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Color:  Blue
Place of Origin: French
French Children's Toy Sink, 1930's
Located in Antwerp, BE
French children's toy sink. This pedestal sink or lavabo dates from the 1930s. A child's toy sink made in France. An Art Deco toy made from metal and after lots of years still in his original and beautiful blue color. A toy which could be used with real water. This old bathroom sink toy for children is still complete with the mirror, stopper, tap en jug or can. For his age still in very beautiful condition. A beautiful piece to display with mannequin doll...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Book of the Bath Hardcover 1998 by Francoise De Bonneville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Book of the Bath Hardcover – October 15, 1998 by Francoise De Bonneville (Author) published by Rizzoli. 1st edition, 1st printing, 1998. For over 2000 years, in the Far East as in the West, bathing and showering have been more than practical necessities. Bathing has become a rite and a refuge, and this is the first book to lavish due attention on the history of the bath across the centuries and around the world. Although the room for bathing as we know it has existed for only a century, public baths wee institution in ancient cultures; and, of course, beginning n the Renaissance, bathing was not just hygienic, but a sensual and sybaritic event. In The Book of the Bath, abundant illustrations- from Byzantine frescoes and Orientalist paintings of harems...
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Late 20th Century Moorish French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of Old Bound Books 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Memoirs of the bourge...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

Dunhill, gas Butane "Sylph"Sterling Silver Slim lighter, diamond pattern .
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and luxury lighter by the well known UK Dunhill Ltd. company .This was crafted in the Paris, France studio . Marked 925, also AD marks, diamond pat...
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20th Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Sapphire Blue Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Large Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Cartier panther bracelet silk...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pavlovsk: Vol. 1 the Collections, by Emmanuel Ducamp, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Pavlovsk: Volume 2 The Collections by Emmanuel Ducamp. Published by Alain de Gourcuff, Paris, 1993. 1st Ed hardcover. The most authoritative work on Pavlovsk in English. A stunningly photographed book, conveying the beauty of this Russian treasure. It focuses entirely on the art and architecture of Pavlovsk, the 18th-century palace near St. Petersburg built for the Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich and his wife, Maria Feodorovna...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Henri Fugere, Bronze Figure, 'Bebe Tapin' Boy Playing His Drum
By Henri Fugère
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Henri Fugere, bronze figure, ' Bebe Tapin ' signed in the bronze. French Boy playing his drum. Henry Fugere, a well listed artist. Mr. Fugere was born in...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Rene Lalique Electric Blue Coloured Glass 'Graines' Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique electric blue coloured glass 'Graines' Pendant. This pattern features a branch with berries. Threaded tassles and necklace. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book referen...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Bluesky Backgammon
Located in Paris, FR
Backgammon Bluesky with genuine grained leather and with upholstered padding and lining in dinamica microfiber. With details in solid polished brass in nickel-plated. Bottom feet in solid polished brass in nickel plated. Backgammon including 1 doubling dice...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Gorgeous Blue Sellier Silk Scarf by Erre France
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Erre Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Erre Foulards 100% Silk Square 34" x 34” Scarf. Designed by Terry Pheto and Princess Charlene of Monaco. Great gift 100 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

Monumental Mid-Century French Nouvelle Cuisiniere Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental vintage advertising sign from France, believed to be custom one-of-a-kind, the giant sign crafted of metal, dual sided, polychrome enamel paint...
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Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Mid-Century Vintage French Metal Pedal Car in Blue Azure, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age. France, circa 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Vintage French Metal Pedal Car in Blue Azure, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age. France, circa 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Ford Match Box Car Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four vintage Ford car toys. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Hey There, It's Yogi Bear / Les Aventures De Yogi Le Nounours
Located in London, GB
Original French painting for the 1964 animation this artwork was used to create the French poster for this film. This film was directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, who also wrote the screenplay along with Warren Foster. Yogi Bear...
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1960s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Sotheby's Collection Mony Linz-Einstein, Paris
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Collection Mony Linz-Einstein Paris 11/22/05 sale 5026. 175 pages with 270 lots, softcover auction catalogue. One of the most attractive and important collections of barbo...
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Early 2000s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jeans, Levi's Story 1st Edition 1990
By Emmeric Hannouille, Noel Graveline
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Editions Minerva, 1990. The Levi story, from Bavaria to New York; from work clothes to clothing icon with an Introduction by Emmeric Hannouille. Levi S...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of blue glaze. Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

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