Mid-19th Century Shelves

Period: Mid-19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, and treasured objects. The...

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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

Biedermeier Mahogany Hanging Corner Shelf, circa 1860, Rare

Located in Berlin, DE

Biedermeier hanging corner shelf, circa 1860, rare Mahogany stained fir wood partially ebonized. Three-stage storage options. Very rare. Curly, triangular body, circa 1860. (V -...

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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

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Fir, Mahogany

Biedermeier Mahogany Hanging Corner Shelf, circa 1860, Rare

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like this one would have been an ideal place to display jades, curios, porcelain, and col...

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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

English 1850s Rosewood Three-Tiered Trolley with Carved Side Posts and Casters

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English rosewood tiered trolley from the mid-19th century features three rectangular shelves with carved edges on four sides secured within four elegant side posts. The posts are topped with finials and adorned with block joints with medallions. The piece is raised on four casters, allowing the piece to be moved easily. This English tiered...

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Rosewood Three-Tiered Trolley with Carved Side Posts and Casters

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Early Victorian Étagère’s

Located in Hudson, NY

Unusual pair of étagères, made circa 1845-1850 in England in a round form are masculine and formal but not fussy or over decorated. The Mahogany color is warm and light not a deep re...

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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Early Victorian Étagère’s

English Mahogany Trolley with Graduated Shelves from the Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English mid-19th century mahogany trolley features four graduated shelves over a single drawer. The shelves are secured by four turned supports ...

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English Mahogany Trolley with Graduated Shelves from the Mid-19th Century

Nice Pair of Hanging Shelves Baltics, Mid-19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Nice pair of hanging shelves decorated with metal applications, classic work in de Baltic countries.

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Baltic Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Metal

Nice Pair of Hanging Shelves Baltics, Mid-19th Century

Antique Burl Walnut Three-Tier Etagere

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lovely three level stand has places for your favorite displays.

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Burl Walnut Three-Tier Etagere

19th Century Spanish Pine Chest with Shelves and Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Spanish Pine Chest with Shelves and Drawers.

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Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Pine

19th Century Spanish Pine Chest with Shelves and Drawers

Three-Tiered English William IV Server

Located in Wilson, NC

Three-tiered English William IV server is mahogany and has two drawers and its original brass cup castors. Its crest has Greek amphibians and a carved ...

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Brass

Three-Tiered English William IV Server

English Rosewood Four Tier Display Shelf

Located in Wilson, NC

English rosewood four-tier display shelf with shaped and carved galleries on three levels. The bottom section has three divisions and the top shelf has ...

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

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Rosewood

English Rosewood Four Tier Display Shelf

19th Century Faux Painted Five-Tier Étagère

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century faux painted five tier étagère, with single drawer.

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English Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century Faux Painted Five-Tier Étagère

19th Century English Walnut Ètagerè And Music Shelf

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-19th century English walnut ètagerè and music stand Antique music stand / Etagere shelf, circa 1855-1860, made from walnut. The top is decorated ...

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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Ètagerè And Music Shelf

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

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