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Used Library Bookshelves

Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
ever seen this size, designed as open library bookshelves with Daveport tops, they have been fully
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Bookshelves by Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Backlit bookcase in black lacquered wood, design by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. 80s. The library
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Bookshelves by Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Bookshelves by Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
H 90.56 in W 137.8 in D 19.69 in
Unique stainless steel bookshelves, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very rare anonymous bookshelves designed and made in North of France, Limoges, circa 1980. This
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Collection of 100 Swedish Antique Leather-Bound Books, Run for Bookshelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
to take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Bookends

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Leather, Paper

Antique Swedish Satin Birch Coffee / Library Table
Located in London, GB
bookshelves on either side, making this very practical as well as beautiful. This is made from beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

Pair of 19th Century Library, Bookcase Built-In Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century library ~ Bookcase built-in cabinets were salvaged from a lovely manoir in
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements

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Oak

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs

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Hardwood

Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
with 2 compartments each with three adjustable bookshelves. Superb all original piece of furniture
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Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
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20th Century English Regency Chairs

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Hardwood

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
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Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Regency Brass Mounted Country House Library Long Arm or Book Reach, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
rare piece and would have originated from a large country house library with high bookshelves. It is
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Antique 1830s English Regency Books

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Mahogany

Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
concept that blurs the boundaries between day and night. By interconnecting bookshelves, and TV cabinets
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Brass

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
walnut veneered all around and with open bookshelves, raised on a plinth base. Gillows of Lancaster and
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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Walnut

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Great Quality Antique Queen Anne Style Revolving Bookcase by James Shoolbred
By James Shoolbred
Located in Lisse, NL
magazines. This incredibly handsome specimen must have been made for a smaller, private library or study
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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Jess by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
the distinguished library of bibliophile and bookseller William A. Foyle. This novel, set in South
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
volume from the personal library of bibliophile and bookseller William A. Foyle who formed one of the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
Bayntun for the library of bibliophile and bookseller William A. Foyle. It is a First Edition, first issue
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

A History of the University of Oxford, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings
Located in Middletown, NY
British Library UIN BLL01002740161 Condition: Near fine. Originally published in 20 monthly parts, this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upper West Side
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musee d'Orsay Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
d'Orsay an essential addition to the bookshelves of all lovers of Impressionism and of great art." This
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Irresistible Pair Art Deco Austria Vienna Large Bookcase Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Lisse, NL
statement piece for your private library or livingroom or bedroom. Thanks to the overal design, the amazing
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Early 20th Century English Vienna Secession Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
. One that an intelectual and wealthy person would have on display to impress, often in a library or
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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'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

Set/6 Vases, Ceramic Vases, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Annandale & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be disp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitiou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Roberto Monsani 'Life' Bookcase for Acerbis, 1980s
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Milano, IT
'Life' modular wall system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis in the 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Plexiglass, Wood

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Wood

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Wood

19th Century English Plate and Horn Candlesticks and Large Cut-Glass Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
These fine desk accessories are made in England in the 19th century. Crafted from Sheffield silver plate on brass and mounted with deer horn the set typifies the Victorian love and n...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

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Brass

Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Photography

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Leather, Paper

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in any living area or office. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sophisticated and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù - Italy, circa 1950-60. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered very luxuriously in Birch venee...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta 'Settebello' Sectional Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 'settebello' modular sofa, fabric, polyurethane, Italy, 1974 A postmodern design by Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

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Open Library Bookshelves
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Pitch pine open library shelving, English, circa 1900. Small H 213, W 98, D 38 CM £495.00.  
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Shelves

Open Library Bookshelves
Open Library Bookshelves
H 86.62 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in
Industrial 1912 Carnegie Library Freestanding Steel Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the mezzanine of the Traverse City Library. The unit has been stripped and coated in clear satin
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20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Extraordinary Pair of Bookshelves Designed by Vittorio Rossi, 1950
By Vittorio Rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
walnut, and supports in painted iron, the library is on the wall, it remains suspended. price for one
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

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Metal

Belgian Art Deco Mahogany Standard Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Extremely unusual library standard lamp made of solid mahogany, Belgian around 1930. The lamp
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Library Filing Cabinet and Bookshelves, circa 1910
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting multi-purposed library cabinet from the first years of the 20th century, this solid
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Oak

Large Vintage Bookcase, English, Oak, Bookshelf, Cabinet, Mid 20th Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
20th century, circa 1950. Pleasingly tall, vintage library bookshelves standing at 7 feet (84
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Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

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Oak, Pine

Large Modular Bookshelve Model Oscar
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular library furniture "Oscar" designed in 1952 by Didier Rozaffy Those modules has been
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large Modular Bookshelve Model Oscar
Large Modular Bookshelve Model Oscar
H 18.12 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
Small Bookshelve or Vitrine Model Oscar
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small library showcase "Oscar" designed in 1952 by Didier Rozaffy. 2 elements with sliding glass
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

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Mahogany

Small Bookshelve or Vitrine Model Oscar
Small Bookshelve or Vitrine Model Oscar
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 13 in
Oscar Desk-Bookshelves by Didier Rozaffy, France circa 1950
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Library-desk dating from the 1950s, by Didier Rozaffy for the French manufacturing company Oscar
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Danish Writing Desk Teak with Drawers and Bookshelves, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant designed in Denmark serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Antique Cabinets Bookshelves, circa 1810-1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
any formal study or library. Both are of absolutely exquisite dimensions, each crafted with a fine
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Two 1970's Small Libraries
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1970's bookshelves in stainless steel with smoked glass shelves. The stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two 1970's Small Libraries
Two 1970's Small Libraries
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 11.42 in
Antique Georgian Period Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This antique George III period library bookcase is in excellent original condition & has had no
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Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

English Leather-Top Library Table
Located in Austin, TX
, three dovetailed drawers with bronze hardware, three bookshelves and a swivel base with four claw feet
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Vintage 1920s French Georgian Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

 English Leather-Top Library Table
 English Leather-Top Library Table
H 29.375 in Dm 20.75 in
Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
steps with tooled leather treads to reach the higher bookshelves in the library.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany, Leather

Art Deco Walnut Veneered Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco library table. Circular library table containing open lower shelf with four entry
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tables

Materials

Walnut

Library Ceiling Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works of art or highlight
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Library Ceiling Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works of art or highlight
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian III Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Antique George III mahogany library bookcase in two sections and in very good original condition
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Library ladder makes an excellent antique accessory choice, making it
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Ladders

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Oak

Original Art Deco Walnut Veneered Library Table, circa 1935
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco centre/library table attribute to Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured
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Vintage 1930s Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Egyptian Revival Crotch Mahogany and Maple Bar Library Bookcase Art Deco Style
Located in Dayton, OH
Egyptian Revival crotch mahogany and maple bar library bookcase Art Deco style Egyptian Revival
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Late 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Writing Desk Oak Arts+Crafts Mission Library Table, American 1920 B2076
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Writing Desk Oak Arts + Crafts Mission Style Library Table, American 1920s, B2076
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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese Cabinet with Original Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-piece cabinet was likely intended to hold books, as bookshelves were an important
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20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cabinet with Original Lacquer
Chinese Cabinet with Original Lacquer
H 48.82 in W 33.08 in D 21.26 in
Chinese Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-piece cabinet was likely intended to hold books, as bookshelves were an important
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Chinese Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers
Chinese Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers
H 48.82 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Rare Set of Yale Provenance Snead System Cast Iron Archival Shelving System
Located in New York, NY
A set of rare Snead bookshelves designed for use in public libraries, underwritten by Andrew
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20th Century North American Shelves

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Iron

Vintage Danish Large Mahogany 5 Bay Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
office or library. Loads of room on the many bookshelves, where all but five are adjustable, and also in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century Bookcases in Solid Painted Wood from Portugal
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet is beautifully constructed in two sections. Not only wonderful as bookshelves or cases in a
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Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Oak Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
used as bookshelves in an office or library.
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Consensus Vintage 1970s Flyspeck Pecan Commode Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
cabinets can be used as bookshelves, record cabinets and linen cabinets, whatever you like! The compact
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Fruitwood

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
rosewood panels. System contains: - sixteen rosewood bookshelves - eight-brass book holders - one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
H 79 in W 188 in D 16 in
Practical Size Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase on Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
mansions. This size must have been made, perhaps, for a smaller library or study. In this day and age it is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Danish Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
bookcase in stunning Rosewood veneer. This three part Danish library with plenty of storage space can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s
Vintage Danish Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s
H 79.14 in W 142.92 in D 19.89 in
Design Institute of America Rocker and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Design Institute America
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
the smoke titanium steel frame. Talk about smooth. We picture this in some beautiful library. A
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Art Deco Sideboard by Betty Joel in Australian Walnut English, 1935
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco sideboard by Betty Joel. Three graduating bookshelves to side with central cupboard and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

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Walnut

Antique Secretaire Bookcase, Scottish, Mahogany, Cabinet, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bookshelves within A very fine piece to grace any library or drawing room. Solid joints and construction
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
glazed bookcase top fitted with 2 adjustable bookshelves. Superb quality piece of furniture dating from
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Finely Benchmade Chippendale Style Walnut Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
projects over the open bookshelves, these adjustable and each solid walnut with a channeled front edge
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20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Style Walnut Bookcase, Benchmade, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
/3 scale over the lower case. A bold cornice projects over the open bookshelves, these adjustable
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
been an admirer of Gio Ponti and his designs for the library bookshelves at the University of Padua
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves
Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves
H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Antique Oak Bookcase, Library Bookcase, Tiger Oak Bookshelves, 1870, B1043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak bookcase, library bookcase, tiger oak bookshelves, Scotland 1870, B1043 Scotland, 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Shepherd's Crook Reading Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Crook metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare and Large Pierre Chapo 'B17' Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which Chapo was an important exponent
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

Rare Globe Wernicke Mahogany & Lead Lined Glass Legal Stacking Library Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in GB
lead-lined glass stacking Legal Library bookcase A very good looking well made and functional piece
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
living room, home office or library. Loads of room on the many bookshelves, where some are adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Beautiful Beechwood and Brass Revolving Bookcase Stand from circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
levels of bookshelves that are ready to hold your books and/or picture frames. This is an ideal
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Mid-20th Century Belgian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 1800 Large Arts & Crafts Mission Style Open Bookcase or Cupboard
Located in Lisse, NL
private library or living room. Apart from the largest part of the shelves it is entirely made of solid
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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare and Important Antique Revolving Bookcase by Horrix of The Hague, Holland
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
avid book collector with a private library. There is some minor wear and two of the smaller 'bars' on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Unique Arts and Crafts Bookcase w. Original Glass and Written Ebonized Saying
Located in Lisse, NL
library or living room. In our view this is not merely a bookcase, this is a work of art. The half open
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Great Patina Vintage
Located in Topeka, KS
best library or place to display your collections, whether it’s in your industrial loft or you are
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk with Bookshelf in Ebony with Red Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar, partners or library desk from an Arthur Elrod designed interior
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Trio of Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Gray, Green Great Patina Vin
Located in Topeka, KS
library or place to display your collections, whether it’s in your industrial loft or you are giving a
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20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial cast iron Library Bookshelves by Snead & Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
a rare set of antique cast iron library bookshelves designed by Angus Snead Macdonald and built by
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Iron

English Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase Carved Library Bookshelves Solid
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Edwardian open bookcase. Constructed from solid oak boasting a well figured wild golden grain and rich patina. The carved flowerhead and reeded frieze above adjustabl...
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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak Open Bookcase Long Bookshelves Library Art Deco
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive early 20th century oak open bookcase. The oak boasting a well figured grain and rich patina. Good quality simple design with carved edges and raised on cutaway su...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

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Oak

Italian Art Decò Bookshelves
Located in Savona, IT
Pretty Italian library of the 1940s. Veneered wood structure, top shelf with tapered edges. Good
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves

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Wood

 Italian Art Decò Bookshelves
 Italian Art Decò Bookshelves
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in Savona, IT
The Lips Vago design team created the bookshelves in the late 1950s, the first and true example of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
H 86.62 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Proust Bookshelves by Gianfranco Frattini for Acerbis, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Acerbis
Located in Savona, IT
Library designed in 1987 by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Acerbis. Wooden frame with side
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Italian Urio Bookshelves by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Savona, IT
A wonderful library designed by Ico Parisi in the 1950s and produced by MIM. Black painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Stick Wicker Library Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rectangular Stick Wicker library/writing table in black painted finish with natural stained wood
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Stick Wicker Library Table
Stick Wicker Library Table
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
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Find a variety of used library bookshelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used library bookshelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are all kinds of used library bookshelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Regency, Georgian and Art Deco used library bookshelves are consistently popular styles. Many used library bookshelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Hans Weiss and Roberto Monsani produced popular used library bookshelves that are worth a look.

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Prices for used library bookshelves start at $65 and top out at $53,135 with the average selling for $10,275.
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