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Period: Late 20th Century
'Manhattan' Original Vintage Us Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1979
Located in Devon, GB
An international style US lobby card for Woody Allen's 1979 romantic comedy "Manhattan," starring co-writer and director Allen as a twice-divorced middle-aged comedy writer dating a ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Decorative Ammonite, African, Opalized Fossil, Display, Specimen, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to millions of years ago, polished and presented, circa 1970. ...
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African Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Cotton Nautical Signal Flag for Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed cotton signal flag for letter A. Nicely framed. Cotton flag with canvas hoist, wood toggle and Manila rope. Nicely framed
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Britton: Christie's, New York
Located in valatie, NY
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Britton: Christie's, New York: Saturday 16 January 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket. Auction catalog of American Furniture and Decorative Arts fro...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
American Poster Renaissance 1890-1900 by Victor Margolin
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Poster Renaissance, The Great Age of Poster Design, 1890-1900 by Victor Margolin. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first printing, published in 1975 by Castle Books. 2...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers & Their Work, 1840-1880, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Texas Furniture: The Cabinetmakers and Their Work, 1840-1880, by David B. Warren and Lonn Taylor. University of Texas Press 1975. Pre-publication first...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York
Located in San Diego, CA
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York, circa 1980s. The book is in good condition with no torn or missing pages and is 464 pages with hundreds...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
How to Create Your Own Painted Lady
Located in Bradenton, FL
How to Create Your Own Painted Lady, a comprehensive guide to beautifying your Victorian home, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Stated first editio...
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Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Louvre Books - Set of 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of two books on The Louvre. One hardcover book with dustjacket, published by Barnes and Noble in 2003, 320 pages. One softcover book, published in 1996 by Reunion des Musees Na...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Collection of Faux Antique Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular 6m total run of late 20th century faux antique books, reclaimed from a museum exhibition. Arranged in runs of various sizes as picture...
Category
English Georgian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Fine English & French Furniture & Objects Form Private Residence of H F Du Pont
Located in valatie, NY
Fine English and French furniture and objects of Art form the Private Residence of Henry Francis du Pont at Winterthur. New York October 14, 1994. Sa...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Baseball An Illustrated History Book by Geoffrey C. Ward Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baseball An Illustrated History Book by Geoffrey C. Ward Hardcover 1994.
First edition. Measuring approximately 11" x 9.5" with 486 numbered pages.
This book is in good condition.Dus...
Category
American American Classical Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Carved Decorative Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display, Cretaceous C. 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished an...
Category
African Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding
Located in Miami, FL
Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding
Offered for sale is a 1970s Sankyo Japanese glazed ceramic hobo figure winding music box which plays the song...
Category
Japanese Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
John Grisham Set of 10 Slip-Covered Books for Library/Media Room Second Set
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...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians. Photographs by Morley Baer, text by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Published by E.P. Dutton of New York in 1978, printed...
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Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Annie Leibovitz 1970-1990 First Edition Photography Book
Located in New York, NY
A collection of Annie Leibovitz's most classic photographs. The photographs made up her first museum show, which "took place in 1991 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock, circa 1980s. The soft leather cover book is in new condition and has never been written in; it measures 4...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Wicker & Bamboo Adult Tricycle
Located in Hudson, NY
This wicker and bamboo adult tricycle is sure to garner attention. Made in the 1980s, the steel frame is artfully wrapped with wicker and bamboo and com...
Category
American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pr. Catalogs, "Arts Decoratifs, Styles 1900 Et 1925, " 1977/78, Sotheby's Monaco
Located in valatie, NY
Publisher: Sotheby Parke Bernet Monaco S.A. 1977 and 1978. 551 lots photographed in color and B&W. Featuring world class photography of rare objets d'art - these are scarce Sotheby's...
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Monacan Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
American Folk Art Collection of Howard & Catherine Feldman, Sotheby's 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman Sotheby's, June 1988. 1st Ed softcover 171 lots all photoed in b&w and color each ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's: Important American Furniture, Contents of "Langdon, " 2/1985
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Important American Furniture, Contents of "Langdon," 2/1985. First edition softcover with 142 lots photographed in color and B&W, fully d...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Poster 24h of Le Mans 1971 by Delourmel
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic original mid-century poster by photographer Andre Delourmel for the legendary 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans race, held on June 12-13. A real gem!
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Basquiat Keith Haring The Paris Review (set of 2)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring: The Paris Review 1982-1990 (set of 2):
Vintage editions of The Paris Review, with one uniquely featuring brilliant Keith Haring 1982 cover art &...
Category
Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dog Day Afternoon
Located in London, GB
Original International style US film poster for the cult 1975 crime, drama Dog Day Afternoon. This film was directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino.
This poster is conservati...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
P Buckley Moss, Painting the Joy of the Soul
Located in Bradenton, FL
P Buckley Moss, Painting the Joy of the Soul by Peter Rippe. First edition, published in 1997 by Landauer Books. Hardcover book with dustjacket, illustrat...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Phantom Dental Training Simulator on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A phantom dental training simulator used in dental school with removable rubber shroud. Mounted on a custom steel stand. The aluminum jaws have a magnetic quick disconnect sys...
Category
Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Steven Spielberg's 1981 Blockbuster adventure film starring Harrison Ford. The artwork is by Richard Amsel (1947-1985).
This poster is in near mint condit...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Leverhulme Collection Thornton Manor, Wirral Merseyside, Vol One and Two
Located in valatie, NY
The Leverhulme collection: Thornton Manor, Wirral Merseyside, Volume One and Two, 26, 27, 28 June 2001. London: Sotheby's, 2001. Softcover. Volume one 325 lots on 431 pp., Volume two 961 lots on 701 pp. All lots photographed in color and fully described. Fine Art and antiques that were collected by the Lever family, one of Britain’s most prominent and philanthropic dynasties of industrialists. Includes highly important English Furniture and part of his celebrated collection of 19th century British Paintings. Also includes Old Master and early British Pictures...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
40" Leather and Sterling Silver Native American Bolo Tie
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather with a sterling silver medallion that has a turquoise and a coral setting. The tips are crafted in silver also.
Great for ...
Category
American Tribal Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Seifert Collector's Model Catamaran "Cat1," Germany 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Seifert vintage collectible catamaran boat produced in Germany in the early 1970s. The hull is finished in red and white vacuum plastic with a painted mahogany wood deck. This catama...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Large Collection of Faux Decorative Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 6m run of late 20th century faux decorative books, reclaimed from a museum exhibition. Arranged in runs of various sizes as pictured, the groups vary from single books to longer runs of up to 26 books.
Imitating old antique books...
Category
English Georgian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Wood, Hardwood
A Shipmodel of the full rigger "Denmark"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model of the Full-Rigger "Denmark". A stunning and highly detailed scale model of the renowned full-rigged training ship *Danmark*. This exceptional piece was crafted between 1960 a...
Category
Danish Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's.
Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
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:
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
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French Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
Category
European Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Inflatable Rubber Doll By Libuse Niklova, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare and unique inflatable rubber doll designed by the queen of toys in Czechoslovakia - Libuse Niklova. Niklova was a leading toy designer in Czechoslovakia, working for Fatra compa...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
The Getaway
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Getaway 1972,
This film starred Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw and was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
The art work on this Japanese poster is uni...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
David Anderson Modernist Geometric Enamel and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful Modernist abstract panel link bracelet featuring green enamel
and sterling geometric squares. It is a vintage bracelet in beautiful condition.
It has a sturdy working ...
Category
Norwegian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
"The Leverhulme Collection: Thornton Manor, Wirral Merseyside - Volume One"
Located in valatie, NY
The Leverhulme Collection: Thornton Manor, Wirral Merseyside - Volume One 26, 27, 28 June 2001. London: Sotheby's, 2001. Softcover. 431 pp. Fine art and antiques collected by the Lever family, one of Britain’s most prominent and philanthropic dynasties of industrialists. Includes highly important English Furniture and part of his celebrated collection of 19th century British Paintings. Also includes Old Master and early British Pictures...
Category
English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rollei P11 Slide Projector Franke Heidecke Parts/Repair w/ 1960s Monument Slides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rollei P11 Slide Projector Germany Franke Heidecke Heidosmat for Parts/Repair with Case and Slides of National Monuments including Yellowstone and The Grand Canyon. Circa Lat...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog: Fowler Museum February 1985. 1st Ed softcover. The Fowler Museum at UCLA, or more commonly, The Fowler, is a museum on the campus of the Universit...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver. Editions Ch. Massin, Paris, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A great collection of full color photos of antique furniture...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bukowski, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, Presentation Copy First Paperback Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: bukowski, charles.
Title: mockingbird wish me luck.
Publisher: los angeles: black sparrow press, 1972.
Description: presentation copy first paperb...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980's New Old Stock Italian Ottaviani Studio Burl Walnut Poker Set
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
For collectors and poker enthusiasts, this pristine 1980s poker set designed by the renowned Studio Ottaviani is a rare find. Encased in luxurious burl walnut, this Italian-crafted m...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Kraftwerk Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Yeovil, 1975
Located in Devon, GB
A rare silkscreen concert poster for one of the first UK performances by German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk at Johnson Hall in Yeovil, England, on Thursday 18th September 1975, with support from Somerset folk singer A.J. Webber. Formed as a duo in Düsseldorf in 1969 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk had expanded to what is now regarded to be their classic quartet line-up by 1975, with the addition of Wolfgang Flür and Karl Bartos. Following the breakthrough international success of their fourth studio album 'Autobahn' and its hypnotic 22-minute title track, the foursome embarked on their first international tour to Canada and the US, before ending the tour in the UK from 5th - 20th September. Appearing on stage in matching suits...
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British Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: Jingguantang Collection Part III Important Chinese Ceramics 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Jingguantang Collection Part III fine and important Chinese ceramics and Works of Art, Christie’s; New York September 18, 1997. First edition soft...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
American Churches by Roger G Kennedy, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American Churches by Roger G Kennedy. Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1982. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 296 pp. 235 illustrations from 188 color photographs. Beautifully produc...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chessplayer & Other Essays, Whittington Press Illustrated Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
The Chessplayer & Other Essays by Edward Thomas, with an introduction by R. George Thomas and with two wood-engravings by Hellmuth Weissenborn.
Andoversford: Whittington Press, 1981. Limited Edition.
Royal 8vo, 9 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (250 x 155mm); pp. viii +28 + colophon. Two small wood engravings...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rebuilt Steinway Model O Grand Piano Gloss Black Spade Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1975, Steinway Model O grand piano for sale with a black case and spade legs. Piano has an eighty-eight note keyboard and a two-pedal lyre.
P...
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German Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mobilier Normand by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Normand by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pie...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank.
TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947).
PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Set of Vintage Rare Earth Metals, Continental, Decorative Display, Oak Plinth
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage rare earth metals. A Continental, bismuth, pyrite and galena decorative display on oak plinth, dating to the late 20th century, and...
Category
European Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pyrite
Portrait Gallery of Grand Bostonians from Joe Tecce's
By Daniel Varoujan Hejinian
Located in Hanover, MA
Framed series of American modern pen and ink drawings, sixteen portraits of Boston "pols" and Italian American civic leaders, all of whom were the famous 'Friends of Joe Tecce's' of the eponymously named restaurant in Boston's North End.
The frame is sixteen feet long by one foot tall...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction folio, A Design of Chinese Buildings, Furniture etc. An unbound reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William...
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British Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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