About Potterton Books
Potterton Books specialises in sourcing vintage and out of print reference books on 20th century design, the fine and decorative arts, jewellery and textile design.
Established in 19801stDibs seller since 2010
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
VAT ID
GB332351491
Featured Pieces
Sergio Rodrigues (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book provides a unique insight into the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues world by reflecting on his lifetime achievements, from design to architecture, his design concepts, h...
Category
Late 20th Century Books
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Paper
1950/1980 Repertory by Giuliana Gramigna (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
There are numerous books available today on the history of Italian design, but unlike other research areas where the material is gathered together systematically in chronological ord...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Makers of Contemporary Architecture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
5 Volume set
Philip Johnson by John M. Jacobus. JR. Hardback. 128 pages.
Kenzo Tange by Robin Boyd. Hardback. 125 pages.
R. Buckminster Fuller by John McHale. Hardback 128 pages.
Lou...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Daniel Brush (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Contributions by David Revere McFadden, Brett Littman, Paul Keegan, and Saskia Hamilton.
The work of Daniel Brush (born 1947) does not fit neatly into the categories commonly used to...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Interiors for Today edited by Franco Magnani (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is full of visual inspiration and practical ideas for overcoming the limitations of space and for escaping from the pressures imposed by an encroaching society.
Interiors f...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Limited Edition. A painter's book The first complete work designed in gouache and cut-out paper by Matisse, JAZZ is the most accomplished painter's book. The set of colour plates, b...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Jean-Michel Frank: Interieurs (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
("Aux Source du XXeme siecle" 2)
Softcover catalogue of an exhibition held at the esteemed Galerie Jacques De Vos in Paris in 1990 featuring works by Frank, Adolphe Chanaux, Diego an...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Pierre Chareau (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A fine pocket-sized catalogue of furniture designed by this master of metalwork, published with a showing at the Galerie De Vos, in Paris, during October and November, 1993. 5 in the...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Wegner Just One Good Chair by Christian Holmsted Olesen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is an introduction to the life and work of Hans Wegner. It was published as part of the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of his birth in 2014 and accompanied an...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
Eileen Gray: Architect/Designer by Peter Adam (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was one of the most innovative architect/designers of the 20th century. Her pioneering tables, mirrors, lamps, and lacquer screens have become modern classics...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book offers a unique perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century. The first serious book on a period just beginning to be researched by scholars and little k...
Category
20th Century Books
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Paper
New Furniture 4 1956/1958 Edited by Gerd Hatje Text by Wolfgang Clasen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the Fourth Volume of New Furniture, the International Annual devoted to the field of furniture design. Like its predecessors, this selection should be considered a report, ra...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
