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At the Library
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Likely used for a Book Cover
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20th Century The Vintage Library

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Oil

Tulsa (Japanese Edition from the Library of Aaron Rose), Larry Clark 1996
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A seminal work of American photography, Larry Clark’s Tulsa (1971) presents an unfiltered look into midwestern youth culture—marked by intimacy, rebellion, and raw vulnerability. Cla...
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1990s The Vintage Library

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Paper

Collection of Fashion Books from the Library of Iris Apfel, Published 1998–2017
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Morristown, NJ
the personal library of Iris Apfel (1921–2024), renowned fashion icon, businesswoman, and interior
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Late 20th Century American Modern The Vintage Library

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Linen, Paper

Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India. It is
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Mid-20th Century Indian The Vintage Library

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Wicker, Teak

Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India. It is
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Mid-20th Century Indian The Vintage Library

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Wicker, Teak

1974 original poster by David Lance Goines for the Berkeley Public Library
By David Lance Goines
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1974, David Lance Goines crafted an original poster for the Berkeley Public Library, marking a
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1970s The Vintage Library

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Paper, Lithograph

Late 1950s Replogle Large Library Globe
By Replogle Globes
Located in Sacramento, CA
Large 16-inch Repogle Library Globe, late 1950s. The globe has a metal frame and sits on a wooden
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1950s American Rustic The Vintage Library

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Metal

Pierre Jeanrenet Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Naples, FL
. This type is known as the Library chair. The original lettering and numbering - referring to their
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Teak

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1984. The
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Vintage Library

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Brass

George II Center Library Table In A Bleached Mahogany Finish
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II Style Bleached Mahogany Library - Center Table. The carved mahogany wood in a bleached
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20th Century French George III The Vintage Library

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Mahogany

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1984. The
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Vintage Library

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Brass

English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
early 2000s with a splendid original fabric by Fornasetti series the "Library". Stable and solid, it is
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Cotton

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- “frame” is
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Cane, Teak

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 48x37 in
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Library Desk, designed by Thomas Moser and produced by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers based in
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1990s American Modern The Vintage Library

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Hardwood, Cherry

1990 Thomas Moser Library Desk in Solid Cherry Hardwood 72x48 in 2x Available
By Thomas Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Library Desk, designed by Thomas Moser and produced by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers based in
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1990s American Modern The Vintage Library

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Hardwood, Cherry

Vintage Library Waste Bin, English, Composite, Book Effect Basket, Study Room
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage library waste bin. An English, composite leather effect book basket, dating to
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Composition

Exquisite Mid Century Imperial Terrestrial Standing Floor Globe Wood Library
By Cram s
Located in Peoria, AZ
library in your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or New Canaan estate!
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Wood

Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
doors give access to the room, two of which are trompe l'oeil, taking up the library decor and opening
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20th Century French Louis XVI The Vintage Library

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Wood

1950 s Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exquisite antique Goyard library trunk is a rare and highly sought-after example of the luxury
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Mid-20th Century French The Vintage Library

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Brass

1977 David Lance Goines "Berkeley Public Library" Lithograph
By David Lance Goines
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful lithograph created in 1974 by David Lance Goines for the Berkeley, CA public library
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1970s American Modern The Vintage Library

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Paper

Enchantment
By Ray H. French
Located in Fairlawn, OH
1960 Pennell Purchase Prize from the Library of Congress. Karen F. Beall, American Prints in the
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1950s The Vintage Library

Regency Style Library Room Cabinetry Reclaimed from Clothworkers Hall
Located in Ware, GB
the Library room at the Clothworkers' Hall, London. An impressive collection, the Regency-style
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20th Century British Regency The Vintage Library

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Brass

Dakota Jackson Maple Wood "Library" armchairs, Set of Four
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Dakota Jackson-designed natural Cordovan maple "Library" Chairs. The Library Chair is the
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1990s American The Vintage Library

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Maple

1973 The Long Goodbye Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
by the Library of Congress for preservation as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically
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1970s The Vintage Library

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Paper

Vintage Shelf Bookcase in Brass and Smoked Glass
By Romeo Rega
Located in AIGNAN, FR
top and which cannot be seen once once the tray is placed). The library nevertheless retains all its
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20th Century European The Vintage Library

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Brass

Runner Kilim SHARKOY
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 445 - Pleasant kilim runner, to set everywhere: sleeping room, in front of the library... It
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other The Vintage Library

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Wool

The Grolier Club Library (Sketch)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
inscribed "Sketch Grolier Club Library Demonstration Print," and numbered "I" in pencil in lower margin in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern The Vintage Library

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Hand Wrought Iron Paul Ferrante Cocktail Table in the Style Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
any room. A complement to the library, den, or living room and also could work in a large guest
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20th Century The Vintage Library

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Christie s London, The Wentworth Library
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Wentworth: The property of the Trustees of The Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement and of other members of the family, Wednesday, 8 July 1998. London: Christi...
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Late 20th Century English The Vintage Library

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Paper

Found Art Scuplture Perfectly Patinated Type Writer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, writer or secretary in you lovely sitting atop a pile of books as well as on a shelf in the Library or
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

"Knife and Fork" - Surreal Landscape of Cutlery in the Clouds
By Elizabeth Quandt
Located in Soquel, CA
and drawing for 14 years. Her work was included in an exhibition at the Library of Congress 1944 and
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1970s Surrealist The Vintage Library

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Paper, Ink, Etching

Modern French Stainless Steel Bookshelves
Located in Marseille, FR
. The library embodies the marriage of functionality, industrial aesthetics and durability. Designed
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1980s French Modern The Vintage Library

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
, geometric and timeless form. This is not only a practical addition to the library, but also a subtle
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1970s Art Deco The Vintage Library

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Granite

A Woman Clothed in the Sun
By William Wolff
Located in Palm Springs, CA
American Art, the New York Public Library, the Oakland Museum of California and the Library of Congress.
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1980s Contemporary The Vintage Library

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Woodcut

Cityscape Mid-20th Century Modern Social Realism American Scene Regionalism WPA
Located in New York, NY
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Metropolitan Museum, Library of Congress, Carnegie Institute of Art
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1940s American Modern The Vintage Library

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Oil, Board

Benton, Antoinette B Blackwell and the Blue Circle, monoprint, Oberlin College
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
Schlesinger library then offered Suzanne access to relevant microfiche images that were employed in subsequent
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1990s Feminist The Vintage Library

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Gold Leaf

Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, the task of relieving the old paris national library was soon added. in 1971, the jury of the
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Mid-20th Century French Modern The Vintage Library

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Metal

Harry Hutchinson Shaw Oil on Canvas Titled "Off The Pass" Circa 1960
Located in Sarasota, FL
online in libraries, including the Library of Congress. Shaw was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Canvas, Paint

"The Red Dress"
By Joseph Newman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, the Boston Library, and the Library of Congress. Newman was the recipient of many awards throughout
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20th Century American Impressionist The Vintage Library

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Canvas, Oil

Suite of Photographs of Georgia O Keefe by Malcolm Varon
By Malcolm Varon
Located in Atlanta, GA
, including the Library of Congress, The Brooklyn Museum, and now can be in your collection. They have been
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Rare Pair of Milo Baughman Solid Flat Bar Chrome Cube Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
chairs in all and are selling them in pairs. These were made exclusively for the Stanley Library in North
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

Materials

Upholstery

Con i Filosofi, i Filologi e altri Sapienti - Vintage Offset Poster - 1992
Located in Roma, IT
by Municipal Library, Municipality of Cattolica, Department of Culture. Printed by Multipurpose
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1990s The Vintage Library

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Offset

The Chinese Robe
By Herbert L. Fink
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Georgia Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Library of
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1980s Contemporary The Vintage Library

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Etching

SCHOMBURG LIBRARY 1986 Lithograph, African American History, Black Culture
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in Union City, NJ
SCHOMBURG LIBRARY is a hand drawn, limited edition lithograph printed using traditional hand
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1990s Contemporary The Vintage Library

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Lithograph

French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
for foyer, dining room, the library or childrens room.
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1950s French French Provincial The Vintage Library

Materials

Metal

Maurice Campbell-Taylor Bedford Library 1955 Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Maurice Campbell Taylor (b.1900) : Bedford Public Library 1955 Oil on artist's board Signed lower
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Library

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Hardwood

Oil Landscape of Man Plowing Field Titled The Garden in Autumn
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
University Museum at University of Pennsylvania. The Library of Florida History and Smithsonian have
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist The Vintage Library

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage 1950s Female Nude Study Original Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
fro t and center in the library, leaning on the mantle of a marble fireplace. Signed HAMM on verso
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Mid-20th Century The Vintage Library

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Canvas

Alexander Kachinsky, Graphite Factory
Located in New York, NY
Russe), furniture, and commercial interiors. His prints are in the collection of the Library of Congress
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Mid-20th Century Ashcan School The Vintage Library

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Etching

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jacobsson Red Table Lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
features in the library or on a desk. Wear due to age and use. Well, what can we say; Wherever you put your
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Library

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Steel

James Penney, Point of Order
By James Penney
Located in New York, NY
Historical Society and the Library of Congress both have collections of his work. Signed, titled, and dated
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Mid-20th Century Ashcan School The Vintage Library

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Lithograph

J.C. Menihan Untitled Carved Brick Wall Hanging
By John C. Menihan
Located in Long Island City, NY
London, the Boston Athenaeum, the Library of Congress in Washington DC, and other institutions.
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1980s American The Vintage Library

Materials

Clay, Polyester

The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS 1954 Vol 2 and 1956 Vol 1 Vol 2 Set of 3 Books
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
: "Malcolm Forbes Esqu." see picture attached. Probably from the estate of the Library of Malcolm Forbes
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian The Vintage Library

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Paper

Alexander Kachinsky, Uptown, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Russe), furniture, and commercial interiors. His prints are in the collection of the Library of Congress
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Mid-20th Century Ashcan School The Vintage Library

Materials

Etching

Ringing of the Bell
By Robert Riggs
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Museum, the Library of Congress and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Riggs collected a great many
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20th Century Other Art Style The Vintage Library

Materials

Oil, Panel

Georgian Style Chimneypiece in Statuary, Sienna and Brocatelle Marble
Located in London, GB
century. Notes: There is an almost identical fireplace in the Library of Shropham Hall, Norfolk
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20th Century English Georgian The Vintage Library

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Marble

Charles Capps Pencil Signed Original Etching, 1947, "Into the Hills"
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sixth Annual National Exhibition of Prints at the Library of Congress. Charles (Chili) Merrick Capps
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Mid-20th Century The Vintage Library

Materials

Paper

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Find many varieties of an authentic the vintage library available at 1stDibs. A the vintage library — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the vintage library, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each the vintage library bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made the vintage library over the years, but those crafted by Vatican Library, Brights of Nettlebed and Lucca Chmel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
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    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
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    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
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    A vintage Rolex is a timepiece made by the luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex that is a certain age. Generally, experts refer to vintage models as those produced between 20 and 99 years ago. Watches made shortly after the company's founding that are at least 100 years old may be categorized as antiques. Shop a large collection of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
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    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
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    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
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    To identify vintage barware, examine the bases and interiors of items, looking for maker's markings. By matching these hallmarks to images published on trusted online resources, you can typically identify the maker and then conduct additional research to learn when it produced similar pieces. To be considered vintage, barware must be between 20 and 99 years old, as items at least 100 years old are antiques. If you can't find a maker's marking or run into any difficulties with your research, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Explore an assortment of vintage barware on 1stDibs.
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    One of the easiest ways to identify vintage majolica is to use the maker's marks. Look at the bottom and interior of your piece and then consult trusted online resources to determine if it was produced by a maker well-known for making majolica, such as Wedgwood, Minton or George Jones. Once you have identified the maker, research further to determine the approximate age of your piece. You can consider it vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Alternatively, you can ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of vintage majolica pottery.
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    To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.