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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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1929 2vol A History of English and Irish GlassLondon: 1929Two smart limited edition copies of this illustrated history of English and Irish glass, with the vanishingly scarce original dust wrappers. -
1985 C. R. Ashbee: Architect, Designer & Romantic SocialistNew Haven: 1985A comprehensive biography on English architect and designer, Charles Robert Ashbee, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1990 The Art of BiedermeierLondon: 1990An illustrated study exploring the furniture and designs of the Biedermeier art period. -
c1930 Antique BrassfoundryNot Stated: c1930A very scarce illustrated catalogue containing a wide array of antique brass pieces. -
1958 English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the Irwin Untermyer CollectionLondon: 1958A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated reference book to the furniture of the Irwin Untermyer Collection. -
1977 The James A. De Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor: Glass and Stained Glass & Limoges and Painted EnamelsLondon: 1977A smart first edition of this catalogue of the glass and enamels at the James A. De Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor. -
c1900 Marque des Produits: Maison SterlinParis: c1900An illustrated catalogue of Maison Sterlin, an elegant French hardware manufacturer, now known as Bricard Serrurerie d'Art. -
1977 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture and Furniture DrawingsNew York: 1977A wonderful printed exhibition of work from the Museum of Modern Art's collection on architect and designer, Mies van der Rohe. -
1948 The English Interior: 1500 to 1900London: 1948The first edition of this charmingly illustrated work on English interior design. -
1929 Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Wall-PapersLondon: 1929A very smart first edition of this illustrated catalogue of wallpapers from the Victorian and Albert Museum. -
1937 History in Glass: A Coronation Exhibition of Royal, Historical, Political, and Social GlassesLondon: 1937A very smart first edition of this commemorative work on the history of English glass, with the original slip case. -
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1951 Thomas Tompion: His Life & WorkLondon: 1951A signed, limited edition of this profusely illustrated biographical study of English clockmaker, Thomas Tompion. -
1910-1911 The Book of Decorative FurnitureLondon: 1910-1911The two volume first edition of Edwin Foley's sumptuously illustrated study of decorative furniture, in vibrant half morocco bindings. -
1936 English Church ScreensLondon: 1936A wonderfully illustrated work on various rood screens of English and Welsh parish churches, from British interior and landscape designer, Aymer Vallance. -
1905 IvoriesLondon: 1905A wonderful overview of the topic of ivory sculpture and art through the ages, illustrated with 88 plates. -
1912 Illuminated ManuscriptsLondon: 1912A smart second edition of this illustrated history of the illumination of manuscripts. -
1970 A History of Jewellery 1100-1870London: 1970A smart second, revised, edition of this highly illustrated history of jewellery from British art historian Joan Evans. -
1969 Cabinet Makers and Furniture DesignersLondon: 1969A smart first edition of this illustrated study of makers and designers of furniture. -
1978 English Engraved Silver 1150-1900London: 1978A profusely illustrated work on the history of English silver engravements through the centuries. -
1989 The Life of Sir Edwin LutyensWoodbridge: 1989A detailed biography of the notable architect Sir Edwin Lutyens by the esteemed art historian Christopher Hussey. -
1977 Charles Rennie MacKintosh and the Modern MovementLondon: 1977The second edition of this fascinating work on the designs of Charles Mackintosh and the Modern Movement. -
1980 Utopian Craftsmen: The Arts and Crafts Movement from the Cotswolds to ChicagoLondon: 1980A superb copy of this beautifully illustrated guide to the Arts and Crafts Movement, by Lionel Lambourne, who was Head of Paintings for the V&A Museum. -
2010 Silent Splendour: Palaces of the DeccanMumbai: 2010The first edition of this very scarce, beautifully illustrated work on the palaces of the Deccan Plateau in South India. -
1858 Dresses and Decorations of the Middle AgesLondon: 1858A complete, two-volume set of this illustrated study of fashion and decorations from the Middle Ages, written by Henry Shaw. -
1943 The Book: The Story of Printing & BookmakingLondon: 1943The third revised edition of this illustrated book on printing and bookmaking by Douglas C. McMurtrie, in the scarce dust wrapper. -
1902-1904 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-MakerLondon : 1902-1904A complete eight-volume guide to the world of architecture, design and carpentry, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1910 8vol The Textile Industries: A Practical Guide to Fibres, Yarns & FabricsLondon: 1910A smart complete first edition set of this detailed work on the textile industries with illustrations throughout. -
1881 The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds of Small ExtentNew York: 1881A smart copy of Frank J. Scott's beautifully illustrated guide to American suburban garden design in the latter half of the nineteenth century. A wonderful work of Americana. -
1969 Wealden IronDevon: 1969A smart facsimile edition of this detailed work on ironworks from the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. -
1900 The Bride's Book: A Souvenir of the WeddingNew York: 1900A charming unused wedding souvenir book, with bright illustrations from Maud Humphrey and Paul de Longpre. -
1906 The Cathedrals of England and WalesLondon: 1906A detailed and illustrated architectural work on English and Welsh cathedrals, bound in a Carter Bros straight grain half morocco. -
1962 Art Since 1950: American and InternationalSeattle: 1962A smart first edition of this catalogue of American and International art featured in the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. -
1905 The Venture: An Annual of Art and LiteratureLondon: 1905The second issue of this scarce annual of art and literature, with work by James Joyce and Arthur Rackham. -
1929 The Domestic Architecture of England During the Tudor PeriodLondon: 1929The second edition, two volume set of profusely illustrated works on architecture by Garner and Stratton. -
1927-1936 English HomesLondon: 1927-1936A collection of six volumes from H. Avray Tipping's illustrated series on English homes throughout different historical periods. -
1912 The Building News and Engineering Journal Plate VolumeLondon: 1912A collection of plates depicting architectural designs from the 'Building News and Engineering Journal'.