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Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV four door inverted breakfront library bookcase, masterfully
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Antique 1830s Bookcases

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Mahogany

Danese Milano Sarmiento Small Bookcase in White Metal by Francisco Gomez Paz
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
bookcase with tilted shelves. Although the structure is minimal it provides a myriad of possibilities. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Danese Milano Sarmiento Large Bookcase in White Metal by Francisco Gomez Paz
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
bookcase with tilted shelves. Although the structure is minimal it provides a myriad of possibilities. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
SHELF 2- 44 X 16 SHELF 1- ADJUSTABLE TILT DESK 1- 44 ORGANIZER 16- KEYS (PEGS) 74" OVERALL WIDTH X
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Decorative Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Located in Milano, IT
striking presence on a desk, bookcase or sideboard. It is well preserved and has a nice, even patina that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal

Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Marble Table Lamp with Swivel Chrome Shade
By Koch & Lowy, Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modern Neal Small attributed, Koch & Lowy carrara marble and chrome tilt shade table lamp
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in New York, NY
and user-centric design. The NJP Mini fits perfectly on a windowsill, a large bookcase, a dresser, a
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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ship. The readings are
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Rare lounge chair, Artelano and Samuel Coriat, France, Circa 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare lounge chair in black leather and black lacquered metal, with tilt adjustment system using a
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Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

"Asas" Wall Mounted Mirror Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable tilt angle, featuring a natural walnut wood frame, solid walnut handles and metal fittings in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Nickel

4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia or they were running full tilt turning out productions in
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Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

"Asas" Self-Standing Castored Floor Mirror by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dessie', with adjustable tilt angle, featuring a natural walnut wood frame, solid walnut handles and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

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Metal, Nickel

Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
1876 in Philadelphia or they were running full tilt turning out productions in Golden Oak, the “new
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
running full tilt turning out productions in Golden Oak, the “new” American style. A few were still locked
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Philadelphia or they were running full tilt turning out productions in Golden Oak, the “new” American style. A
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets

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Walnut

Sculptors Modelling Stand Tripod Base Adjustable Rotating Tiranti Vintage, 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
tilted and locked for low relief work. The top also locks in a vertical position for storage and
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked. Dimensions 67" H x 38.5" W x 22" D. SKU 87751.  
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Late 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

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Metal

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Shiro Kuramata, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Glass Shelves #1 (1976) Shelves is shown here in the transparent glass. Bookcase characterised by the extraordinary formal cleanness and the golden proportions, entirely realized in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

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Glass

Donald Judd Inspired Metal Bookcase
By Donald Judd
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Judd inspired metal bookshelf, American, circa 1980s. Clean lined architectural form inspired by Donald Judd. Retains original overall oxidized patina. It is a versatile size ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Donald Judd Inspired Metal Bookcase
Donald Judd Inspired Metal Bookcase
H 50.5 in W 54.25 in D 12 in
Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Dutch wall unit
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Pilastro Wall Unit - Your Ultimate Organizational Solution! Upgrade your living space with the completely modular Pilastro Wall Unit, a sleek and versatile storage s...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Vintage Dutch wall unit
Vintage Dutch wall unit
H 60 in W 97 in D 20 in
An Early 20th Century Cigar Humidor / Smokers Stand & Book Rack in Oak
By Ferguson Brothers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good early 20th century standing cigar humidor / smokers stand & bookshelf in oak by The Ferguson Brothers Manufacturing Company, who were located in Hoboken New Jersey from 1...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Oak, Porcelain

Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
We came across this on one of our trips in Denmark. A nice rack that can be used in different ways. Upright as a cabinet with shelves and crosswise as a low TV unit. The perfect a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
H 42.92 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Two-Drawer Rolling Filing Cabinet with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet with Lock on Wheels in great vintage condition. Adjustable for legal and letter size file holders. Measures 19" in widt...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Poul Henningsen Ph 5-4½ Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The trumpet-shaped top shade provides illumination of the area above the three lower shades, which primarily direct the light downwards. A base reflector and a blue glare ring protec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Shelves veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished, the Severin Bookshelf stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
H 68.9 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Italian Wall Unit by Feal, 1950s
By Feal
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit in wood, brass and metal with 6 shelves. Height-adjustable. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Feal, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Feal, 1950s
H 100.01 in W 31.7 in D 12.01 in
1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere Black Metal Bookcase 36 h x 37 w x 9.25 d Original preowned vintage condition. Refer to images.
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Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

20th Century Campo & Graffi Bookcase in Metal and Wood for Home
By Home Collection Turin, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi architects fellow university students of Carlo Mollino, with whom they collaborated on various projects (including for Mattei's ENI), who founded Home i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian style mahogany broken arch breakfront China cabinet secretary desk bookcase. Item features drop front desk surface with tooled leather top, beautiful wood grain,...
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Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Vintage wall unit made of wood, 1960s. We came across this on one of our trips in Denmark. A nice rack that can be used in different ways. Upright as a cabinet with sh...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
Danish Vintage Wall Unit Made of Wood, 1960s
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H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Dice Storage Module Combo 1M1L
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
With 1 small and 1 large dice concrete cubes there is already a lot to build. a brutalist stand, a furniture for your entry hall big enough to store your board or even your Brompton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Concrete

Dice Storage Module Combo 1M1L
Dice Storage Module Combo 1M1L
H 29.33 in W 14.57 in D 29.33 in

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Gae Aulenti Leggio d'Orsay Collapsable Wooden Book Stand by Bottega Ghianda
By Bottega Ghianda, Gae Aulenti
Located in Valmadrera, IT
A triple wooden frame with adjustable height and tilt thanks to indentations carved into the inside
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Decorative Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Located in Milan, IT
striking presence on a desk, bookcase or sideboard. It is well preserved and has a nice, even patina that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
- cupboard - room divider - credenza with multi storage possibilities, a bookcase, reading table and locked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
France~ ~Lovely antique French sideboard/display bookcase/shelf/server, in a very versatile size
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A high quality Mahogany victorian Bureau Bookcase in mahogany. The furniture is in mahogany, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Victorian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
H 94.49 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
20th-Century Prewar Showcase-Bookcase
Located in Opole, PL
20th-century prewar showcase-bookcase We present you this piece of furniture with a two-leaf
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Early 20th Century European Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

20th-Century Prewar Showcase-Bookcase
20th-Century Prewar Showcase-Bookcase
H 51.97 in W 46.66 in D 15.16 in
Model 901 room divider with tiltable shelves by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
Model 901 room divider with tiltable yellow lacquered shelves, designed by Gaetano Pesce
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Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases

Bookcase Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Small bookcase with compartments with tilt doors and open shelves, veneered wood.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Bookcase Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Bookcase Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s 1960s
H 61.03 in W 59.06 in L 61.03 in
Bookcase Veneered Wood Brass, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Floor to ceiling bookcase with partially adjustable shelves (depending on the pre-drilled holes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Bookcase Veneered Wood Brass, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Bookcase Veneered Wood Brass, Italy, 1950s-1960s
H 116.15 in W 30.91 in L 116.15 in
19th Century William IV Rosewood Chiffonier Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
open bookcase with adjustable shelves and plenty of space for displaying your favourite books. There
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Antique 1830s British William IV Bookcases

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Silk, Mirror, Rosewood

Early 19th Century Empire-Style Bookcases by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
This monumental pair of Empire-style bookcases, or cabinets, was crafted in mahogany veneer by
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Bronze

Antique William IV Double Sided Waterfall Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV Gonçalo Alves double sided waterfall bookcase, circa 1835 in
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Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

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Wood

Renaissance Library, France, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
are glazed with original crystal glass. The furniture has tilted storage compartments in the lower and
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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Bookcases

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Walnut

Renaissance Library, France, circa 1850
Renaissance Library, France, circa 1850
H 91.34 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Regency Rosewood Three-Tier Rosewood Music Stand/Whatnot
Located in Dallas, TX
four columns are nicely turned supporting the tilting top with an attached bar to support music sheets
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood, Wood

Antique William IV Low Breakfront Bookcase Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV figured walnut and ebonised low breakfront bookcase, circa
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards

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Walnut

Antique Mahogany and Oak Dresser Bookcase Cabinet Cupboard Built in Light Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique mahogany and oak bookcase cabinet A
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20th Century English Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

Bakelite Clinometer Nautical Instrument, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's ball clinometer in a Bakelite casing with precision glass tubing. These tilt gauges were
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Mid Century René Jean Caillette Cabinet
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
, etc. two storage levels. By the way, the bureau/ bookcase opens with a flap, on a simple and designer
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century René Jean Caillette Cabinet
Mid Century René Jean Caillette Cabinet
H 63 in W 24.41 in D 11.03 in
Unusual Bronze Desk/ Piano Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
bookcase for light. It is heavily weighted underneath so it won't be toppling over. By just loosening the
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Table Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Spanish Walnut Trestle Base Dining Table 95"
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
acquired from the Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia or they were running full tilt turning out
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

6 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia or they were running full tilt turning out productions in
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196
Located in Vancouver, BC
“curving shapes, the cabriole leg, cushioned seats, wing-back chairs, and practical secretary desk-bookcase
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare early 20th century Globe Wernicke 5-section barristers bookcase. From circa
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Oak

Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
H 79 in W 34.25 in D 11.5 in
Antique Oakwood Revolving Bookcase / Bookmill Signed John Danner
By John Danner Co.
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique solid oak revolving bookcase. Made and marked John Danner Manufacturing Co., Clayton
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Metal

Antique Oakwood Revolving Bookcase / Bookmill Signed John Danner
Antique Oakwood Revolving Bookcase / Bookmill Signed John Danner
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H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern China Cabinet Bookcase Hutch Top Sculptural Walnut Glass Door
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern China cabinet bookcase hutch top sculptural walnut with glass doors. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Cado Style Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully adjustable hanging wall unit with ample storage. Shelving, cabinet space, drawers and tilted
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Cado Style Wall Unit
Cado Style Wall Unit
H 78 in W 96 in D 15 in
Oiled Walnut Tilt Front Door End Side Table Record Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tilt front door record cabinet or a bookcase in a shape of end side table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Antique William IV Chiffonier Open Bookcase Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
central open bookcase with adjustable shelves and plenty of space for displaying your favourite books
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Antique 1830s William IV Sideboards

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Silk, Mirror, Wood

Double Gauge Clinometer on Teak Back, by Moeller
Located in Nantucket, MA
plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ship. The readings are
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Nickel

1920s Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in East Hampton, NY
An unusual mahogany bookcase from the 1920s made by the Globe Wernicke Company (bore stamp in back
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1920s Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase
1920s Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase
H 61.5 in W 34 in D 12.5 in
Wooden Globe Wernicke Bookcase / Showcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
Completely original, that is this Globe Wernicke bookcase. Globe Wernicke has been around since the
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Wooden Globe Wernicke Bookcase / Showcase
Wooden Globe Wernicke Bookcase / Showcase
H 63.39 in W 34.06 in D 12.21 in
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Tilted Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tilted bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and walnut, every tilted bookcase was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tilted bookcase, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tilted bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tilted bookcase made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tilted bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Danese Milano, Dessie Studio and Jaime Tresserra are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tilted Bookcase?

The average selling price for a tilted bookcase at 1stDibs is $2,165, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $12,011 for the highest priced.