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Lot of Mid-Century Books and Magazines

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JENS RISOM MID-CENTURY C-140 "PLAYBOY" ARMCHAIR: Iconic sleek Mid-Century Modern arm chair designed by Jens Risom. The C-140 chair dubbed the "Playboy" chair after appearing in the July 1961 issue of Playboy Magazine. The article on influential Mid-

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LONGUS; JOUMARD, G.P. DAPHNIS ET CHLOE POCHOIR: Longus; Joumard, G.P. [illustrator]. DAPHNIS ET CHLOE, with tipped-in colour pochoir plates by Joumard. Paris: Editions Nilsson, n.d. 8vo. Half black morocco over blue cloth boards. Gilt rules on moro

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Arm Chair: Arm Vintage Italian Chair Dimensions: Height: 36" / 91.44cm Depth: 18" / 45.72cm Width: 21" / 53.34cm Seat Height: 18" / 45.72cm Quantity: 1

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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) for Knoll International Mid-Century Modern "Womb" chair and: Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961) for Knoll International Mid-Century Modern "Womb" chair and stool, designed 1948, of typical form, recently upholstered in cream boucle. Chair: 36" H x 40" W x 34" D

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Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Office Chair, Teak, Cane, 1960s: About the Item Pierre Jeanneret 'Office' Chairs, Model PJ-SI-28-B Fixed back arm chair in teak and cane by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India. Featuring a compass type double leg assembly while th

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(P2) A grouping of two mid-century reference books and two vintage issues of House & Garden. The books include "The Sixties" (hardcover) by Lesley Jackson and "Modern Chairs" by Charlotte and Peter Fiell. The magazines date from 1948 and 1947. They are filled with vintage ads. Shipping available on all items. For a delivery quote, call Mail Dock at (717) 274-6600.

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Lot of Mid-Century Books and Magazines

Name: Lot of Mid-Century Books and Magazines
SKU: 139299550
Price: 30 USD
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