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Period: 20th Century
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Olympia Sm-3 Portable Typewriter with Case
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Olympia SM3 portable typewriter with the original metal case. Circa 1950s. Features a Qwerty keyboard, a grayish green color body with chrome trims and the original metal case with a galvanized-like finish and the original lock key. Olympia SMs were once considered the Mercedes Benz of typewriters. The Hermes 3000...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. This vintage object was realized by Tarco Company and it was used as a real peanut...
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American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box. The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Published Alfred A Knopf New York 1992 Probably the best resource for any one wanting to build a pool. Inspired by a desire to design a new pool for her own Long Island backyard, Kelly Klein sought out and put together the most arresting and iconic photographs of swimming pools in all their various forms to create this unique and stunning book. The photographs are as inspiring as they are moving, revealing an incredible wealth of styles and designs in climates and cultures across the globe, and evoking the sensations of rest and nostalgia, the clarity of water and light, the coexistence of coolness and warmth, and the insinuations of sex and romance that can bring such character to a swimming pool. Included are pools in all shapes, sizes, colors, and settings, from Tangiers and Miami to the ancient magnificence of Hadrian's Villa; from Coney Island to the C te d'Azur; from the robber...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Fish Money Box by Bitossi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a Rimini blue lacquered ceramic money box by Bitossi, one of the most known Italian ceramic company that was founded i...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak and ebony from 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak wood with ebony profiles, 1970s manufacture. Wooden teak base with slightly raised lid in the shape of a truncated pyramid and masterful...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shagreen

Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set ...
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Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Repertorio del Design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico
Located in Montelabbate, PU
The most comprehensive resource on mid to late 20th-century Italian design. Covering 50 years of furniture designs, this two-volume boxed set is organised by year and broken into sec...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Vintage Language Companion: Brief Russian-English Phrasebook, 1990, USSR, 1J142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Unlock the world of communication with this vintage book titled "Краткий Русско-Английский разговорник" (Brief Russian-English Phrasebook). Hailing from the USSR and dating back to 1...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Safe Deposit Box In Steel, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
Step back in time with this remarkable vintage steel safe box, a testament to both craftsmanship and security. Crafted in the 1980s within the borde...
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Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Vintage USSR Book: 'Crimson Sails' by Alexander Green, 1J120
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Set sail on a timeless literary voyage with this captivating vintage book, featuring the beloved work "Crimson Sails" by Alexander Green, from the USSR. Circa 1980, this book stands ...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Childhood' by Maxim Gogol - Timeless Reflections, 1J125
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a heartfelt journey through the past with this captivating vintage book, featuring the poignant work "Childhood" by Maxim Gogol, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mini Soviet Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-Bukovina - Vintage Book from USSR, 1J151
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the captivating world of vintage knowledge with this remarkable tome, "Mini Soviet Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-Bukovina." This hardcover encyclopedia, sourced from the USSR a...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Electrical Safety Guide: Rules and Testing of Protective Measures, 1J140
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Uncover the principles of electrical safety with this vintage guide titled "Правила применения и испытания средств защиты, используемых в электро-устано...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Language Learning Book: Spanish Dialogues - Bridging Cultures, 1J135
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a linguistic adventure with this vintage language learning book titled "Испанский язык в диалогах" (Spanish Dialogues), originating from Russia and dating back to 2004. This softcover book is a valuable tool for those seeking to bridge the gap between the Russian and Spanish languages. Despite the passage of time, this book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring educational value. With a soft cover and encompassing 131 pages, it offers a concise yet effective approach to mastering...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nelken Fur Dich: Vintage German Book from USSR, circa 1982, 1J149
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to a bygone era with this vintage German book, "Nelken Fur Dich," originating from the USSR around 1982. This tender and compact...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Meadowland Side' by K. Paustovsky, 1J108
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of literature with this vintage book, 'Meadowland Side' by K. Paustovsky, from the USSR. Circa 1974, this book represents a treasured piece ...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'A Notable Role on the Screen' by S. Polotskaya, 1J124
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the enchanting world of cinema with this captivating vintage book, showcasing the remarkable work "A Notable Role on the Screen" by S. Polotskaya, from the USSR. Circa 1962...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Tanker Derbent' by Yuri Krymov - A Maritime Tale, 1J115
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a maritime adventure through the pages of history with this captivating vintage book, 'Tanker Derbent' by Yuri Krymov, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands as a cher...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
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Unknown 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Malachite

Isamu Noguchi: Aspects of a Sculptors Practice -Tim Threlfall- 1st Edition, 1992
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Seagull Books, Sussex, England 1992. A survey of Isamu Noguchi's practice by celebrated sculptor Tim Threlfall, who explores some of the elements - such as collaboration, the environment and humanism - that are crucial to Noguchi’s work. The author examines Noguchi’s work with all its multiplicity of meaning from his wonderful Akari to his set designs for the choreographer Martha Graham. In particular, his many conversations with the artist allow great insight into this most complex of modern sculptors...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sheila Metzner: Color 1991
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book featuring the work of photographer, Sheila Metzner. By Sheila Metzner, published in 1991. First edition. "Color is a retrospective look at Sheila Metzner'...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Yankee One Design Class Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Incredibly rare original blueprint for the "Yankee One Design Class". This is the sail plan drawn at the one half inch equals to one foot. The plan s...
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North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fornasetti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cult designer for collectors of modern art, Piero Fornasetti was a brilliant and prolific creator: his artistic production, decoration, interior design and design is finally collecte...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

David Hicks on Bathrooms, First Edition Book
Located in valatie, NY
David Hicks on bathrooms. Britwell Salome: Britwell Books Limited, 1970. First American edition hardcover with dust jacket. 151 pp. The third in a series of books on decorating by the famous English decorator David Hicks. He was known for his use of bold color, mixing antique and modern furnishings, and contemporary art for his famous clientele. He did projects for Vidal Sassoon...
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straightforward than the seals of its successor organizations. The design and design philosophy is very characteristic of the Mid-Century Era. This large rare plaque was only used in official locations of the Atomic Energy Department. The AEC officially came into existence and took over from the Manhattan Project...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Vintage Print: Madonna Conestabile by Raphael - a Timeless Piece from Ussr 1J38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the past with this vintage print from the USSR, circa 1988, featuring the iconic masterpiece "Madonna Conestabile" by Raphael, painted between 1438-1520. Printe...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Decorative Ceramic Cigarette Box & Matching Ashtray by Madeline Originals
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Decorative Ceramic Cigarette Box With Lid & Matching Ashtray by Madeline Originals Of Pasadena California. Unique And Decorative Ceramic Tobacco Accessory In Iconic Madeline B...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Ico Parisi, Architettura Design, Utopie -by Fidia Edizioni D'arte, 31st May 1991
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
ISBN: 88.7269.004.8 This rare book on Ico Parisi by Luigi Cavadini and Flaminio Gualdoni has 86 pages with about 150 images. It is edited by FIdia Edizioni d'Arte and printed by G...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Boucheron Four Generations 1st Edition Signed by Alain Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1988. Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’ An important book that ...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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French Moorish 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dunhill, gas Butane "Sylph"Sterling Silver Slim lighter, diamond pattern .
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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French Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Gio Ponti, The Complete Work 1923-1978, hardback book, 1990, Thames and Hudson
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti Monograph, Thames and Hudson edition , 1990 Written by Gio Ponti's daughter Lisa Licitra, who is also curator of the Gio Ponti archives. The entire photographic archive of ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Tubular Steel Furniture, Reyner Banham, 1979
By Tim Benton, Reyner Banham, Barbie Campbell Cole 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by The Art Book Company, 1979 This detailed survey on tubular steel furniture documents the developments in style, ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Per Lütken Holmegaard Danish Atomic Spaceship Blue Glass Ashtray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century Danish blue glass ashtray stylized as a spaceship designed by renowned glass maker Per Lütken (Danish, 1916-1998) for the Holm...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Blown Glass

Rainbow SP019 Softphone, Design by Canetti Group for Canetti
Located in FERROL, ES
Rainbow SP019 Softphone, design by Canetti Group for Canetti. Made of multicolored foam. Has some wear to bottom buttons. Measures: 22x7x3 cm.
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Chinese Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Foam, Rubber

Piet Mondrian 'Masters of Art' by Hans L. C. Jaffe, 1st Ed Reprint
Located in valatie, NY
Piet Mondrian (Masters of Art) by Hans L. C. Jaffe. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1985. 1st Ed Reprint of 1969 hardcover with dust jacket. Mondrian is generally recognized for ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cobalt Blue Italian Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning Cobalt blue ash tray perfect for those occasional cigars, 420 or french cigarettes! A compliment to any desk, bar, or smoking room. ...
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Italian Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, G...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sheet Metal, Metal, Iron

Large Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Irish Linen Pillow
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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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

1929 Blueprint of a Yacht by John Alden
Located in Norwell, MA
Original yacht blueprint from the famous naval architect John G Alden of State St, Boston. The vessel represented is a fifty three foot power cruiser with two masts. Large main cabin...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Bucherer Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Pin Brooch Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss sterling silver and guilloche enamel pin brooch watch holder by Bucherer, circa early-20th century, Switzerland. This is a pin and a watch holder ...
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Swiss 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

The National Air and Space Museum Book by Bryan, C. D. B 1st Edition 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM by Bryan, C. D. B Hardcover Book Condition Used - Very Good First edition edition 1979 The book is approx 10" x 2" x 11 3/4" and is in a good, vintage condition with light shelf-wear on the dust-jacket. Hardcover, New York: Harry N. Abrams. With many color photographs of the Museum's exhibits. Very heavy book The National Air and Space Museum by C.D.B Byran. Experience the thrill of flying some of the world's most important airplanes and spacecraft. Best Of The National Air And Space Museum provides unprecedented access to the most popular museum in the world. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts more than 9 million visitors a year, and the newly opened Dulles Center three football fields long and ten stories high is a phenomenon in its own right: in the first week it was opened, some 250,000 people came through the doors. Best Of The National Air And Space Museum features the best of both museums, from the Challenger space shuttle and the Wright flyer...
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American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo This tile painted in blue over white in ...
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Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo This tile painted in blue over white in ...
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Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Silk Grosgrain Military Sash
Located in New York, NY
Blue silk grosgrain military sash. Italian blue silk grosgrain with tassels. Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 38" L overa x 3.5" w l; 25" Long to knot.  
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ribbon

Klee by Denys Chevalier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Klee by Denys Chevalier. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1979 by Crown Publishers Inc of New York. Printed in Italy. 51 Illustrations in color, 23 illustrations in black...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Navajo silversmith T. K. Turquoise and silver brooch A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped broo...
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American Native American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over wh...
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Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads ...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Moderns by Gaston Diehl
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Moderns by Gaston Diehl, a treasury of painting throughout the world. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1978 by Crown Publishers, Inc. of New York. Print...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Sapphire Blue Linen Pillow
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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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Defoe, Daniel. The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, as related by Himself. London: Humphrey Milford, 1931. Embe...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom. Artist: Aldo Londi Manufacturer: Bitossi Origin: Italy ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

1960s George Nelson Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. This rare example does have...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

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