Interior Design 1992 Buyers Guide issue

    Interior Design (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 8, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    This Interior Design Magazine Buyers Guide offers designers a comprehensive resource for sourcing products and manufacturers. It features an organized index for quick access to essential industry information.

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