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Antique Book Companion, English, Walnut, Rotary Bookstand, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Height: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Book Compartment Width: 12cm (4.75'')
Book Compartment Depth: 13.5cm (5.25
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 13.59 in W 12.21 in D 12.6 in
Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
with book compartment and shelfes behind a door. Beautiful wood grain and nice organic shape.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Desk in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
carved book compartments, standing on substantial solid oak legs. This antique desk retains its original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
, one door, a book compartment on the rear and tapered feet. The top is coated with creamy white Formica
Category
Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
Bauhaus Desk by Erich Diekmann, Rosewood Veneer, Restored, Germany, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Regensburg, DE
there are two book compartments with original sliding glass doors.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 31.11 in W 63.39 in D 31.5 in
Antique French Art Deco Nightstand / Record Cabinet 1920 Solid Oak Marble Top
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
marble from Greece.
The cabinet has 1 drawer, 1 open compartment and 1 record / book compartment on the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Marble
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H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Set of Dressers by Bramin from 1960s with Corner Shelf
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Neuss, NW
drawers, one corpus with three open book compartments, and a third corpus with one door and two shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak
Chamberlains Worcester Plate Porcelain Dragon in Compartments Ptn. 75, Ca 1800
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality porcelain Plate or Dish, all hand painted in the Dragon in Compartments
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Leather Faux “Book” Table with Classic Book Titles
Located in Middleburg, VA
Browning’s Poems. The top book opens to reveal a storage compartment. This is a book lover's dream piece of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Vintage Wooden Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
cover of the book opens to reveal a large shallow compartment, perfect for storing letters, photos or
Category
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
H 14 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
the texture of oak. The front cover of the book lifts apart to reveal a shallow compartment, perfect
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Book Low Table in Cherrywood, Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Small coffee table made of cherry wood to be used as a bookcase.
Internal compartment closed by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Materials
Cherry
Book shaped card case with notebook
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The front of this book shaped card case features an engraved, thin silver mount on green watered
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
or toy chest.
Additional dimensions:
Upper compartment: 22" W x 13" D x 18.5" H
Upper shelf: 22
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions:
Upper Compartment: 24"W x 12"D x 19.5"H
Upper Shelf: 23.5"W x 12"D x 7.25"H
Lower Shelf: 24"W
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
closed chests that kept one's liquor completely hidden.
This Italian faux book bar set from Sarreid Ltd
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood, Leather
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer.
The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage PRADA Black Tessuto Book Tote Bag
By Prada
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage PRADA book tote bag is crafted of black Tessuto polyester fabric. This minimalist chic
Category
1990s Italian Tote Bags
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two
Category
Antique 19th Century English American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Book Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous square walnut table in the Mid-Century Modern style with compartment featuring soft black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Dior Red Canvas Large Oblique Book Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
designer resale item.
Details
Model: Book Tote
Red
Large tote bag
Dior logo pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
operating the way that different compartments in vanity boxes opened and also the sprung system for book
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Book Shelf/Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This wonderful Chinese Vintage hand carved Book Shelf was made from solid hardwood in about 1950's
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale
Located in Middletown, NY
compartments with decorative centerpiece, gilt titling, turn-ins with gilt decorative roll, marbled endpapers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Burgundy Tweed Tribal Messenger Book Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montreal, Quebec
three compartments with top zipper closure, an adjustable shoulder strap and a woven fabric interior
Category
1990s Italian Briefcases and Attachés
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Located in Munich, DE
upright position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with secret compartments and
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
storage compartments are supported by floor-to-ceiling rails that extend to fit most common homes. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. It combines the charm of a beautifully bound book with the practicality of a secret compartment
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
For a interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful antique Faux-book "Cave à
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 9.75 in
rare KATE SPADE Paris And The Single Girl Vivian Blancheton book clutch bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare KATE SPADE Paris And The Single Girl Vivian Blancheton book clutch bag
Brand: Kate Spade
Category
2010s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Ambrose Heals Attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Octagonal Book Table with Eight Legs
By Ambrose Heal
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heals attributed.
A well designed Arts and Crafts oak octagonal book/side table with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
and storage compartments are supported by floor-to-ceiling rails that extend to fit most common homes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage French Leather Book Side Table or End Table Opens for Built-in Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique end or side table with a hidden storage compartment made to look like an ordinary book. We
Category
Early 20th Century French Country End Tables
Materials
Steel
H 25.75 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Electric Leather Noir Small Ring Agenda PM Diary Book
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Notes : 1 Note Compartments 1 Coin Compartments 6 Cards3 Pockets
Category
20th Century Miscellaneous
Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 19 in W 18 in D 14 in
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mimmicks books in order to be concealed on a bookcase. The inside has fitted compartments for the glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass, Softwood
H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 7 in
Art Deco Leather Book Style Powder Compact with wrist strap by Mondaine 1920’s
By Mondaine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is a beautiful Art Deco book style powder compact in deep blue leather with a fabric wrist
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
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W 3.94 in L 3.15 in
Antique 19th Century Goldembossed Leather Wood Secred Box Stamp Box Paris
Located in Munich, DE
position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with secret compartments and incuded
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
shelf and pipe compartments on the doors (can be easily removed), all standing on square legs
Category
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
a waterfall of drawers pull out book fronted drawers and hidden compartments with a faux marble
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
By Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Asaa, DK
with beautiful book matched teak veneer. Long sculpted pulls in solid teak. Two compartments with two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
in perfect condition and displays a wonderful book-match veneer that really adds to its overall
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Brass
H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Modular Table by Livia Castelli for Fain, Italy, 1970s
By Silvi Fanini Fain S.P.A, Castelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
the early 70s. This is the iconic brown version, quoted also in the book “L’Utopie du tout plastique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Office Cabinet, De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
compartment at the top. Inside with 3 oak shelves.
Stainless steel key book and key. Very elegant design with
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 12.21 in
Rosewood "Model 19" Sideboard by Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood "Model 19" sideboard by Omann Jun, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lines and exceptional book
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 12.21 in
Gucci Small Blooms Dionysus Shoulder Bag Teal
By Gucci
Located in Denver, CO
the side opening glazing.
Est. Retail: $3300
Includes: Dust bag, leather sample, care book, control
Category
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Late 18th Century English Satinwood Commode Of Bombe Form
Located in Dublin, IE
front corners cross-banded in kingwood. The kingwood moulded border frame around central panels of book
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
open compartment for book or display items.
Standing on shaped feet.
Very minor surface marks from
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
SAINT LAURENT Small Sac De Jour matte black stamped croc tote bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
' tote has a structured shape that will fit a book and your makeup bag. Crafted in Italy from black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
and pulls
•9 total drawers
•one open storage compartment with adjustable shelf
• drop-down desk has a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood midcentury cabinet, circa 1960s. Exceptional book-matched veneer from top to bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high secretaire as the large
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Late 19th Century Reddish Wood Desktop / Revolving Desk Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique compact book mill with rotating function. The bookmill is made of solid mahogany wood
Category
Antique 1880s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
Located in London, GB
. Collected chiefly from old Manuscripts, Lieger-bookes, and other like Records, for the most part, never as
Category
Antique 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Antique Trumpet Sewing Table, English, Ladies Work Table, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interest and rich caramel hues
Octagonal form to the top with exquisite quarter book-matched finish
Set
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 17.92 in
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