Books
Late 20th Century Rococo Books
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Books
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Books
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Books
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Books
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1990s Art Nouveau Books
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1990s French Art Nouveau Books
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1990s French Art Nouveau Books
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1980s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Vintage Books
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Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Books
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Books
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Books
Brass
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Books
Gold
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Books
Paper
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Books
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Books
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Books
Leather
1980s North American Jugendstil Vintage Books
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Books
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Books
Leather
Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Books
Leather, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Other
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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2010s Chinese Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Books
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Books
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Books
Animal Skin, Paper
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Books
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Books
Leather
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Books
Leather, Paper
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Books
Canvas, Paper
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Books
Leather
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Books
Leather
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Books
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Books
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.