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Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
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1960s French Used Book Cases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Used Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
18th Century Book Case
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Antique 18th century solid wooden primitve book case. beautiful 'rough' antique book case or
Category

Mid-18th Century French Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Used 18th Century Book Case
18th Century Book Case
H 58.67 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Wood Book Case
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wood book case Dimensions. 24 W ; 10 D ; 48 H.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Used Wood Book Case
Vintage Wood Book Case
H 48 in W 24 in D 10 in
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet. Vintage wear as Pictured. Dimensions. 30 W ; 11 D ; 42 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Used English Book Case Cabinet.
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet.
H 42 in W 30 in D 11 in
Vintage Traditional English Book Case Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Traditional English Book case Uk Import Dimensions. 36 W ; 46 1/2 H ; 10 D.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Book Case Cabinet UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet UK Import Dimensions 46 1/2 W ; 31 H ; 11 D.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Case & Display epitomizes a captivating fusion of industrial pragmatism and
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Early 2000s Used Book Cases

Materials

Iron

Used Mid Century Book Case & Display
Mid Century Book Case & Display
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 9 in
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
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Early 2000s Used Book Cases

Materials

Iron

Used Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
H 48.5 in W 31.25 in D 8.5 in
1950's Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves France
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1950s French Used Book Cases

Materials

Slate, Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Book Case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's little book case designed by Jacques Adnet Stitched leather, metal and ceramic.
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1950s French Used Book Cases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Bibliotheque or Book Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Style Bibliotheque or Book Case - a large and substantial piece and a compliment to any
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Used Book Cases

Materials

Brass, Wire

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
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Book Cases

Materials

Oak

Carved Wood Indian decorative Book Case Circa 2000
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful book-case, hand carved decorative trim in face of unit and from India. It has
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Book Case System by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Large book case system, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Made in teak. He designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case
Located in Westport, CT
Petite Mid-Century Modern bleached oak limed, three shelf bookcase / display storage shelf book
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Oak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 1980s vintage tall open book cases in teak finish This is a classic timeless design the
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Italian Art Deco Book Case in Wood, Nickel and Brass, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1930s Art Deco book case in shaped wood, brass inlay and nickel legs. Gorgeous
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1930s Italian Art Deco Used Book Cases

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Vintage Early American Book Case or Shelf with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage early American book case or shelf with hand carved details. Shelves Are Adjustable
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
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1920s Art Deco Used Book Cases

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
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1880s Victorian Used Book Cases

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Pine

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Colonial Padauk Glazed Ebonized Book Case
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and unusual Colonial glazed book case, reeded architectural column supports with
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18th Century English George III Used Book Cases

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Padouk

Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s Dimensions
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

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
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19th Century English Regency Used Book Cases

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
Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and brass details. Composed by two modules with 4 shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table. It's a versati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
H 116.15 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Omman Jun , 1960
By Gunni Omann
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Gunni Omann Jun , 1960s Design
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval
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1810s English Regency Used Book Cases

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Brass

Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
Rare patinaed book shelf by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in solid acid stained pine wood. The
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Pine

Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 11.42 in
Pair Walnut Victorian Bookcases Open Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view these yourself in our Hertfordshire warehouse Stunning pair of walnut Victorian style bookcases These really are a solid and chunky pair, absolutely sumptuous wood Shelves ...
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1980s Regency Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that book case. No
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Regency Breakfront Bookcase Burr Walnut Sheraton Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
your library / book collection - Bought from a dealer in Debenham Suffolk and will ship to anywhere in
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1980s Sheraton Used Book Cases

Materials

Walnut

Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, SM
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Green Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag is on the reverse. The bookcase is in excellent con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
book case. It is from a library from the Punjabi University, Assembly or the Press block. With its
Category

1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
This stunning étagère was created by the legendary Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern design, circa 1970. It is the ultimate expression of sophisticated modern design with its elemental b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Chrome

1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France
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1950s European Used Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality Liberty's London style English Mahogany, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer...
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1880s English Art Nouveau Used Book Cases

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Chrome

Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Book crib designed by bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1964
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Beech, Elm

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Renaissance style. The case is composed of softwood with a leather exterior and gilt borders and the front
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Used Book Cases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century English bamboo book case is a lovely find. The shading of this item makes it
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1980s English Used Book Cases

Materials

Bamboo

19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in
1950's Stitched Leather shelves by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book case in clear brown leather Very good condition
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1950s European Used Book Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Faux Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century French faux bamboo book case is an uncommon find. The shading of this item makes
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1880s English Used Book Cases

Materials

Hardwood

French Faux Bamboo Bookcase
French Faux Bamboo Bookcase
H 90 in W 41 in D 17 in
Bow Front Open Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
country style, with a shaped back board and a bottom drawer The book case has fixed shelves these are
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Used Book Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
much in the Arts & Crafts style, with a decorative cornice The book case is made in oak, it holds 3
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Used Book Cases

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Oak

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x
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Early 20th Century American Used Book Cases

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
H 84.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
A Set of 4 Cabinets by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in Teak Danish Mid Century
By Mogens Koch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four (4) cabinets or book cases by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in teak. Each case
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Majestic French Renaissance Style Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
as a book case. The top piece has had mirror on the back To enhance display. The curved sides are
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Late 19th Century French Used Book Cases

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Walnut

1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
By Baxter
Located in IT
conditions. They were part of furniture of a prestigious law firm. Size of each book case 100 x 42 H 123 cm
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Late 20th Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Steel

1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
H 48.43 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Book Cases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco French Bookcase/ Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Book case/ credenza. There are 3 big shelves and multiple little shelves and drawers with
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1930s French Art Deco Used Book Cases

Materials

Canvas

Art Deco French Bookcase/ Credenza
Art Deco French Bookcase/ Credenza
H 67.5 in W 64 in D 14 in
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
book case. Black lacquered metal wire frame construction. This comes in very good, all original
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Cases

Materials

Metal

Italian Hand-Painted and Parcel Gilt Bookcase Bibliotheque, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Embossing Italian hand-painted and parcel gilt book case display cabinet, late 19 century. A
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans. The wall unit is
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Used Book Cases

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Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its
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1790s French Directoire Used Book Cases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
style vargueno, serves well as a book case, the front cover lid depicts a pair of spectacular heraldic
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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Used Book Cases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
H 61.03 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
1960s Brass Swans Bookcases Room Dividers Set of 2
Located in IT
1960s brass swans bookcases room dividers set of 2. From Italy from 1960s each book case measures
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Mid-20th Century European Used Book Cases

Materials

Brass

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Used Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used book cases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used book cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Used book cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used book cases made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used book cases over the years, but those made by Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Book Cases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,513, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $90,000 highest priced.
Questions About Used Book Cases
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    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
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    A train case is a piece of luggage for travel on a train, or at least that was its original intention. A train case is similar to what we’d consider a carry-on today. It’s much smaller than a trunk and designed to hold toiletries and other essentials. Find a collection of vintage and modern train cases on 1stDibs.