Bentwood Musical Instruments

Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century. We ar...

Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...

Tin toy, Bear with tambourine, not working, to be restored, very decorative. Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 19 cm, D: 19 cm.

This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...

Discover 500 of the world’s greatest graphic designs in one big, bold, and brilliant volume This deep dive into graphic design history presents the work of more than 400 designers across 33 countries and 5 continents, with work dating back to the 14th century. Reimagined from the Phaidon best-seller Graphic: 500 Designs that Matter, the book’s dizzying array of designs range from the Gutenberg Bible to Joy Division album art, with work by both anonymous creators and industry icons such as Aleksandr Rodchenko, Paul Rand, Paula Scher, Ahn Sang-soo, and Julia Born. The generous format and two-part design structure allows designs to be shown in detail, with large images up front and a 300+ word text for each entry in the back – making this equal parts picture and reading book. A design category key adds functionality while indicating the sheer variety of disciplines at work within one medium, from advertising and information design to posters, books, magazines, and logos. This book is the perfect reference guide for design and art lovers, enthusiasts, and professionals at any stage of their careers, as well as all those interested in and impacted by visual communication. Carefully revised to bring every detail up to date, organized chronologically, and with the addition of 50 new examples that highlight designers reshaping the graphic culture of today, this collection is more comprehensive, compelling – and relevant – than ever before. Featured designers include: Reza Abedini, Otl Aicher, Herbert Bayer, Max Bill, Laurenz Brunner, A. M. Cassandre, Joseph Churchward, Alan Fletcher, Federica Fragapane, Graphic Thought Facility, Béla Horovitz, Eric Hu, Shira Inbar, Tibor Kalman, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Frith Kerr and Amelia Noble, Anita Klinz, El Lissitzky, George Lois, Karel Martens, Bruno Munari, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Hassan Rahim, Aleksandr Rodchenko, Stefan Sagmeister, Koichi Sato...

A groundbreaking study of animals through the rarely seen sketches by legendary artist Pablo Picasso The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach anim...

Stunning and practical size, multi purpose Gothic chest / box from a monastery. This here Gothic chest is one of the smallest yet most stylish we ever had the pleasure of offering. ...

A taxidermy red patas or hussar monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Mid 20th century, including CITES H. approx. 40 cm Provenance: Private collection, the Netherlands The patas monkey lives in multi-female groups...

A Very Large Vintage Dunhill table lighter with applied Lizard skin decoration. circa 1920. This wonderful rare design table lighter by Dunhill has been beautifully crafted. The stu...

An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight constru...

Survey of seats by such designers as Herbert Bayer, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Jean Prove and many others. List of contents. 1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897 2 Peter Behrens, Armlehnstuhl, 1900/01 (Ladies Chair) 3 Herbert Bayer, Prospekt Breuer Metallmöbel, 1927 (Brochure ‘Breuer Metallmobel) 4 Marcel Breuer, Armlehnstuhl B 11, 1927 (Armchair) 5 Marcel Breuer, Klubsessel B 3 Wassily, 1927 (Club Chair) 6 Marcel Breuer, Rückenlehnstuhl B 5,1927 (Side Chair) 7 Marcel Breuer, Bürodrehstuhl B 7,1929 (Office Swivel Chair 8 Marcel Baugniet, Stahlrohrsessel, 1927 (Chair) 9 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Liege B 306, Chaise-longue ä reglage continu, 1929 (Chase Lounge a reglage continu) 10 le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Sessel B 301...

An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textiles More than 50 years later, the fascination wi...