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Antique Double Sided Bookcase, English, Pitch Pine, Open Book Shelf, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double sided bookcase. An English, pitch pine open book shelf, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 36.03 in W 34.85 in D 12.41 in
English 19th Century Bleached Mahogany End Table with Open Shelf and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached mahogany end table from the 19th Century, with open shelf, two drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 25.75 in W 23 in D 19 in
English Mahogany Hanging Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany hanging shelf, the decorative feature of this shelf and what will make a statement
Category
Vintage 1920s English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Upper
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Pine
English Bamboo Corner Display Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This shelf has six levels each of which is decorated with red lacquer embossed paper mache. The
Category
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
English Pine and Birch Folk Art Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine and birch Folk Art shelf is a one of a kind cabinet. There are leaf and vine carvings
Category
Antique 1880s English Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique English Victorian Walnut & Brass Open Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Mahogany Bookcase - Double English Sheraton Inlay Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous double fronted English mahogany openfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Open Bookcase, English, Walnut, Bookshelf Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase. An English, walnut bookshelf cabinet, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 42.92 in W 47.84 in D 11.82 in
Pair English Antique Marble Top Side Chests w/Faux Bamboo Carving & Lower Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of side chests, with lower shelf and marble tops, from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
English 19th Century Oak Cupboard with Carved Décor, Two Doors and Low Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelf. This English oak cupboard from the 19th century is a beautiful piece of historical craftsmanship
Category
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 37.75 in W 51 in D 17.5 in
English 1820s Mahogany Trolley on Casters with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
additional shelf. Raised on turned supports mounted on brass casters, this English mahogany trolley circa
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Antique Early 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1820s Mahogany English Trolley on Casters with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
additional shelf. Raised on turned supports mounted on brass casters, this English mahogany trolley circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mahogany
Four-Tiered Mahogany Shelf/Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The upper shelf section of this English shelf/ cupboard has open trelliswork side supports. The top
Category
Vintage 1920s English Shelves
Materials
Brass
Long Narrow Open Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on
Category
Vintage 1910s European Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful pair of English painted pine open bookcases. 1880.
Height above shelf is 13".
Height below
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser with Pot Shelf Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century Welsh Dresser with pot shelf base, Wales. Elm & ash. The handsome columns are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Welsh George III Dressers
Materials
Iron
English Pine Sideboard
Located in Wilson, NC
and ball turn latches to keep them shut; interior with an open area on the left and shelf on the right
Category
Antique 1860s English Sideboards
Materials
Brass
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This very unusual English pine cupboard is one of a kind. There is a lift top compartment that is 3
Category
Antique 1860s English Cupboards
Materials
Brass
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
stiles and center crossbeam. The upper section is open but has shelf supports to add a shelf is desired
Category
Antique 1840s English Cupboards
Materials
Brass
English Heart Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
carrying, single door with original brass knob opens to reveal interior with one shelf. The surface height
Category
Antique 1870s English Cupboards
Materials
Brass
English Country Walnut Hutch
Located in New York, NY
English Country (18th Century) hutch with an open shelf super structure with hooks above 3 narrow
Category
Antique 18th Century British Country Sideboards
Materials
Oak
English Gothic Oak Altar
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic style (19th Cent) dark oak table top altar with a filigree shelf under 3 tracery
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Antique 19th Century British Religious Items
Materials
Oak
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Fern Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
carved open work grape and vine. The legs are double serpentine and are supported by a bookmatched veneer
Category
Antique 1890s English Pedestals
Materials
Marble
English Mahogany Hall Tree
Located in Wilson, NC
the silvering. There are two heavy brass cast coat hooks. The center shelf is supported by open
Category
Antique 1860s English Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
English Satinwood Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Satinwood secretary/bookcase. Two astragal glazed doors above open to reveal
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Round Bedside Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
mahogany body with a door that has a turned knob and opens to reveal a single circular fixed shelf at 10
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Antique 19th Century English Other Night Stands
Materials
Marble
English Walnut Hall Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
in the center. The frieze has a gallery of turned spindles above open panels on the sides that have
Category
Antique 1870s English Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Tin
Two-Tiered English Mahogany Server
Located in Wilson, NC
open pierced center. The middle section has reeded shelf supports. The lower doors have recessed panels
Category
Antique 1870s English Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Three Tiered English Server
Located in Wilson, NC
The top gallery of this server has an open work balustrade under a molded pediment. All three
Category
Antique 1880s English Sideboards
Materials
Brass
English Oak Carved Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
. The top section has two adjustable shelves. The bottom section is open but has one shelf support to
Category
Antique 1870s English Cupboards
Materials
Brass
An English 19th Century Corner Cupboard
Located in Oak Park, MI
A charming English 19th century pine cupboard. The lowest shelf has three small drawers for useful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
English Round Mahogany & Marble Bedside Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
mahogany body with a door that has a ebonized knob and opens to reveal a single circular fixed shelf at 11
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Night Stands
Materials
Marble
English Maitre-D Clerk Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
has one platform shelf supported by shaped scrolled sides. There is exposed dovetail construction. The
Category
Antique 1850s English Desks
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza exhibits an English Colonial style, and is a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Sideboards
Materials
Brass
English Art Deco Credenza of Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
the period. The doors open to a large storage cavity containing one shelf. Decorative bun feet adorn
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
‘HARCOURT’. Both doors open to reveal a shelf.
The hinged doors are separated by three figures, each
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Cabinets
Materials
Oak
George Jack for Morris & Co. an Arts & Crafts Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
By William Morris (English), George Jack
Located in London, GB
string inlays with a lower and upper open shelf surmounted by finely turned finials.
The shaped top with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
frieze, which is highly carved with lovely decoration. The back of the dresser has open shelving, with
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Materials
Oak
A Stately English 18th Century Tack Cupboard
Located in Oak Park, MI
A charming English 19th century cupboard. Decorative paneled doors. The two drawers on the top of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Cupboards
Materials
Pine
English Mahogany Bow Front Server/Credenza
Located in Woodbury, CT
brasses are used on the drawers; doors are opened with a key, revealing a single shelf.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English mahogany sideboard with open shelves and oval bead trim decoration. Cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made English regency period metamorphic bookcase-desk is also of an interesting and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
17th Century Charles II English Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a circa 1660 Charles II English cupboard. This style was characterized by elaborate
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Cupboards
Materials
Oak
English Walnut Fretwork Gallery Drop Leaf Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut fretwork gallery drop-leaf table with original brass hardware, carved geometric
Category
Antique 1880s English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Bamboo Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English bamboo side table with woven rattan sewing basket and lower shelf. Hinged
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century English Tridarn Press Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
more stately and gives it some additional height. The top shelf has a wonderful carved apron
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Cupboards
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Sideboard with Plate Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English sideboard with plate rack will make a charming addition to any room! The light
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Sideboards
Materials
Brass
English Carved Oak Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
generous storage and a single shelf. An open lower gallery showcases a carved backboard with the Green Man
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Oak
English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
Located in Evergreen, CO
opens to a single shelf, and the left door opens to a pull-out liquor tray with room to store 12 bottles
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
English Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and they open to reveal an upholstered interior with two fixed shelves. The top raises an upper shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century English Mahogany Floor Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant, English 18th century mahogany, floor standing corner cupboard in two sections. The tall
Category
Antique 18th Century British Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel English Regency Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century English Regency style hand carved marble mantel featuring very simple carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Table, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s Art Deco Modernist occasional table. Ideal size for modern day use. The open
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome and scarce English Arts & Crafts period miniature oak bureau from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
English George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
arched oval glazing bars open to adjustable interior shelves. Below this, the base has a large secretaire
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
A 19th Century English Pine Bookcase Cabinet or Hutch
Located in Oak Park, MI
A lovely antique English pine bookcase cabinet or hutch. The top portion of this piece has 2 glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational English 19th century Neo Classical st. rosewood, satinwood, giltwood, ormolu and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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English Open Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English open shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An English open shelf — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 125 variations of the antique or vintage English open shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English open shelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An English open shelf made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made English open shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aw-Lyn, Baker Furniture Company and Elkington & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is an English Open Shelf?
Prices for an English open shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $119,650, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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