Die Ausstellung Darmstadter Kunstler Kolonie

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #257815
03.213

Die Ausstellung der Darmstadter Kunstler Kolonie, Alexander Koch, (editor), 1989, Verlag zur Megede, Darmstadt. 4to. pp. 348, [8] 44 pages of monochrome & duotone illustration and 2 colourplates, text profusely illustrated in monochrome & colour and decorated throughout with Jugendstil motifs. Publisher's cloth with deep-impressed gilt design on the front cover. The 44 plates at the end of the book illustrate Peter Behrens's House, its architecure, garden, interiors and furnishing. The rest of t... Click for details

Die Metallwerkstatt am Bauhaus

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #257794
04.010

Die Metallwerkstatt am Bauhaus. Weber, Klaus. 1992. 331 p., 24 col. & 550 b/w photos, 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in., German, paperback. The most complete reference on all of the lighting fixtures design by Bauhuas members. Examples by Brandt, Dell, Wagenfeld, and many others. Scarce. As new.

Hermann OBRIST

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1970: item #257793
03.001

Hermann Obrist. Wegbereiter der moderne. Stuck - Villa, Munchen, 9 Marz 1968. Munich, Stuck - Villa. 1968. n.p., col. & b/w photos & illus., 8 3/4 x 8 1/2 in., German, paperback. VG+. RARE.

Hermann OBRIST (1863 Kilchberg, Switzerland - Munchen 1927)
At the head of Munich's Jugendstil movement was Hermann Obrist, a Swiss designer who crea... Click for details

R. Merkelbach. Grenzhausen und Munchen

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #257792
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R. Merkelbach. Grenzhausen und Munchen. Nachdruck der spezialpreisliste 1905. Westerwalder Steinzeug des Jugendstils 1. Dry- v. Zezschwitz, Beate. 1981. 128 p., 74 b/w photos, marks, 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in., German, paperback. As new.

Adrien DALPAYRAT

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #257674
03.210

ADRIEN DALPAYRAT

French Art Nouveau Ceramics, Horst Makus,

232 pages, 24 x 28.5 cm. 296 illustrations. Hardback. Text in German and French. The first monograph on the work of the Dalpayrat family. 150 objects, biographical notes and studio history shed light on the period styles of Historicism and Art Nouveau. AS NEW.

J.J. SCHARVOGEL

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #257671
03.209

J.J. SCHARVOGEL : Art Nouveau Ceramist, Megede / Peters / Spranger / Ulmer, 160 pages, 22 x 28.5 cm. 188 illustrations (incl. 89 in color). Clothbound with jacket. Text in German (English summary). A leading exponent of Darmstadt Jugendstil, renowned for Scharvogel-Stoneware and architectural ceramics.

Bauhaus Lighting? Kandemlight!

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques New: item #257544
03.207

Bauhaus Lighting? Kandemlight!, Olaf Thormann, 216 pages, 200 illustrations (100 in color). Hardback with dust jacket. Text in English and German. New.

In the late 1920s the pioneering firm of Kandem (Körting & Mathiesen AG, Leipzig) led the field in creating innovative lighting. Widespread in both private and public buildings, Kandem lighting fixtures also shaped nocturnal cityscapes throughout Europe. Drawing on... Click for details

Antonio Gaudi Furniture

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1980: item #257196
03.205

Gaudi Furniture Dalisi, Riccardo. 1979. 149 p., 237 col. & b/w photos & drawings, 9 x 9 3/4 in., English, hardback. dj, very good.

Stile Floreale: the cult of nature

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #257190
03.202

Stile Floreale: the cult of nature in Italian design. Weisberg, Gabriel P. 1988. 127 p., 114 col & b/w photos, 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in., English, hardback. dj, very good. A sweeping, lovely, informative look at Art Nouveau Italian Style. The exuberant Italian love of nature and life combined with the sinuous, pleasure-loving lines of the Art Nouveau movement and deftly translated into pottery, glass, furniture and other objects.

Wall Pocket Roseville Weller Rookwood Pottery

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Contemporary: item #196264

This fascinating NEW 160-pg. 8.5" x 11" paperback book features 579 close-up color photographs of vintage, collectible "wall pockets" (vases made to hang on the wall). Over 1000 wall pockets by more than 60 different makers are identified and valued here, including almost every color variation for every known Roseville wall pocket. Some of the Roseville pockets appear in this book for the first time anywhere! Most Weller wall pockets are also illustrated.... Click for details