EXCEPTIONAL Collection of 6 Vintage Decorative Arts & Interior Design Catalogs — Early 20th Century Luxury Furnishings
You are bidding on a curated lot of 6 original vintage design and decorative arts catalogs from the 1920s–1930s era. Perfect for interior designers, architects, antique dealers, design historians, and anyone passionate about Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and period home furnishings.
CATALOGS INCLUDED (6 TOTAL):
✓ Out of the Dark: 40 Fine Lamps by Carbone — Premium lighting design catalog; Carbone showrooms in Boston, New York, and Chicago; features elegant lamp designs with decorative bases and period styling; distributed by "Better Shops Throughout the Country"
✓ Wrought Iron of Distinction: The Florentine Craftsmen — Masters of the Metal Arts — 46 East 22nd Street, New York City; ornamental metalwork, decorative iron fixtures, architectural ironwork; Gothic and Renaissance-inspired designs; premium craftsmanship documentation
✓ Ambastone: Architectural Stone & Building Material Catalog — Detailed technical specifications and applications for decorative stone, landscape architecture, pool designs, terrace paving patterns; includes photographs of installations and design diagrams; DIY builder resource
✓ The Interior Arts of Romantic Italia — Luxury Italian furnishings and decorative design guide; features "Furniture of the Period" with Venetian furniture, Italian reproductions, period room settings; beautiful photography and detailed descriptions
✓ Practical Suggestions on the Uses of Crocade Pottery — Wicker and pottery-based decorative applications; Sun Rooms Porches architectural guidance; illustrated with photographs and technical drawings
✓ The Marchessa’s Dinner Party — Entertaining and hosting design guide; period styling for formal and casual entertaining spaces
CONDITION: Overall very good. Pages intact, readable text, period photography and illustrations clear. Light wear consistent with 90+ year old publications. Some shows of age appropriate to era. No major tears or significant damage.
WHAT YOU'RE GETTING:
• 6 authentic vintage design catalogs spanning 1920s–1930s • Original brand documentation (Carbone, Florentine Craftsmen, etc.) • High-end decorative arts and luxury furnishings references • Architectural and design inspiration with period pricing • Detailed product specifications and technical drawings • Beautiful period photography and illustrations • Research material for designers, architects, and historians • Insight into luxury design standards of the era
IDEAL FOR:
• Interior designers and decorators (period research) • Architects and builders (historical design reference) • Antique dealers and auction specialists • Design historians and educators • Collectors of vintage design and decorative arts • Art Deco and Arts & Crafts enthusiasts • Home restoration specialists • Luxury furnishings and Italian antique collectors • Design students and researchers