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Pierre Chapo B17 (B) Wall Bookshelf 226 CM 1960's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in San Francisco, CA
An instantly recognizable Pierre Chapo wall hanging bookshelf consists of 4 horizontal solid elm
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
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Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves

Materials

Yew

Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf This little bookcase has 3 open shelves
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

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Walnut

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany Hanging Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century English Regency mahogany hanging shelf with three tiers supported by carved fretwork
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

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Mahogany

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, totally free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (1
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
painted black stand with a thin metal arm more recently. The bird has a large foliate margent hanging from
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Cabinet & Bookcase in Ash Wood by Cabinetmaker Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Label on the back. Are not being made in Ash wood anymore. No base has been hanging on the wall. Key's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mogens Koch Cabinet & Bookcase in Ash Wood by Cabinetmaker Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Label on the back. Are not being made in Ash wood anymore. No base has been hanging on the wall. Key's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular panels with hanging bows carved at their centers; all adorning the front side. Beautiful moldings
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Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Moorish Revival Bronze Architectural Model Panel
Located in Forney, TX
wall hanging, placed on a bookshelf, or displayed at the office, it's interesting, conversational, and
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Architectural Elements

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Bronze

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Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany

Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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English Pine Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine hanging corner cupboard has four shelves. The doors have an arched top with the original wavy glass panels. The working lock and key, brass knobs, escutcheon, and hinges...
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Antique 1830s English Corner Cupboards

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Brass

English Pine Hanging Corner Cupboard
English Pine Hanging Corner Cupboard
H 43.75 in W 36 in D 18 in
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel, and aluminum. with manufacturer's labels This configuration features three adjust...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in...
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"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Miguel Milà, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprights by means of straps of leather in...
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'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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Textile

Antique English Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet Barley Twist Oak C. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique English oak barley twist bookcase or display shelf/cabinet ~~c. 1920s. Perfect for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shel...
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful Victorian era stained glass window depicting a tree of life style scene. We are also selling two other panels in a similar theme. Dating to circa 1880, this antique stai...
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Victorian Stained Glass Window
H 27.76 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leathe...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

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Danese Milano, Hanging File, Brown
By Danese Milano
Located in New Milford, CT
The Smith Storage System from Danese Milano is a hanging file with wheels and seat, a multi-purpose
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Early 2000s Desks

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Sheet Metal

Danese Milano, Hanging File, Brown
Danese Milano, Hanging File, Brown
H 18 in W 15 in D 12 in
Antique Art Deco Bauhaus German Chrome Hanging Coat and Hat Rack, 1930s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage antique Bauhaus / Art Deco hanging coat and hat rack was made in Germany circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Steel, Chrome

Ib Kofod Larsen Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Bookcase Danish 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
contrasting dovetails. One side is fitted with an original pull-out slide to accommodate hanging files. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Hardwood

Feather Sculpture 'Can Be Displayed Draped over Mantlepiece, Shelf or Table'
By Yasemen Hussein
Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset
can be placed at will, whether on a table, a mantelpiece, lent against a wall or hanging from a
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2010s British Natural Specimens

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Copper

Carved Oakwood Mythical Fantasy Style Hanging Bookshelf Plate Holder with Satyr
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved oakwood mythical fantasy style wall hanging bookshelf plate holder with satyr. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

English Hanging Shelves or Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English hanging bookshelf of mahogany, featuring a carved canopy top over five shelves
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Antique Victorian American Mahogany Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Dayton, OH
spice cabinet, hanging cupboard, display cabinet, bookshelf, medicine or apothecary piece.  
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Apollo Bas Plaster Relief with Custom Stand
Located in Houston, TX
and frame. It would be great in a bookshelf, sitting on a table, or hanging on the wall. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Jupiter and Venus Bas Plaster Relief with Custom Stand
Located in Houston, TX
metal stand and frame. It would be great in a bookshelf, sitting on a table, or hanging on the wall
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

19th Century Victorian Wine Knitting Table, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and a hanging, central flat finial. The quatreform, revolving, galleried bookshelf is detailed with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

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Mahogany

Religious Figure Bas Plaster Relief with Custom Stand
Located in Houston, TX
uncertain who. It has a new custom metal stand and frame. It would be great in a bookshelf, sitting on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

J. de Juanes Antique Bas Plaster Relief
Located in Houston, TX
in a bookshelf, on a table, or hanging on a wall. Measures: Cast in iron 6.5" W x 8.5" H x .5" D
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

J. de Juanes Antique Bas Plaster Relief
J. de Juanes Antique Bas Plaster Relief
H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid-20th Century French Bronze Hunter Sculpture Composition with Bird and Rabbit
Located in Dallas, TX
hanging from his belt. The piece is in excellent condition and flaunts a consistent, rich patina. Signed
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Antique Art Deco Bauhaus Coat and Hat Rack in Chrome, circa 1930
Located in Detroit, MI
/ Art Deco hanging coat and hat rack was made in Germany circa 1930. Constructed of chrome-plated steel
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20th Century German Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

1970's Vintage Danish Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
bookshelf sections. The drawers have a locking key, the right drawer contains a rail for hanging filing
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tole Metal Ribbon Motif Floral Picture Frame with Round Glass, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small hanging Italian ribbon motif picture frame with a circular opening. Found near Oklahoma City
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

French Bronze Sculpture of Astronomer Galileo, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the bookshelf, hanging open on the floor - this is the second casting of this model we've had the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

1960s Teak & Brass Wall Hanging Bookshelf or Wall System Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish teak wall-hanging bookshelf or wall system with a larger bottom shelf suitable for use
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Wooden Chinese Chippendale Wall Shelf or Hanging Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This elaborate antique hanging wall shelf has no indication of its maker, but it is presumed to
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves

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Softwood

1990s “Lovely Rita” Grey Bookshelf by Ron Arad for Kartell
By Ron Arad
Located in San Gabriel, CA
fire-retardant PVC plastic. This bookshelf emulates the shape of a flowing, folded ribbon. Made in
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Antique French Country Carved Oak Wall Shelf Coat Hat Plate Rack Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French country carved oak wall shelf coat hat plate rack bookshelf. ~Direct from France
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Shelves

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Brass

Beaver & Tapley Penguin Bookshelves, Stunning Pair of These Mid-Century Classics
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
A pair of Beaver and Tapley 'Penguin Bookshelf' units, designed 1956 Classic 1950's shelf units
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Korean Chaekgeori Four Panel Painted Screen, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
painted in a spectacular tromp l'oeil fashion, depicting a scholar's bookshelf, laden with books, vases
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Early 20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
hanging cabinet, etagere, bookshelf, vitrine 44" h x 37" w x 19" d
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Antique 19th Century French Corner Cupboards

Writing Desk By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with a bookshelf in the back that slides to each side according to which wall you want to put the desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Writing Desk By Finn Juhl
Writing Desk By Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Bureau Bookcase, Gustavian Period Swedish Limed Elm
Located in London, GB
to reveal shelves, pilasters, a lower central door compartment, with internal drawer and hanging rack
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

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Elm

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Hanging Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hanging bookshelf you’re looking for. A hanging bookshelf — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hanging bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hanging bookshelf bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen and Pierre Chapo each produced at least one beautiful hanging bookshelf that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hanging Bookshelf?

The average selling price for a hanging bookshelf at 1stDibs is $4,499, while they’re typically $1,475 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.