Library Collection

Archival Magnifying Glass

$295 USD
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The Archival Magnifying Glass is more than just a tool—it’s an experience. A daily essential for the Assouline family, this piece merges practicality with luxury. Whether exploring the pages of a book or admiring its craftsmanship, this magnifying glassencourages discovery with its rich red leath...
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  • Materials: Pebbled Leather, Brushed Matte Brass
  • Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 10.7 in – 133 x 17 x 273 mm
  • Weight: 0.8 lbs – 0.4 kg
  • "ASSOULINE" engraved on the central ring
  • Magnification of 187%
  • ISBN: 882664013769
  • For your leather, brass, and wood items, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to sweep away dust and dirt, preserving their natural beauty.
  • These handcrafted materials may naturally develop unique marks, color shifts over time, enhancing their character and individuality.
  • To ensures longevity, store items in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

The curation of objects and books is the foundation of an Assouline Library—a personal sanctuary and cultural haven. The Library Collection brings together a selection of elegantly designed objects inspired by the Assouline Family’s most cherished essentials. As with every book published, each object reflects the highest level of craftsmanship. Envisioned as a dialogue between books and design, The Library Collection is for the curious and the cultured. It embodies Assouline’s aesthetic sensibility, characterized by timeless sophistication, and a profound sense of inspiration.

The items in the Library Collection are housed in elegant boxes, each designed with interiors that perfectly mold to the shape of the object it holds. As beautiful as the treasures themselves, the premium packaging is crafted from durable materials, including foam and a textured paper exterior. This ensures both a safe and luxurious delivery experience.

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact Customer Service as soon as possible. For damaged items, kindly email us your order number, a description of the issue, and photos of the damage. If you wish to return your order for any other reason, we allow exchanges for merchandise credit within 14 days of delivery. We do not allow refunds and the customer is responsible for the cost of return shipping. Please note that items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, with all the original packaging. Exchanges and credit are applicable only at the original point of purchase. The Ultimate Tower, The Allure Bookstand, headphones, and vintage or third-party objects are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange. Please email us at customerservice@assouline.com with your order number to begin the return process for an online order.

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In the Details

Craftsmanship

As with every book published, each object reflects the highest level of craftsmanship—individually handmade by a skilled artisan, where every detail is shaped with intention, care, and enduring precision.

Inspiration

The Library Collection brings together a selection of elegantly designed objects inspired by the Assouline family’s most cherished essentials.

Pebbled Leather

With a custom-designed pebbling, this leather offers a tactile richness and visual depth—each textured detail enhancing the material’s natural elegance, strength, and supple feel.
Lifestyle

My Process: Pierre Favresse

The collaborator and designer shares how Assouline's new Library Collection embodies its cultural philosophy.

World of Assouline

“Every object is designed to celebrate the beauty of books and the spaces they inhabit.”

In this exclusive video, Alex Assouline reveals what makes each piece in the new Library Collection truly unique.