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Material: Metal
Anonima Castelli Italian Vitrine Showcase in Walnut and Gilt Metal, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent vitrine produced and signed by Anonima Castelli, this unique piece was custom made in Italy in the 1950s for a an important notary office in Rome, as shown in the label o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass

Small Scale Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
With glass on three sides, this French Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from the late nineteenth century is ideal for displaying any fine collection. Resting on turned finial feet...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze

Lockwerk Lounge Shelf - design Giorgio Bena
Located in Rivarolo Canavese, TO
I prodotti della collezione Lockwerk ostentano e mettono in risalto tutti quegli elementi di raccordo, come viti e bulloni, che solitamente vengono nascosti negli oggetti di arredo. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Metal Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

A mid-century free standing cabinet by Robex in teak with metal supports
By Ladderax
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A very rare mid century shelving unit by Robex (makers mark on the inside brackets in the cupboards). The unit consists of three drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape With Glass Insert Etagere / Bookshelf's Painted White
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20th Century Chinoiserie Metal Bookcases

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958 This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top with brass gallery over a brass inlaid frieze and a pair of brass inlaid glazed doors enclosing shelves. Raised on lions paw feet. Sold Christies, New York A...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Wall Unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Wall unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Rosewood from Denmark 1960s. This unit consists of two elements that are not connected; a display cabinet and a cabinet with tw...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal

Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany A beautiful large
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany A beautiful large vintage WHB regal wall unit in walnut veneer, dating from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for i...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.38"W x 11.5"D ...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Alias S01 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias S01 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli Sideboard with structure in extruded aluminium and shelves in lacquered aluminium 300mm depth. Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle, floral decorative pressure plate, flanking fluted decorati...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare StilDomus Jacaranda sectional library & bar cabinet
Located in London, GB
A fabulous StilDomus jacaranda sectional library and bar Made up of separate components with uprights, cabinets and shelves that can be configured to suit your arrangement at home ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

"Dany" aluminum bookcase by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
Dany with invisible interlocking system and wall anchorage, integrates harmoniously into our interior spaces, giving with its structure so thin and minimal, a touch of personal elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Metal Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1977 Carved solid mahogany, with glass fron...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style His Modular Multimedia Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition description Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm + 5 x 3 x H247 cm Mate black metal (SCM-16) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14) Shelves high profile 800 - 80 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Metal Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Four Drawer Bookcase in Elmwood, Rattan and Brass, Certified
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 79"/ Height between shelfs 14.7" / W 53.6" / D 13" Drawer dimension: W 10.3" / D 10.6" Certified Antique Handcrafted Chinese Elmwood Bookcase with four drawers, circa 1850. Discover the exceptional allure of our Antique Chinese bookcase...
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1850s Chinese Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass

A George IV Style Brass-Mounted Part-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Surmounted by stylized swan's neck pediment terminating in gilt-metal rosettes and centered by an ebonized and gilt-metal plaque depicting Hercules reclining on a riverbank; with two...
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20th Century English George IV Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 Item # 307PZN13W A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, these divided with original astragal moldings, opening to reveal an adjustable three-shelf space bookcase. The doors are beautifully embellished with fluted pilasters boasting Ionic capitals that are exquisitely detailed with rich undercutting. The lower case features a brushing slide situated over five rows of graduated drawers, the second from the top cleverly fitted with a green baize writing surface that pushes back to reveal storage space beneath while the faceted glass inkwell bottles (one missing the lid) and double trough pen tray are situated along the right side. The timbers selected for the case are above reproach and present with a ruby hue throughout that is incredibly appealing, this finished under a glowing silky French polish to the mahogany veneers throughout. The drawers are hung with period Georgian brasses...
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18th Century English George III Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Copacabana Bookcase, Natural Oak and Travertine Details, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bookcase, Natural Oak and Travertine Details, Handcrafted by Duistt The Copacabana bookcase is one of the pieces from the Copacabana col...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Metal Bookcases

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Travertine, Brass

Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baumritter New York Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
he Baumritter New York Bookcase is a truly iconic piece of furniture that carries with it a rich history and a touch of vintage charm. Originally produced by the Baumritter Corporati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1935 Series bookshelf designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1979
Located in Misinto, IT
The 1935 Series bookshelf was conceived by the master of Italian architecture, Carlo Scarpa, and was considered incredibly innovative in terms of both form and construction for its ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Thomasville USA, circa 1980s. Flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Bamboo Bookcase Cabinet with Gallery Top and Two Glazed Doors
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome tall English bamboo bookcase from the Aesthetic Movement period, featuring a decorative gallery top of bamboo with japan-lacquered panel, over two framed-glass doors with ...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Jules Wabbes Illuminated Library in Wood and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s   Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes. This exceptional piece could be use...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measure...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1900 solid mahogany dwarf open bookcases with brass gallery rail, single drawers and original castors. A ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Gunn USA, circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.13"W x...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Neo-Renaissance style cabinet with painted enamels signed by Theophile Soyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This two-bodies Neo-Renaissance style display cabinet with two glass doors was made in the second half of the nineteenth century in waxed walnut. The enamel plates, remarkable in the...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Bookcases

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Enamel

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, teak, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shelf; e...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Aluminum

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...
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19th Century English Country Antique Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase: Vintage Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the charm of the 1960s with our exquisitely restored mid-century modern bookcase. Our expert craftsmen have taken this vintage wall unit and ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Metal

MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modernist Wall Unit, Wood and Tubular Metal, 1920s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist Wall Unit, Wood and Tubular Metal, 1920s
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1920s Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Metal

George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
George I Inlaid Burr Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720 In two parts with a double arched molded cornice above a pair of arched molded doors enclosing an arrangement of...
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1720s English George I Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase attains a restrained architecture inspired by the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, with rectilinear design enhanced with proporti...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Book Display in Steel, Color Beige
Located in Montréal, QC
The MOTTO book display has be thought for showcasing your literary treasures. Crafted from a single folded plate of steel, this book display redefines elegance in its simplest form. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

19th Century Louis XV Style Dainty Mahogany Bookcase, Stamped
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this rare and charming 19th century, Louis XV-style small open bookcase, known as a 'bibus' in French. It has graceful curves on its front and sides and boasts a 'Brèc...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze

Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the double 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 540 modular bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini (ca. 1960s, Italy). Uncommon rosewood example composed of four vertical slatted-rails creating three bays inclu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a brass structure with wooden shelves. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinate...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Brass and chromed metal bookcases with glass shelves, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Brass and chromed metal bookcase with glass shelves Product details Single bookcase dimensions: 77 W x 200 H x 37 D cm Italian production 1980s 1 bookcase available
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1980s Italian Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Brass

1950's Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves France
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1950s French Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Slate, Metal

Antique English Victorian Walnut & Brass Open Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice quality and unusual in that the top has a pierced brass three quarter-gallery and reed...
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Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Metal Bookcases

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Brass

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dings or nicks in the finish and along the bottom edge of piece at floor but nothing major. There is also an overall yellowing or fading to the finish which we consider patina. The inside is purposefully a lighter color than the outside. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Is this a marvelous Display Cabinet? Yes! What about a stunning Bookcase? Yes! Could it be a wonderful China Hutch? Also, YES!! This gorgeous cabinet is comprised of a one-piece off-white painted unit with four lower doors (or 2 double doors) with antiqued brass plated rings or handles and open storage with a shelf behind each set of double doors. The top portion is lighted and features two tall narrow double doors with glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Metal Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Black Art Nouveau Bookcase with Glassfront and Brassfittings (Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Bücherkasten Entwurf: unbekannt, vermutlich Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltisch...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Please ask Casey Godrie Ibiza/Amsterdam for our competitive shipping quotes. Very colorful modular wall unit. Adjustable into many varieties. Some rusty spots and loss of paint. Wei...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal

Jim Rose - Repurposed Steel Bookcase in Natural Rusted Patina, Art Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional five shelved bookcase is made from repurposed steel, patinaed to a natural rush finish. Modeled after Shaker furniture, this modern industrial statement...
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1990s American Shaker Metal Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili Adjustable Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955 Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
Located in Padova, IT
The 'Congress' shelf is a modest and strong bookcase made out of steel sheets. The model is freestanding making this a versatile piece.  The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Metal

Metal Mimas Bookshelf by Matteo Cibic for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
Matteo Cibic, like a magician, continues to bewitch with his incredible energy that transforms what he draws into vibrant, fun, playful and plastic material. Cibic's journey continu...
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2010s Italian Metal Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Tin

Vintage Danish Abstracta Corner Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Abstracta corner bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern minimalistic shelving unit system Abstracta, Denmark designed in 1962 by Danish architect Poul...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Aluminum, Steel

P700 Proposal Wall-Unit in chrome and glass, Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Extraordinary “P700 Proposal” modular wall-unit system by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1960s. The unit is made from chrome-plated steel. It features 9 shelves and 1 cabinet ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookcases

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Chrome

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Art Deco period eight-piece study suite set in the manner of famous Austrian architect, designer, and Vienna Secession founder Josef Hoffman (Austria, 1870-1956), circa 1920. Exquisitely handcrafted in Austria in the early 20th century, most likely Vienna, featuring fine quality craftsmanship and solid wood construction, featuring Biedermeier inspired Viennese Art Deco styling of simplicity, strict, geometric lines with minimal surface embellishment, instead of ornamentation putting the focus on high-quality materials. The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather surface, surmounted with raised gallery fitted with drawers flanking richly figured quilted diamond inlay, rising on double pedestals with locking cupboard doors opening to stacked shelved tray interior, affixed with patinated brass pulls and escutcheons, retaining original keys, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, and paired with a comfortable armchair with upholstered seat and backrest. A large eight door bookcase storage cabinet with original glass panels, adjustable shelves, and cocktail drinks bar slide. A centre card table with rectangular shaped canted corner top featuring inset green baize felt games playing surface, over conforming apron fitted with dovetailed drawers, rising on square column pedestal, surrounded by four upholstered side chairs. Dimensions: (approx) 79" High, 65" Wide, 21" Deep (largest, cabinet) PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: Property from the important Estate of Myra Janco Daniels (1925-2022) Naples, Florida. A legendary business woman, philanthropist, and arts advocate who built the institution known today as Artis—Naples and made Naples a cultural destination. Additional info below. Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. Design Signature Auction catalog #8110 Condition Report: Great original antique condition with beautifully aged warm mellow patina. Strong, sturdy and structurally sound. Overall very attractive condition; no significant losses or restorations; wear consistent with over 100 years of age and indicative of use. Delivered cleaned, waxed, hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! ABOUT THE LEGENDARY PREVIOUS OWNER: We normally don't post about the prior owners life, but in the case of Myra Janco Daniels (1925-2022) we felt her incredible story be shared. The arts visionary and advertising Pioneer who helped transform Southwest Florida into a nationally recognized cultural destination, died June 22, three days before her 97th birthday. Daniels was founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artis-Naples), which since 1989 has brought world-class music, theater, dance, opera, and art to Naples. In 2000, she founded the Naples Museum of Art (now the Baker Museum) on that same campus. After a storied career as an advertising executive in Chicago, Daniels came out of retirement in the early 1980s to spearhead a fund-raising drive for a small classical music ensemble on MarCo Island, which would later become the Naples Philharmonic orchestra. She discovered “a great hunger for the arts,” she later wrote, and soon expanded her fundraising goal to building a permanent home for the orchestra and an arts center for Southwest Florida. Daniels’ vision for the Philharmonic Center was ambitious and unusual – combining world-class performing and visual arts in a single venue. The Community strongly supported the concept, and the Phil, as it became known, gave Naples a national arts profile. Then-First Lady Barbara Bush was in attendance on opening night in November 1989. The Wall Street Journal covered the opening. “Myra Daniels is a dreamer. But unlike most dreamers, Myra is a doer,” the late Muriel Seibert, the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, once said of Daniels. While the arts were a lifelong passion for Daniels, her first career was as a groundbreaking advertising executive in Chicago, where she won national Advertising Woman of the Year honors and was among the first women to head a national ad firm. Daniels said that she used some of the same principles learned in her advertising career to sell Southwest Florida on the arts. “You have to believe in what you’re doing and then you have to get people involved to the point that they feel it’s theirs. That’s what we did.” Born Myra Janco in Gary, Indiana, Daniels was raised during the Great Depression by parents who encouraged her interest in the arts. But her greatest influence growing up was her grandmother Sophie, who, like Daniels, stood only five feet tall but dreamed big. “Sophie showed me what was possible,” Daniels wrote. “Create something that people want and need and you’ll be successful, she said. I always remembered that.” Her grandmother, who ran her own real estate business, experienced some failures “but she always dusted herself off and went back out there swinging. She wanted me to be that way too.” Daniels earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana State and later became an associate professor of marketing at Indiana University, the first woman to hold that position. In her mid-20s, she started Wabash Advertising in Terre Haute, Indiana, which later became affiliated with larger agencies in Chicago and Cleveland. In 1963, she was named executive vice president of Roche, Rickard, Henri, Hurst, Inc. in Chicago. The National Advertising Federation honored Daniels as its Advertising Woman of the Year in 1965, the youngest woman to receive the award. That same year, she became president of a new national agency that she formed with ad man Draper Daniels. The merger was not just a professional one. Draper Daniels, who was responsible for many famous ad campaigns at the time, including the Marlboro Man and was later an inspiration for the Don Draper character on TV’s Mad Men, became her husband in 1967. Myra wrote about their unusual courtship and life together for Chicago magazine, in an article entitled “I Married a Mad Man,” which was included in her book Secrets of a Rutbuster. They ran the Draper Daniels, Incorporated agency, as it was called, until 1977. When Draper wanted to retire to Southwest Florida, Myra Daniels reluctantly left Chicago and advertising, and they settled on MarCo Island. But after Draper died of cancer in 1983, Myra turned her energies to the fundraising Campaign that led to the Philharmonic Center Cultural Complex. Daniels served as CEO of the Philharmonic Center from its inception in the 1980s to her retirement in 2011, building the Phil into a $100 million corporation. During that time, the Naples Philharmonic became a nationally recognized orchestra, with a Grammy nomination, CD and appearances on PBS; and the Naples Museum of Art developed an international reputation. The center also helped change people’s perception of Naples, which had been known mostly for its beaches and golfing. In 2005, Naples was named the Best Small Art Town in America in a book that singled out the Phil. More than just an arts venue, the Philharmonic Center also wove the arts into the culture of the Community, providing public school programs, adult and children’s education classes and workshops, and free concerts throughout Southwest Florida. Edward Villella, legendary dancer with the New York City Ballet and founder of Miami City...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Metal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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