{"title":"AMD Favorites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube @austynmariedesign \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3-mid-century-design-towle-sterling-silver-candle-holders","title":"Towle Sterling Silver Modernist Candleholders – Mid-Century Sculptural Design (Set of 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e7.5″ H x 5.75″ W x 10.5″ D - each (approximate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"455\"\u003eElevate your interior with this rare set of three Mid-Century Modern Towle sterling silver candleholders, crafted in the fluid, sculptural style that defined the modernist movement of the 1950s and 1960s. These artisan-quality holders embody the minimalist elegance of the era, with sinuous, freeform lines that create a striking sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eMade by Towle Silversmiths, a respected American company known for its quality sterling silver, this trio embraces organic shapes and clean silhouettes - hallmarks of modernist design. The serpentine curves and light-reflective surfaces offer both functionality and sculptural beauty, making them equally at home on a dining table, sideboard, or as part of a curated vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of mid-century silver, fans of modernist American design, or those seeking an heirloom-quality set of candleholders with timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll three candleholders are in excellent vintage condition with rich, even patina throughout that highlights the fluid contours of the design. No breaks or repairs noted. Minor surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. One or more retain remnants of old wax in the holders, adding to their authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49641440739606,"sku":"AMD-0589","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/C8C81770-A587-421B-A134-0DE5793A644B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759774149"},{"product_id":"french-table-with-marble-top","title":"Antique French Louis XVI-Style Guéridon Table with Marble Top and Brass Gallery","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe guéridon is one of the most quietly elegant inventions of French furniture design — a small, purposeful table made for the things you actually reach for. This late 19th-century example works in the Louis XVI revival manner: four tapered legs with subtle fluting, brass sabots, a pierced brass gallery at the rim, and a circular marble top with the kind of grey veining that only comes with age. At 20 inches tall and 18 inches across, it is genuinely useful — the right scale for a lamp, a book, a glass of something — and it disappears gracefully into almost any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI revival\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | France\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th century, ca. 1890–1910\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Construction | Ebonized or darkened mahogany frame; four tapered fluted legs; brass sabots; decorative brass mounts at leg tops; pierced brass gallery at rim; inset circular marble top\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Materials | Ebonized mahogany, brass, marble\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Dimensions | 20\" H × 18\" diameter\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Top | Circular marble with natural grey veining and patina\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Gallery | Original pierced brass, nicely aged\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Legs | Four tapered, lightly fluted, with brass detail at capital and foot\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Finish | Dark, ebonized or heavily darkened mahogany frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition]The marble top has a repaired crack — the break has been glued and is structurally stable, with a flush surface fit to the wood base. The crack is visible on close inspection and should be considered when photographing or placing the piece. The brass gallery and frame show age-appropriate oxidation and minor wear consistent with a working antique. The legs are sturdy; reinforcing the joinery at container arrival is recommended for long-term stability. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe marble top sits off-center within the brass gallery ring — the overhang is visibly uneven, with one side extending significantly further than the other. This suggests the stone has shifted from its seat, or that the marble is a later replacement that does not fit the original mount precisely. No veneer loss, no missing brass components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49703537541398,"sku":"AMD-0494","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/5DC45F83-FAA0-4D00-9D5E-917034AAB2E2_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759771767"},{"product_id":"1907-lord-macaulay-s-essays","title":"1907 \"Lord Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome\" Red Full Leather Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis volume, titled \u003cem data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"20\"\u003eLord Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, was published by Longmans, Green, and Co. in 1907, as indicated on the title page, which notes a “New Impression (1906)” and subsequent reissue in 1907. It brings together two of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s most renowned contributions to Victorian literature: his critical and historical essays—originally written for the \u003cem data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eEdinburgh Review\u003c\/em\u003e—and his collection of narrative poems, \u003cem data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eLays of Ancient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e (first published in 1842). Macaulay’s essays address figures such as Milton, Machiavelli, and Addison, reflecting the author’s Whig view of history and his championing of liberal progress. The \u003cem data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"667\"\u003eLays of Ancient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e dramatize early Roman legends, celebrating heroism and civic virtue in a style that captured Victorian enthusiasm for classical antiquity. Macaulay wrote these works at a time when British intellectual life was deeply invested in historical analysis, moral instruction, and the shaping of national identity—an era that prized both literary finesse and didactic clarity. The book’s binding is notable for its handsome red leather spine, adorned with raised bands and gilt floral compartments, creating an elegant, decorative effect typical of high-quality early 20th-century bindings. Collectively, these essays and poems offer a blend of historical insight, literary criticism, and patriotic verse, all underscored by Macaulay’s accessible, forceful prose and his fervent admiration for classical ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Thomas Babington Macaulay [d]Title | Lord Macaulay's Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome [d]Publisher | Longmans, Green, and Co., London [d]Date | 1907 (New Impression 1906, reissued 1907) [d]Binding | Red leather spine prize binding, raised bands, gilt floral compartments [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The binding is strong, with the red leather spine retaining its gilt embellishments and raised bands clearly defined. Minor rubbing is visible along the edges and corners but there are no significant structural flaws, and the boards remain firmly attached. Internally, scattered foxing is present throughout, most noticeably on the frontispiece portrait and title pages, consistent with the paper quality and age of the volume. The text is legible throughout and the illustrations and portrait remain distinct. A good copy with honest age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49797538906390,"sku":"AMD-0450","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/8817E910-6DE6-4052-B6EA-24CB31BBD0A2_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774994811"},{"product_id":"1872-early-flemish-painter","title":"1872 \" The Early Flemish Painters: Notices of Their Lives and Works\" Full Leather Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis second edition of \u003cem data-end=\"85\" data-start=\"23\"\u003eThe Early Flemish Painters: Notices of Their Lives and Works\u003c\/em\u003e by J. A. Crowe and G. B. Cavalcaselle was published in 1872 by John Murray in London. Crowe and Cavalcaselle were among the pioneering art historians of the 19th century, and their work played a significant role in shaping scholarly understanding of the Northern Renaissance. By examining painters such as the Van Eycks, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, the authors aimed to trace the origins, techniques, and stylistic evolutions of Flemish painting. The book was written during a period when art history was becoming more methodical and evidence-based, reflecting a broader Victorian enthusiasm for researching Europe’s cultural and artistic heritage. In this sense, it contributed to the systematic study of early Northern Renaissance art at a time when the subject was gaining scholarly momentum across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"910\"\u003eThe binding is a handsome full leather prize binding—evident from the inscription on the marbled endpapers referencing the Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy, Session 1877. The front board features an elegant gilt oval cameo, and the spine is adorned with raised bands, gilt compartments, and a red leather label reading “Early Flemish Painters.” All edges are tinted red, adding an extra note of refinement. These details reflect the Victorian tradition of awarding exquisitely bound books to recognize academic or artistic achievement, underscoring the esteem in which art historical scholarship was held in educational institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | J. A. Crowe and G. B. Cavalcaselle [d]Title | The Early Flemish Painters: Notices of Their Lives and Works [d]Publisher | John Murray, London [d]Date | 1872 (second edition) [d]Edition | Second edition [d]Binding | Full leather prize binding with gilt oval cameo, raised bands, gilt spine compartments, red leather spine label, red-tinted edges [d]Inscription | Glasgow School of Art and Haldane Academy, Session 1877, on marbled endpapers [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The leather boards retain much of their original luster, with minor scuffing at the edges and corners consistent with age and handling over nearly 150 years. The spine gilt remains bright, the raised bands are intact, and the hinges are firm throughout. Internally, the marbled endpapers are vibrant and show no cracking or separation. There may be light foxing on a few pages, but the text block is clean and fully legible. A very good copy overall, and an especially presentable one given the quality of the binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49797742297366,"sku":"AMD-0442","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/FB2195D2-C4DE-4C38-8900-DE4412B603E7_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774994476"},{"product_id":"1908-british-sports-full-red-leather-book","title":"1916 “British Sports: Yachting and Rowing\" XL Full Morocco Red Leather Book, First Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"710\" class=\"\"\u003eThis 1916 edition of \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eBritish Sports and Sportsmen: Yachting and Rowing\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully crafted volume that offers a rare glimpse into the world of elite British sport during the Edwardian era. Lavishly bound in full red Morocco leather with ornate gilt borders, raised bands, and marbled endpapers with gilt dentelle detailing, it was designed as both a reference and a showpiece. The book opens with a portrait of King Edward VII, a devoted yachtsman and member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, setting the tone for the aristocratic sporting traditions covered throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"1236\" class=\"\"\u003eInside, the volume features dozens of rich photogravure plates—far superior to standard printing of the time—showing elegant racing yachts, regattas, and rowing events. You'll also find full-page portraits and biographical sketches of the men who defined the sport during this period: admirals, members of parliament, lords, and other figures from Britain’s upper class. This wasn’t just a book about sport—it was also a subtle social register, capturing a moment when leisure, competition, and status were deeply connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1654\" class=\"\"\u003eCompiled and edited by “The Sportsman,” the text offers insight into the culture of yachting and rowing, from clubs and rules to events like the Henley Royal Regatta. As part of the \u003cem data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eBritish Sports and Sportsmen\u003c\/em\u003e series, this volume was published in a limited run for a select audience. These books were privately printed on high-quality paper and bound by hand—far from mass-produced, and increasingly scarce today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1789\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eFirst and only edition, published in 1916 as part of a privately printed, limited-run series. No subsequent reprints were issued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | British Sports and Sportsmen: Yachting and Rowing [d]Author | Compiled and edited by \"The Sportsman\" [d]Publisher | Privately printed, limited run [d]Date | 1916 [d]Edition | First and only edition [d]Binding | Full red Morocco leather with ornate gilt borders, raised bands, and gilt dentelle detailing [d]Dimensions | 15.25 in H x 11 in W x 2 in D [d]Illustrations | Dozens of photogravure plates, full-page portraits [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The binding is tight and the leather remains in very good condition, with only minor rubbing consistent with age and handling. Some foxing is present on the tissue guards, which is common and expected in books of this period and does not affect the plates or text pages. The pages are clean and bright throughout. A very good copy of a scarce and handsomely produced volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49811027067158,"sku":"AMD-0387","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B83D1045-B2A7-4412-B768-372F33BFD452_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759770022"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/collections\/8DFC4B51-9A76-4099-A1C4-2FC676B8C316_f5ff5bf7-2a49-4206-87eb-f68783775592.jpg?v=1774747230","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/collections\/amd-favorites.oembed","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}