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Issey Miyake: Making Things
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book featuring the work of designer, Issey Miyake. By the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain in Paris, published in 1999. First edition, 174 page...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 10 Curated James Patterson Slip-Covered Books Library/ Media Room Display
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We purchased an entire collection of books from a local Rancho Mirage, California art collector/philanthropist’s chic and perfectly designed home library. An amazing collection or Ar...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bicycle Model Midcentury Design "Itera" Plastic for Volvo, Sweden
By Volvo
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the current period where the bicycle is undergoing major development and provides a sporty displacement
is this very original green rare designed Volvo seventies bike a really collector's item.
In response to the 1974 oil crisis, a small group of Swedish engineers obtained government funding to develop a bicycle completely composed of fiber-reinforced composite plastics (FRP).
By 1980, the Itera Development Center AB was designing, producing, and marketing injection molded plastic bicycles to a seemingly interested market. The first bicycles were delivered in 1982, the problems with quality assurance and design began stacking up against the company.This bike is in a Vintage original condition.
The Itera bicycle...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Chinese "Go" or ""Weiqi" Board and Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and well contructed vintage Chinese "Go" or ""Weiqi" board and game with play instructions, circa 1970s. The set is in very good condition and comes with a large wood boa...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum 1992 (Rare Kusama exhibition catalogue)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum Tokyo / Committee of the Exhibition of Yayoi Kusama, 1992:
A rare early 1990s Kusama exhibition catalog marking the turning point of Kusama’s interna...
Category
Japanese Bohemian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
Category
German Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Magnavox Mid Century Tower Column Pedestal Rodeo Stereo 8 Track Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Magnavox Mid Century Tower Column Pedestal Rodeo Stereo 8 Track Console. Item features a working AM/FM radio, side speakers, slate pedestal top, 8 track player (not working),...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12.
...
Category
European Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chicago Coin ‘Shoot Out’ Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1976 ‘Shoot Out’ arcade rifle game manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company. Large Dale-style gun game. This machine is housed i...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Caldelli for Big Ben Cedar Wood Humidor 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage 1970's Caldelli handmade solid cedar wood cigar humidor. Made for Big Ben. Measuring 27cm x 19.5cm x 8cm. Will hold cigars upto 23cm long horizontally, 16.5cm vertically, 2 d...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Salvador Dalí Porcelain Ashtray by Limoges, Limited Edition, 1989
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite porcelain ashtray, crafted by Limoges, features an iconic Salvador Dalí artwork reproduced in stunning detail. Highlighting the surrealist genius of Dalí, the piece sh...
Category
French Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a 12 inch Luger pistol. An incredibly rare piece, perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia firearm enthusiast, or history buff...
Category
Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio and record player. Fully functional and has been serviced by a technician.
Category
German Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Porsche Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast metal lighter is the perfect tabletop accessory for any race car lover, Porsche enthusiast or smoker. Relieved lettering on the spoiler reads 'Porsche 935-77 Turbo'. The Po...
Category
Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Yamaha Baby Grand Quality Mahogany Piano Model C2
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Yamaha baby grand piano with an overstrung iron frame, frame and sound board in perfect condition, mahogany case standing on square tapering legs wi...
Category
English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Stereo System Weltron 2007, 1970s
By Weltron
Located in bruxelles, BE
Weltron stereo system model 2007 in white plastic and metal with cassette, record player, radio. Everything works very well. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer.
Wear du...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 7 Pieces
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, large and small, 7 pieces in total, nice collection in a glass box, second half of the 20th century.
The collection includes a large green male birdwing butterfly...
Category
European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely rare New York City historical relic. A fiftieth anniversary brass cubic monolith commemorative desk sculpture. Issued to monogram; AWS. Approx. 45-60 members of firm a that time, only a handful were issued this paperweight in solid Brass weighing 8 lbs. 4.2 oz.
Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine was an American white-shoe law firm, located in New York. It was founded in 1929 by General William "Wild Bill...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
Category
Japanese Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Wide Body Future Spa Pinball Machine by Bally
By Bally
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Serviced and fully working 1979 Future Spa pinball machine. Backglass-Art by Paul Faris, Playfield-Art by Dave Christensen.
-- Everything is in working order
-- Backglass in exce...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
New Vintage 1970 Backgammon Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Located in Vis, NL
New vintage 1970 backgammon rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set with instruction booklet, a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum leve...
Category
French Arts and Crafts Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is a limited edition S.T Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter. Since the beginning of the 20th Century, Art Deco has influenced many areas of des...
Category
French Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Native American Three Strand Treasure Necklace
Located in Ferndale, MI
Native American three strand necklace stacked with art glass beads, semi-precious stones and beads, brass baubles, and three fetishes- a fox, bear, and fish. Lays on the collarbone a...
Category
North American Native American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass
S.T. DuPont Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Paris Cigarette Lighter In Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S. T. DuPont Ligne 1 Small Paris Cigarette Lighter with Machine Turned Design in Original Blue DuPont Box With Paperwork
Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made in France
Informational B...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover.1st edition, 1st printing.Taken between 1967 and the present, these 150 pictures by 35 photographers are reprinted from Rolling Stone.Ti...
Category
American American Classical Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
WISE & GREENWOOD Pre-Dunhill 1923 Art Deco Unique C Lift Arm Petrol Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill, William Greenwood & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-Dunhill Unique-C size petrol lighter designed by Wise & Greenwood.
The silversmiths workshop of Wise & Greenwood was the London-based maker of lighters very well known for their...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Michael Graves Backgammon Game Set, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
A backgammon board designed by famed architect Michael Graves.
New in box; only opened for photography.
Imported, circa 1990.
Signed with metal tag.
Finely constructed of cherr...
Category
American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Wood
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relaxation in the middle of nature. Thanks to new pliable materials, plastics, with their free and easy formability, lightness and especially their novelty, they developed micro bungalows and houses as either secondary vacation homes or for use in gardens.
Italian developer Carlo Zappa undertook the challenge of designing and producing such a micro bungalow which eventually became commonly known as 'BANGA' .The first models rolled off the production line in 1971 and went through three production phases before production eventually ceased in 1985. Carlo Zappa not only developed the initial project, but personally executed the moulds, construction solutions, all the services detailing ie electrical, plumbing and metal hardware.
Zappa's micro bungalow featured a total of 8.1 square meters of floor space. It offered space for up to three people thanks to a bunk bed, which could be folded down as a sofa during the day. A small bathroom with wash basin, shower / toilet, a small kitchen unit with sink and water heater...
Category
Italian Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Framed Nautical Flag with Poseidon's Trident
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen flag with a large white trident spear stitched onto a blue field, white hoist with brass grommets. Set into a frame with gray matting.
Weight: 6 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: ...
Category
North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone Military 500cc 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian motorcycle order to made for the Yugoslavian Special Force Tito . Made only 500 pieces.
70 of them was used for the President Tito military ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Sterling Silver Mezuzah by Yaacov Heller
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large sterling silver mezuzah by Yaacov Heller for the 50th anniversary of Israel. Cast with intricate details and mounted on an acrylic stand.
Category
Israeli Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Bronze Faux Elephant Tusks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of bronze elephant tusks.
Category
Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier.
This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The lighter is a classi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena, dating to the late 20th century, circa ...
Category
German Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series
By J.K. Rowling
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions.
A terrific set offering all seven books from the magical 'Har...
Category
British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Located in west palm beach, FL
Charming and full of personality, this vintage coastal ceramic monkey figure is a delightful blend of whimsy and craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-glazed with realistic fur textures and...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender.
A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
Category
British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Polished Brass Faux Tusks
Located in Hanover, MA
Amazing pair of life-sized polished cast solid brass faux elephant tusks mounted to tiered round brass stands, attributed to Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barich from their Versailles Colle...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ejection Seat from Percival Aircraft Jet Provost by Martin Baker
Located in Paris, FR
A Martin Baker ejection seat from a Percival aircraft BAC jet provost,
royal air force trainer aircraft used from 1955 to 1993.
Exceptional piece.
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Opium Parfum Made in France Collectible Bottle 1980's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Opium Parfum made in France Collectible Bottle 1980's
This is vintage, hard to find, discontinued, collectible per...
Category
French Chinoiserie Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
By Grundig
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Decorative Pond Boat Model of Sailboat Sloop
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pond boat, sailboat, sloop model, on original stand. This example is a 20th century ( 1980's ) copy of the 19th century ( 1895 ) original, made in the 1980's The boat ...
Category
American Late Victorian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Time Zone Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'TIME ZONE' pinball machine from 1972. Made by Bally Manufacturing Corporation and designed by Jim Patla. In excellent working condition. Great visuals and sounds. Extremely ...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990
Publication features Robie Macauley "Silence, Exile, and Cunning"
Artwork reproduction after Jean Michel Basquiat (Cover) and Meyer Vaisman
Stori...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scottish Art and Design, 5000 Years by Wendy Kaplan
Located in Bradenton, FL
Scottish Art and Design, 5000 Years, edited by Wendy Kaplan. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1991 by Harry N. Abrams Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in England. 215 ...
Category
British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Gulfstream' pinball machine from 1972. Designed by Norm Clark and manufactured by Williams Electronics. 4175 produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer's Progressive Proof Concert Poster, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
An extremely rare uncut progressive printer's proof concert poster for a performance by Pink Floyd at the Oakland Coliseum in California on 9-10th May 1977 during their 'In The Flesh...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking sterling silver jewelry suite of bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a highly sculptural necklace with a large pendant...
Category
Peruvian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nautical Spotlight on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 20th century ship's spotlight. Ship's spotlight with polished steel head, adjusting handle, 10 inch diameter lens, mounted to a wood tripod. Overall height: 76". Fitted with an...
Category
North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Women and the Making of the Modern House
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardcover monograph Women and the Making of the Modern House: A Social and Architectural History by Alice T. Friedman. Published in 1998. First edition, 240 pages.
This important st...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano
By Enzo Mari.
Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals).
Model no. 3015 D.
Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Museum Quality Model of American Steam Yacht Harvard
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker helped found the Harvard business school in Cambridge and the Baker Library...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
CERTINA 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch with 14K Bracelet
Located in Skien, NO
**Vintage Certina 14K Gold Men's Automatic Watch, Late 20th Century**
A distinguished timepiece of understated luxury, this **Certina men's watch** from the late 20th century show...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Brancusi Photographs
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardcover monograph on Constantin Brancusi’s photographic practice, published in 1996. 80 pages. Text in English, printed in Italy.
This volume examines how Brancusi used ph...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pools
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, hardback coffee table book featuring stunning photos of exotic pools with text by Kelly Klein. First edition, published in 1992, 208 pages.
"This book is for inspiration. It's...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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