Nazionale Central...
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Early 2000s Italian Other Books
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Paper
Richard Mishaan Design Architecture and Interiors Book by Richard Mishaan
By Richard Mishaan Design LLC
Located in New York, NY
Richard Mishaan Design
Architecture and Interiors
By: Richard Mishaan
Text by Jacqueline Terrebonne
A cornucopia of recent interior, architectural, and landscape design inspiration ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
David Hicks Scrapbooks Book by Ashley Hicks
By Ashley Hicks
Located in New York, NY
David Hicks Scrapbooks
By: Ashley Hicks
The most famous British designer of his day, David Hicks (1929–1998) wowed the English decorating world with his bold geometric prints, electrifying color combinations, and quirky mix of antique and contemporary furniture. Thanks to his prodigious talent, his gift—and penchant—for publicity, and his connection to the royal family through his marriage to Lady Pamela Mountbatten (cousin of Prince Philip), Hicks attracted an A-list clientele drawn from the aristocracy, media, and fashion. For decades, Hicks documented every salient moment of his life in scrapbooks, amassing 24 volumes in all. They contain press clippings, party invitations, swatches of his signature textile patterns, sketches of interiors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
George Stubbs - Anatomy of the Horse 1938
Located in Pewsey, GB
George Stubbs - The Anatomy of the Horse - Heywood Hill, London 1938 - Brown Boards and Cloth. lettering in Gilt on brown leather on spine. Something for every library and a large b...
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1930s British Early Victorian Vintage Books
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Paper
Caftans From Classical to Camp Book by Cameron Silver
Located in New York, NY
Caftans
From Classical to Camp
By: Cameron Silver
Join Cameron Silver, founder of LA’s famous—and highly influential—vintage boutique Decades, on a romp through the history and countless manifestations of the caftan, the world’s most universal garment
Caftans are never out of style, and this gorgeous book by vintage guru Cameron Silver shows why: Arguably the world’s oldest known garment, the caftan appears in every culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to diaphanous versions wafting down today’s red carpets, from the flowing garb immortalized in pre–Raphaelite paintings to the striped stunner worn by Isaac Hayes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
G Forever Green Book by Carlos Mota
By Carlos Motta
Located in New York, NY
G: Forever Green
By: Carlos Mota
An exuberant celebration of the color green, in nature, art, interiors, and design
Green is like water: it is everywhere and we can’t live without i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
An Entertaining Life Book by Paolo Moschino, Philip Vergeylen
Located in New York, NY
An Entertaining Life
Designing Town and Country
By: Paolo Moschino, Philip Vergeylen
Foreword by Bunny Williams
Join two of the world’s most celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Pietro Cicognani Architecture and Design Book by Karen Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Cicognani
Architecture and Design
By: Karen Bruno
Photography by Francesco Lagnese
Foreword by Isabella Rossellini
For the past thirty years, Itali...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Country Life Book by William Abranowicz and Zander Abranowicz
Located in New York, NY
Country Life
Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley
By: William Abranowicz and Zander Abranowicz
A celebrated photographer focuses his lens on distinctive period and contemporary residences amid the natural beauty of New York’s Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley
The majestic panoramas, lush vegetation, and bucolic vibe of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley in upstate New York have long proved irresistible for city dwellers seeking respite from urban life and inveterate country lovers alike. Their homes, whether hundreds of years old or brand new, all resonate with their natural surroundings, as each of the 20 houses that photographer William Abranowicz captured for this volume attests. They range from the historic houses of Thomas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Near & Far Interiors I Love Book by Lisa Fine
Located in New York, NY
Near & Far
Interiors I Love
By: Lisa Fine
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Foreword by Deborah Needleman
In Near & Far, Lisa Fine invites us into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Gaston Suisse (1896-1988), Splendeur du Laque Art Dèco
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Year of publication 2013, Number of pages 269, Format 25 x 28 cm. Photos 250 including colors. Binding Hardcover under illustrated dust jacket
French language.
Very young, Gaston Su...
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2010s French Books
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Paper
Cathy B. Graham Full Bloom Book by Cathy B. Graham
Located in New York, NY
Cathy B. Graham: Full Bloom
By: Cathy B. Graham
Text by Clinton Smith
Foreword by Christopher Spitzmiller
From the author of the acclaimed second bloom ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition Book in Hardcover by Jack Carlson
By Jack Carlson
Located in New York, NY
Rowing Blazers
Revised and Expanded Edition
By: Jack Carlson
Renowned designer and former US national team oarsman Jack Carlson’s revised and expanded edition of Rowing Blazers is an essential and glorious celebration of the classic garment.
This handsome, eye-catching ode to the classic rowing blazer is a must-have for anyone who has raced the rivers or cheered on their favorite crew. Classic American style was born in British boathouses, where the very first blazers were made for college rowing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Made for Maharajas A Design Diary of Princely India Book by Amin Jaffer
By Amin Jaffer
Located in New York, NY
Made for Maharajas
A Design Diary of Princely India
By: Amin Jaffer
The Indian princes of the British Raj lived lives of unparalleled opulence and luxury. Made for Maharajas returns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating Book by Markham Roberts
Located in New York, NY
Markham Roberts
Notes on Decorating
By: Markham Roberts
Photography by Nelson Hancock
Foreword by Alison Levasseur
Called a “master of timeless Americ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Symphony of Jewels Book by Carol Woolton, David Warren & Janet Zapata
Located in New York, NY
Symphony of Jewels
Annu Hu: Opus 1
By: Carol Woolton, David Warren, and Janet Zapata
Photography by David Behl
Inspired by Chinese art and lore, Western art and music, and the natural world, Anna Hu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
A Kind of Magic The Kaleidoscopic World of Luke Edward Hall Book by Luke Edward
Located in New York, NY
A Kind of Magic
The Kaleidoscopic World of Luke Edward Hall
By: Luke Edward Hall
Photography by Billal Taright
Foreword by Nicky Haslam
An aesthetic cornucopia of interior design in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Dior and His Decorators Victor Grandpierre Book by Maureen Footer
Located in New York, NY
Dior and His Decorators
Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy, and the New Look
By: Maureen Footer
Foreword byForeword by
Dior and His Decorators: Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece Revised Edition Book by Janice Lyle
Located in New York, NY
Sunnylands
America’s Midcentury Masterpiece Revised and Expanded Edition
By: Janice Lyle
Principal photography by Mark Davidson
Foreword by Michael S. Smith
The definitive story of the most ambitious and glamorous midcentury modern house in the United States—Sunnylands, the estate of Walter and Lenore Annenberg, in Rancho Mirage, California—now revised and expanded
In Palm Springs, the mecca of midcentury modern architecture, Sunnylands is the undisputed masterpiece. With its celadon green and yellow interior and giddy pink roof, it was a Downton Abbey for the Space Age. There is no other house like it anywhere. Designed by one of California’s most important architects, A. Quincy Jones, it possesses the only completely preserved interior by Hollywood’s decorator-to-the-stars, William Haines. Completed in 1966, Sunnylands was built by ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg, and became a seat of power where presidents, movie stars, and corporate leaders met, relaxed, and ran the world— with nobody watching. To mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of Sunnylands to the public, this revised edition adds 32 pages of brand new photography, including: the contemporary visitor center designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners; the mature 15 acres of contemplative gardens by James Burnett...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Beige Is Not A Color The Full-Spectrum World of Carlos Mota Book by Carlos Mota
By Carlos Motta
Located in New York, NY
Beige Is Not A Color
The Full-Spectrum World of Carlos Mota
By: Carlos Mota
Carlos Mota is a creative consultant with extensive experience in styling, interior design, product desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Peter Pennoyer Architects Book by Anne Walker and Robert Stern
By Anne Walker
Located in New York, NY
Peter Pennoyer Architects
Apartments, Townhouses, Country Houses
By: Anne Walker and Robert Stern
Peter Pennoyer Architects practices a refined archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Palm Beach Living Book by Jennifer Ash Rudick
By Jennifer Ash
Located in New York, NY
Palm Beach Living
By: Jennifer Ash Rudick
Photography by Nick Mele
Explore the pleasures of life in the homes and gardens of the legendary tropical island of Palm Beach
Could it be the subtropical climate and seaside breezes that have drawn multiple generations to Palm Beach for more than a century? Or does its timeless appeal lie in its unique mixture of charming bungalows, sleek minimalist houses, chic apartments, and iconic Mediterranean Revival residences by such legendary architects as Maurice Fatio and John Volk? Though the nation’s most exclusive barrier island is perennially thronged with visitors, few have seen the private homes and gardens showcased in Palm Beach Living. Some of the homes incorporate the exuberant colors of the island’s tropical flora; others opt for a soothing, more neutral palette to contrast with the surrounding landscape. All embrace indoor/outdoor living, and each reflects the singular aesthetic of the owner, realized with the help of renowned architects, including Fairfax & Sammons, Chris Stone and David Fox, Daniel Kahan, and Jeffrey W. Smith; superb landscape architects such as Mario Nievera, Jorge Sánchez...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Markham Roberts Decorating: The Way I See It Book by Markham Roberts
Located in New York, NY
Markham Roberts
Decorating: The Way I See It
By: Markham Roberts
Photography by Nelson Hancock
Known for his ability to work in any design vernacular,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Second Bloom Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table Book by Alexis Clark
Located in New York, NY
Second Bloom
Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table
By: Alexis Clark
Foreword by Joanna Coles
Photographs by Quentin Bacon and Andrew Ingalls
People in the know turn to entertaining guru C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Carrier and Company Book by Jesse Carrier & Mara Miller with Judith Nasatir
Located in New York, NY
Carrier and Company
Positively Chic Interiors
By: Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller
with Judith Nasatir
Foreword by Anna Wintour
Photographs by Eric Pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Star Style Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard Book by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in New York, NY
Star Style
Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard
By: Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Foreword by Cher
Photography by Douglas Friedman
Martyn Lawrence Bullard,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Katie Ridder More Rooms Book by Katie Ridder
Located in New York, NY
Katie Ridder
More Rooms
By: Katie Ridder
with Jorge Arango
Photography by Eric Piasecki
Foreword by Dominique Browning
Bold combinations of primary and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Young Michelangelo Book by John T. Spike
Located in New York, NY
Young Michelangelo
By: John T. Spike
In the most important biography of Michelangelo to appear in modern times, John T. Spike illuminates heretofore unrevealed aspects of Michelange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
David Netto Book by David Netto
Located in New York, NY
David Netto
By: David Netto
Illustrations by Mita Bland
The first monograph of a distinctive voice in American design whose work, a blend of sophisticated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Copacabana Palace Where Rio Starts Book by Francisca Mattéoli
Located in New York, NY
Copacabana Palace
Where Rio Starts
By: Francisca Mattéoli
Photography by Tuca Reinés
Celebrate 100 years and explore the stories behind the iconic Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro— its cinematic views, star–studded guests, legendary parties, and carnival chic.
This sumptuous book tells the legendary story of Copacabana Palace Hotel, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, from its extraordinary beginnings to the contemporary and stylish destination that it is today. Themed chapters and exquisite photography explore how the hotel has been a part of Rio de Janeiro life for 100 years—from its opening in 1923, when there were few other buildings in the area, to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, the extraordinary free concert on Copacabana Beach given by the Rolling Stones in 2006 (with more than 1.5 million people attending), and beyond. Affectionately dubbed “the Copa” by cariocas (locals) and guests alike, the hotel is famous for events such as the Carnival balls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Materials Matter Set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials matter set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique set
Materials: Granite
Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 18 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
The...
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2010s English Modern Books
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Granite, Marble
Katie Ridder Rooms Book by Heather Smith MacIsaac
Located in New York, NY
Katie Ridder Rooms
By: Heather Smith MacIsaac
Principal Photography by Eric Piasecki
Katie Ridder’s extraordinary palette, her playful mix of antiques an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Torti Gallas + Partners Book by John Francis Torti, Thomas M. Gallas & Cheryl
Located in New York, NY
Torti Gallas + Partners
Architects of Community
By: John Francis Torti, Thomas M. Gallas, and Cheryl A. O’Neill
Foreword by Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Andrés Duany
Passionate about designing buildings and neighborhoods that quietly transform the urban environment, Torti Gallas is committed to improving the living conditions of distressed communities throughout the United States and around the world. Combining the disciplines of architecture, planning, and urban design into a single practice, they have leveraged lessons from their early history as a suburban-based housing firm to create a practice devoted to designing and creating the housing that brings catalytic change to urban neighborhoods. Their residential commissions are not the “one-offs” of elite houses, but the multiple housing forms—mixed-use apartment buildings, rowhouses, single-family homes—that comprise the fabric of a city. Torti Gallas is dedicated to raising the level of this architecture to a new high. This aspect of the built environment is largely neglected by the architectural profession today but hearkens back to a tradition that, before World War II, was not only a respectable segment of the profession but also created some of the country’s finest neighborhoods, including Forest Hill Gardens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
David Netto
Located in New York, NY
David Netto
by David Netto
Illustrations by Mita Bland
250 color, b+w illustrations
ISBN: 978-0-86565-392-4
Hardcover with jacket
The first monograph of...
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2010s Books
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Paper
Richard Neutra, The Kaufmann House, Christie's, 1st Edition, 2008
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Christie's Realty International, London, 2008. Accompanies the auction Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale, Tuesday 13th May, 2008.
This beautif...
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Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
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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Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
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.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane
This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.
Step inside the Storied Mansions of Palm Beach’s Most Effervescent Architect
From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.
A Heady Group of Industry Insiders Pick the World’s Top Interior Designers
With a vast range of styles and perspectives, this global roster of talents represents the best of design.