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Design
Here you will find our selection of works on design. Sometimes abstract sometimes architectural, always interesting. Please check back regularly. We often search out rare works on the subject but they tend not to hang around for long. If you have any special requests or questions about the books on design below, please do get in touch.
We deliver to all locations worldwide. and we send to every continent, every week. All our books are packed very carefully.
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1899 Embroidery or the Craft of the NeedleLondon : 1899A delightful volume on embroidery written by a master of needlework. -
c1950 Man in the ShowerLondon : c1950An stunning copy of a collection of Peter Arno's cartoons, Man in the Shower. -
1902 Little Engravings Classical & ContemporaryLondon : 1902A lovely collection of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer's engravings. -
1924 The Old-World HouseLondon: 1924Herbert Cescinsky's study of interior and home design, first edition in two volumes. -
c1900 Album of the Lakes of Killarney & GlengarriffDublin: c1900A beautiful and decorative album of illustrations that depict the lakes of Killarney and Glengarriff. -
c1926 Official Record of the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition, Dunedin 1925-1926Dunedin: c1926A record of the International Exhibition celebrating New Zealand and the South Seas extensively illustrated. -
1963 KatachiLondon: 1963Concerning Japanese Katachi with a series of impressive photographic plates illustrative of Japanese tradition, the first edition. -
1927-34 The Period Guide to Fabrics in Relation to FurnitureLondon: 1927-34A very scarce portfolio published by the Arthur H. Lee & Sons tapestry company, which provides information on how to match appropriate fabrics to period furniture, with over ten cards to each of the sections, most of which are illustrated. -
1932 The Art of John Michael Rysbrack in TerracottaLondon : 1932A well presented and illustrated pamphlet on the vivid and lively sculptural work of John Michael Rysbrack. -
1967 French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th CenturyLondon: 1967A colourfully illustrated work on the furniture and interior decoration trends within France in the eighteenth century, written by Pierre Verlet and in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1967 French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th CenturyLondon: 1967A lovely first English language edition of this sweeping volume concerning French furniture of the eighteenth century, scarcely seen. -
1981 The Silversmiths of Birmingham and Their MarksLondon: 1981An excellent first edition of this major work on the history of British silversmithing, complete with its original clipped dust wrapper. -
1934 Needlework and DressmakingLondon: 1934Scarce first edition of this volume on needlework and dressmaking by Anna L. Hird, a bright copy complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. -
1987 Art Nouveau PostcardsOxford: 1987A beautiful collection and history of the art nouveau postcard, extensively illustrated. -
1989 Coffee Makers: 300 Years of Art & DesignLondon: 1989A nicely illustrated first edition copy on the history of the coffee maker, focusing upon its art and design over the past three-hundred years, written by Edward and Joan Bramah and illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings throughout the text. -
1878-80 2vol Dictionnaire du Tapissier: Crique et HistoriqueParis: 1878-80An informative French reference work, which contains information on various types of upholstery, presented in two volumes with one volume containing over one hundred and twenty colour plates. -
1889 Embroidery from the South Kensington MuseumLondon: [1889]A series of fifteen plates illustrative of the embroidery of South Kensington Museum, with descriptive notes by Alan S. Cole. -
1958 Fireplaces by Bratt ColbranLondon: 1958A very scarce 1958 fireplace catalogue, complete with photographs and prices. -
1978 500 Jahre GlaskunstZurich: 1978A fascinating and beautifully illustrated work on the Biemann Collection of German glasswork, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1962 Georgian Cabinet Makers c. 1700-1800London : 1962A stunning new and revised edition of Georgian Cabinet Makers written by one the leading authorities on the subject, with many illustrations. -
1917 The Design and Construction of Industrial BuildingsLondon : 1917A scarce, illustrated first edition copy of Moritz Kahn's insightful detailing of the construction of industrial buildings. -
1961 Nineteenth Century British GlassLondon: 1961A near fine copy of this illustrated work on the history of British nineteenth-century glass and glass-making, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1936 20th Century CeramicsLondon : 1936A beautifully illustrated collection of 20th Century ceramics, illuminating the process and design of 1930s ceramics for the home and decoration. -
1932 Recent Advances in Town PlanningLondon : 1932An extensively illustrated and well presented documentation of town planning during the 1930s. -
1896 A Handbook of OrnamentLondon: 1896The third English edition of this informative book on artistic and architectural embellishments, written by Franz Sales Meyer and revised by Hugh Hutton Stannus, with three-hundred full-page illustrations. -
1901 The Art of IllustrationEdinburgh: 1901An informative book on the art of illustration, written at the turn of the twentieth century by Henry Blackburn, with numerous illustrated plates and in-text illustrations by a range of artists including J. S. Eland. -
1999 Essential William MorrisLondon: 1999The first edition of this informative and detailed guide to the work of William Morris, illustrated throughout in colour. -
1947 Technique of Advertising LayoutLondon: 1947Advertising man Frank H. Young's detailed and illustrated 1940s guide to advertising layouts. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2000 William Morris by Himself: Designs and WritingsBoston: 2000A fine edition of this wonderful tribute to one of the most influential British designers of the last 100 years, William Morris. -
1974 The Stained Glass of William Morris and His CircleLondon: 1974A very smart study of William Morris’ influence upon the Victorian revival of the art of stained glass. -
1994 William Morris TextilesNew York: 1994A fine, scarce edition of this beautifully illustrated work, depicting Morris’ many designs and repeating patterns. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1886 Les Affiches IllustreesParis: 1886A sumptuously bound, limited edition copy of this brilliantly illustrated work on the artistic history of illustrated French posters. -
1873 Guide de L'Amateur de Porcelaines et de PoteriesDresde: 1873The fourth edition of this guide on amateur porcelain and pottery branding throughout Europe and Asia, containing many illustrated examples. -
c1950 The Handyman and Home Mechanic Design Sheets[London]: c1950A scarce collection of twenty-four detailed design sheets from the 1950s, detailed guides to building different furniture and toys for the home. -
1979 A Garden AlphabetNot Stated: 1979A beautiful folio from 'The Garden Exhibition' at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1979, comprised of twenty-six pamphlets which convey historical developments of the garden through different letters of the alphabet. -
1909 Embroidery: A Collection of Articles on Subjects Connected withLondon: 1909A well illustrated book containing articles on needlework, including its methods, designs, and history, with several colour plates.