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Modern Industrial Bookshelf
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Industrial bookshelf, Iron and Reclaim wood open bookshelves. With a black-finished iron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Modern Industrial Bookshelf
Modern Industrial Bookshelf
H 88 in W 30 in D 15 in
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
H 85 in W 76 in D 31 in
Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
By Jean de Merry
Located in Berkey, OH
Substantial and Impressive are words that come to mind when viewing the Prate bookshelf by Jean de
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
Jean de Merry "Prate" bookshelf
No Reserve
H 94 in W 48.5 in D 14 in
Legere Bookshelf by Delvis Unlimited
Located in Geneve, CH
Legere bookshelf by Delvis Unlimited Dimensions: D 45 x W 135 x H 100 cm Material: Alder wood
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Legere Bookshelf by Delvis Unlimited
Legere Bookshelf by Delvis Unlimited
H 39.38 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
French Painted Bookshelf with Architectural Columns
Located in Southampton, NY
French painted bookshelf with architectural columns. This is a contemporary piece painted in an old
Category

20th Century Belgian Shelves

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
design is made in birch, and is in very good original condition. These old Aalto pieces are hard to find
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 11.42 in
Rustic Vintage Bookshelf Cabinet with Reclaimed Wood
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Original old brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Contemporary Brera Bookshelf in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Marco Piva
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
and art, take us to the atmospheres of the old times. Once the Bohemian heart of Milan, Brera is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

English Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
/2" D x 47" W Condition Report: Old surface with a lovely all-over patina, refreshed in the 20th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
rests over original brass castors. Measurements: 54 1/8" H x 16" D x 42" W Condition Report: Old
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Remix Vol 5. Bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
By Belén Moneo
Located in Geneve, CH
REmix vol 5. bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo Limited to 3 Units Dimensions: 150 x 37 x
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Georges Mohasseb "Erosion" bookshelf - Limited edition of 12 + 2 AP
By Georges Mohasseb
Located in New York, NY
aesthetics and age-old techniques. The Erosion Bookshelf transcends its utilitarian function, becoming a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Monumental Carved Pine English Country Paint Decorated Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tightened when installed. The center doors are retractable within the cabinet top. The character of the old
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

"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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the old, revealing the hidden beauty beneath. It’s a bit like a glamorous makeover, where we give your
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet with Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
: Professionally restored surface throughout. Old patch repairs above back feet on sides of cabinet. Modern fabric
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Old Anatolia Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 369 - Antique Anatolian kilim with an easy-to-adjust fit: in front of a bookshelf or near a bed
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Anatolia Kilim
Old Anatolia Kilim
W 43.31 in L 103.55 in
Expertly Restored - John Keal Night Stand with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books This is a very good
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Old Red
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
books and objects to become the most graphic display or bookshelf. Designer Charles Kalpakian plays
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Old Red
Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Old Red
H 37.41 in W 14.18 in D 55.12 in
Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Majolica Style Terracotta Roman Relief Jar Lamp With Linen Shade
Located in Portage, MI
some crazing due to age. Linen shade is very old, but no holes or fraying. Would use as a pattern for a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
sees it would understand that this bookshelf belongs to a solitary old man. It was collected over many
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Antique Open Rack Chestnut Wood Display Shelf 1950s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese open rack. All made from chestnut wood. It is made entirely of solid wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
. There is a bookshelf in the back. Completely restored. The teak elements have been cleaned from the old
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
shelves. There is a bookshelf in the back. Completely restored. The teak elements have been cleaned from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Painted Pine Water Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
their college dorm room as a bookshelf or catch-all. This one has a lovely patina of old worn
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Water Bench
Painted Pine Water Bench
H 20.5 in W 315 in D 11 in
Eames ESU Second Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
believe this unit is 70 years old. The Second series is the rarest models produced in 1951 and just for a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Eames ESU Second Series
Eames ESU Second Series
H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in
Poeme Shelf 74 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 74 in Black by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 74 in Black by Poiat
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 39 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 39 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 39 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 109 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 109 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 109 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 144 in Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 144 in Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 144 in Oak by Poiat
H 56.7 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 39 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 39 in Black by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 39 in Black by Poiat
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 109 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 109 in Black by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 109 in Black by Poiat
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 74 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 74 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 74 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 109 in Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 109 in Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 109 in Oak by Poiat
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 144 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 144 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 144 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 56.7 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 144 in Black by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 144 in Black by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 144 in Black by Poiat
H 56.7 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 39 in Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 39 in Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 39 in Oak by Poiat
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Poeme Shelf 74 in Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
Poeme took off from the old Finnish wooden tools and the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. But as the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Poeme Shelf 74 in Oak by Poiat
Poeme Shelf 74 in Oak by Poiat
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
will add instant elegance . A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and charming . Old world
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

George IV Inlaid Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Greenwich, CT
bookshelf top supported by bronze columns, over two gilt bronze mounted paneled doors with ebony and
Category

Antique 19th Century George IV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

George IV Inlaid Mahogany Chiffonier
George IV Inlaid Mahogany Chiffonier
H 57.5 in W 44 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Original Painted Tin Tulips in Basket Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
planter. The condition is very good. Great look on a mantel or bookshelf. Wonderful old worn surface. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Two Antique Greek Terracotta Antefix Ornaments
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
in majesty. Over 140 years old, these Greek architectural ornaments are steeped in history and make
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase is the perfect choice for a compact, shallow bookshelf
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Shelves

Materials

Oak

French Bulldog Sculpture Desktop Carved Wood Paperweight Circa 1920s
Located in Southbury, CT
stunningly original and ever so slightly eccentric companion for your desktop, bookshelf or anywhere you need
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Artisan Desk Accessories

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
study, in a kitchen for old family recipes, or placed upon a bookshelf, holding keepsakes within.
Category

Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
bookshelf staple. The black leather body and the soft-edged carbon fibre and oiled walnut base and top allow
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
H 8.27 in W 2.45 in D 5.99 in
Walnut Veneer Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage bookshelf is made from Hungarian walnut veneers, lightly finished in French polish
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Veneer Bookcase
Walnut Veneer Bookcase
H 101.75 in W 34.25 in D 24.5 in
Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Bookends Two Reading Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
older and younger man that could be a teacher and a student. Both sit leaning on supports that are
Category

Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our La Scalia shelving unit is a large custom built bookshelf with four pillars supporting floating
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Modern Shelving Unit
Large Modern Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 192 in D 9 in
Maarten Baas, sweepers clock, signed& numbered, icon Dutch contemporary design
By Maarten Baas
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
modernist pieces like the Nuage Bookshelf (1960s) from Charlotte Perriand. Background info (via Dezeen
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern More Clocks

Materials

Other

Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
, desktop or bookshelf. Want to know just what inspired this object? Well Britannica has this to say about
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Horse and Rider Solid Cast Bronze Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PM craftsmen. Cowboys riding bucking horses. Great for any office, bookshelf or western setting
Category

Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

"Evening Living Room" Oil on wood panel, interiors living room scene, light airy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
fan, wooden floor, couches, lamps, bookshelf, chairs; beautifully rendered light with glow and
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tara Bajo Handmade Black and Transparent Resin Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
vase available. They work well on a bookshelf or a mantle. Another great way to display them is as a
Category

2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Vases

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Tula Pre-Columbian Inspired Rustic Handmade Black Resin Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
swirls and clouds reminiscent of ink dissolving in water. They work well on a bookshelf or a mantle and
Category

2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Vases

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A VERY FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE WITH A GLAZED BOOKSHELF ABOVE A CHEST OF DRAWERS England
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. vibrant and charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every old bookshelf was constructed with great care. There are 110 variations of the antique or vintage old bookshelf you’re looking for, while we also have 28 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect old bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An old bookshelf, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made old bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poiat, Dimitri Omersa and Abercrombie & Fitch are consistently popular.

How Much is an Old Bookshelf?

Prices for an old bookshelf start at $176 and top out at $33,630 with the average selling for $2,500.