1940s Bookshelves
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original mohair covered
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Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Leather
Sterling Silver Vase
By Quaker Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bookshelves.
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Francisque Chaleyssin, Jules Leleu, Gio Ponti, Charles Dudouyt, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
limed oak desk has beautiful bronze hardware and sabots with bookshelves on the front side. This French
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jess by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
in Charing Cross Road held a stock of four million volumes on over thirty miles of bookshelves. His
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
bookshelves. His vision for the business was a bookshop for the world - for every one from any station in life
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
bookshelves. His vision for the business was a bookshop for the world - for every one from any station in life
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
A History of the University of Oxford, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings
Located in Middletown, NY
bookstore in Charing Cross Road held a stock of four million volumes on over thirty miles of bookshelves
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 2.5 in
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Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in brass. The F.A. 33 mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror manufa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Model 1748 by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte ceiling light model 1748 designed by Max Ingrand in the 1950s. Features a beautiful thick glass shade with beveled edges which has been chiseled in six irregular areas. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar / sideboard / credenza / console / sofa table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950.
The cabinet / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
H 28.25 in W 42.25 in D 17 in
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes EARLY Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Made circa 1950. This beautiful and rare Paavo Tynell chandelier is a timeless midcentury feat of design. Best known for his impeccable lighting fixtures and lamps, Tynell was a mast...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Rug Attributed to Ivan da Silva Bruhns
By Ivan da Silva Bruhns
Located in Milan, IT
The rare examples which can be attributed to Ivan da Silva Bruhns (1881-1980) are among the most sought after French Art Deco carpets. Characterized by geometric elements clearly inf...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent.
Numbered: P25137
For an illustrat...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Bleached maple, mirrored glass. Fantastic console with 2 drawers, incised vertical relief and carved wood pulls. A rare model in very nice condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and refined hanging piece all in so...
Category
2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Caeli-W Monumental Steel Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture composed of a painted steel structure and a meticulously handwoven rattan shade. Also available in brass.
Perfect for...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt coffee table with signature bulbous ornate legs.
Wonderful rich patina to wood and large in scale.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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Two Hung Bookshelves Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hung bookshelves designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1940s.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Ebonized Bookshelves/Cabinets
Located in East Hampton, NY
These bookshelves/cabinets feature a pull-down secretaire and various storage compartments
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
TAPP CABINET WITH BOOKSHELVES AND SECRETARY
Located in New York, NY
Combined bookcase, cabinet and secretary in burlwood and painted green wood by Johan Tapp. The four corner cabinet doors open to two shelves. The central panel drops down to reveal a...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mogens Koch Set of Oak Bookshelves and Cabinet
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Great versatile set of two bookcase and one cabinet from the series designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier. Very good condition.
Measurements below refer to the ther...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Wall System Set of Oak Bookshelves and Cabinet
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Wall system set designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Original design dating to 1928.
The set is composed of 4 sideboards (76 x 76 x 36 cm), 6 square bookcases...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Ebonized And Gilt Three-Tier Bookshelve Dry Bar Marble Top On Each Shelf Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
An ebonized three-tier bookshelve with a single drawer below. Marble tops on each of the shelves
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
H 45 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
French industrial steel bookcase
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
28-compartment French industrial steel bookshelves or display cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mahogany Etageres manner Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mahogany and brass decorated etagere bookshelves. IN the manner of Maison Jansen.
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Shelves
Materials
Brass
Wood and Leather Side Table by Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"U" shaped leg structure at both ends and "L" shaped bookshelves on either side. Rich brown leather
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Oak
Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
burl wood veneer and glass insert shelving. Bookshelves are unbacked, beautifully revealing the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Limed Oak Bookshelves, Francisque Chaleyssin, 1940s, France
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
French Art Deco bookshelves by Francisque Chaleyssin in 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 35.24 in W 47.05 in D 15.36 in
Pair of English Regency Styled Grained Rosewood Bookcase Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
With some Hollywood Regency influence, probably midcentury (20th century) 1940s-1950s style cousin
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Console Tables
Pair of Jean Prouvé "Chaise En Bois" Chairs, circa 1940, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
unique collectors' piece.
Provenance: Galerie Clement Cividino
circa 1940, France.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bookshelves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany book shelves with hidden drawer.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Italian Art Decò Bookshelves
Located in Savona, IT
Pretty Italian library of the 1940s.
Veneered wood structure, top shelf with tapered edges.
Good
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Desk by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
leather and silver tooling, nickel drawer pulls, and bookshelves in rear.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
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1940s Bookshelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1940s bookshelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s bookshelves — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1940s bookshelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s bookshelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial 1940s bookshelves are of considerable interest. Many 1940s bookshelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Arthur Milani-Wallis, Bruno Mathsson and Milani produced popular 1940s bookshelves that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Bookshelves?
1940s bookshelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $414 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
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