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Pyramid Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Original Vintage
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Free Bookcase in Solid Walnut Wood Made with 28 Free Boxes
Located in Paris, FR
free boxes. (For Pyramidal bookcase), price: 19500,00€. Available in solid oak, on request. Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase boasts a tailored look with very subtle style
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

18th Century Pair Of Late Bookcases
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of mahogany bookcases with white Carrara marble top. The cabinet has two glass
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Antique Late 18th Century Bookcases

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Mahogany

 18th Century Pair Of Late Bookcases
 18th Century Pair Of Late Bookcases
H 45.67 in W 40.16 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A late 19th century Victorian oak bookcase made in one piece. The bookcase has two glazed doors
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase, 19th Century
Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase, 19th Century
H 84.26 in W 36.03 in D 18.19 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase is a magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase was designed to impress on a variety of levels! First
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Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Oak

“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Etagere by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
edges), with glass shelves and a single pull out drawer in a tall pyramid shape.
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Etagere by Tommi Parzinger
Etagere by Tommi Parzinger
H 85 in W 24 in D 24 in
Abstract post modern polychrome pyramid sculpture Memphis 1980, wood - Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Abstract post modern polychrome pyramid sculpture, Memphis movement 1980 . Wood Signed and dated
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

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Japanese Meiji Period Low Table with Recessed Legs and Open Carved Cutout Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period low table from the early 20th century, with recessed legs and open carved cutout design. Created in Japan during the Meiji era where is was used as a low writ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with estetic simplicity and outstan...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

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Ash

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak brutal dining table with a triangular base and a dramatic black aesthetic finish, gives every space you place it a modern and unique look. Hand-crafted by Mexican Arte...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 98 in D 46 in
Bookshelf with Wood Patchwork on Doors, by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Babilonia is a Contemporary style freestanding bookshelf with doors made of wengé, ash, maple, cherry, ebony, walnut and padouk woods The structure is made of ash and wengé. De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Cherry, Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge, Ash

Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Vienna Bookshelf is made by hand and designed by Troy Smith. This bookshelf is extremely well-built and is virtually indestructible. This bookshelf is made from solid brass and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

'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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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Pierre Chapo, B10 Bookcase Shelves, Elmwood, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A bookcase/ shelves from "B10" designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. B10 is a system that allows you to create a particular piece of furniture, perfectly adapted to your use and the spa...
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Vintage 1960s French Shelves

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Elm

White Furniture French Provincial Maple Twin Bedframes - a Pair
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of White Furniture maple twin bed in very good vintage condition. Measures 41.75"W x 43"H x 79"L. Footboard is 16"H W7060522C.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fantastic quality satinwood cylinder bookcase by the London makers "Edwards & Roberts", the bookcase having a stepped moulded cornice with dentil moulding and ebony inlay, the two ...
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Antique 1880s English Bookcases

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Satinwood

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Freestanding bookshelf produced in Sweden, 1930s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Crafted Bookcase, shelves, shelf sideboard wood Medulum Cabinet
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head o...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser in Walnut by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spacious simple and elegant 5 drawer dresser by Dillingham in beautiful grained walnut. With sculpted and ebonized drawer pulls being a key design feature. Has a minor ink stain on t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Uno Sull'altro Ugo La Pietra Original Bookcase
By Ugo La Pietra, Poggi
Located in Brussels, BE
Uno sull'altro stacking double sided bookcase of pyramid form, composed of graduated interlocking
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Uno Sull'altro Ugo La Pietra Original Bookcase
Uno Sull'altro Ugo La Pietra Original Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 91.34 in D 21.66 in
Rare Pyramidal Sculptural Bookcase by Lucio Del Pezzo, Italy, 1960s
By Lucio Del Pezzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An interplay of pyramidal shape inform the artistic verve of this bookcase designed by Lucio Del
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Fruitwood

Mid Century Modern Pyramid Style Bookcase by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham
By Rick Dillingham, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Pyramid Shaped Armoire Display Cabinets
Located in North York, ON
These uniquely shaped armoire cabinets would be a perfect impact piece for any room. If you need that added punch of color or uniqueness look no further. Featuring a distressed yello...
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Egyptian Revival Bookcases
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of mahogany pyramid form bookcases raised on paw feet with a single drawer with doré bronze
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Antique Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Bookcases

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Bronze

Pair of French Egyptian Revival Bookcases
Pair of French Egyptian Revival Bookcases
H 51.5 in W 27.5 in D 13.75 in
Merton L. Gershun Pyramid Bookshelf with Tambour-Doors for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun Pyramid bookshelf with tambour-doors for Dillingham.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Elegant Bookcase Cabinet Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
small cabinet we note its pyramid-shaped feet with brass ferrules in line with its design. The bookcase
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Elegant Bookcase Cabinet Attributed to Gio Ponti
Elegant Bookcase Cabinet Attributed to Gio Ponti
H 32.29 in W 43.51 in D 11.82 in
Small Carved Wooden Bookcase Manufactured in England, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A small bookcase with truncated-pyramidal legs and a pair of drawers. Raised top with glasses and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

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Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Bookcase, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bookcase from 20th century. Furniture built in a single non-divisible body, in Louis XVI
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bookcases

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Fruitwood, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut

Peculiar Pair Of Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of cabinets with door pyramidal with parchment.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

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Brass

Peculiar Pair Of Cabinet Sideboard
Peculiar Pair Of Cabinet Sideboard
H 71.26 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Shelving
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern shelving, French, made of black laquered steel. This pyramidal opened vitrine
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Shelving
Mid-Century Modern Shelving
H 78.75 in W 62.75 in D 15.875 in
19th Century Dutch Vitrine-Bookcase-Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Dutch Vitrine ~ Bookcase ~ cabinet was handcrafted from solid oak, and features paned
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Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Oak

Leucos Pyramidal White and Orange Blown Glass Table or Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in IT
Leucos pyramidal white and orange blown glass table or floor lamp, 1970s This pyramidal shape
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

19th Century Renaissance Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance barley twist walnut bookcase bibliotheque is not only rare to find
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Susanne Earls Carr-Designed Obelisk Etagere, 2010
Located in New York, NY
Susanne Earls Carr (American, 1955-2022) "Obelisk" etagere bookcase of typical form with removeable
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves

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Wood

19th Century Dovetailed Wood Box with Pyrimidal Cast Brass Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century dovetailed wood box with pyramidal patina cast brass lid features raised figural
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mid-Century Set of Lacquered Goatskin Geometric Paperweights/Objets by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
includes a cube, a pyramid and a sphere. Wrapped in goatskin and mimicking the variance in hues found in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Goatskin

Pyramid Bookcase by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Pyramid bookcase in walnut by Edward Wormley for Drexel, USA, circa 1950. Signed. Dimensions (in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Pyramid Bookcase by Edward Wormley
H 25.5 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Tole Bamboo Pyramids
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Italian tole bamboo pyramids.
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Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Bookcases

19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIII bookcase was handcrafted from solid oak, and features amazing
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Bookcases

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcase
H 98.5 in W 80.5 in D 20.5 in
Sideboard Bookcase by Dassi Mobili Moderni Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
detail are its pyramid-shaped feet with brass ferrules. The bookcase sideboard is ideal for classic or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany breakfront library cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts mission oak Barrister bookcase by Macey features three stacks each with traditionally
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

WeBe 2 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Wim Rietveld "Pyramid" chair (LU922416690661) listed separately.   
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"
By Seiko
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Seikosha Co Ltd brass pyramid skeleton clock featuring a lucite triangle dome top
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Pyramidal Horn Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
any coffee table, night stand, desk or bookcase.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Horn, Wood

Pyramidal Horn Keepsake Box
Pyramidal Horn Keepsake Box
H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Early 20th Century Peruvian Equestrian Stirrups, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
and metal capped tips with a pyramid form. In excellent condition for their age. Great for a
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Pair of Pyramid Bookcases from the estate of Fred Hughes
By Fred Hughes
Located in Hudson, NY
a matched pair of pyramid shaped bookcases in blue lacquer custom made for art patron and Warhol
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Late 20th Century American Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Anthony Redmile Pyramid Shaped Bookcase, 1970s
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in London, GB
An Anthony Redmile designed Pyramid Shaped Open Display Bookcase ,1970s
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Vintage 1970s British Bookcases

Anthony Redmile Pyramid Shaped Bookcase, 1970s
Anthony Redmile Pyramid Shaped Bookcase, 1970s
H 75.99 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Pyramid Floating Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Bookcase Designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut Measures: 41
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Gilded Bamboo Metal, Pyramid Shape Bookcases with Glass Shelves
Located in Oakville, ON
Unusual and charming pair of pyramid shape bookcases made of gilded metal in bamboo style. Glass
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Late 20th Century French Other Bookcases

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Metal

Bookcase Midcentury French Design
Located in Noiseau, FR
Superb library showcase or bookcase in mahogany, vintage 1960s. We love its character: pyramidal
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Bookcase Midcentury French Design
Bookcase Midcentury French Design
H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 11.42 in
Wim Rietveld 663 Modular Cabinet for Gispen, 1954
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Impressive industrial bookcase model 663, wall unit or room divider designed by Wim Rietveld (1924
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

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Metal

Of the Period Biedermeier Mahogany Veneered Pyramid Bibliotheque Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of the period Biedermeier mahogany veneered pyramid bibliotheque with clever secret drawers. Color
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Antique 1810s Swedish Neoclassical Desks

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Birch, Ebony, Mahogany

Oak bookcase with a secretaire drawer from England c.1885
Located in Houston, TX
A particularly handsome oak bookcase with a secretaire drawer from England c.1885. This stylish
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

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Oak

STORAGE CABINET BY QUARTI
Located in New York, NY
PYRAMIDS AMID A MUTITUDE OF 6 POINTED STARS.CROSSED RIBBED LEGS. THE TOP IS PARQUETRIED WITH TINY IVORY
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

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Brass

STORAGE CABINET BY QUARTI
STORAGE CABINET BY QUARTI
H 58.5 in W 45.5 in D 18 in
Antique Pale Limed Oak French Louis XV/Louis XVI Period Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
Freemasons but it could also be a reminder of the pyramids in Egypt which would be invaded by Napoleon at the
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Oak

Lucite Pyramid Display
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite pyramid display unit with four shelves for decorative goods.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Lucite

Lucite Pyramid Display
Lucite Pyramid Display
H 56 in W 16 in D 16 in
Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine mahogany four- sided bookcase, formed as an obelisk or pyramid on a roller base to reveal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

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Mahogany

Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker
Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker
H 86.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Edward Wormley Drexel Pyramid Freestanding Room Divider / Shelf
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in santa monica, CA
A commanding statement piece. Beautiful lines. Midcentury sculpted Edward Wormley Drexel pyramid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Ash

Pair of Regency Style Etageres
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A handsome pair of whitewashed pine pyramidal etagere bookcases dating from the 1940's.
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Vintage 1940s American Regency Bookcases

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Wood

Pair of Regency Style Etageres
Pair of Regency Style Etageres
H 56 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
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Pyramid Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pyramid bookcase you’re looking for. Each pyramid bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pyramid bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pyramid bookcase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made pyramid bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel, Edward Wormley and Dillingham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pyramid Bookcase?

Prices for a pyramid bookcase start at $750 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

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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