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Paul Rand: A Designer s Eye (Limited Edition)
By Paul Rand
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition, #363/1000, of J.P. Williams’s ode to his Yale mentor Paul Rand, chronicling Rand’s lifetime of collecting “something in nothing”— ephemeral examples of the beautiful...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Paper

Le Corbusier, Designer: Furniture, 1929
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardcover book featuring renowned designer, Le Corbusier. By Renato De Fusco, published by
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1970s Used Designer Books

Materials

Paper

Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect, Taylor, 1998
Located in Outremont, QC
Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect by Brian Brace Taylor, 1998 Paperback // 9 x 12 160 pages
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1990s Used Designer Books

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Paper

Interior Designer David Hicks Style Design First Edition Book 1987.
By David Hicks
Located in Oakland Park, FL
1st edition book by David Hicks. "David Hicks Style & Design." 1987 Hardcover
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Paper

Paper Kimono
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paper kimono constructed by a local designer from old Japanese accounting books.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Used Designer Books

Paper Kimono
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paper kimono constructed by a local designer from old Japanese story books/novels.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Used Designer Books

PAIR of Modern Bookends
Located in Stamford, CT
favorite books about modern designers or fashion. Tell us books, fashion and subjects you're looking for
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20th Century Used Designer Books

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Chrome

Jean Royere "relax" armchair
Located in Newburgh, NY
books on the designer.
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20th Century French Used Designer Books

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Ron Morgan Coral Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
dealer and floral designer. He has written several books and lectures nationally. Without doubt one of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Designer Books

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Coral

Metaphysical Study Photograph by John M. Hall
By John M. Hall
Located in Southampton, NY
, interiors, and garden photography, primarily for magazines, books, architects, and designers. His
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Designer Books

Midcentury Carl Auböck Wicker Serving Trolley, Vienna, 1954
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
with the typical brass knobs. Illustrated and published in various catalogs and books about the
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Brass, Steel

"RR Donnelley Sons Co. - February" Original Vintage Calendar Page
By Harry Cimino
Located in Boston, MA
Harry Cimino was a leading wood engraver and designer who illustrated books and calendars
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1920s Realist Used Designer Books

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Lithograph

Spiros Zakas Burlap Modular Sectional Sofa
By Spiros Zakas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zakas was a New York based interior designer and author of the books "Lifespace: Designs for Today's
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Burlap

"RR Donnelley Sons Co - July" Original Vintage Calendar Poster - Baseball 1920
By Harry Cimino
Located in Boston, MA
Harry Cimino was a leading wood engraver and designer who illustrated books and calendars
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1920s Realist Used Designer Books

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Lithograph

Louis XVI style painted bibliotheque from France c. 1860
Located in Houston, TX
the designer. Whether books, porcelain, or a collection of found objects are chosen to display inside
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19th Century French Used Designer Books

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Wood, Glass

Chanel Rihanna
By John Stango
Located in Washington, DC
fine art that had evolved over time.Imagery from pop culture, such as advertising, comic books, fashion
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Designer Books

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Canvas, Mixed Media

The Stewardess Series: Don t Leave Without Me
By John Stango
Located in Washington, DC
advertising, comic books, fashion designers, and mundane objects, is often visually removed from its known
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Designer Books

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Jack Sinatra
By John Stango
Located in Washington, DC
advertising, comic books, fashion designers, and mundane objects, is often visually removed from its known
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Designer Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Solo Madonna
By John Stango
Located in Washington, DC
advertising, comic books, fashion designers, and mundane objects, is often visually removed from its known
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Designer Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Creating a Room: a Designer s Guide to Decorating Your Home in Stages Hardcover
By Charlotte Moss
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Creating a Room: A Designer's Guide to Decorating Your Home in Stages by Charlotte Moss (1995-03-01
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1990s Chinese Regency Used Designer Books

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Paper

Chareau by Brian B. Taylor for Taschen Hardcover Book
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Chareau by Brian Bracy Taylor for the Taschen Hardcover Books. French designer and architect
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1990s French Modern Used Designer Books

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Carl Auböck Wicker Side Table, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
various catalogs and books about the Designer. E.g.: Hand sketch in Catalog E as part of 'die kataloge der
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Books

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Steel

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Used Designer Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used designer books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and other, all used designer books available were constructed with great care. Used designer books have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used designer books bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used designer books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chris Casson Madden, Hans Höger and David Hicks are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Designer Books?

Prices for used designer books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used designer books begin at $45 and can go as high as $3,950, while the average can fetch as much as $375.
Questions About Used Designer Books
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, many designer bags use real leather. Leather is one of the most commonly used materials in luxury handbag design due to its durability, attractive appearance and supple texture. Many fashion houses also produce bags out of other materials like cotton canvas, silk and satin. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of leather bags from some of the world's top boutiques.