1930s Bookshelves
1930s Weimar Republic Bauhaus German Modernist Secretaire Bookcase Suite Walnut
By Georg Schoettle
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
two door cupboard with adjustable shelves. The third cabinet features four adjustable bookshelves
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Bookcases
Materials
Nickel
H 63 in W 160.64 in D 15.75 in
A Set of Three Italian Painted Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile for decorating bookshelves or end tables, adding a touch Italian craftsmanship to your space
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Dominique Sofa by Hugues Chevalier
By Hugues Chevalier
Located in BREDA, NL
Dominique gives a new twist on art deco from the 1930's, with a true creative flair.
This sofa has been
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Poplar, Sycamore
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
émigrée to New York in the late 1930's. His work, both residential and commercial is extensively
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Bed with Nightstands from R. Vichr, 1940s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style bed was produced by Rudolf Vichr in the 1940's in Czechoslovakia.
The set consists of a double bed and two suspended bedside tables. The furniture is veneered wit...
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Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 98.43 in D 76.78 in
Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror
Pairs available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, sofa, leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1970s
This cubic sofa features clear lines that result in a bold look. The backrest and armrests are on the same height. The patinat...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3”
Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6”
Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue
Hardware: unfinished brass
...
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2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Nouveau rosewood wardrobe.
Second wardrobe on my second auction.
The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Gabriella Crespi Rare 'Fungo' Table Lamp in Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi rare 'Fungo' table lamp from the Rising Sun Series with lacquered bamboo strips and polished brass details on dome shade atop elegant flared brass base, Italy, 1970s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table.
Also a great drinks table.
Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c
These can be purchased as a sin...
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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These Bauhaus-style beds were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Made of oak, set on chromed tubular steel frames.
Mattress base dimensions: 185x85cm
The beds can be placed sid...
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Red Leather Sofa or Double Bed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or fold out bed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Lovely postmodern sofa in leather designed in Europe in the 1970s. This is a versatile piece, since it can easily be ...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hugues Chevalier Beautiful condition / Set 0f 2 Ying armchair / leather
By Chafik Gasmi, Hugues Chevalier
Located in WEERT, NL
YING ARMCHAIR WOOD
The sober and elegant Ying is a classic of the Iconic collection. His precious wood brings him nobility and refinement.
Its legs and armrests are made of varnish...
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1990s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 34.65 in
Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing patched burlwood platform base sofa. The base has been refinished and the sofa has been reupholstered. No damages or stains on anything.
Very comfortable and cool looking wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
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Rare Large 'Birka' Desk for NK by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Miami, FL
1930's, 1927-1938.
Being the head architect at Nordiska Kompaniet, was the most important position for
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Mahogany display case bookshelve
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Mahogany display case/bookshelves with lovely details, including dental molding at the top.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Art Deco Pair of Bookshelves, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco pair of bookshelves, circa 1930.
One fix shelf in the middle and two shelves adjustable.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Floating Bookshelves by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller ca. 1933. Two floating shelves on tubular steel supports, atop the lowest shelf raised on a plinth base. Dramatic bookmatched veneers continue from le...
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20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Oak with inset leather skriver. Bookshelves to front
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
fronts.
This cabinet is in good condition & dates to around the 1930’s period.
Measures: Width – 24
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Hand Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Cat Sculpture Signed Luman Kelsey
Located in Topeka, KS
fabulous vintage condition, circa 1930s-1960s.
This beautiful cat sculpture is incredible. Hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Walnut Revolving Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 1930's walnut bookcase with brass studded nails holding together the network of slates
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Vintage 1930s French Regency Bookcases
Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
fronts.
This cabinet is in good condition & dates to around the 1930’s period.
Width – 24 inches
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique burr walnut cabinet with bookshelves above the cupboards.
This is a very useful piece of
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique burr walnut cabinet with bookshelves above the cupboards. This is a very useful piece of
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Sheraton Style Satinwood Secretaire Bookcase
Located in London, GB
excellent condition & dating from around the 1930’s period.
The top section has two astral-glazed doors
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Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique walnut bureau bookcase, dating from around the 1920-1930s period and in
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Vintage 1920s English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Flame Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
moulding below the cornice & it sits on bracket feet. All the bookshelves in the top section are adjustable
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Sideboard by Betty Joel in Australian Walnut English, 1935
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
1920's and 1930's.
At the end of the First World War, together with her husband, Betty Joel set up
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk with Bar
Located in Milford, NH
side of the kneehole. A finished back with bookshelves allows this desk to float in the centre of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Jean Michel Frank Style Bookshelves Covered in Parchment, a Pair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Michel Frank style original bookcase covered in parchment. Classic beauty. And to have an original pair of such beautiful bookcases from Paris with love. Use as bookcases or as ...
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Art Deco Mahogany Settee, 1930s in Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
influence. A provincial Art Deco style maple or mahogany two-seat part-upholstered settee
1930s
The
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20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco walnut display cabinet. Gorgeous mid-tone walnut, still with original working
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
to the 1930's this gorgeous mid-tone walnut, still with original working key and three glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Original 1930s Art Deco Pair of Geometric Solid Marble Bookends
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s Art Deco original solid marble bookends in a great geometric shape. Super size
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Beechwood and Brass Revolving Bookcase Stand from circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
levels of bookshelves that are ready to hold your books and/or picture frames. This is an ideal
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian End Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 36 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Matching Pair of Large Modernist Art Deco Bookends
Located in Devon, England
Impressive 1930s pair of Art Deco modernist original solid marble bookends in a great geometric
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Slate
Gio Ponti Monumental Desk and Chair Set in Reeded Mahogany, Brass, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
first introduced in his pieces of the 1930's, here updated in an angular, modernist plissé. The chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
Art Deco Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930's Art Deco walnut display cabinet. Gorgeous mid tone walnut, still with original
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Lucian Freud by Martin Gayford, Two Volume Set with Slipcase, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
publication celebrates Freud's work from the 1930s to his death in 2011, and includes hundreds of paintings
Category
2010s English Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of 1930s Signed Monterey Side Tables with Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find pair of signed Monterey side tables with bookshelves and iron strapping on the feet
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Side Tables
Custom 1930s Rosewood Headboards
Located in Hudson, NY
. Inset shelves, and pull out slide for extra surface. These could be used os bookshelves or headboards.
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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome antique 1930's industrial steel tall cabinet with upper open bookshelves. the lower
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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Antique Industrial Steel Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome antique 1930's industrial steel tall cabinet with upper open bookshelves. the lower
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Bookcase Secretary Combo by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the late 1930's. The woods on this are very beautiful. The center drawer pulls down with a large
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Jadite and Tole Lamps with Brass Details
Located in Stamford, CT
, on bookshelves, and more.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lighted Art Deco Bar
Located in Miami, FL
a corner or in front of bookshelves. So romantic when lighted.
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Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
English Potters Trolley
Located in Stamford, CT
divider or bookshelves or TV stand or display stand.Height between shelves is 8 1/2" Located in dealers
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Vintage 1930s English Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Ocean Liner Bedroom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inside the bookshelves on the opposite side.
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Vintage 1930s American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Chrome
Three Chinese Geodesic balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great as table objects or to liven bookshelves, these balls are hand made made from embroidered
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
Metal and Wood Industrial Three-Tier Cart
Located in New Rochelle, NY
equipment, flat screen TV, would make great bookshelves, a display cart or could be used in the kitchen area
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Vintage 1930s American Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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Questions About 1930s Bookshelves
- How deep should bookshelves be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bookshelves should typically be 10 to 12 inches deep.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How long bookshelves can be without sagging depends on the overall strength of the materials and the quality of the craftsmanship. However, most manufacturers make bookshelves up to 30 to 36 inches in length. Shop an assortment of bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
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