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French 20th Century by Pascal Mourgue Shelf
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Discover this magnificent shelf from the 80s, created by the famous designer Pascal Mourgue and published by Artelano Collection "Les colonnades". This piece of French antique, desig...
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1980s Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Louis Philippe Antique! Shelf / Console Table / Sideboard in Mahogany, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Shelf / console table Louis Philippe restored around 1880 mahogany sideboard
Features:
Shelf-like, multi-level console model with two drawers
Drawer pronged
Twisted columns
Be...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 54.73 in W 35.44 in D 15.56 in
Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Drinking Trough; France; 1950s; Mid-Century Modern;
A rustic wabi-sabi wooden drinking trough made out of wood. The design reminds us of the wabi-sabi philosophy...
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1950s French Rustic Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Yellow Abstract Post-Modern Sculpture, Hic & Nunc Belgian Artworks, 1989
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian artist; Belgian design; Belgium; asbstract sculpture; red; yellow; pedestal; column; postmodern; 1990s; Belgian artworks; Hic & Nunc; Lacquered Steel;
A large abstract po...
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1980s Belgian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 62.21 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish and ample storage with five glass shelves....
Category
1970s European Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Brass and Chrome Étagère
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and stylish étagère, attributed to Maison Jansen, with a brass and chrome frame and five glass shelves.
Category
1960s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1950s Cesare Lacca Magazine Rack for Fontana Arte
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, Lambeth
Born Naples in 1972 Italian architect designer Cesare Lacca
created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout
the 1950s
This unusual magazine rack is constructed of glass
a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Original Antique Empire Library / Shelve / Vitrine, circa 1860-1880 Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Biblithek, circa 1860s-1880s from an Empire room
Mahogany with beautiful empire figures, cast bronze.
Very rare to get today.
3 glass doors, interior with glass shelves, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Empire Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 66.15 in W 57.09 in D 18.12 in
Roll Door Cupboard in antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic rosewood on solid conifers. High-rectangular body with lamella-like roller door, behind it ten drawers. Slightly protruding top plate. Covered side walls with thread intarsia....
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20th Century German Biedermeier Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Brutalist free standing shelf
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Beautiful brutalist free standing shelf.
The shelf is modular and all pieces can be places as requested taking into account the limits of the cabinets (they need upper and under su...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
This modular free standing wall un...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Dutch Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek desk, oak, wood, The Netherlands, 1920s
This impeccably designed desk is characterized by a sleek rectangular silhouette, accentuated by bold vertical and horizontal ...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modular set of reinforced fiber concrete shelving cubes in three sizes retaining remnants of the original black finish by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1...
Category
1960s Swiss Used Book Shelves
Materials
Concrete
Freestanding pine shelf, France 1970
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Beautiful freestanding Pine Shelf with Unique Round Pillars as Base.
Crafted from high-quality pine wood, this sturdy construction ensures stability and durability, while the natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
ca. late 19th Century Swiss Chalet Farmhouse Kitchen Storage Rack or Small Shelf
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This charming small kitchen shelf likely served as a storage space for bottles or other containers filled with everyday ingredients. The wooden bar in the center suggests it was also...
Category
20th Century Swiss Country Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 9.06 in
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10 mensole con due profondità posizionabili a piacere, produzione Danimarca 1960.
Etichetta ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 66.93 in D 11.62 in
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful piece in Italy in the 1970s.
This structure is made in bamboo canes with th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
By Mastercraft
Located in East Hampton, NY
This very tall étagère shows five thick glass shelves (can take two more if desired) and is very stable. This design is truly chic!
Category
1960s American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Illuminated Wall-Mounted Display Console
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, display console, metal, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
Two vertical wall mounts in black metal hold a glass shelf. At the end of the fixtures two adjustable ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood finishes, the CSS could also be customized t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To v...
Category
1950s French Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modular wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in the 1960's. It features all teak construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 72 in D 16 in
Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Handmade, with original paint, sturdy little opened shelf.
There are two small drawers below.
Sits on ball feet.
Chippy
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.
With Best Wishes
Geert Niessen
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Midcentury Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens
By Gouda Den Boer, Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage stick cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. One cabinet with lock. The Beechwood shelves are pure ,so no lacker or wax .
Beechwood ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Beech
H 55.12 in W 86.62 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antique, Open shelves cabinet, Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a open shelves cabinet of Japanese antique.
It was made in the Showa period. (1926-)
This open shelves cabinet, made from Japanese cedarwood, features a simple design that s...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cedar
H 56.3 in W 47.64 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This piece is fantastic thank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cane, Wicker, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
H 48.04 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
DIA Milo Baughman Style Adjustable Brass & Glass Etagere Mid Century/Art Deco
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed after American legend Milo Baughman, this etagere was manufactured by Design Institute America towards the end of the 1970s. Made of two separate frames of brass plated stee...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 48 in D 17 in
Poul Cadovius wide Royal Wall Unit 1960s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice iconic Wall system ,by Poul Cadovius for Royal system .
1960s . In a Wide line up . Good condition .
Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Multi-colored Wooden Art Deco Modernist De Stijl Wall Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist De Stijl wall cabinet.
Striking Dutch design from the 1940s.
Original hand-painted plywood frame in the typical De Stijl colors.
In very good ori...
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Used Book Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Charleston, SC
A two piece satin white iron and light toned maple wood bookcase / etagere designed by Mid Century icon Paul McCobb . Sitting on a matching bench styled platform manufactured by the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 64.25 in W 63 in D 15.8 in
Black art deco etagere
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black art deco etagere from the period of 1920s. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Slovak Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Beech
Nine wooden wall shelves
Located in Brussels , BE
Nine wooden wall shelves to decor your interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Chrome arc shelf
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful Chrome arc shelf ( 5 shelves)
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Hanging Shelf
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A hanging mahogany shelf. Great for display. Two available.
Category
19th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Gorgeous Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand w. Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, wonderfully sculptural and meaningful Gothic church bible stand.
This relatively large, hand carved antique Gothic Revival bible stand is another one of our recent rare find...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
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H 13.6 in W 19.7 in D 10.3 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and black shelves on black enameled metal risers. In original condition with visible we...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Neoclassical Maison Baguès Four Tiers Etagère, French
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical rare model four-tier étagère/shelving unit by Maison Baguès with antiqued mirrors and patinated brass frame with acorns. The elegant design of the étagère makes it...
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1950s French Neoclassical Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
19th Century Hanging Shelf
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This shelf is great for display. Holds lots of pretty things.
Category
19th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Etageres or Shelves, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful pair of Chinese chippendale style carved mahogany etageres or shelves. Note the frettework running down the frame. One half of the shelves are fixed, and the othe...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 81 in W 32 in D 13.5 in
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of two aluminium E Tracks and four shelves.
Quality Features:
very good...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall unit, in the style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall unit, in the style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Height is modular. Lowest : 282,5cm
This wall unit is not meant to be a room divider
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 117.33 in W 68.31 in D 13.98 in
Danish cabinetmaker made teak butterfly shelf, 1960's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Balen, BE
A unique handmade butterfly shelf made by a Danish cabinetmaker possibly inspired by the Poul Cadovius butterfly shelves.
Unlike the original design this shelf features a dovetaile...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
1930s Original Forge De Strasbourg, Strafor, Green Five Door Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor – green five door locker
1930’s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor – green five door locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in...
Category
1930s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Wooden shelf by Pierre Cruège
By Pierre Cruège
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden shelf by French designer Pierre Cruège (1913-2003) from the 1950s. This shelf is made of solid oak and consists of 5 shelves. Very good condition. Pierre Cruège enrolled in 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Unique Wall Console Glass by Fontana Arte Design Italia 1950s. Midcentury
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Fontana Arte , rare and elegant wall shelf, Nile green glass of great thickness, shaped and ground transparent. Sturdy brass supports of excellent workmanship. All you need are two e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in W 31.3 in D 9.45 in
Antique 19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Display Stand, Perret And Vibert, France
By Perret et Vibert
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Display Stand, Perret And Vibert, France.
C.1880
In very good condition commensurate of age.
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19th Century French Japonisme Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
H 48.04 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in
Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Shelving system ENETRI by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. New edition of the GUIDE system from 1985. Powder-coated metal frame in white with four chipboard shelves in whit...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Shelf C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Shelf C.1960
In good condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Lacquered Etagere Perret And Vibert, France
By Perret et Vibert
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Lacquered Etagere Perret And Vibert, France
C.1890
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
19th Century Japonisme Used Book Shelves
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Display your favourite small books in eye-catching fashion
Presents ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 16.34 in D 8.08 in
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown and Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome brown enameled metal shelves on black enameled wire risers. A lovely piece in very ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves on black wire risers. Attractive industrial style book or display shelf. In original...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Etagere
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English Etagere with a single drawer and 4 shelves. Nicely turned legs resting on the original white marble casters beautiful patina, and age the...
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1850s English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and storage system designed by Danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s. Kristi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines.
Our to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Petite French Bamboo Three-Shelf Étagère
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century petite French bamboo three-shelf étagère. Shelves' surfaces are woven sisal.
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Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Used Book Shelves
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Bamboo, Wood
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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