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Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Located in Topeka, KS
me smile. A bit of whimsey for your coffee table, dining table, or bookshelf. Object d’art so to
Category

20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in New York, NY
, Czechoslovakia. With makers' mark on underside as shown in last image. A great piece for a bookshelf, table, etc
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture
White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture
H 6.88 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
a bookshelf, or as a standalone decorative object on top of books (demonstrated), on a large coffee
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.75 in
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair/set of Lucite dice decorative objects, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
H 2.44 in W 2.44 in D 2.44 in
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Clear Modern Sculptural Glass Object Sculpture or Paperweight Table Decor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table, nightstand or bookshelf. The object can be turned to set on any side.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

English Amythyst Cut to Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Webb and Corbett
Located in New York, NY
or decorative object, from acclaimed crystal house, Webb Corbett, circa mid to late-20th century
Category

Late 20th Century English Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat French Crystal Blue and Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, or in an
Category

Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Asteroid Bookshelf
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
The shelves of this elegant bookshelf available in oak or "Canaletto" walnut wood are pierced on
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Asteroid Bookshelf
Asteroid Bookshelf
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Noah Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bookshelf is custom made in Los Angeles. The industrial sheet metal is sheered to size and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Noah Bookshelf
Noah Bookshelf
H 25 in W 102 in D 18 in
Aliso Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aliso Bookshelf is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. The natural solid oak shelves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aliso Bookshelf
Aliso Bookshelf
H 24 in W 108 in D 18 in
Octava - VIII Bookshelf
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
authentic bookshelf for those looking to give character to a room. It is a contemplative object, the organic
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Octava - VIII Bookshelf
Octava - VIII Bookshelf
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 63 in
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bookshelf crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human
Category

2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Lacquer, Paint

KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Black Surfer Bookshelf
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the Black Surfer Bookcase/ Bookshelves Design Object. This
Category

2010s Turkish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Black Surfer Bookshelf
Black Surfer Bookshelf
H 78 in W 110 in D 27 in
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dash of mid-century modern charm with this wonderful petite teak bookshelf. With
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
H 18 in W 48 in D 12 in
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
H 94.49 in W 11.82 in D 24.41 in
BIS Bookshelf by MOB
Located in Geneve, CH
BIS bookshelf by MOB Limited editions of 15 + 1 prototype Designer: Benjamin Ossa (Chile
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

BIS Bookshelf by MOB
BIS Bookshelf by MOB
H 82.68 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Lined in velvet and topped with a beetle, this box has everything required to keep precious objects
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
H 2.17 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
box can be displayed on a desk, bookshelf or console to add a surprising touch.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
collection either on a side table, coffee table or on a bookshelf in a home library.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Easy Irony Bookshelf with Boxes
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
of movement and help store smaller objects. Thanks to the bookshelf's Minimalist vibe, your objects
Category

2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Easy Irony Bookshelf with Boxes
Easy Irony Bookshelf with Boxes
H 88.98 in W 98.43 in D 12.6 in
19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
your valuables and keepsakes. Perfect for use as a decorative item on a bookshelf or as a functional
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box
H 4.7 in W 6.2 in D 3.9 in
Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
placing atop a console table in the foyer, as a sophisticated accent on a living room bookshelf, or as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a coffee table or bookshelf, it could store remotes or serve as a conversation-starting decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
it a focal point, inviting conversation and admiration. Whether placed atop a desk, bookshelf, or
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative element, placed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantle, infusing any space with a touch of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jasperware Box with Greek-Key Design, Late 19th Century
By John Flaxman, Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
for a bathroom vanity, bookshelf, sideboard, library, office, etc. Very good condition as shown in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Greco Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
. Perfect on a bookshelf, coffee table, or hidden in your closet storing your most prized possessions.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
bookshelf, console or a desk accessory--or a great place to hide remotes.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
H 10.5 in W 17.25 in D 10 in
Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
, desktop or bookshelf. Want to know just what inspired this object? Well Britannica has this to say about
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
this piece. This late 18th century English document box will make a great decorative object for your
Category

Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Geometric Southwest Rectangular Ceramic Box with Lid in Pink Blue and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
display on a bookshelf or coffee table to hold remotes or odds and ends. The bottom is lined with felt to
Category

20th Century Macanese Native American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

18th Century English Early Georgian Mahogany Box with Original Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
original bronze handles. This English box, circa 1770 would adorn any tabletop or bookshelf beautifully.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bookshelf or display case while surreptitiously providing additional storage, this handsome set makes for a
Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
19th Century English Oak Decorative Box with Dog Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance. Whether placed on a mantle, bookshelf, or dressing table, it stands as a statement piece
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Imagine this piece adorning a tabletop, a bookshelf, or a mantelpiece, as it infuses spaces with an aura
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
exotic elegance to any home, perhaps displayed atop a chest-of-drawers, a side table or on a bookshelf.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Folk Art Box with Traces of Painted Flowers
Located in Port Chester, NY
bookshelf display.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Wood

Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Geomorphic Bookshelf by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Geomorphic bookshelf by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 80 x D 30 x H 1.00 cm Materials: Cement
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cement

Geomorphic Bookshelf by Christian Zahr
Geomorphic Bookshelf by Christian Zahr
H 36.42 in W 11.82 in D 39.38 in
Bauhaus Bookshelf, wood and glass
By Bauhaus
Located in Milano, Lombardia
comfortable being of reduced height, measuring in fact only 183 cm. Very interesting object for a contemporary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bauhaus Bookshelf, wood and glass
Bauhaus Bookshelf, wood and glass
H 72.05 in W 70.87 in D 16.93 in
Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in an Oyster Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop
Category

2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in an Aged Gold Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop
Category

2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
Located in New York, NY
A white alabaster marble bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. A great decorative object depicting the
Category

Late 20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
White Alabaster Bust of Hermes
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 3.38 in
Flowers on Acrylic Accessory in a Gold Rubbed Black Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop
Category

2010s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

David's head, by Michelangelo, a decorative 20th Century copy, Italy no 1169.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italy. Marked no 1169 with an italian eagle crest. A beautiful decor for the bookshelf, the coffee
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library, desk, or a bookshelf in
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture in Jewel Tone Glaze
Located in New York, NY
blend. A unique, hand-crafted decorative object that is perfectly suited for a bookshelf, pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Noah Bookshelf with Patina + Poly Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bookshelf is custom made in Los Angeles. The industrial sheet metal is sheered to size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
years ago and would be a focal point on a bookshelf, side table, or console in an art or history lover's
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Zinc Crowned Acorn 1920s Decorative Element Mounted on Circular Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A zinc crowned acorn decorative object from circa 1920 mounted on a circular lucite base. This
Category

Early 20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture WhiteGold Glaze
By Demetria Chappo
Located in Kingston, NY
, bookshelf or grouped with other sculptures. Its tactile qualities and small size allow for holding and
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture Coastal Glaze
By Demetria Chappo
Located in Kingston, NY
, bookshelf or grouped with other sculptures. Its tactile qualities and small size allow for holding and
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Leather Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
versatile piece that can be displayed on a console table or on bookshelf in a home office or library.
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
make a great display piece on any desk or bookshelf. Also nice as a center piece on your credenza or
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Hand Forged Black Metal Pirate Ship by Enesco
By Enesco
Located in Medina, OH
damage. This pirate ship is great to add to your home library or office to sit on a desk or a bookshelf
Category

Late 20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hands 'D' by Shana Lutker, Stainless Steel, Sculpture, 2017
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf. Shana Lutker is based in Los Angeles. She has shown widely
Category

2010s North American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small polar bear bookshelf - Red JUNE
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
children's games, or other small precious objects. Both warm and lively, June adds a touch of originality to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

Small polar bear bookshelf - Red JUNE
Small polar bear bookshelf - Red JUNE
H 24.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Small polar bear bookshelf - Pink JUNE
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
children's games, or other small precious objects. Both warm and lively, June adds a touch of originality to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

Small polar bear bookshelf - Pink JUNE
Small polar bear bookshelf - Pink JUNE
H 24.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Small polar bear bookshelf - Green JUNE
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
children's games, or other small precious objects. Both warm and lively, June adds a touch of originality to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

Small polar bear bookshelf - Green JUNE
Small polar bear bookshelf - Green JUNE
H 24.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
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Bookshelf Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bookshelf objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bookshelf objects — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 9 antique and vintage bookshelf objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookshelf objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bookshelf objects are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Héctor Esrawe and Objects With Narratives each produced beautiful bookshelf objects that are worth considering.

How Much are Bookshelf Objects?

Prices for bookshelf objects start at $447 and top out at $8,106 with the average selling for $496.

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