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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

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

Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 28.75 in
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

Arts and Crafts Desk in Oak
Arts and Crafts Desk in Oak
H 29.528 in W 48.031 in D 27.953 in
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

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

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

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

Vintage Wooden Book-Shaped Box
Vintage Wooden Book-Shaped Box
H 4.9 in W 40.4 in D 24.2 in
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

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

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
H 5.1 in W 29.1 in D 23.6 in
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 Low Table in Cherrywood, Morelato
Book Low Table in Cherrywood, Morelato
H 14.57 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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

Book shaped card case with notebook
Book shaped card case with notebook
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.38 in
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
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
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

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
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

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 22.84 in
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

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 75.75 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
Arts and Crafts Bedside Cabinet in Oak
H 30.31 in W 14.17 in D 12.2 in
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

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
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

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

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

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and 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

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
H 53 in W 38 in D 19 in
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

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

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

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

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Book Compartment For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal book compartment for your home. A book compartment — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 600 variations of the antique or vintage book compartment you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer book compartment, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A book compartment made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made book compartment over the years, but those crafted by Betjemanns & Sons, Ararat Rugs and George Betjemann & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Book Compartment?

A book compartment can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,741, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $228,500.