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1000 Chairs
by Charlotte Fiell
The ubiquitous chair in all its shapes and forms (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto via... (more)
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Mid-Century Modern
Furniture of the 1950s
by Cara Greenberg
This highly praised celebration of '50s design recalls the wonders of boomerang-shaped coffee tables, the funky curvaceousness of biomorphic furniture, the industrial sleekness of cool metals, and other design delights. "Will undoubtedly foster a new appreciation of furniture from the '50s."-- Chicago Sun-Times. 125 4-color photographs and 100 black-and-white photographs.
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Built-In Furniture: A Gallery of Design Ideas (Idea Book)
by Jim Tolpin
Built-in furniture offers all kinds of benefits, both practical and aesthetic, but the design and construction can be intimidating. Cabinetmaker and best-selling author Jim Tolpin demystifies both processes in this combination of inspirational guide and how-to manual. The book starts with the basics of designing built-ins and the principles behind the construction, showing how to harmonize permanent furniture into... (more)
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The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes: Book 17
Home is Where the Heart Is
by Anne Mazer
Abby has lived in the same house for as long as she can remember. But now her parents have decided that they need to move...and their house is on the market before the kids have even digested the news! Abby feels safe and secure in her old neighborhood, where all her friends are nearby. She doesn't care that she'll soon have her own bathroom and a pool in her backyard. She doesn't even care that she'll get to stay... (more)
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Handmade Modern: Mid-Century Inspired Projects for Your Home
by Todd Oldham
Love the look of mid-century, modern, retro design, but don't feel like dropping two weeks' pay on an Eames chair? In Handmade Modern, Todd Oldham shares his passion for mid-century modern homes with over 52 do-it-yourself projects for anyone who loves crafts and longs to add character to every corner of his or her home. Todd Oldham has received accolades during an impressive career bringing couture fashion... (more)
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Miss Suzy
by Miriam Young
Miss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives happily in her oak-tree home until she is chased away by some mean red squirrels. Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help each other makes a gentle, old-fashioned tale that has captured the imaginations of girls and boys alike for forty years. Arnold Lobel's... (more)
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Masterpieces of Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
by Verna Cook Shipway
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Stickley Style
Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition
by David M. Cathers, Alexander Vertikoff
Beginning in the very first year of the twentieth century, Gustav Stickley made furniture that is prized almost a hundred years later for its honesty, simplicity, and usefulness. As a designer and manufacturer who emphasized careful workmanship, respect for natural materials, and simple lines, Stickley had a profound impact on the look of American homes. Today, Arts and Crafts design -- synonymous with Stickley to... (more)
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NOMADIC FURNITURE-PA
by Victor J. Papanek, James Hennessey
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Modernism
by Richard Weston
Modernist ideas have pervaded every form of design, from graphics to architecture, as well as being a key influence on art, literature and music. In this comprehensive survey, Richard Weston traces the course of Modernism from its beginnings to its contemporary manifestations. He explores the Modernist movements of the early twentieth century – Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Purism – and concludes with the... (more)
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Art Nouveau
A fascinating exploration of the Art Nouveau style provides a country-by-country survey of the architecture, furniture, jewelry and clothing design, ceramics, glass, printed graphics, and painting of the period, in English, French, and German text.
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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money
Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America
by Maureen Stanton
One dealer's journey from the populist mayhem of flea markets to the rarefied realm of auctions reveals the rich, often outrageous subculture of antiques and collectibles. Millions of Americans are drawn to antiques and flea-market culture, whether as participants or as viewers of the perennially popular Antiques Roadshow or the recent hit American Pickers . This world has the air of a lottery: a $20... (more)
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TREASURY OF AMERICAN DESIGN VOLUME 2
by Clarence P. Hornung
Very large and heavy edition of this book. Covered with a blue book cloth. Mylar Cover. Gilt lettering.
Aunt Mattie; 1892-1978; and the North Carolina Caveat Law; 1981.Juanita [Nikki] Thayer). (Kennerly
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Aunt Mattie; 1892-1978; and the North Carolina Caveat Law; 1981.
by Juanita [Nikki] Thayer). (Kennerly
Reflections: A History of Drexel Enterprises, 1903-1963.
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Reflections: A History of Drexel Enterprises, 1903-1963.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FURNITURE: APICTORIAL HANDBOOK OF FINE FURNIITUREHerbert and George Leland Hunter Cescinsky
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ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FURNITURE: APICTORIAL HANDBOOK OF FINE FURNIITURE
by Herbert and George Leland Hunter Cescinsky
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FURNITUREJOSEPH ARONSON
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FURNITURE
by JOSEPH ARONSON
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FURNITUREJoseph Aronson
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FURNITURE
by Joseph Aronson
La Sedia Italiana / The Italian ChairMarina (editor) Di Natale
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La Sedia Italiana / The Italian Chair
by Marina (editor) Di Natale
A HISTORY OF AMERICAN FURNITUREPhoto Illustrated Bienenstock N.I.
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A HISTORY OF AMERICAN FURNITURE
by Photo Illustrated Bienenstock N.I.