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Pair of French Oak Bedside Cabinets This is a pretty pair of cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
in good quality Oak and have a shaped top with an open book shelf and a drawer below standing on slim
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Night Stands

Materials

Oak

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style open book shelf has a recent ebonized finish. This antique has the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
H 71 in W 57.5 in D 13 in
French Rosewood Wall Cabinet by G Durand
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
a single adjustable shelf, surmounted by an ormolu guilloche gallery, above an open book-shelf
Category

Antique 1870s French Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury book shelf with the dry bar - or desk when open. On the bottom brass boots
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
H 80 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers
Category

Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
H 65.75 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 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

Long Carved Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long carved Arts and Crafts Gothic oak open book case The book case is in carved oak, it is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Wood Etagere Book Shelf or Bookcase Bobbin Wooden Turned Details
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an antique etagere. The Victorian era wood stand features turned detailing and five open
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece, The book case is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves

Materials

Pine

HIGH SHELF, 2009
By Edward Povey
Located in ATLANTA, GA
Povey book: Discusses his career, in which Povey created more than 3500 artworks with subsequent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
bedside or drawing room dwarf book cabinet. The Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet is hand-polished with
Category

Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The
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
Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shelves. Main open storage space contains an adjustable shelf for book display or ornaments. Raised on
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
H 29.75 in W 49.25 in D 11 in
Bow Front Open Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
which will blend in or stand alone The Book shelf is in good used condition The book case is 44” high
Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The
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
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
drawer fronts are enlivened with crotch mahogany veneers that are match booked across the front. This
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
H 55.5 in W 46.5 in D 13.25 in
Impressive 18th Century Flemish Freestanding Book Press
Located in Atlanta, GA
skirt, and lower, open shelf at bottom. This book press is raised on beautifully turned baluster style
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tables

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
very good architectural piece which will blend in or stand alone The Book shelf is in good condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
. A great piece for a coffee table, shelf, home library, etc. Book dimensions: 8.32" x 11.82". Cover
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
H 11.82 in W 8.32 in D 1.63 in
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
. The doors open to an interior with a shelf. Contemporary Suzhou Province Measures: 22" W x 12" D x
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
/8 " ht x 13 5/8" deep open space to the floor under last shelf : 10 1/2" ht overall width of shelves
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, each square-corner cabinet features an open shelf, two drawers, and a lower compartment with two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

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

Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
book matched walnut that open to reveal an interior with a single shelf. The doors are flanked by
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Buffets

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
useful magazine rack below, over an open display shelf Shaped sides with handle grasps for ease of
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
, with an open shelf below and a cupboard to the base.    
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Original Vintage Poster Army Of Book Lovers Children Reading Knowledge Education
Located in London, GB
image of children wearing red pioneer scarves gathered together reading an open book lighting up their
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
antique architecturally hand- carved open cabinets or bookcases in Neoclassical style. Crafted in Venice
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
an open shelf beneath this top surface, as well as two drawers to the right and a cabinet on the left
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Book-Matched Bedside or Living Room Cabinets in Mappa Burr.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
you open and close the cabinet. The book-matched Mappa burr veneered doors are hung on pivot hinges
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Other

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack and shelf of books
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

The National Air and Space Museum Book by Bryan, C. D. B 1st Edition 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM by Bryan, C. D. B Hardcover Book Condition Used - Very Good First
Category

20th Century American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
doors open to fixed height shelf. Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condition for an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
. Sliding doors open to a fixed shelf. Lovely practicle size! Unrestored item with option to purchase in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Stunning Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Bruno Hansen Brazilian Rosewood credenza finely crafted with dramatic book-matched grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

A Family of Trees
Located in New York City, NY
, it opens up to create a forest-scape that is 2.47 metres or over eight-feet long – both a book to
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

A Family of Trees
A Family of Trees
H 6.75 in W 4.63 in D 1.2 in
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

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Credenza
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sideboard or credenza made from a beautiful book match walnut burl
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

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 Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
glass shelf, the lower section with two book matched mahogany doors is also flanked by mahogany columns
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Sliding Door Cabinet Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
-matched veneer. Sliding doors open to reveal interior shelf. The perfect piece for everyday use. Please
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Teak & Oak Danish Modern Bedsides
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
. Dovetailed drawer for small items, open shelf is perfect for your favorite book. Unrestored item, some
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Teak

Konstantin Grcic for Classicon Diana E & F White Side Tables, Set of 2
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in London, GB
lip, which also swivels on the base, making it perfect for an open book. Perfect for any
Category

2010s German Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Colonial Revival Small Walnut Lectern or Music Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
grain features classic slanted top, elegant turned spindle legs and lower open shelf. Lovely in a room
Category

Early 20th Century North American Colonial Revival Music Stands

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase by Maurice Adams
By Maurice Adams
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A quality Art walnut cabinet/bookcase by Maurice Adams. With two open shelves and a deep drawer
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Bookcase by Maurice Adams
Art Deco Bookcase by Maurice Adams
H 37.8 in W 41.89 in D 11.93 in
French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
book-fold panels. One door, adorned with elaborate wrought iron hardware, one-drawer and an open bottom
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
'' Height with flip top mirror shelf opened 45.75'' and Depth 21.25''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity Dresser
H 34 in W 31.33 in D 18 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
arched trim and book matched veneer. Front with six drawers, two with lock. Above drawers are open shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Style '19th Century' Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
and open cross design back with book shelf. A rare mid-19th century reading chair. The owner sat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950s Swedish Teak Buffet / Credenzas by Kurt Karlsson for Carl Löfving & Söner
By Carl Löfving & Söner
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
, open book technique. Inside the cabinet is made of beech. Manufactured in 1954. Please note! Because
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Primitive 2pc Step Back Cupboard
Located in Parkesburg, PA
, step back cabinet. Top stepped molding, Open book style recessed panel Doors over 2 drawers, Inside the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shelves, 1 external drawer with storage top and bottom and a single open shelf for book storage. Quarter
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Elm

Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
H 22.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid walnut and Veneers Original Finish Book match veneered rectangular top Slant front opens to
Category

20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
to interior drawers, a fall front desk over open storage, and a book shelf with original sliding
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. This vintage showcase piece presents an elegant open-shelf design encapsulated by a sleek tubular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Gino Rancati Rare Wood and Marble Sideboard, Published
By Gino Rancati
Located in Milano, IT
elevated ashlars with brass inserts.Simply fantastic. The two central doors open like a book and contain a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
has two large doors with gilt wire mesh inset opening to a three shelf case. Below the book storage
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
with one drawer and shelf, which are adjustable so they can accommodate any height book you may have
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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